Google again buys some patents from IBM, 217 this time

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Google approached IBM and bought a total of 217 patents from them. This current reports comes via courtsey of SEO by the Sea. Most of the patents are related to “Method And Apparatus For Dynamically Modifying Web Page Display For Mobile Devices”, “Mobile Wireless Device Adaptation Based On … [Read more...]

Google makes Android 4 (Home Launcher) mandatory

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Google, in a move to streamline the development process of apps for developers and also, offer consistent behavior of the operating system across all handsets has issued a guideline. This is valid for all the manufacturers who are making handsets using Android. It is asking everyone to offer the … [Read more...]

Google updates Android Market to v3.4.4 (Direct Download Links)

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Google has introduced a new update for Google Market, now standing at version 3.4.4, users are still exploring the new changes introduced with this update. Below are the new notable changes : Speedier operation and the app is definitely more relax on system resources. Widgets from App … [Read more...]

Download Google Currents : Magazine like reader for Android and iOS with offline caching

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Google has released a new magazine like reading app called 'Google Currents' for users of iOS (iPhone, iPod and iPad) and Android. The app allows you to read news via swipeable, graphics-heavy way to read material from partners like AllThingsD, PBS, Huffington Post and Fast Company, as well public … [Read more...]

Pre-cache Google Maps on Android OS based device

Google Maps Android

Pre-caching Google maps data has lots of benefits. It doesn't result in downloading of same maps again and again which saves you money (if you don't have unlimited data plans) and also, time. Let's directly show you the way on proceedure of doint it : Launch the Google Maps on your Android based … [Read more...]

Download Google Maps 6.0 for Android, adds indoor navigation for malls and airports, revamps Places

Google Maps Android

Google has released a new version of Google Maps for Android OS based devices, numbered at 6.0, this version looks to introduce wealth of features. Below are the most notable features introduced with this update : Indoor maps (beta) are now available for select airports, shopping malls, and … [Read more...]

Google ends development of Wave, Buzz, Knol, Health and Google Desktop

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Google has bought an end to the development of Wave, Buzz, Knol, Health and Google Desktop. It wants it's developers to focus on projects which are key to the revenue growth of the company and doesn't want to devote any more resources on projects which doesn't earn money for the company. This … [Read more...]

Andorid 4 (ICS) doesn’t have Flash support

Adobe Flash

It's little bizzare to find Android 4 (ICS) without the bundling of Adobe Flash that is used by thousands of website, if not millions. The running of Flash on the web-browser was one of the key differentiators between the iOS and Android. Apple blamed flash for being buggy and battery draining … [Read more...]

Gmail app again available for iOS users

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Two week ago, Google released a Gmail app for users of iOS (iPhone, iPod and iPad) but users only found it mysteriously being taken off from Apple's App store with no explanation. There were various rumors that were going from here to there in Internet. Today, Google has again launched the Gmail … [Read more...]

Download Google Music, out of beta and adds Google + sharing

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Google has rolled out a new update of it's Google Music app for Android OS based device. With the new version, Google has removed the word beta from the name and also they have added few features to the app. Below are the most notable changes introduced with this update : Added a new … [Read more...]