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Google: KitKat jumps to 5.3 percent share of Android devices
Google: KitKat jumps to 5.3 percent share of Android devices
Following a slew of updates for devices made by HTC, Samsung and others, KitKat now claims a 5.3 percent adoption among Android devices. 02 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
Happy Birthday GMail! Google's mail service turns 10
Happy Birthday GMail! Google's mail service turns 10
It has been ten years since Google opened up its shiny new e-mail service to the public, but only if you had an invite from an existing user. 02 Apr 2014
April Fool's Day: Google Naps, Pokemon, Samsung's Fingers Smartglove, YouTube's upcoming trends, and more.
April Fool's Day: Google Naps, Pokemon, Samsung's Fingers Smartglove, YouTube's upcoming trends, and more.
Every year on April 1, many tech companies and publications put out bogus stories, launch bogus services and make wild claims all in the spirit of fun to celebrate April Fool's Day. 01 Apr 2014
Google: News outlets under attack by hackers
Google: News outlets under attack by hackers
According to Google security engineers, the world's top news organizations have been and are under current attack from state-sponsored hacking attacks. 31 Mar 2014
Device makers must now add 'Powered by Android' to their devices or risk losing access to the Google Play Store
Device makers must now add 'Powered by Android' to their devices or risk losing access to the Google Play Store
Google has updated their Google Mobile Services agreement for Android phones, adding the new mandate that each device must have a bootup logo that states Powered by Android. 29 Mar 2014 - 8 comments
Google unveils their promised 'Android Wear' SDK, Android-based wearables on the way this year
Google unveils their promised 'Android Wear' SDK, Android-based wearables on the way this year
Earlier this month, Chrome and Android boss Sundar Pichai confirmed that the company would be releasing a new SDK for wearable devices beginning with watches. 18 Mar 2014 - 2 comments
Motorola wanted to build an Android superphone for Google but was denied
Motorola wanted to build an Android superphone for Google but was denied
According to a new report Motorola had envisioned an Android superphone for Google, but Google CEO Larry Page refused to have it made. 15 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Evleaks reveals Google smartwatch details and specs
Evleaks reveals Google smartwatch details and specs
Potent leaker @EVleaks has revealed some specs and details about Google's upcoming smartwatch, rumored to be launching in June. 14 Mar 2014 - 2 comments
Google acquires Green Throttle Games, controller maker for Android set-tops, tablets
Google acquires Green Throttle Games, controller maker for Android set-tops, tablets
Google has acquired Green Throttle Games, perhaps signaling that a true Google Android set-top box may be on the way with gaming foundations. 13 Mar 2014
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Speaking during SXSW today, Google's Android/Chrome SVP Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is preparing to release an Android dev SKD for wearable devices. 10 Mar 2014
Google adds full restaurant menus to search results
Google adds full restaurant menus to search results
Google has updated their search results with full restaurant menus, a cool feature when it works. 02 Mar 2014
Google: No, we did not bid for WhatsApp
Google: No, we did not bid for WhatsApp
Google has confirmed that it did not bid for WhatsApp, the multiplatform messaging app recently acquired by Facebook for $19 billion. 27 Feb 2014
LG working on Google's smartwatch, set for launch at I/O
LG working on Google's smartwatch, set for launch at I/O
Multiple sources have reported today that LG is working on Google's first smartwatch, which will be unveiled next month and be available in June following Google's I/O conference. 24 Feb 2014 - 2 comments
Report: Google building app for connecting to hotspot Wi-Fi networks automatically
Report: Google building app for connecting to hotspot Wi-Fi networks automatically
According to sources, Google is building an app that would help you automatically connect to wireless hotspots such as those offered by Starbucks. 21 Feb 2014 - 10 comments
Report: Google had tried to buy WhatsApp for $10 billion
Report: Google had tried to buy WhatsApp for $10 billion
Yesterday, we reported that Facebook was buying messaging behemoth WhatsApp for a staggering $19 billion in cash and stock. It appears they were not the only company aiming to buy the small company. 20 Feb 2014
Google's $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest is now complete
Google's $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest is now complete
As of yesterday, Google's $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest Labs is complete, having receiving early FTC approval last week. 13 Feb 2014
Foxconn working with Google on robots
Foxconn working with Google on robots
Foxconn, one of the largest manufacturers on the planet, has been secretly working with Google on their robotics dreams, says sources. 13 Feb 2014 - 10 comments
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Google was never really committed to Motorola
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Google was never really committed to Motorola
In a new interview for the WSJ, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave his thoughts on Google's latest decision to sell Motorola's handset business to Lenovo. 09 Feb 2014 - 4 comments
Susan Wojcicki is now CEO of YouTube
Susan Wojcicki is now CEO of YouTube
Google has confirmed that one of its first employees, Susan Wojcicki, will be named CEO of YouTube. 07 Feb 2014 - 6 comments
Google avoids huge EU fine with antitrust settlement
Google avoids huge EU fine with antitrust settlement
Google has reached a settlement with the European Commission that includes commitments to change its business practices, avoiding a potentially massive fine. 06 Feb 2014
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