The once Nexus-exclusive Google Now Launcher is now compatible with devices running Android Jelly Bean 4.1 and above.
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Google finds it difficult to forget you!
Google has asked the committee for advice, as it finds determining the genuineness of certain requests to be extremely difficult.
Google rolls out 64-bit Chrome version for Windows 7 & 8 in beta
You can download the new beta version of the 64-bit release of Chrome from the Google Beta download pages.
Google, Motorola working on Shamu aka Nexus 6?
The codename Shamu is said to be slightly outside of the norm of Google Nexus codenames including referring to sea-faring creatures, suggesting that the device is not the next iteration of Nexus.
Google has definitely bagged Twitch, reports say
Twitch has developed into a service which has more than 50 million active monthly users and 1.1 million members among them stream video footage every month.
Google celebrating Chromecast’s 1st birthday with free 90-day Play Music All Access
In this one year, Google said that it has powered over 400 million Casts thus far.
EU regulators pick on Google over the ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling
Google is removing links only on the search results page for Europe while they are still available on the international site Google.com.
Google takes 3D graphics startup DrawElements into its Android fold
Although financial terms of the deal were kept undisclosed, it is expected that the deal could cost Google over $10 million.
Judge rules Google must face litigation over in-app purchases
Judge Ronald Whyte of US district court in San Jose refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Ilana Imber-Gluck, who claims that her kid ran up a hefty bill of $65.95, with her consent, in in-app purchases.
Italy: Google must alter data privacy policies within 18 months
Google: “We’ve engaged fully with the Italian DPA throughout this process to explain our privacy policy and how it allows us to create simpler, more effective services, and we’ll continue to do so. We’ll be reading their report closely to determine next steps.”
Google surpassed Apple in app downloads but lagged in Q2 2014 revenue
Even with a total of 150 million Android app downloads, compared to the 100 million iOS apps, Google Play still trails behind Apple in terms of revenue.
Google agrees to stop calling IAP-laden games as ‘free’
Google: We’ve been working closely with the European Commission and consumer protection agencies for the last few months to make improvements to Google Play that will be good for our users and provide better protections for children.
Google maps London in 3D with spectacular views of landmarks
Not just the buildings, but the entire surrounding is just recreated in pin-point accurate 3D, allowing us to zoom, tilt and rotate and explore more of the capital city.
Google gives a sneak peek at Chrome OS’s future look
Google shows off the brand new Project Athena that the Chromium OS team is “experimenting with in order to bring a new kind of user experience.”
Google: No ‘serious’ plans for Google Fiber’s UK expansion for foreseeable future
Google was reportedly in talks with CityFibre about the UK roll out, but unfortunately the British company has ruled out any possibility in favour of BSkyB.