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  • Google adds new Google Now features to its official Search app for Android

    Although Google was not able to hold its Android event due to Hurricane Sandy in the US, the company has released some major updates to its products. Google Now was also included in Google products that received major updates yesterday along with the announcement of Android 4.2, Nexus 4, and Nexus 10 tablet.

    Google has released an update to its official Google Search app for Android that brings new Google Now features to devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or above. Not only this new update makes the app faster than before it also brings Google Now integration with Gmail. The Gmail integration of Google Now will allow the Search app to serve up information that is specifically of a location or time. Google has also added the ability in Google Now to create and show contextual cards for flights, events, package tracking, hotel confirmations, restaurant reservations, and more.

    Google Search Google Now Google adds new Google Now features to its official Search app for Android

    The new ‘Now cards’ allow users to look for nearby photo spots, attractions, movie openings, concerts, and more. The new voice actions Google has added to Google Now include app launching, schedule meetings, appointments checks, and more.

    Google Search app for Android devices is available in the Google Play store for free. You can download it here.

  • Google Play now has 700K apps available for download

    Google has announced that there are 700,000 apps available for download at its Google Play app marketplace for Android devices. All these apps are available for smartphones as well as tablets that are running Google’s mobile operating system i.e Android.

    The number Google has announced for its Google Play store is huge and closely matches Apple’s iTunes App Store which is the largest App Store of the world. Apple recently announced that there are 700,000+ apps available in its App Store for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. Although Apple has announced that there are over 275,000 tablet optimized apps available in its App Store, Google has always avoided providing tablet specific numbers publicly.

    The news of 700,000 apps becoming available for download in Google Play Store is good for Google, developers, and more importantly Android users who have a wide range of apps available for their platform of choice – for almost everything. Google recently announced new products including Nexus 10 and Nexus 4 that are both highly capable and developer devices, and will definitely bring more interest in app developers worldwide for the Google Play marketplace. Google recently extended the seller feature of Google Play to India, that will also have a positive affect on app numbers soon.

  • Purported Nexus 10 manual leaks ahead of expected October 29th announcement

    When it comes to leaking before launch, LG Nexus 4 is the king of all Nexuses and Android smartphones at large. But now we have something interesting to show you related to upcoming Nexus 10 tablet. As TheVerge reports, a hard copy of a manual for Nexus 10 device has leaked before the launch of the the device.

    nexus10manual2 Purported Nexus 10 manual leaks ahead of expected October 29th announcement

    The manual book i.e titled as ‘Nexus 10 – Quick Start Guide’ is small in size just like any other manual you have seen before. Inside it details the design of the upcoming Nexus 10 tablet while showing users about the ports, speakers, cameras, buttons, and LED present on the device. The device as seen in the photo of leaked manual below looks very different than the Nexus 7, which comes as a surprise for us, as we too like everyone else were expecting a Nexus 7 like design, that is liked by almost everyone. On the back the device has a strip of an unknown material (could be metal or plastic) in which the camera and flash is located – it is a good news if you were expecting the Nexus 10 to lack a camera like its smaller 7 inch cousin.

    nexus10 manual Purported Nexus 10 manual leaks ahead of expected October 29th announcement

    Google is going to have an Android event on October 29th in which it will announce the LG Nexus 4, the 32GB Nexus 7, and may be the Nexus 10 too. Nexus 10 is rumored to feature a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. It this rumor turns out to be true then Nexus 10 will be the first and only tablet feature the display of that high resolution.

  • Google postpones October 29th Android event

    Google had announced a special Android event for media and had already sent out invitations to major media outlets for the event. The company was expected to announce the new LG Nexus 4 smartphone, the new Nexus 10 tablet, 32GB Nexus 7, and Android 4.2.

    We just like everyone were pumped with excitement for the new products that have been leaking on the internet from past few weeks and were hoping to get the official announcement, sadly that announcement isn’t happening anymore – not on October 29th as scheduled. Google has postponed the Android event due to Hurricane Sandy.

    The company has yet to announce the new date for the event in which it will announce the new lineup of its flagship Nexus devices and new version of Android. We will let you know as soon as more details are available to share.

    Meanwhile you can read our extensive coverage of the postponed Android event and of the devices that are expected to get announced in this media event by Google.

    LG Nexus 4

    Nexus 10 tablet

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    32GB Nexus 7

  • Indian developers can now sell their Android apps on Google Play store

    Good news Indian developers, Google has just announced that it is extending the Google Play seller support to India. Now Android developers who live in India can now sell their paid applications in one of the largest app markets of the world and earn profit of their content. This is the second major update Google has released today for its Google Play Store. First was the inclusion of the Wishlist feature.

    Previously developers from India could only make free apps for Google Play that weren’t very profitable for them. Not only Indian developers can sell their apps on Google Play now but they can also earn money through in-app purchases feature of Google Play by offering upgrades in their applications. Google has not only extended seller support to India for Google Play developers but has also updated the store, which will now show app prices in Indian Rupees instead of USD.

    indian developers android Indian developers can now sell their Android apps on Google Play store

    It is not only a great news for Indian developers but for whole of Android community as now Indian app developers will be able to offer premium quality apps that they couldn’t before due to lack of payment option.

    While announcing this news Google also shared on its Android Developers Blog that Android activations in India have jumped over 400% over the past year. In the last six months Indian Android users have downloaded more apps than they did in previous three years combined. This signifies the importance of Indian and other Asian markets not only for Google but for all other companies who are deliberately ignoring such opportunities.

    Now Google Play seller support is available to Android developers of 32 countries including around the world including India.

     

  • Gmail 4.2 for Android with pinch-to-zoom and other features gets leaked

    Android fan site AndroidPolice is reporting that it has access to an unreleased version of Gmail for Android that carries the version number of 4.2. The new version of the Android app is from the unannounced but totally leaked LG Nexus smartphone. This alleged new version of Gmail for Android features widely requested pinch to zoom feature. The updated app also features a new swipe to archive or delete feature that will definitely be welcomed by most Android users.

    The site has also uploaded a video of this new version of Gmail for Android on the web for all of us to see. AndroidPolice reports that the Gmail 4.2 is compatible with Android 4.1 as they tested and recorded the video embedded above by loading the app on Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.1.

    The new swipe feature of Gmail 4.2 is highly configurable as users can change the function of this feature to no effect, archive, delete or always delete enabling them to choose the option that suits them the most.

    Unfortunately AndroidPolice says that they are not permitted to share the .apk file of the app with everyone for some reason. They also note that if they are allowed to share the .apk file then users will have to be rooted and running Android 4.0+ in order to use it on their Android device.

     

     

  • DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD to hit Verizon on October 18th

    It is official folks, the new Motorola DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be arriving on America’s largest carrier on October 18th. On its website Verizon announced that both DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD will hit store shelves on October 18th and will sell for $199 and $299 respectively on two year contract.

    Features of DROID RAZR HD include Android 4.0.4, 1.5GHz dual-Core processor, 1GB RAM, 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels, Corning’s Gorilla Glass on the front, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus, 1.3-megapixel front camera, 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot, NFC, and other essentials all smartphones of its class have.

    DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD to hit Verizon on October 18th

    While there is not much difference between both of these devices when it comes to specifications, there is one change that makes DROID RAZR MAXX HD better than DROID RAZR HD, and that is its internal storage. DROID RAZR MAXX HD runs Android 4.0.4 and has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen and everything else DROID RAZR HD has.

    DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD to hit Verizon on October 18th

    The new DROID RAZR HD will sell for $199 and will be available in black and white models with an internal storage of 16GB. DROID RAZR MAXX HD will sell for $299 and will be available in black with 32GB internal storage.

  • HTC One S SE with 64GB memory and white color announced

    HTC One S is one of the best Android smartphones available in the market today and HTC certainly knows that. To make it even better HTC has announced a new model of the phone that has a gorgeous white unibody design and 64GB internal storage. As HTCSource reports, this new model of One S is officially called HTC One S SE, in which SE stands for Special Edition.

    Currently only official Taiwanese site of HTC has this new model listed, making it unclear whether this device is intended for Asian markets only or HTC has plans of making it available in other parts of the world too. While HTC One S SE has upgraded storage than previous HTC One S models, all other specifications are unchanged. It still has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8-megapixel camera, and other features that are same as the older models.

    HTC One S SE looks beautiful with its color combination of white, black, and red and it would be a shame if HTC decides to keep this great model of HTC One S limited to Asian or Taiwanese market only. We certainly hope that the device is made available in Europe and America in the coming weeks. Check out the gallery featuring images of HTC One S SE below.

  • Acer A110 Android tablet with 7-inch screen and Tegra 3 announced for North America

    Acer A110 Android powered tablet that was announced for Europe a few months ago is now making its way to North America.Acer A110 is going to directly compete with Google’s Nexus 7 due to its 7-inch display, similar specifications, and low price point.

    The device features an impressive Tegra 3 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM, 7-inch display with 1024×600 resolution, 8GB of internal storage that is expandable to up to 32GB thanks to the onboard microSD card slot. Acer A110 has a 5-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front camera for video calling. Other notable features of Acer A110 include Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI out via the dedicated microHDMI port, and more.

    The fact that Acer A110 tablet has a microSD card slot, that Nexus 7 lacks will make it popular among many Android users who regularly complain about its absence from Nexus 7. Other than that Acer A110′s specs and other features also make it a worthy Nexus 7 competitor that has yet to see a challenger that could take its top spot it enjoys in the world of Android tablets.

    Acer A110 which is also called Iconia Tab A110 will hit the stores in the US and Canada on October 30th, and will cost $229.

    Check out the gallery for Acer A110 below. You can also tell us what you think about Acer A110 Android tablet and if you would prefer it over Nexus 7 in the comments section below.

  • Google sends out invitations for an Android event for October 29th

    This should not come as a surprise if you have been following Android related news lately. Google has sent out exclusive media invitations for its Android event that will take place on October 29th in New York City. The event will start at 10 a.m. local time.

    While we are not certain what Google has in mind for this Android event, it is widely expected that we will see the announcement of already leaked LG Nexus smartphone also dubbed as Nexus 4 along with the announcement of Android 4.2 update. There could be other announcements as well that we do not know about yet, including a few more Nexus devices as Google was rumored to be releasing more than one Nexus branded smartphone this year.

    Here’s the invitation graphic Google is sending out to invite people to its Android event.

    google invite oct29 Google sends out invitations for an Android event for October 29th

    For those of you who are equally excited about the Android event as those who are going to be attending it, Google will be live streaming the event on Youtube through its Android channel that can be accessed at youtube.com/Android.

    Will Google be able to surprise us or this event will be boring as we already know everything about LG Nexus and a lot about Android 4.2? What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.