The HP Chromebook 11 was to have launched in Canada on November 8, 2013 but the not-so-negligible matter of a faulty power adapter recall derailed those plans. While some retailers still offered the HP Chromebook 11 on their websites, it has only now made its way to Google Play here in Canada. All four white variants with differently coloured accents […]
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Google now offering $25 Google Play credit with Nexus 7 purchase
With Black Friday only days ago and the holiday shopping season in full swing, Google is getting into the spirit of things with an offer of their own. It announced on Twitter that, starting today, that it is offering a $25 Google Play credit with the purchase of a Google Nexus 7. It is also throwing in free shipping. For […]
Google Text-to-Speech lands on Google Play
Google has decoupled another app from Android in a bid to make it more accessible and easier to update. This latest app is Google Text-to-Speech which is used not only by Android itself but also other apps to read aloud text displayed on the screen. For example, it is used by Google Books to read books aloud and by Google […]
Google to offer bumper case and LG QuickCover for Nexus 5 via Google Play
With the latest Nexus smartphone now official and for sale, we can expect to see Google Nexus 5 accessories to quickly follow. Google itself is already listing two of them, a bumper case and an LG QuickCover, on Google Play but they cannot be ordered just yet. The first is a bumper case available in Black, Gray, Bright Red, Bright […]
Google rolls out Moto X camera update via Google Play
Continuing a growing trend, Google and Motorola have taken to Google Play to roll out the latest Moto X camera update. While an earlier one was rolled out over-the-air, this latest one will join a growing number of apps that no longer require carrier involvement to be updated. Here is what you’ll find in version 3.1.5: Brightened camera viewfinder so […]
User interface updated for devices section of Google Play store
Google today updated the user interface of the Devices section of the Google Play store. The change is not a significant departure from the current look and feel but will make it easier to select between different configurations of a device. Above you can see the new layout for the Google Nexus 7 (2013) in the Google Play Devices section. […]
Google sends out invitations for October 24 Google Play event
Google today sent out press invitations for a “a night out with Google Play” on October 24. The event will kick off at 1900 EST and will take place in New York City. It promises music, movies, games and a special performance by Capital Cities but makes no mention of Android or Nexus devices. With the expected launch of the […]
Google Play gift cards now available in Canada
Google today announced via Google+ that Google Play gift cards are now available in Canada. They will be available in CA$15, CA$25 and CA$50 denominations and can be used for any purchase on the Google Play store. They will be offered by following retailers: Shoppers Drug Mart Future Shop Target 7-11 Best Buy Mac’s Walmart Pharmaprix Circle K Couche-Tard Google […]