Google today held an event to introduce “the next dimension of Google Maps” where it revealed that the Android version of its mapping application will soon support an offline mode. Despite the lack of connectivity, Google Maps will still function and support GPS and compass features (assuming these are enabled). The mode will work down to the street level. It […]
Google: Android and Chrome OS to eventually merge
Google today offers two operating systems: Android for smartphones and tablets and Chrome OS for desktops and notebooks such as its Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. While Android has established itself as the world’s most used operating system, Chrome OS has not been as successful. While the two will remain separate for some time yet, they will slowly but eventually merge into […]
Google to hold Maps event on June 6th
Google has sent out invitations for a Google Maps event next week. The June 6th event will unveil the “next dimension” of its maps product. Credit: CNET Google will provide a “behind-the-scenes look at Google Maps” and a “sneak peek” at upcoming features that “will get people where they want to go — both physically and virtually” is also planned. […]
Google Translate for Android updated with new UI
Google today released an update for Google Translate for Android. The main enhancement is a new design with a new icon and the Holo theme that Google introduced with Android 4.0. Also included are: Esperanto translation Many new text to speech languages Google Translate now supports text translation between 64 languages, speaking text translations in 17 languages, and translations spoken […]
Google Play Store now offering Galaxy Nexus accessories
Google today announced via Google+ that it is now offering accessories for the Galaxy Nexus through its Google Play store. Only three accessories are offered so far: A vehicle dock, the HDMI Portrait Desktop Dock, and the Desktop Dock with Pogo Pin. Accessories only support the HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus (the same one that is sold on Play). […]
“Google Asus Nexus 7” tablet spotted on benchmark site
The rumoured Google Nexus tablet appears to have been caught on Rightware’s BaseMark benchmark test results website. Identified as the Google Asus Nexus 7, it slots in at 11th, promising a decently powerful tablet. Along with the name and a few specifications, Android Police have obtained a few additional details. The details line up quite well with the latest rumours. […]
IDC: Android and iOS continue to gain market share in Q1 2012
It is quickly becoming a two horse race in the global smartphone market. According to IDC, Android and iOS accounted for 82% of the market in the first quarter of 2012. A year ago, the two held a combined share of 54.4%. Gains came primarily at the expense of Symbian and BlackBerry. “The popularity of Android and iOS stems from […]
More information on upcoming quad-core Tegra 3 Google Nexus tablet
On the heels of yesterday’s rumour that Google’s 7-inch Nexus tablet will begin shipping in June for July availability come new details about the tablet itself. A ” trusted source” has told TechnoBuffalo that Google will indeed announce Asus-built Nexus tablet at its Google I/O event in June. Attendees will also be happy to learn that they can expect to […]