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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 02, 2013
Google is now providing a way to edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents for Google Apps for Business users
Google Drive is pretty slick. It allows you to collaborate, ed...
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by Richard Devine
Dec 13, 2012
Google is gradually building out its apps portfolio for non-Android platforms, notably iOS. In recent months -- and since being pulled from the platform at OS level -- we've seen Google release ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 28, 2012
The folks who do this sort of thing have updated the Google Apps package today, handing you a shiny new flashable to go with that 4.2.1 AOSP ROM you're about to download.
Technically ...
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by Chris Parsons
Oct 17, 2012
It's pretty easy to get your Google Calendar entries onto an Android device, as the services come baked right into the OS. However there are some instances where the Google Calendar may have bee...
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by Richard Devine
Oct 04, 2012
During the last 24 hours Google has pushed out a series of updates to their Android applications. While some are simply for bug fixes, some -- as is becoming a little too frequent -- have no sign of...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jul 25, 2012
Following closely behind their first "Getting Started" tutorial for the Nexus 7, Google has produced another video to help new users gets acquainted with the device. The short video p...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 10, 2012
As the resident Android Central code-monkey (a badge I proudly wear) I've been running on fumes and caffeine to test out the AOSP 4.1.1 code since it dropped last night. You knew I had to do it,...
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by Richard Devine
Jun 14, 2012
You might not be too familiar with the Kobo Vox, and you would be forgiven for it. With it, Kobo tried to go down the Nook Color / Kindle Fire road -- producing essentially an e-reader that had a fu...
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by Android Central
Feb 21, 2012
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Because ... well, it must really see Google Apps as a threat to its Office business.
Google's stock was up 1.11 percent at mid-day at 611.36. Microsoft was up ...
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by Alex Dobie
Feb 07, 2012
It's been rumored for some time, but now it's finally here -- Google Chrome has landed on Android. Android 4.0 phone and tablet owners in selected countries can now grab a beta version of Ch...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 20, 2012
If you're a Google Maps user, you'll find a new app update waiting for you in the Android Market this morning. The new version 6.1.1 fixes "bugs on tablets and phones" according to...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 18, 2012
Here's a little tip you may not have known about -- while working inside Google's applications in Ice Cream Sandwich, you can long press any icon and its name will appear. This can be ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 13, 2011
If you have an Android phone chances are that you use Google Maps, and you've got a new update waiting for you in the Android Market. Usually when we see an update for Maps, we see feature...
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by Sean Brunett
Sep 16, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewingVoice Actions are some of the most popular features of Android devices. Google has announced today that they have expanded the service to include five more countries and...
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by Sean Brunett
Aug 24, 2011
Google Docs for Android (see our hands-on) has received an update, bringing some welcomed new features for mobile users. The biggest update is the increased Web Clipboard functionality, which all...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 16, 2011
Google has updated the Google Maps app for Android to version 5.9.0, bringing continued improvements to Transit Navigation, along with a new Labs feature. Here's a rundown of what you'll find in ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 27, 2011
If you use two-stage authentication to keep your Google account safe, then you'll want to grab the latest update to the accompanying Google Authenticator app, which was released today. Version 0.6.4 o...
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by Sean Brunett
Jul 19, 2011
The Economist has finally released an app for Android. Heavy readers of the popular periodical will be able to enjoy its content right from their mobile device. The app itself is free, but you have to...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 13, 2011
Google just showed us the new updated Android Market client that brings a UI overhaul, as well as Google Books and Movies for folks in the states. Not long after, we gave you a way to download...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 04, 2011
Google is a software giant, and many of us user their proprietary applications on our Android phone. With good reason -- apps like Gmail, Androidify, and YouTube absolutely rock on an Android de...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 17, 2010
We're all loving the new version of Google Maps and its vector based graphics, and Google has spent the time to explain exactly what makes them better. There some great detail about vector graph...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 09, 2010
Google has updated the Gmail application to version 2.3.2, and with it comes some often requested features. Android phones running Froyo or higher can and should grab the update, the new feature...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 08, 2010
The YouTube for Android and Google Voice Search applications have been updated (no it's not Gingerbread! :p ) with some welcome improvements and the obligatory bug-fixes. With the YouTube ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 02, 2010
Looks like a new version of the Android Market is being silently pushed out to devices running Froyo, complete with a new tab to find related applications. Yours may say "Similar&qu...
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by Adam Sawyer
Sep 21, 2010
Gmail just got an update to add some of those cool UI improvements -- and it's been moved into the Android Market. This means that from now on, you won’t have to wait for system updates t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 26, 2010
Guest writer Amit Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO of Manymoon, took to the Google Code blog recently with a very interesting article that gives four important tips to would-be app developers. While...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 03, 2010
The Dell Aero has shown up on AT&T's website with a "coming soon" tagline. While the Aero still looks less than impressive when compared to some of the other new Android phon...
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by Casey Chan
Dec 01, 2009
The Archos 5 Android Tablet is powered by Android but lacks the Google Apps that 'with Google' devices come with. You know, the apps that make Android even better. Luckily, the hacking community...
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by Casey Chan
Sep 25, 2009
Google just penned a lengthy post regarding the controversy of CyanogenMod receiving a cease and desist letter. If you need to fill yourself in on the details of the Google vs CyanogenMod issue,...
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by Casey Chan
Jul 08, 2009
We thought the day would never come but the perpetual BETA tag on the Google Apps Suite has finally been removed and Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Talk now have the distinction...
