Google today announced that it has added PayPal to the list of payment methods available in Google Play. In all, customers in 12 countries, including both Canada and the U.S., will now be able to complete purchases with PayPal. During checkout, PayPal will be listed as one of the options when buying everything from apps, books and games and even […]
Google already working on second generation Glass?
Google yesterday opened up “early access” sales of Glass to anyone in the U.S. as long as they are willing to part with US$1500. Billed as a “public beta,” it’s clear that Google still considers (rightly?) that Glass is not quite ready for prime time. While it continues to ready its smartglasses for general release, it has reportedly also begun work […]
New Google Flounder and Molly revealed in Android 4.4.3 code?
Rumours that Google is planning to launch one or more new Nexus tablets have been around for some time. Most have suggested that Google will abandon the 7-inch space in favour or a slightly larger model. New details have now emerged that confirm new devices are on their way without revealing much more about them. First up is a device […]
Google and Intel announce Chromebooks “in more shapes, sizes and colors”
As expected, Google and Intel today took to the stage to unveil new Chromebooks. Powered by Intel processors, the new Chromebooks will come from a range of manufacturers and in “an entire range of shapes, sizes, colors and configurations.” Among the companies to offer new Chromebooks is Lenovo. It unveiled two models, the N20 and N20p Chromebooks, to focus on […]
Google Play Music comes to Canada
Good news! It took longer than expected but Google today announced that Google Play Music is now available in Canada. Like many other music services, it comes with a large song catalogue, some 25 million songs in this case (more than in the U.S. apparently), that can be streamed or purchased across a range of devices. Google Play Music lets […]
Google mobile app agreement requires installation of all Google apps
One of the many court cases between Apple and Samsung has revealed new details in the agreement that mobile device manufacturers sign with Google when they decide to use the Google apps on their Android devices. Known as the Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA), it covers everything from what apps are required to items such as the position of the […]
KitKat finally making some progress in latest Android platform version data
About six months after being first announced and launching on the Google Nexus 5, it appears that Android 4.4 KitKat (Android 4.4.x) is finally starting to make inroads. With KitKat updates reaching a growing number of devices and new devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) being snapped up, KitKat adoption finally appears to be on the […]
Google and Intel co-hosting Chrome OS event on May 6
Quite the day for event announcements today! After announcements by LG and Motorola earlier today, Google and Intel have announced that they will host a media event in San Francisco on May 6, 2014. The focus will be on Chrome OS. Both Google’s Caesar Sengupta, Google vice president of product management for Chrome OS, and Navin Shenoy, Intel vice president […]