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Google unveils native Office editing to Google Docs and Android for Work certification program

Jun25
by on June 25, 2014 at 6:10 pm
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Google today announced that it will bring native Office editing to its Google Docs cloud service. The company also unveiled a new Android for Work program that will help enterprises deploy devices. Android for Work will arrive as part of the upcoming Android L release with new APIs that allow users to keep their personal data and apps from their work ones. Samsung’s KNOX security features will also be included in Android for Work. Google plans to introduce an Android for Work certification program this fall with guaranteed updates and enhanced security. A new premium Google Drive pricing for enterprise customers includes…

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Google previews Android apps running on Chromebooks

Jun25
by on June 25, 2014 at 5:58 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider, Product Updates

Google has confirmed that Chromebook devices will one day be able to run standard Android apps, during its I/O keynote today. During the presentation, the company showed off Vine and Flipboard apps running on a Chromebook, which, of course, uses Google’s own Chrome OS. The move is an important one for Chromebooks (and the Chrome OS platform more widely), as it will open up the platform to far more apps than are currently available, in theory broadening its general appeal. However, don’t get your hopes up for it to launch imminently, the project was still described as being in its “early…

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Google’s Chromecast to get Android mirroring, ‘Backdrop’ slideshows and casting from nearby devices

Jun25
by on June 25, 2014 at 5:53 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider, Product Updates

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Later this year, Google will update Chromecast so that anyone can choose and control the content being streamed through the device – even if they’re not on the same Wi-Fi network as the tiny dongle. In short, Chromecast owners will have the option to authenticate nearby users. This means that if a person is on a cellular network – either because they can’t be bothered to type in a Wi-Fi password, or because you just don’t trust them with it – they can still control the Chromecast connected to your TV. Google is also introducing a new feature called Backdrop, which…

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Google announces Android TV to bring ‘voice input, user experience and content’ to the living room

Jun25
by on June 25, 2014 at 5:32 pm
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Google today announced Android TV, an extension of its Android platform for your living room. The company described the product as “bringing voice input, user experience and content to the largest screen in your house.” Android TV features a smart homescreen that recommends new content to you. You’ll also have access to Google’s voice search to find info about the shows you’re watching. In addition to video content, gaming is a big part of the Android TV strategy. You’ll be able to play multiplayer games, such as NBA Jam, on your TV against friends using Android tablets. Google also revealed that Android TV will…

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Samsung Gear Live and LG G Android Wear smartwatches available to pre-order today

Jun25
by on June 25, 2014 at 5:22 pm
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Samsung has announced that it will be launching an Android Wear-based smartwatch called the Samsung Gear Live, its first device to use Google’s platform designed specifically for wearables. Announced today at Google IO, the device will join the growing ranks of smartwatches to use the platform and will go on sale later today alongside LG’s G Watch on the Google Play store. Unfortunately, the Moto 360 device expected to be announced at the event still won’t be available to pre-order until later in the summer, Google said. The decision for Samsung to launch an Android Wear-based smartwatch is an interesting…

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