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Google Now wallpapers in full-size available now for all

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Jun, 2013

We've talked about Google Now countless times here at Android Community. It being one of the best features in mobile as of late, and certainly on Android. However, many users have asked time and time again how they can get the stock official Google Now wallpapers and make them their background. There's been countless 3rd party options, but today we have the real deal.

Apple claiming Google Now infringes on Siri patents

By Robert Nelson
on 22 May, 2013

We had known Apple was looking to include the GALAXY S 4 in the patent suit with Samsung. As of today however, it looks like Apple has filed a motion with the courts to include both the GALAXY S 4 and Google Now. Specifically, Apple is claiming patent infringement for a total of seven patents -- five of which deal with the GALAXY S 4 and two of which deal with Google Now.

Google Search gets faster and will now anticipate your needs

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google Search is an extremely powerful service we all use each and every day. It's safe to say Google knows more about us than we'd like. Today however, Google's calling the new search "the end of search as we know it" as it improves like never before. Google search will now answer, converse, and anticipate. This is the knowledge graph and prediction start-up companies they've been buying all leaking out the seams and arriving for us all. More details below.

Google Now went to iOS, but Google kept the best for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Apr, 2013

So yesterday there was an influx of news regarding Google Now, only the assistant and smart feature made its way to Apple and iOS. To be correct, Google Now didn't go to iOS. Instead, Google Search was updated with Now features being added in. This is basically a PSA telling you all to remain calm, Google's still saving the best for Android.

Google CEO talks Motorola, Google Now, Glass and more

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Apr, 2013

Today Google hosted their annual earning reports for Q1 2013, and we've been getting all sorts of information about revenues, how much Motorola lost this quarter, and now things are turning towards products. If you're listening along Google's CEO Larry Page might not sound excited by his calm, almost sleepy voice, but he had some good things to say about plenty of upcoming products.

Google Now search goes black with inverted color app

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Apr, 2013

One of our favorite features lately of Android has been without a doubt Google Now voice search. Especially for those running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and above. Google's continued to update it into one of the best parts of Android. Yesterday we introduced a black themed version of the new Google Play Store v 4.0.25, and today we have the same thing for Google Now. Time to get sexy!

Google Search updated with real-time package tracking and quick settings [Update]

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Apr, 2013

Google Search for Android, better known as Google Now was updated today to include a few new features for those on 4.1 Jelly Bean or higher. Our favorite Android feature as of late just got better, faster, and easier to manage so read on for all the details on the latest Google Search for Android.

Google buys Machine Learning company to boost voice search and more

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Mar, 2013

The folks from Google certainly are no strangers to snatching up promising and on-the-rise startup groups or companies, and today they've acquired another one. The company is called DNNresearch who specializes in 'machine learning' or artificial intelligence in computer systems. It looks like this is mainly for the image and voice recognition aspects, which we'll certainly welcome to Android.

Google Now extension spotted in Chromium

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Mar, 2013

We have seen signs that Google Now was heading to Chrome, however this latest bit has arrived with little room for speculation. Basically, a Google Now extension has shown up for Chromium users. The one catch, the extension is not yet functional. Trying to stay on the positive side though, this does appear to be a fairly clear sign that Google Now support is coming to the desktop.

Google Now and Project Glass are potentially the future of Android

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Feb, 2013

Google Now has been one of our favorite features in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and I'm pretty sure we're not alone in that thinking either. Google's continued to update and improve both the feature in general, as well as all the backend services. However, today our very own Chris Davies and sister site SlashGear sat down with Google's Matias Duarte to talk Google Now, Project Glass, and more.