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Google Maps adds Offers and indoor features

By Michael Crider
on 9 May, 2012

For the second time in as many weeks, Google has added features to the Android client for Google Maps. The update brings integration with the Google Offers deal program, as well as navigation for those sparse areas where Google has mapped out the interior of buildings. The latter is only available for the US and Japan at the moment. Lastly, they've modified the Street View function to provide 360-degree panoramic views of the inside of stores and other venues.

Facebook buys TagTile – bringing coupon deals to mobile

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Apr, 2012

Facebook is back in the news today for throwing around large sums of money. After buying Instagram for a whopping 1 billion dollars today we've learned they also snatched up a mobile app company called TagTile. In case you aren't huge into Facebook, today they launched Facebook Offers -- basically coupons and deals they'll send to your email for free coffee, or other discounts. TagTile will most likely be joining that system.

Google Offers adds 11 new partners while expanding to 4 more cities

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Mar, 2012

Daily deal offerings like Groupon and many others are extremely popular. Google's answer to those has been Google Offers. While it is still currently in its beta stages Google has been putting tons of time, effort, and money behind it and today have some good news to announce. Bringing multiple deals all to a single and easy to use place or application Google Offers is a great alternative and today just got a little better.

Google Offers keeps growing — Five new cities available today

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Jan, 2012

Google's popular and slowly growing coupon and discount application Google Offers has just been extended today with support for an additional five cities. Google Offers is similar to Groupon or deal of the day type websites but neatly integrated into an Android app that works great. More details available after the break.

Android Community Weekly : July 16, 2011

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 16 Jul, 2011

It’s the middle of July and tech news this week has been rock steady! Lets start off by saying that Google+ is now available for international users; and at this point it seems that all Google+ is missing compared to other social platforms is a wider userbase. In other Google news, their new project “Google Offers (Beta)” launched in NYC Tuesday. Think of this service as a way to save money with many different local businesses on a daily basis. This past Monday evening, HTC released information that the bootloaders of some of their more recent devices will be unlocked in the coming months of August and September. Some of their devices have already been unlocked over at XDA Developers, but I’m sure many have been awaiting an official fix.

Google Offers launches in beta form in NYC and Bay Area with Google Shopper 2.0 support

By Shane McGlaun
on 12 Jul, 2011

Google Offers is the Google service that is trying to combat Groupon. The service offers special deals and offers to users for their local area. Google has announced that Offers is now available in NYC and the Bay Area. The service is launching in these areas with some interesting offers for locals like free samples of cupcakes, discounts on donuts, and lots more.

Google Offers is Now Live in Portland Oregon

By John Scheible
on 1 Jun, 2011

Google Offers has entered Google's favorite development stage. Offers beta began today in Portland Oregon, featuring a deal for "$3 for $10 worth of drinks, pastries and treats" at the local chain Floyd's Coffee shop. The ambitious program, which maybe not so subtly attempts to go toe-to-toe with Groupon, gives users special "offers" at a local store during a certain time period, and according to the new beta site, on a first come, first 2,000 served (for this deal at least).

Special Stickers will bring Google Wallet to older Android Phones lacking NFC

By Cory Gunther
on 26 May, 2011

For those that might have somehow missed all the announcements today about Google Wallet and Google Offers you can see all of our coverage on that by clicking here. Google is rolling out a NFC system that they hope will revolutionize the way we purchase things in stores, and online. Hit up the coverage above for all the details and information. Google Wallet will be launching later this summer and you can simply tap your phone to terminals to buy things, save for later and more. Neat stuff is coming but what about those with older phones lacking NFC, they have you covered.

Google Wallet to be open for all Merchants and Businesses [video]

By Cory Gunther
on 26 May, 2011

If you haven't noticed all the Google Wallet talk this morning you can see some of our coverage here. Today in NYC Google held an event all about NFC and Google Wallet and we covered all the details in the above link. Today Google said that the Wallet and system will be available for all merchants and businesses and no one will be left out. Merchants are excited about the future and we have the video below for your viewing pleasure.

Google Wallet Demo shown on Nexus S 4G

By Cory Gunther
on 26 May, 2011

Google Wallet looks to bring some exciting changes to the way we all purchase items online, and in person. The steps for Google Wallet setup are quite simple, says Google on May the 26th in New York: Attach your Wallet, Enter your Pin, Add your Credit Card, and lock. We originally mentioned Google Wallet this morning and you can read that here. For even more details about Google Wallet check out this post. They have demoed Google Wallet today on Sprint's Nexus S 4G.