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Google wanted subsidized Android data at $9.99 monthly

Google wanted subsidized Android data at $9.99 monthly

26 April 2012 by Discuss (0)

Some interesting facts have been coming out of the Google versus Oracle case centering on Android and patent infringement. We learned previously what the original planned Google phone would’ve looked like, lacking the touchscreen we’re all familiar with today. Another factoid that has surfaced is that Google originally wanted to subsidize the costs of data …

Google Maps updated with elevation data and scale bar

Google Maps updated with elevation data and scale bar

25 April 2012 by Discuss (2)

If you’re a Google Maps user and a hiker, mountain climber or just a data junkie, you’ll want to update the app in the Google Play Store now. Two features previously restricted to Labs have graduated to the full app, and another has been added. The most interesting stuff is still happening in the Labs section, with …

Google’s original Android tablet UI design revealed

Google’s original Android tablet UI design revealed

25 April 2012 by Discuss (4)

In case you haven’t been following along today. Google and Oracle are still knee-deep in battle and their lawyers have their work cut out for them. Lucky for us the lawsuit by Oracle is revealing all sorts of juicy information. From the original “Google Phone” in 2006, to the first ever revenue numbers of Android …

Google trial shows first revenue numbers from Android

Google trial shows first revenue numbers from Android

25 April 2012 by Discuss (0)

As the Google and Oracle trail continues we just keep seeing loads of interesting information regarding Google — and more specifically Android. You could call this a treasure chest of information. While Google’s earning calls quarterly always discusses revenue company-wide, this is showing earnings and numbers specific to Android.

Google vs Oracle lawsuit reveals first ‘Google Phone’ from 2006

Google vs Oracle lawsuit reveals first ‘Google Phone’ from 2006

25 April 2012 by Discuss (2)

Google and Oracle are currently in a huge legal spat over the Java code being used in Android. We’ve covered it briefly but it’s all quite technical stuff. Today however during the hearings they’ve revealed the original “Google Phone” that was presented to carriers such as T-Mobile in 2006 – two years before the original …

Facebook for Android updated – takes over the app tray

Facebook for Android updated – takes over the app tray

25 April 2012 by Discuss (4)

Facebook for Android has seen a few updates this week in case you’ve missed them. While I wouldn’t go as far as to call them progress — they are making changes. Some for the better, and some for the worse. As if Facebook didn’t consume too much of peoples lives already, now they’ve updated the …

Rumor: Samsung making the next Nexus phone

Rumor: Samsung making the next Nexus phone

25 April 2012 by Discuss (19)

If the Samsung Galaxy Nexus doesn’t do it for you (and for many, it doesn’t) there’s always the next Nexus to look forward to. But if you were hoping for an HTC, Motorola or ASUS phone to bear Google’s developer branding, you may be out of luck. DigiTimes reports that Samsung has won the bidding …

Google’s US GSM Galaxy Nexus gets separate software image

Google’s US GSM Galaxy Nexus gets separate software image

24 April 2012 by Discuss (4)

Google made a splash earlier today when it reanimated its direct phone sales, selling the Galaxy Nexus directly from the Google Play Store for $399 unlocked. In a Google Groups post, a representative stated that while the hardware is identical to the GSM model that’s been available overseas for almost six months, the software gets one important …

Chrome for Android coming out of beta soon

Chrome for Android coming out of beta soon

24 April 2012 by Discuss (2)

Google’s push to extend its Chrome browser to the Android platform has been a successful one for the most part, and apparently they’re done making it sit at the software equivalent of the kiddie table. Google’s senior vice president of Chrome and Apps Sundar Pichai said that Chrome for Android will lose its beta label “in a matter of weeks”, making a …

Google Drive vs Dropbox vs Box and more

Google Drive vs Dropbox vs Box and more

24 April 2012 by Discuss (22)

So Google Drive is finally official. Being unveiled earlier today showing everyone basically a redesigned and improved Google Docs. While they’ve integrated it into Android, PC, and Mac it isn’t quite was everyone was expected — not yet at least. Now I’m sure many are wondering what is best and what to use so below …

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