Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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Google Hangouts introducing merged conversations, widgets, and better quality video calls

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:32 PM PDT

Moving towards its goal of making Hangouts the unified solution for all communication formats on a mobile device, Google has announced an upcoming update for its Android app that will improve performance and introduce new features like a streamlined view for conversations.
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Google Glass adding SMS for iPhone and new Calendar app

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:03 PM PDT

Google Glass users who pair their wearable tech to an iPhone will soon gain the ability to check their text messages through Glass. An update to Glass will make it possible to read SMS notifications once paired to an iPhone. However, replies will not be available because of limitations of iOS. Another upcoming change is the introduction of a new calendar app that will show an agenda on the left side of the screen. Both changes will be available in MyGlass at some point this week.
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Nokia Devices officially becomes Microsoft's property this week

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 09:54 AM PDT

April 25 is the day that Microsoft will officially assume control of the Nokia Devices and Services unit. Microsoft agreed to purchase the Devices unit of Nokia's business for $7.2 billion but delays in approvals from governments delayed the process.
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Square might sell to Google instead of pursuing IPO

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 07:34 AM PDT

There have long been rumors that Square, the company best known for processing credit card payments through a small reader connected to an Android or iOS device, might be acquired by another company. That company might be Google.
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Apple and Google "arms race" fuels exclusive games on some platforms

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:48 AM PDT

Exclusive titles on gaming consoles have inspired consumers to choose a PlayStation or Xbox based on the appeal of certain titles, and smartphone makers are increasingly employing that strategy in mobile gaming.
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