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Android activations soar to 700,000 devices per day

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

The rise of Android continues, with Google’s Andy Rubin reporting that the astonishing total of 700,000 Android devices were now being activated every day.

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Android / Google / mobiles

Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by mike s

Here’s some festive good news for owners of Samsung Galaxy devices – including the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy SII and the innovate Galaxy Note  – the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is …

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Google / web

Google serves up a snowy treat for searchers

Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 - by mike s

Google has served up a festive treat for searchers, with a neat trick being served up for surfers typing in a certain seasonal phrase.

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How to search like a pro on Google, courtesy of a tip-packed infographic

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

We’re on Google every day but have to admit there’s loads of clever tricks that we’ve never seen before in this helpful infographic.

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Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

The most popular apps on Android: Market, Facebook and Google services top the list

Monday, Dec 12, 2011 - by Lee J.

Market research firm Nielsen has published the findings of its month-long study to find out the most-used apps on the Android platform.

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Android / Google / mobile apps

Android app downloads pass ten billion, growing at a rate of one billion per month

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

In the  past weekend, Android users around the world managed to burst through the 10 billion app download landmark – an astonishing total.

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Google / software / web

Whoosh! Chrome shimmies past Mozilla’s Firefox in global browser market share, IE still rulez

Friday, Dec 2, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher - 1 Comment

For the first time, Google’s Chrome web browser has shimmied past Mozilla’s Firefox global browser market share, becoming the second most popular browser on the planet in November 2011.

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Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

Google Maps adds indoor maps and floor plans

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 - by mike s

Although Google Maps is great for finding your way around streets and cities, up until now it’s only taken care of the outside of buildings.

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Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

Google mixes up Galaxy Nexus, Google+ Hangouts and beatboxing [video]

Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

Google has just thrown out a neat video showing off the abilities of the Galaxy Nexus and the  Google+ Android app‘s  Mobile Hangouts feature.

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Android / Google / mobiles

Samsung Galaxy Nexus – user review says it’s a winner

Friday, Nov 25, 2011Friday, Nov 25, 2011 - by mike s

It’s been picking up rave reviews all over the place – Engadget has just declared to be, “definitely the best Android phone available today – it’s possibly even the best phone available …

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Google / stuff / web

Google stamps the foot of death on Google Wave, coffin booked for April 2012

Friday, Nov 25, 2011 - by Pete Railton

Google has sent out an email biding farewell to its “I coulda been a challenger” Google Wave service, which was deigned to let users “communicate and collaborate in real time.”

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Apple / Google / iPhone / mobile apps

Google upgrades Search app for iPad, adds swishy new features

Monday, Nov 21, 2011Monday, Nov 21, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

Google has declared itself pleased to be launching a ‘significant redesign’ for their Google Search for iPad application, and have released a plinky-plonky video showing off its new features.

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Android / Google / mobiles

Slick video shows off the iPhone challenging might of the Galaxy Nexus

Friday, Nov 18, 2011Friday, Nov 18, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

A slick new video has been released showing off the rather impressive capabilities of the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to come with the latest v4.0 Android operating system, which regales under …

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Google Artist Hub empowers indie bands, fills some of the MySpace-sized hole

Thursday, Nov 17, 2011Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 - by Pete Railton

Although we’re not so convinced about the new Google Music‘s prospects for taking on the all-conquering iTunes, we think Google could be on to a winner with its new Artist Hub …

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Android / Google / mobiles

Google opens up music streaming store, Brits not invited to the party

Thursday, Nov 17, 2011Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

Google has announced that their free music streaming service has jogged out of beta and is open to all – so long as you live in the States.

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