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Friday, 14 October 2016
Add Home Screen Shortcuts to Google Maps Directions
I'm not sure if this is a new feature, but it must be pretty recent. Google Maps for Android lets you add home screen shortcuts to directions directly from the app. Just search for directions, tap the menu icon and pick "add route to Home screen". This works best when you select the current location, but it's not a requirement.
You may also see this message: "Go here often? Add this route. Tap here to add a Home screen shortcut to this route."
Another option is to add the directions widget, which lets you pick the shortcut name, whether to start turn-by-turn navigation and more.
You may also see this message: "Go here often? Add this route. Tap here to add a Home screen shortcut to this route."
Another option is to add the directions widget, which lets you pick the shortcut name, whether to start turn-by-turn navigation and more.
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Android 7.1: Pixel-Only, For Now
Pixel phones will ship with a new Android version: 7.1. It looks like many of the important Nougat features have been left out from the 7.0 release.
Android 7.1's unofficial changelog published by Android Police has many Pixel-specific features, including a new launcher, a new camera app, Google Assistant, a support tab in the settings, solid navbar icons, Smart Storage that removes old backed up photos and videos when storage is full.
There are also some features that aren't restricted to Pixel devices: night light (filters blue light), fingerprint swipe down gesture, seamless A/B system updates, Daydream VR mode, support for app shortcuts and circular app icons, keyboard image insertion, manual storage manager and more. Unfortunately, Nexus devices and Pixel C will only get a dev preview by the end of 2016, so the stable release will be available in 2017. So much for buying Nexus devices to be the first to get the latest Android updates.
Google Assistant won't be a Pixel exclusive for long, since it's a core Google feature that needs wide adoption. I assume that the launcher and camera app will be also available in the Play Store at some point.
Android 7.1's unofficial changelog published by Android Police has many Pixel-specific features, including a new launcher, a new camera app, Google Assistant, a support tab in the settings, solid navbar icons, Smart Storage that removes old backed up photos and videos when storage is full.
There are also some features that aren't restricted to Pixel devices: night light (filters blue light), fingerprint swipe down gesture, seamless A/B system updates, Daydream VR mode, support for app shortcuts and circular app icons, keyboard image insertion, manual storage manager and more. Unfortunately, Nexus devices and Pixel C will only get a dev preview by the end of 2016, so the stable release will be available in 2017. So much for buying Nexus devices to be the first to get the latest Android updates.
Google Assistant won't be a Pixel exclusive for long, since it's a core Google feature that needs wide adoption. I assume that the launcher and camera app will be also available in the Play Store at some point.
Why Google Can't Sell Expensive Products
Google announced its first phone and many people wondered why it's as expensive as an iPhone. Nexus phones were sometimes inexpensive (Nexus 4: $299, Nexus 5: $349, Nexus 5X: $379) and sometimes more expensive (Nexus One: $530, Nexus 6: $649, Nexus 6P: $599). Now the 5-inch Pixel costs $649 in the US, while the 5.5-inch Pixel XL costs $769, which is more than any other Nexus phone.
Obviously, Google's pricing was more aggressive when it wanted to sell more products and less aggressive when sales numbers mattered less. The truth is that Google only managed to sell products in high volumes if the price was low enough to make them good value. Chromecast was successful because it offered a lot of value for the money. Nexus 5 was a flagship phone at half the price, so millions of people bought it. Nexus 7 was good enough for $199, but Google's bigger tablets were more expensive and their flaws were more striking.
Google is a "value" brand. Most people associate Google with free ad-supported online services that offer great features. There's no paid Google software for consumers, as Google only sells digital content and subscription services (storage, music). Google is not a lifestyle or luxury brand, so people don't expect to pay much for Google products.
There's a lot of risk associated with Google products, since Google doesn't stand behind them all the time. Some of them are experiments, others are quickly discontinued and forgotten. I still remember that Google stopped selling Nexus One only 6 months after the launch or when Logitech's CEO said back in 2011 that Google TV was a huge and costly mistake. Android One was a flop, Google Play Edition failed, Motorola was acquired by Google and later sold to Lenovo.
Google's commitment issues, its high appetite for releasing beta products, its lack of planning and foresight - all of these problems alienate consumers and make them think twice before buying a Google product. Premium brands are all about image, trust, credibility, heritage.
Obviously, Google's pricing was more aggressive when it wanted to sell more products and less aggressive when sales numbers mattered less. The truth is that Google only managed to sell products in high volumes if the price was low enough to make them good value. Chromecast was successful because it offered a lot of value for the money. Nexus 5 was a flagship phone at half the price, so millions of people bought it. Nexus 7 was good enough for $199, but Google's bigger tablets were more expensive and their flaws were more striking.
Google is a "value" brand. Most people associate Google with free ad-supported online services that offer great features. There's no paid Google software for consumers, as Google only sells digital content and subscription services (storage, music). Google is not a lifestyle or luxury brand, so people don't expect to pay much for Google products.
There's a lot of risk associated with Google products, since Google doesn't stand behind them all the time. Some of them are experiments, others are quickly discontinued and forgotten. I still remember that Google stopped selling Nexus One only 6 months after the launch or when Logitech's CEO said back in 2011 that Google TV was a huge and costly mistake. Android One was a flop, Google Play Edition failed, Motorola was acquired by Google and later sold to Lenovo.
Google's commitment issues, its high appetite for releasing beta products, its lack of planning and foresight - all of these problems alienate consumers and make them think twice before buying a Google product. Premium brands are all about image, trust, credibility, heritage.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
No More Nexus Devices
After the launch of Google's Pixel phones, many people wondered if the Nexus brand will be retired or we'll still see Nexus phones, tablets and other Android devices. It looks like the first answer is accurate. According to The Verge, Google says that there are no plans for future Nexus products.
"The idea was to show everyone how it should be done," says Brian Rakowski, VP of product management for Android. "All the partners in the phone manufacturing space took it and built great products on top of it. Meanwhile, Nexus kind of trundled along at the same small scale."
Nexus was the reference Android phone and was mostly for developers and early adopters. Google sent mixed messages: some of the phones were heavily subsidized, others were more expensive, design and features were rarely consistent from one generation to another.
With Android's beta program and Google's efforts to give manufacturers early access to the Android code, Nexus devices became less important. There are also inexpensive "flagship killers" like the OnePlus 3, which only costs $399.
Google got serious about hardware and started to build an ecosystem of devices that work together: phones, tablets, laptops, routers, VR headsets, smart speakers, smart gadgets for your TV. Some of them are great, others will get better or be replaced by products that better fit inside the ecosystem. Google finally realized that "people who are really serious about software should make their own hardware," as Alan Kay said and Steve Jobs quoted.
Challenging Apple when it comes to selling premium hardware is quite difficult. Apple consistently delivers great products, while Google's products are hit and miss (examples of bad apples: Nexus Q, Pixel C, Glass, Nexus 9). Apple has a long-term vision for products, while Google's plans are always changing with many casualties along the way.
"It's very challenging to work on dozens of products and make them all terrific. We have to have a lot of discipline and a lot of focus," says Rick Osterloh, Google's head of hardware and Motorola's former president.
For now, Google admits that Pixel phones "aren't going to have enormous volumes", as this is only the first iteration of the product. The good news is that "touch latency [on the Pixel] is the best of any Android device ever produced. If you put it under high-speed camera, it's on par with an iPhone."
Google has big plans when it comes to hardware and hopes to eventually sell a lot of them. Even if that means competing against its own partners. "We�re no longer going to be shy about what we think is the right answer for us. What we are going to do is give the OEM ecosystem a chance to compete, meaning it�s a fair playing field," says Rishi Chandra, VP of product management for home products.
{ via The Verge }
"The idea was to show everyone how it should be done," says Brian Rakowski, VP of product management for Android. "All the partners in the phone manufacturing space took it and built great products on top of it. Meanwhile, Nexus kind of trundled along at the same small scale."
Nexus was the reference Android phone and was mostly for developers and early adopters. Google sent mixed messages: some of the phones were heavily subsidized, others were more expensive, design and features were rarely consistent from one generation to another.
With Android's beta program and Google's efforts to give manufacturers early access to the Android code, Nexus devices became less important. There are also inexpensive "flagship killers" like the OnePlus 3, which only costs $399.
Google got serious about hardware and started to build an ecosystem of devices that work together: phones, tablets, laptops, routers, VR headsets, smart speakers, smart gadgets for your TV. Some of them are great, others will get better or be replaced by products that better fit inside the ecosystem. Google finally realized that "people who are really serious about software should make their own hardware," as Alan Kay said and Steve Jobs quoted.
Challenging Apple when it comes to selling premium hardware is quite difficult. Apple consistently delivers great products, while Google's products are hit and miss (examples of bad apples: Nexus Q, Pixel C, Glass, Nexus 9). Apple has a long-term vision for products, while Google's plans are always changing with many casualties along the way.
"It's very challenging to work on dozens of products and make them all terrific. We have to have a lot of discipline and a lot of focus," says Rick Osterloh, Google's head of hardware and Motorola's former president.
For now, Google admits that Pixel phones "aren't going to have enormous volumes", as this is only the first iteration of the product. The good news is that "touch latency [on the Pixel] is the best of any Android device ever produced. If you put it under high-speed camera, it's on par with an iPhone."
Google has big plans when it comes to hardware and hopes to eventually sell a lot of them. Even if that means competing against its own partners. "We�re no longer going to be shy about what we think is the right answer for us. What we are going to do is give the OEM ecosystem a chance to compete, meaning it�s a fair playing field," says Rishi Chandra, VP of product management for home products.
{ via The Verge }
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Google Gets Serious About Hardware
Google has a new hardware division and Rick Osterloh, the former Motorola chief, is in charge. This hardware division merges Google's disparate hardware projects to bring more cohesive products that work well together.
Google announced a lot of products today and all of them are made by Google. Nexus phones have been replaced by Pixel phones, Daydream View is a comfortable VR headset that works with Pixel phones, Google Home brings Google Assistant to a smart speaker, Google WiFi is a new router that promises better range and Chromecast Ultra supports 4K and has an Ethernet port. That's quite a lot.
Pixel phones are actually made by HTC, but there's no HTC branding. Pixel and Pixel XL are designed by Google and HTC is only the OEM. The two phones share the same premium hardware (aluminum/glass unibody, Snapdragon 821, 4GB RAM, 32/128GB of storage, AMOLED screens, 12MP camera with gyroscope-based electronic image stabilization), but have different screen sizes (5 inch vs 5.5 inch), resolutions (1920 x 1080 vs 2560 x 1440) and batteries (2770 mAh vs 3450 mAh). They have an impressive camera that scores 89 in the DxOMark Mobile test, which is the highest score for a mobile phone. The camera has a fast f/2.0 lens, hybrid autofocus powered by laser detection and phase detection, zero lag HDR+, powerful stabilization.
Pixel and Pixel XL ship with Android Nougat and they're the first phones that come with Google Assistant, the upgraded voice assistant with a more natural voice, more comprehensive answers and better integration with other services.
"Pixel is available for pre-order today starting at $649 in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany and Australia," mentions Google. Pixel XL costs $120 more, while the 128GB options adds $100 to the price, exactly like the iPhone. Google partnered with a few carriers: Verizon, Roger/Telus/Bell in Canada, EE in the UK, Deutsche Telekom in Germany, Telstra in Australia, as well as a few stores like Best Buy and Flipkart.
Daydream View brings virtual reality to everyone (who has a Daydream compatible phone). "Powered by Android 7.0 Nougat, Daydream-ready phones are built with high-resolution displays, powerful mobile processors and high-fidelity sensors�all tuned to support great VR experiences. Google�s newest Pixel and Pixel XL are the first Daydream-ready phones, and there are a lot more on the way from leading Android smartphone makers," informs Google. Daydream View is a VR headset and controller that costs $79 and it's comfortable and easy to use. For now, it's mainly a Google Pixel accessory and it will be available in November in the US, Canada, Germany, UK and Australia from the Google Store and all the other carriers and stores that sell Google's phones.
Google Home is a smart wireless speaker with integrated Google Assistant, powerful microphones and noise cancelling technology. It's always listening to "OK Google" (you can quickly disable this feature from the mute button), it has touch controls, far-field voice recognition, Hi-Fi speakers, multi-room support if you buy multiple devices. It also has customizable bases you can buy from the Google Store. Google Home is a clever voice interface for Google, but also for your other smart devices like Chromecast, Nest, Philips Hue and more. IFTTT will make Google Home automation even more powerful.
"Google Home will be available in stores starting in November or you can pre-order yours today for $129 from the Google Store, Best Buy, Target and Walmart," informs Google.
After launching OnHub routers manufactured by TP-Link and Asus, Google came up with its own simplified WiFi router. It's designed to cover a small house or an apartment and you can use multiple Google routers for a larger house. "Network Assist is intelligent software built into Google Wifi to provide you with the fastest possible speed. Behind the scenes, Network Assist automatically helps you avoid Wi-Fi congestion, and transitions you to the closest Wi-Fi point for the best signal." Google's new router has a mobile app that lets you quickly change settings and check stats. For example, you can pause Wi-Fi on a device or prioritize a device.
"Google Wifi will be available for pre-order in the U.S. in November. It will retail for $129 for a single pack, and $299 for a three-pack at the Google Store, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart."
Chromecast Ultra brings 4K and HDR support, a more powerful hardware and a different charger with Ethernet port. "Chromecast Ultra supports 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision, so you'll get a crisper picture with higher resolution and more vibrant colors. At first, you'll be able to stream 4K content from Netflix, YouTube and Vudu, and we're working to bring more 4K and HDR content on board. Later this year, Google Play Movies & TV will be rolling out 4K content. Chromecast Ultra loads videos 1.8 times faster than other Chromecast devices and includes major Wi-Fi improvements to support streams from full HD to Ultra HD without a hitch," explains Google. "Chromecast Ultra will be available in November for $69 from Best Buy, the Google Store, Target, and Walmart in the U.S., as well as from international retailers in 15 more countries."
Here's the full Google announcement, just in case you missed it:
Google announced a lot of products today and all of them are made by Google. Nexus phones have been replaced by Pixel phones, Daydream View is a comfortable VR headset that works with Pixel phones, Google Home brings Google Assistant to a smart speaker, Google WiFi is a new router that promises better range and Chromecast Ultra supports 4K and has an Ethernet port. That's quite a lot.
Pixel phones are actually made by HTC, but there's no HTC branding. Pixel and Pixel XL are designed by Google and HTC is only the OEM. The two phones share the same premium hardware (aluminum/glass unibody, Snapdragon 821, 4GB RAM, 32/128GB of storage, AMOLED screens, 12MP camera with gyroscope-based electronic image stabilization), but have different screen sizes (5 inch vs 5.5 inch), resolutions (1920 x 1080 vs 2560 x 1440) and batteries (2770 mAh vs 3450 mAh). They have an impressive camera that scores 89 in the DxOMark Mobile test, which is the highest score for a mobile phone. The camera has a fast f/2.0 lens, hybrid autofocus powered by laser detection and phase detection, zero lag HDR+, powerful stabilization.
Pixel and Pixel XL ship with Android Nougat and they're the first phones that come with Google Assistant, the upgraded voice assistant with a more natural voice, more comprehensive answers and better integration with other services.
"Pixel is available for pre-order today starting at $649 in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany and Australia," mentions Google. Pixel XL costs $120 more, while the 128GB options adds $100 to the price, exactly like the iPhone. Google partnered with a few carriers: Verizon, Roger/Telus/Bell in Canada, EE in the UK, Deutsche Telekom in Germany, Telstra in Australia, as well as a few stores like Best Buy and Flipkart.
Daydream View brings virtual reality to everyone (who has a Daydream compatible phone). "Powered by Android 7.0 Nougat, Daydream-ready phones are built with high-resolution displays, powerful mobile processors and high-fidelity sensors�all tuned to support great VR experiences. Google�s newest Pixel and Pixel XL are the first Daydream-ready phones, and there are a lot more on the way from leading Android smartphone makers," informs Google. Daydream View is a VR headset and controller that costs $79 and it's comfortable and easy to use. For now, it's mainly a Google Pixel accessory and it will be available in November in the US, Canada, Germany, UK and Australia from the Google Store and all the other carriers and stores that sell Google's phones.
Google Home is a smart wireless speaker with integrated Google Assistant, powerful microphones and noise cancelling technology. It's always listening to "OK Google" (you can quickly disable this feature from the mute button), it has touch controls, far-field voice recognition, Hi-Fi speakers, multi-room support if you buy multiple devices. It also has customizable bases you can buy from the Google Store. Google Home is a clever voice interface for Google, but also for your other smart devices like Chromecast, Nest, Philips Hue and more. IFTTT will make Google Home automation even more powerful.
"Google Home will be available in stores starting in November or you can pre-order yours today for $129 from the Google Store, Best Buy, Target and Walmart," informs Google.
After launching OnHub routers manufactured by TP-Link and Asus, Google came up with its own simplified WiFi router. It's designed to cover a small house or an apartment and you can use multiple Google routers for a larger house. "Network Assist is intelligent software built into Google Wifi to provide you with the fastest possible speed. Behind the scenes, Network Assist automatically helps you avoid Wi-Fi congestion, and transitions you to the closest Wi-Fi point for the best signal." Google's new router has a mobile app that lets you quickly change settings and check stats. For example, you can pause Wi-Fi on a device or prioritize a device.
"Google Wifi will be available for pre-order in the U.S. in November. It will retail for $129 for a single pack, and $299 for a three-pack at the Google Store, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart."
Chromecast Ultra brings 4K and HDR support, a more powerful hardware and a different charger with Ethernet port. "Chromecast Ultra supports 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision, so you'll get a crisper picture with higher resolution and more vibrant colors. At first, you'll be able to stream 4K content from Netflix, YouTube and Vudu, and we're working to bring more 4K and HDR content on board. Later this year, Google Play Movies & TV will be rolling out 4K content. Chromecast Ultra loads videos 1.8 times faster than other Chromecast devices and includes major Wi-Fi improvements to support streams from full HD to Ultra HD without a hitch," explains Google. "Chromecast Ultra will be available in November for $69 from Best Buy, the Google Store, Target, and Walmart in the U.S., as well as from international retailers in 15 more countries."
Here's the full Google announcement, just in case you missed it:
Friday, 30 September 2016
Google Calendar Events in Google Maps
The latest version of the Google Maps app for Android adds more integration with Google Calendar. There's a new upcoming tab in "Your places", which shows a list of upcoming events, including your bookings and reservations from Gmail. Click an event to quickly see the location on the map.
There's also a new "personal content" section in the settings, which lets you disable the integration with Google Contacts, Google Photos, disable location, location history and search history.
There's also a new "personal content" section in the settings, which lets you disable the integration with Google Contacts, Google Photos, disable location, location history and search history.
Thursday, 19 May 2016
Android Instant Apps
Back when the desktop was king, Google used to be all about the Web and the browser. As mobile devices got more popular, browsers were no longer the most important application for many users. Specialized apps for music, video, photos, messaging, maps were much more popular because they were better suited for mobile.
Google pushed the boundaries of the mobile web with Chrome, but a few years ago it started to move on. New services like Inbox no longer have mobile web apps, Google Play Music no longer works from a mobile browser, the Google Docs mobile app no longer lets you edit documents etc. Google started to index mobile apps and link to the apps directly from Google Search. More and more sites push users to install their mobile apps, some of them display limited content and force users to install the apps to read the entire content (example: TripAdvisor).
Now Google announces a new Android feature that will make apps even more powerful. Android Instant Apps will let you launch apps without even installing them: your device will only download the required modules for displaying the content.
"With Instant Apps, a tap on a URL can open right in an Android app, even if the user doesn't have that app installed. As a developer, you won't need to build a new, separate app. (...) You modularize your app, and Google Play downloads only the parts that are needed, on the fly. And when you do upgrade, your app will be available to more than a billion users on Android devices going back to Jelly Bean," informs Google.
Right now, Google works with a small number of developers from BuzzFeed, B&H Photo, Medium, Hotel Tonight, Zumper and Disney to refine the experience. Instant Apps will be available later this year as part of a Google Play Services update.
Instant Apps will be limited to the content you want to display (a Medium article, a B&H camera), but you'll be able to install the full app if you like. It's like launching a personalized trial version of the app.
While the new feature is impressive and has many potential uses, I think it will make the mobile web even less important. If Apple launches a similar feature, developers will start to close their mobile sites and the mobile web will disappear. That's quite dangerous, since it will limit the mobile OS choice to Android and iOS. It's much easier to create a site than an app and many apps are completely unnecessary, not to mention that web apps use open standards, while mobile apps use proprietary APIs and have to rely on closed app stores. The open web ecosystem made Google what it is today.
Google pushed the boundaries of the mobile web with Chrome, but a few years ago it started to move on. New services like Inbox no longer have mobile web apps, Google Play Music no longer works from a mobile browser, the Google Docs mobile app no longer lets you edit documents etc. Google started to index mobile apps and link to the apps directly from Google Search. More and more sites push users to install their mobile apps, some of them display limited content and force users to install the apps to read the entire content (example: TripAdvisor).
Now Google announces a new Android feature that will make apps even more powerful. Android Instant Apps will let you launch apps without even installing them: your device will only download the required modules for displaying the content.
"With Instant Apps, a tap on a URL can open right in an Android app, even if the user doesn't have that app installed. As a developer, you won't need to build a new, separate app. (...) You modularize your app, and Google Play downloads only the parts that are needed, on the fly. And when you do upgrade, your app will be available to more than a billion users on Android devices going back to Jelly Bean," informs Google.
Right now, Google works with a small number of developers from BuzzFeed, B&H Photo, Medium, Hotel Tonight, Zumper and Disney to refine the experience. Instant Apps will be available later this year as part of a Google Play Services update.
Instant Apps will be limited to the content you want to display (a Medium article, a B&H camera), but you'll be able to install the full app if you like. It's like launching a personalized trial version of the app.
While the new feature is impressive and has many potential uses, I think it will make the mobile web even less important. If Apple launches a similar feature, developers will start to close their mobile sites and the mobile web will disappear. That's quite dangerous, since it will limit the mobile OS choice to Android and iOS. It's much easier to create a site than an app and many apps are completely unnecessary, not to mention that web apps use open standards, while mobile apps use proprietary APIs and have to rely on closed app stores. The open web ecosystem made Google what it is today.
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Podcasts in Google Play Music
Google Play Music is no longer only about music, now it also lets you listen to podcasts. The podcasts section is already available in the web interface and it's rolling out to the Android app in the US and Canada.
"We'll connect you with podcasts based on what you're doing, how you're feeling and what you're interested in. Similar to our contextual playlists for music, we want to make it easy to find the right podcast - whether you're a podcast aficionado or listening for the first time," informs Google.
Here are some podcasts that are available: "Freakonomics Radio", "The Nerdist", "Radiolab", "Stuff You Should Know", "TED Radio Hour", "This Week in Tech", "WTF with Marc Maron", "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!".
When you subscribe to a podcast, the Android app will automatically download the most recent episodes or notify you when there's a new episode.
"We'll connect you with podcasts based on what you're doing, how you're feeling and what you're interested in. Similar to our contextual playlists for music, we want to make it easy to find the right podcast - whether you're a podcast aficionado or listening for the first time," informs Google.
Here are some podcasts that are available: "Freakonomics Radio", "The Nerdist", "Radiolab", "Stuff You Should Know", "TED Radio Hour", "This Week in Tech", "WTF with Marc Maron", "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!".
When you subscribe to a podcast, the Android app will automatically download the most recent episodes or notify you when there's a new episode.
Friday, 15 April 2016
Background Buffer in YouTube's Android App
I paused a video in YouTube's app for Android and got this message: "paused videos keep buffering if you leave the app". There's a background buffering feature and YouTube shows the how much data has been buffered. For example, "buffering 11.8/39 MB". YouTube videos are actually cached, so that's the reason why YouTube's cache can become huge.
When YouTube caches the entire video, you'll receive a notification which shows that the video is "ready to watch".
This is useful if you have a slow Internet connection: play a YouTube video, pause it, leave the app and wait until the video is cached. Then you can watch it.
An article from Indian Express mentioned in December that "Google will introduce pause buffer feature soon allowing users to pause video, leave it to buffer, even leave the app or site and let it continue buffering". Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a keynote speech at a Google India event in New Delhi and announced a lot of interesting features: "tap to translate" will be released this year, "Google will crowd source the data for its translate feature", "1.4 billion Android users in the world", "free WiFi at 100 railway stations in India by December 2016", "Internet access to Indians in their own language is the focus for Google in India".
Android Police reported in December that YouTube was testing background buffering.
When YouTube caches the entire video, you'll receive a notification which shows that the video is "ready to watch".
This is useful if you have a slow Internet connection: play a YouTube video, pause it, leave the app and wait until the video is cached. Then you can watch it.
An article from Indian Express mentioned in December that "Google will introduce pause buffer feature soon allowing users to pause video, leave it to buffer, even leave the app or site and let it continue buffering". Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a keynote speech at a Google India event in New Delhi and announced a lot of interesting features: "tap to translate" will be released this year, "Google will crowd source the data for its translate feature", "1.4 billion Android users in the world", "free WiFi at 100 railway stations in India by December 2016", "Internet access to Indians in their own language is the focus for Google in India".
Android Police reported in December that YouTube was testing background buffering.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Gmailify
Gmail's app for Android is more than a mobile app for Gmail, it's also a general-purpose mail client. You can add IMAP, POP3 or Exchange accounts and use the Gmail app to read, compose and organize your mail. Now Google added the option to Gmailify your email accounts, which means bringing Gmail features without having to switch to a Gmail account.
"Gmailify links your existing account to Gmail so that you get all the bells and whistles � spam protection, inbox organization and even Google Now cards based on your mail � without having to leave your current address behind. All you need to do is open the Gmail app, sign in to your email account(s), and enable Gmailify," informs Google.
Which features are available? Spam protection, automatic categorization, labels, better search with support for advanced search operators, travel and hotel reservations appearing automatically in Google Now, better mobile notifications and all the other Gmail features.
How does it work? You can link your non-Gmail address (Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, AOL Mail, etc.) to an existing Gmail account or to a new Gmail account. "When you sign in to the linked Gmail address, you'll see your messages from the other email provider in your mailbox. You'll be able to read, reply, and organize them just like you do in Gmail." The Gmail app keeps everything in sync, so a read email will be marked as read in the original account, archived messages will be added to a new Archive folder, while Gmail labels will be treated like folders.
"Gmailify links your existing account to Gmail so that you get all the bells and whistles � spam protection, inbox organization and even Google Now cards based on your mail � without having to leave your current address behind. All you need to do is open the Gmail app, sign in to your email account(s), and enable Gmailify," informs Google.
Which features are available? Spam protection, automatic categorization, labels, better search with support for advanced search operators, travel and hotel reservations appearing automatically in Google Now, better mobile notifications and all the other Gmail features.
How does it work? You can link your non-Gmail address (Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, AOL Mail, etc.) to an existing Gmail account or to a new Gmail account. "When you sign in to the linked Gmail address, you'll see your messages from the other email provider in your mailbox. You'll be able to read, reply, and organize them just like you do in Gmail." The Gmail app keeps everything in sync, so a read email will be marked as read in the original account, archived messages will be added to a new Archive folder, while Gmail labels will be treated like folders.
Sunday, 24 January 2016
New UI for Google's Weather Card
Google redesigned the weather card to include more information and images. The new weather card is only available in the Google Search app for Android, at least for now. "When you search for 'weather' or ask Google, 'will it rain today?' in the Google app on your Android phone, you'll get a wealth of new information, including: hourly sky conditions and chance of rain, severe weather alerts, a detailed 10-day forecast, air quality, UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and more," informs Google.
Google's new UI has 3 tabs for "today", "tomorrow" and "10 days". There's also a "humidity, wind, sunrise, and more details" link at the bottom of the card which allows you to expand it. You can also tap anywhere inside the card.
Google added an option to add a location to the weather list. This way, you can search for "weather" and see a list of all the locations you've added and the corresponding weather information. The search bar is now optimized for finding locations, so it's easier and faster to switch to a different city.
The "today" tab now includes information about sunrise, sunset, solar noon, length of the day, remaining daylight, dawn, dusk, dew point, pressure, UV index and visibility.
For some cities in the US, Japan, South Korea, India and other countries, you can find air quality information and health messages like "it's a great today to be active outside" or "avoid prolonged or heavy exertion". The source is EPA AirNow.
The "10 day" shows weather forecast for today and the following 9 days. Tap a day to find more details, including hourly weather forecast, wind, humidity, UV index, sunrise and sunset.
Google's new UI has 3 tabs for "today", "tomorrow" and "10 days". There's also a "humidity, wind, sunrise, and more details" link at the bottom of the card which allows you to expand it. You can also tap anywhere inside the card.
Google added an option to add a location to the weather list. This way, you can search for "weather" and see a list of all the locations you've added and the corresponding weather information. The search bar is now optimized for finding locations, so it's easier and faster to switch to a different city.
The "today" tab now includes information about sunrise, sunset, solar noon, length of the day, remaining daylight, dawn, dusk, dew point, pressure, UV index and visibility.
For some cities in the US, Japan, South Korea, India and other countries, you can find air quality information and health messages like "it's a great today to be active outside" or "avoid prolonged or heavy exertion". The source is EPA AirNow.
The "10 day" shows weather forecast for today and the following 9 days. Tap a day to find more details, including hourly weather forecast, wind, humidity, UV index, sunrise and sunset.
Thursday, 17 December 2015
BlueStacks App Player 0.10.6.8001 Offline installer for Windows 7/8 and MAC's
Hello Friend, Today I m Going to Share BlueStacks App Player 0.10.6.8001 Offline installer for Windows 7/8 and MAC's. BlueStacks is that software which became popular within few days of its launching because it allowed PC users to start using Android apps and games right on their computer without actually installing Android OS. Download BlueStacks offline installer Setup for Windows 7/8/XP and MAC computers. It is the Best Rated Android Emulator.
The software is available for free on its official website but this is how you�re not going to get complete offline software rather a piece of its online part and rest of the things will be done automatically when you start installing it.
The main problem with this online installer is that if you�re having a slow internet or want to install it on a PC without internet then its not possible and a complete hectic process. So to help you out I�m sharing the complete offline installer of BlueStacks.
What's BlueStacks Application and just why you need BlueStacks?
BlueStacks can be an Application, used to perform android apps on Personal computer. In Simple words we are able to say as Bluestacks can be an Android Emulator for the PC.
BlueStacks supports all Google android Apps and Video games in your personal computer machines, Facebook and video games like Temple Run, Street rash plus much more in your Or windows 7, Windows 7 and Home windows 8 machines.
For you to Download Standalone BlueStacks offline installer?
From Bluestacks official web site you can download the web setup download. Quality of the Bluestacks installer document is close to 9MB. In the event that you tried to set up that in your device it will require so much time and you also need internet connection to set up BlueStacks.
So if you Download BlueStacks offline installer you do not need of web connection and you may install Bluestacks Application quicker in your machines.
Download BlueStacks App Player Mirrors:
Operating Systems: Windows 8 , Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows xp
Version: 0.10.6.8001 (released: Oct 7th, 2015)
Size : 223 MB for Windows / 116 MB for MAC
Developer: Bluestack Systems Inc
Homepage: Visit Homepage
License: Freeware
Rating : 4.5/5
Download Mirrors:
The software is available for free on its official website but this is how you�re not going to get complete offline software rather a piece of its online part and rest of the things will be done automatically when you start installing it.
The main problem with this online installer is that if you�re having a slow internet or want to install it on a PC without internet then its not possible and a complete hectic process. So to help you out I�m sharing the complete offline installer of BlueStacks.
What's BlueStacks Application and just why you need BlueStacks?
BlueStacks can be an Application, used to perform android apps on Personal computer. In Simple words we are able to say as Bluestacks can be an Android Emulator for the PC.
BlueStacks supports all Google android Apps and Video games in your personal computer machines, Facebook and video games like Temple Run, Street rash plus much more in your Or windows 7, Windows 7 and Home windows 8 machines.
For you to Download Standalone BlueStacks offline installer?
From Bluestacks official web site you can download the web setup download. Quality of the Bluestacks installer document is close to 9MB. In the event that you tried to set up that in your device it will require so much time and you also need internet connection to set up BlueStacks.
So if you Download BlueStacks offline installer you do not need of web connection and you may install Bluestacks Application quicker in your machines.
Download BlueStacks App Player Mirrors:
Operating Systems: Windows 8 , Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows xp
Version: 0.10.6.8001 (released: Oct 7th, 2015)
Size : 223 MB for Windows / 116 MB for MAC
Developer: Bluestack Systems Inc
Homepage: Visit Homepage
License: Freeware
Rating : 4.5/5
Download Mirrors:
Download Avast! 2015 Antivirus Offline Installer Free Download Full Setup | Avast! Free Antivirus 10.2.2218
- Built on more than 25 years of experience
- We�re the most trusted name in the antivirus industry, actively protecting more than 219 million people around the world. We�ve been protecting devices and data for over 25 years, in over 40 languages, on every populated continent.
- Need more than that? Secure even your financial transactions
- Your money really deserves a solid level of protection against theft. With avast! SafeZone, you can set your favorite banking or shopping sites to automatically launch in a �virtual window�, to ensure that all of your sensitive financial transactions stay private. Perfect for auction sites, buying concert tickets, booking with hotels or airlines, online gaming, or any sort of monetary transfer, it now has a sleeker look and is super-easy to launch and use.
- And if that�s not enough� Increase your security by automatically updating other programs on your PC.
- Hackers count on people to use outdated versions of such applications as browsers or PDF readers, so most virus and malware threats exploit security holes that newer versions fix. As it�s annoying but vital to update all those programs manually, Premier�s automatic Software Updater does it for you � to make sure you�re using the latest versions to close those security holes.So below is the Links for avast 2015 offline setup download. You can Download avast 2015 offline installer free download.
- Complete and customizable installation package
- The installer is completely configurable when it comes to shields (for files, emails and web), security tools and preferred languages. Since it is ad-supported, the utility offers to install unnecessary third-party components but they can be skipped.
- Modern and attractive interface
- avast! is wrapped in a pleasant and easy-to-use interface which provides fast access to the av status, scanning methods, tools, portable devices with avast! installed for remote control (smartphones, tablets), statistics (real-time and historical data, component status), as well as the rich configuration area.
- Other security tools
- The software updater automatically finds updates available for other programs, SecureLine must be purchased before it can be used, the browser cleanup component removes toolbars and resets browser settings to default if necessary, AccessAnywhere requires an avast! account (free) to control the PC from remote locations, and Rescue Disk creates a bootable USB or CD drive with the latest virus definitions to use for offline scanning and cleaning.
OS Supported : Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (Windows all)
Developers : AVAST softwares
Size : 87.6 MB
Version : 9.0 above / 2015 version
Visit Official Site
- Mobile :
- Windows :
Download BlueStacks App Player 0.9.30.4239 Offline installer for Windows 7/8 and MAC | An Android Emulator
Hello Friend, Today I m Going to Share BlueStacks App Player 0.9.30.4239 Beta-1 Offline installer for Windows 7/8 and MAC's. BlueStacks is that software which became popular within few days of its launching because it allowed PC users to start using Android apps and games right on their computer without actually installing Android OS. Download BlueStacks offline installer Setup for Windows 7/8/XP and MAC computers. It is the Best Rated Android Emulator.
The software is available for free on its official website but this is how you�re not going to get complete offline software rather a piece of its online part and rest of the things will be done automatically when you start installing it.
The main problem with this online installer is that if you�re having a slow internet or want to install it on a PC without internet then its not possible and a complete hectic process. So to help you out I�m sharing the complete offline installer of BlueStacks.
What's BlueStacks Application and just why you need BlueStacks?
BlueStacks can be an Application, used to perform android apps on Personal computer. In Simple words we are able to say as Bluestacks can be an Android Emulator for the PC.
BlueStacks supports all Google android Apps and Video games in your personal computer machines, Facebook and video games like Temple Run, Street rash plus much more in your Or windows 7, Windows 7 and Home windows 8 machines.
For you to Download Standalone BlueStacks offline installer?
From Bluestacks official web site you can download the web setup download. Quality of the Bluestacks installer document is close to 9MB. In the event that you tried to set up that in your device it will require so much time and you also need internet connection to set up BlueStacks.
So if you Download BlueStacks offline installer you do not need of web connection and you may install Bluestacks Application quicker in your machines.
Download BlueStacks App Player Mirrors:
Operating Systems: Windows 8 , Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows xp
Version: 0.9.30.4239 (released: July 7th, 2015)
Size : 13.59 MB for Windows / 116 MB for MAC
Developer: Bluestack Systems Inc
Homepage: Visit Homepage
License: Freeware
Rating : 4.5/5
Download Mirrors:
The software is available for free on its official website but this is how you�re not going to get complete offline software rather a piece of its online part and rest of the things will be done automatically when you start installing it.
The main problem with this online installer is that if you�re having a slow internet or want to install it on a PC without internet then its not possible and a complete hectic process. So to help you out I�m sharing the complete offline installer of BlueStacks.
What's BlueStacks Application and just why you need BlueStacks?
BlueStacks can be an Application, used to perform android apps on Personal computer. In Simple words we are able to say as Bluestacks can be an Android Emulator for the PC.
BlueStacks supports all Google android Apps and Video games in your personal computer machines, Facebook and video games like Temple Run, Street rash plus much more in your Or windows 7, Windows 7 and Home windows 8 machines.
For you to Download Standalone BlueStacks offline installer?
From Bluestacks official web site you can download the web setup download. Quality of the Bluestacks installer document is close to 9MB. In the event that you tried to set up that in your device it will require so much time and you also need internet connection to set up BlueStacks.
So if you Download BlueStacks offline installer you do not need of web connection and you may install Bluestacks Application quicker in your machines.
Download BlueStacks App Player Mirrors:
Operating Systems: Windows 8 , Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows xp
Version: 0.9.30.4239 (released: July 7th, 2015)
Size : 13.59 MB for Windows / 116 MB for MAC
Developer: Bluestack Systems Inc
Homepage: Visit Homepage
License: Freeware
Rating : 4.5/5
Download Mirrors:
Avast! 2015 Antivirus Offline Installer Free Download Full Setup | Avast! Free Antivirus 10.2.2218
- Built on more than 25 years of experience
- We�re the most trusted name in the antivirus industry, actively protecting more than 219 million people around the world. We�ve been protecting devices and data for over 25 years, in over 40 languages, on every populated continent.
- Need more than that? Secure even your financial transactions
- Your money really deserves a solid level of protection against theft. With avast! SafeZone, you can set your favorite banking or shopping sites to automatically launch in a �virtual window�, to ensure that all of your sensitive financial transactions stay private. Perfect for auction sites, buying concert tickets, booking with hotels or airlines, online gaming, or any sort of monetary transfer, it now has a sleeker look and is super-easy to launch and use.
- And if that�s not enough� Increase your security by automatically updating other programs on your PC.
- Hackers count on people to use outdated versions of such applications as browsers or PDF readers, so most virus and malware threats exploit security holes that newer versions fix. As it�s annoying but vital to update all those programs manually, Premier�s automatic Software Updater does it for you � to make sure you�re using the latest versions to close those security holes.So below is the Links for avast 2015 offline setup download. You can Download avast 2015 offline installer free download.
- Complete and customizable installation package
- The installer is completely configurable when it comes to shields (for files, emails and web), security tools and preferred languages. Since it is ad-supported, the utility offers to install unnecessary third-party components but they can be skipped.
- Modern and attractive interface
- avast! is wrapped in a pleasant and easy-to-use interface which provides fast access to the av status, scanning methods, tools, portable devices with avast! installed for remote control (smartphones, tablets), statistics (real-time and historical data, component status), as well as the rich configuration area.
- Other security tools
- The software updater automatically finds updates available for other programs, SecureLine must be purchased before it can be used, the browser cleanup component removes toolbars and resets browser settings to default if necessary, AccessAnywhere requires an avast! account (free) to control the PC from remote locations, and Rescue Disk creates a bootable USB or CD drive with the latest virus definitions to use for offline scanning and cleaning.
OS Supported : Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (Windows all)
Developers : AVAST softwares
Size : 87.6 MB
Version : 9.0 above / 2015 version
Visit Official Site
- Mobile :
- Windows :
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Big Offline Google Maps
I don't know about you, but my Google Maps for Android has just enabled the new offline features. Even if you have the latest version of the app, you still need to wait until these features are enabled because they're gradually rolled out.
My first disappointment is that the new features are still limited. The biggest size for an offline area you can download is 120,000 square kilometers and there are many countries that are bigger than that. I downloaded London's map and checked the size of the map: 332 MB. It also expires in 29 days (maps need to be updated at least every 30 days).
It looks like Google's maps include too much information, they take up too much space and there's no way to download some simplified maps.
Let's try one of the smallest countries in Europe: Liechtenstein, which has an area of only 160 square kilometers. The offline map has 62 MB. New York? 409 MB. Los Angeles? 356 MB. Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Bangkok? Not available because of licensing issues.
Forget about downloading the map for an entire country. Google Maps still can't replace the Here app or paid navigation apps.
My first disappointment is that the new features are still limited. The biggest size for an offline area you can download is 120,000 square kilometers and there are many countries that are bigger than that. I downloaded London's map and checked the size of the map: 332 MB. It also expires in 29 days (maps need to be updated at least every 30 days).
It looks like Google's maps include too much information, they take up too much space and there's no way to download some simplified maps.
Let's try one of the smallest countries in Europe: Liechtenstein, which has an area of only 160 square kilometers. The offline map has 62 MB. New York? 409 MB. Los Angeles? 356 MB. Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Bangkok? Not available because of licensing issues.
Forget about downloading the map for an entire country. Google Maps still can't replace the Here app or paid navigation apps.
Monday, 16 November 2015
Download Deer Hunter 2014 for PC ( Windows 7/8,MAC and apk ) with Tutorial
The game was launched in the last month on the play store and it had already received millions of reviews, ratings and social shares. This clearly shows how better the game is and how crazy users are for this game.
Features of DEER HUNTER 2014 game :
- I�ve already explained the popularity of the game and now you�re going to find the reason for that. Following are the features of DEER HUNTER 2014 Android game. The game is available for free but it deserves any price.
- The game has got superb quality of game play and graphics. Sound effects are also there to further increase the game playing experience. The graphics are of HD quality and due to this particular feature a low end Android device will not be able to support the game. But in case you got at least dual-core running Android device then you can easily start playing the game.
- Tons of weapons are there in the game which you can use and there are certain situations in the game where only the traditional knife will work to save your life. Basically you are going on the hunt in the jungle and you have to kill all the wild animals coming in your way, specially deers.
- As you go on hunting in the game then you�ll be awarded with trophies and you have to keep on collecting them in your profile. The trophies reflect the shootings and hunting skills you got.
- Users in this game can not only use lots of weapons but they can even upgrade their weapons so that they can give better results in some worst conditions. The game is kind of endless running as you�re going through the forest and the hunting will never end unless you stop playing the game.
- The game is a true first person shooting game and you can�t find any better than DEER HUNTER 2014 for your Android device. The game provides superb quality of game playing experience and I�m sure you�ll love the FPS experience.
Screenshots:
Download Deer Hunter 2014 for Android and iPhone:
- Click here to Download for Android Phones
- Click here to Download for Itunes
- Visit glu site for more game. (Developer: glu)
Download Deer Hunter 2014 for Windows 7/8 and MAC:
- Download BlueStacks software first and install it. It�s available for free over here and its installation is simple.
- Start BlueStacks and there you�ll find a search tool. Use that to search for finding your Android app.
- Once you found it in the search results, then hit Download option. or Download .apk file from here and Directly open it with Bluestack. or Visit Official page to Google Play Store.
Download KMPlayer 3.9.0.126 2014 Full Free Download | KMPlayer Full Media Player
KMP is a versatile multi media player which can cover a various different types of contained formats.Without any separate Codec, you are able to play any media files because KMP has its' own internal Codec. Supported Codec are separated by internal & external. For the sound Codec, KMPlayer supports AC3, DTS, MPEG1, 2, AAC, WMA 7, 8, OGG & etc. and it additionally supports matrix function/normalizer function when internal sound Codec is being used.
Internal Codec gets processed inside of KMPlayer so it�s faster & safer. Also KMPlayer supports all the Codec from ffdshow and it additionally supports MPEG1/2. If you�re a user who finds it inconvenient to install Codec, who has a low CPU computer and/or a user who strives for an excellent multi-media playback player, you�ll be able to modify your environment to a convenient multi-media format by using KMP.
Screenshots:
Download KMPlayer 3.9.0.126 2014 Full Mirrors:
Operating Systems: Windows 8 , Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows xp
Version: 3.9.0.126 (released: 23-July-2014)
Size : 32.3 MB
Developer: KMPlayer Inc
Homepage: Visit Homepage
License: Freeware
Rating : 5/5
Download Links :
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Full-Featured Offline Google Maps
Google Maps has a really cool mobile app for Android and iOS, but most of its features aren't available when you're offline. You can cache maps for small regions and that's pretty useful, but what if you want to cache the maps for an entire country or use navigation and driving directions when you're in a different country? The Here app offers this feature for free and now you can use it in Google Maps too.
"Now you can download an area of the world to your phone, and the next time you find there's no connectivity � whether it's a country road or an underground parking garage � Google Maps will continue to work seamlessly. Whereas before you could simply view an area of the map offline, now you can get turn-by-turn driving directions, search for specific destinations, and find useful information about places, like hours of operation, contact information or ratings," mentions Google.
"You can download an area by searching for a city, county or country, for instance, and tapping 'Download' on the resulting place sheet, or by going to 'Offline Areas' in the Google Maps menu and tapping on the + button. Once downloaded, Google Maps will move into offline mode automatically when it recognizes you're in a location with spotty service or no connectivity at all. When a connection is found, it will switch back online so you can easily access the full version of Maps, including live traffic conditions for your current route."
The new feature is gradually rolling out in the latest version of Google Maps for Android and it will soon be added to the iOS app. 6 years after launching turn-by-turn navigation, this feature works offline and Google Maps can finally replace paid navigation apps.
"Now you can download an area of the world to your phone, and the next time you find there's no connectivity � whether it's a country road or an underground parking garage � Google Maps will continue to work seamlessly. Whereas before you could simply view an area of the map offline, now you can get turn-by-turn driving directions, search for specific destinations, and find useful information about places, like hours of operation, contact information or ratings," mentions Google.
"You can download an area by searching for a city, county or country, for instance, and tapping 'Download' on the resulting place sheet, or by going to 'Offline Areas' in the Google Maps menu and tapping on the + button. Once downloaded, Google Maps will move into offline mode automatically when it recognizes you're in a location with spotty service or no connectivity at all. When a connection is found, it will switch back online so you can easily access the full version of Maps, including live traffic conditions for your current route."
The new feature is gradually rolling out in the latest version of Google Maps for Android and it will soon be added to the iOS app. 6 years after launching turn-by-turn navigation, this feature works offline and Google Maps can finally replace paid navigation apps.
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