Apps & Software Archive

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  Can fancy photos and lavish linking help Google+ take off?

  By Casey Newton on May 15, 2013 01:58 pm + 113 comments

  Almost two years in, Google’s social network hasn’t siphoned much activity off of Facebook. But Continue reading…

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  Exclusive: Inside Hangouts, Google's big fix for its messaging mess

  By Verge Staff on May 15, 2013 01:58 pm + 380 comments

  By Ellis Hamburger and Dieter Bohn Skydivers equipped with futuristic glasses live-broadcasted Continue reading…

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  Article

  Google unveils Hangouts: a unified messaging system for Android, iOS, and Chrome

  By T.C. Sottek on May 15, 2013 01:38 pm + 150 comments

  After years of waiting for Google to tie its disparate communication services together, the company Continue reading…

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  Article

  Google+ completely redesigned, now automatically enhances photos and highlights your best shots

  By Dante D'Orazio on May 15, 2013 01:31 pm + 70 comments

  Just over a year since the last major redesign to Google+, Senior Vice President Vic Gundotra has Continue reading…

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  Article

  Google takes on Apple in schools with Google Play for Education

  By Nathan Ingraham on May 15, 2013 01:27 pm + 28 comments

  Google just announced a new initiative to put Android tablets in schools and take on Apple on turf Continue reading…

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  Article

  Google redesigning Play apps and Play Store on the web

  By Nathan Ingraham on May 15, 2013 12:51 pm + 6 comments

  Google's Chris Yerga just announced some nice updates for the Google Play store. For starters, the Continue reading…

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  Article

  Google takes on Spotify with Google Play Music All Access subscription service, priced at $9.99 per month

  By Bryan Bishop on May 15, 2013 12:46 pm + 236 comments

  Google has formally announced its new subscription music initiative, Google Play Music All Access. Continue reading…

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  Google Play services updated with new location, Google+ sign-in, and cloud messaging APIs

  By Nathan Ingraham on May 15, 2013 12:32 pm + 7 comments

  Android lead Hugo Barra just announced a number of new APIs for Android developers as part of a Continue reading…

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  Stream

  Live from the Google I/O 2013 keynote

  By Nilay Patel on May 15, 2013 11:46 am

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  Article

  Chat apps go corporate: Japan's Line signs voice call deal with nation's biggest carrier

  By Sam Byford on May 15, 2013 06:01 am + 3 comments

  Carriers around the world were no doubt aghast at the recent study finding that chat apps have Continue reading…