Category: Google
Why Apple is gunning for Google and 4 other takeaways on Apple's Strategy from the WWDC Keynote
Last night was big for Apple. It unveiled tonnes of new features for both iOS and Mac OS in front of an almost exclusively all-male audience. But what do all of the new bells and whistles tell us about Apple's…
Google said to be working on voice-only technology for car use
Forget hands free – Google apparently wants us to go eyes free when behind the wheel. According to Android Police, Google is looking to expand its voice search functionality with an eyes-free interface that would be aimed at motorists. Said…
On demand movie service Wuaki adds Chromecast support
Wuaki.tv, the on-demand film service has announced that it has officially added support for Google's Chromecast to its app. Wuaki (we've no idea how to pronounce it either) has been going for some time now and previously has only supported…
Is Google working on a 3D tablet?
Google is developing a new 7-inch tablet with 3D mapping capabilities, according to reports. CNET says that the new tablet incorporates advanced vision capabilities that can capture more precise three-dimensional images of objects. It says that the tablet will have…
Google working on a tool to remove personal data following EU court ruling
Google is working on a new tool that will give internet users the ability to delete outdated or unwanted search results about themselves. This follows the judgement by the European Union Court of Justice last week. According to a Computerworld…
Apple, Google smartphone patent row settled
After years of legal arguments over IP, tech giants Apple and Google have agreed to drop all current patent disputes between them. The BBC reports that in a joint statement, the companies said they would work together in "some areas…
Google Maps massively improves UK public transport directions
Excellent news for British users of Google Maps (so, almost everyone then). The company have announced that they've improved public transport directions – now pulling in data of every train, bus, ferry and tram in the country. According to Pocket…
Drastic Gmail redesign leaked
Back in the start of April, new features for Google's mobile Gmail client came to light, and they are reportedly set to come to the web version too. According to Geek.com, Google has been testing the new features with the…
Google turn Street View into a time machine
It doesn't appear to have been officially announced, but Google have turned Street View into a time machine – enabling users to see older images of streets. Google have been updating their Street View photos every couple of years since…
Google Maps gets built in offline maps, taxi booking and more
Last night Google pushed out a major update to Google Maps – adding a bunch of useful new features including – at last – offline maps. Read on to see what else is new. So here's the new stuff: Offline…
