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Feedly launches Cloud sync service and new standalone web version ahead of Google Reader shutdown

Feedly launches Cloud sync service and new standalone web version ahead of Google Reader shutdown

With just two weeks to go for the shutdown of Google Reader, Feedly has just rolled out its Cloud Sync Service, which will help in seamlessly replacing Google Reader.
It is a major milestone for the service, which is one of the best alternative to Google Reader currently.
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iOS 7 includes Google Now like feature called “Today”

iOS 7 includes Google Now like feature called “Today”

Apple has redesigned the Notification Center in iOS 7. It gets a nice translucent background, and comes with three tabs – a new Today tab, a tab for all your Notifications and a tab for the missed Notifications.

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Google acquires crowd-sourced mapping app Waze for $1.1 billion

Google acquires crowd-sourced mapping app Waze for $1.1 billion

In a post on the company’s official blog, Google announced its acquisition of mapping startup Waze that makes iPhone and Android apps for crowd-sourced navigation.
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Gmail for iOS updated with new Inbox, granular controls for notifications

Gmail for iOS updated with new Inbox, granular controls for notifications

Last week, Google had announced a redesigned Gmail Inbox for the desktop and mobile, that lets users easily browse through various kinds of emails by grouping them into tabs.
While it has been slowly rolling out the new Gmail Inbox on the web, it has just released an update for Gmail’s iOS app that brings the new inbox to iPhone and iPad.
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Google Chrome for iOS updated with improved voice search, faster page reloading and more

Google Chrome for iOS updated with improved voice search, faster page reloading and more

As expected, Google has released an update for Google Chrome for iOS.
Chrome version 27.0.1453.10 brings improved voice search, faster page reloading and bug fixes.
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Google Search app update brings location improvements and bug fixes – is it still draining your iPhone’s battery

Google Search app update brings location improvements and bug fixes – is it still draining your iPhone’s battery

Google has just released an update for the Google Search app, which brings location improvements and bug fixes.
When Google had released the Google Search app with the highly anticipated Google Now feature for iPhone and iPad to take on Siri, there were concerns raised about the impact it can have on battery life as many users noticed the Location Services icon stayed on in the status bar.
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Google Play Music All Access coming soon to iPhone and iPad

Google Play Music All Access coming soon to iPhone and iPad

Earlier in the month when Google launched Google Play Music “All Access,” its music streaming service, it didn’t come as a surprise when it didn’t release an app for the iPhone and iPad as it is still to release an app for Google Music that was launched in 2011.
It was a mystery why Google launched a web app for Google Music rather than a native app.
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Google+ for iOS updated with Auto Enhance, Auto Highlight features

Google+ for iOS updated with Auto Enhance, Auto Highlight features

Google released a major update for its Google+ app for iOS last night to bring it on par with the Android app.
Google+ 4.4.0 brings new features for photos such as Auto Enhance and Auto Highlight features, which it had announced at the Google I/O Conference earlier in the month.
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Are you facing problems with Gmail Push Notifications over ActiveSync?

Are you facing problems with Gmail Push Notifications over ActiveSync?

Have you noticed issues with Gmail push notifications over ActiveSync on your iPhone for the last few days? For example: mails don’t arrive for hours at a time and then you get them suddenly in one go.
You are not alone as it seems that the issue is indeed affecting users who have setup Gmail or Google Mail on their iOS device using Google Sync (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync).
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Posted in ActiveSync, gmail, Google, iPhone Troubleshooting, notifications, Problems

Google to add Voice Search to Chrome for iOS soon

Google to add Voice Search to Chrome for iOS soon

Google has announced plans to add its enhanced Voice Search feature to Chrome for iPhone and iPad.
Chrome users will be able access the Voice Search feature in the Chrome app by tapping on the microphone button just above the keyboard as you can see in the screenshot above.
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Google Play Music All Access unofficially coming to iPhone and iPad

Google Play Music All Access unofficially coming to iPhone and iPad


Last week when Google launched Google Play Music “All Access,” its music streaming service, it didn’t come as a surprise when it didn’t release an app for the iPhone and iPad as it is still to release an app for Google Music that was launched in 2011.
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Get 100 GB of cloud storage for 2 years with The MacMate Pro Plan [Deals Hub]

Get 100 GB of cloud storage for 2 years with The MacMate Pro Plan [Deals Hub]


Have you been looking for an affordable and easy-to-use cloud service that will take care of up to 100GB of your digital life? We all get to the point where we have too much stuff and not enough space. Now you can finally lighten the load with this latest offer from iPhone Hacks.
This 2 year MacMate Pro plan covers more than just cloud storage. It’s going to cover your web hosting, file sharing, email, graphic galleries, and much more. Not only are you going to get 100GB of cloud storage, but you’re also going to get 2 years of web hosting. And you’re going to get all of this for only $59!

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Google previews next version of Google Maps for mobile, coming with iPad support later this summer

Google previews next version of Google Maps for mobile, coming with iPad support later this summer

Google gave a sneak preview of the next major version of Google Maps  on iOS and Android at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco earlier today.
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Google launches iOS app for ‘Hangouts’, its new unified messaging platform

Google launches iOS app for ‘Hangouts’, its new unified messaging platform


Google finally announced the unification of its communication services at the I/O keynote in San Francisco today. Communication services, earlier spread across Gmail, Google+ and Google talk, will now we be available as “Hangouts” on iOS, Android, Chrome, Gmail and Google+.
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Google launches Google Play Music “All Access” subscription service, priced $9.99 per month

Google launches Google Play Music “All Access” subscription service, priced $9.99 per month

At the Google I/O keynote today, Google announced the launch of its music subscription service called Google Play Music All Access. The service gives you access to an expansive library of audio content that you can stream on demand for a monthly price of $9.99.
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Google to launch streaming music service at Google I/O tomorrow

Google to launch streaming music service at Google I/O tomorrow

It has been widely speculated that Apple and Google are planning to launch a streaming music service.
The Verge now reports that Google may launch the music service as early as tomorrow at its annual Google I/O developer conference tomorrow.
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How to use Google voice recognition with Siri

How to use Google voice recognition with Siri

I prefer using Google’s Search app instead of Siri for couple of reasons, Google’s voice recognition technology does a better job of translating and I also love the way the text is streamed on the fly, so I can quickly figure out if it has translated what I saying correctly.
However, one of the disadvantages of using Google Search is the lack of integration with stock iOS apps like you have with Siri.
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Posted in googiri, Google, google search, google voice recognition, Jailbreak Apps and Tweaks, Siri, Siri Hack, Siri Hacks, siri tweak, Tweak

New York attorney general puts pressure on Apple, Google and others to prevent smartphone thefts

New York attorney general puts pressure on Apple, Google and others to prevent smartphone thefts

Smartphones are increasingly becoming common targets for theft, which has a lot of government reps worried. To tackle the thefts, New York attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, has written to Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung, enquiring about the technology they’re building to help make stolen phones useless.
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Posted in Apple News, Google, iPhone News

Apple asks Google for Android source code related documents in Samsung case

Apple asks Google for Android source code related documents in Samsung case


In its ongoing infringement trial against Samsung, Apple has asked San Jose, California Judge Paul S. Grewal to force Google into handing over confidential documents related to Android’s source code.
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Posted in Android, Apple, Apple News, Google, Samsung

Gmail For iOS Update Brings Better Integration With YouTube, Google Maps And Chrome Apps

Gmail For iOS Update Brings Better Integration With YouTube, Google Maps And Chrome Apps


Google has just released an update for its Gmail app for iPhone and iPad.
Gmail version 2.2.7182 brings new features such as better integration with other Google iOS apps such as YouTube, Google Maps and Chrome and ability to sign out from a single account instead of having to sign out of all accounts at once. 
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