Microsoft Office Suite coming to Android and iOS in 2013
Google is taking word editing very seriously and this move could be the main reason behind Microsoft’s push to quickly get Office on Android and iOS.
Google’s mod_pagespeed out of beta; to make the web faster!
mod_pagespeed is an open-source Apache HTTP server module, which speeds up your site and reduces page load time. Its stable version is now available.
Google pushes for better tablet apps with its app quality checklist
Google has published a checklist of suggestions to ensure better quality apps in its tablet ecosystem of Android, which is often criticized for having a lack of good quality tablet apps. It has also announced a slew of other measures to promote developers to create better android apps for tablets.
Mozilla’s Universal Login Solution “Persona” Hits Beta
Tired of having to remember dozens of passwords? Move over autofills. In Persona, Mozilla just might have the solution for you.
Google releases Chrome for Intel based Android devices
Emphasizing its commitment to make the Chrome browser available on all future devices, Google has now released a version that also supports Intel-based x86 Android phones.
Google allows Indian developers to sell paid apps on Play Store
Google recently added India to the list of locations supported for merchants to receive payments. This will allow developers in India to sell paid applications and enable in-app purchases.
Google Blocks Acer’s Aliyun OS phone
Google has blocked the release of Acer’s phone based on Aliyun OS, developed by Alibaba group in China. It claimed that Aliyun OS was a fork of Android and Acer as a member of Open Handset Alliance, has pleged not to support Non-Android Compatible mobile platforms.
Google Adding Support for Do Not Track in Chrome
Google Chrome has held out for this long, but soon it too will be adding the Do Not Track option that all other browsers have implemented.
Google brings voice navigation to India
Google launched its much-awaited navigation service in India. The feature, will be available for free on Android phones and tablets. The feature would allow travelers, whether they are driving or walking, to get directions to a place through turn-by-turn voice instructions.
New features added to ads in Google Maps
Google now lets you monetise your maps applications, and if you’re a developer using the Maps API, you can now look at better ways to deliver ads in your maps application.