“In light of NSA snooping and all the other privacy drama that hit last year, companies such as Google have been doing their best to clarify exactly how they handle government requests for user information, and what the company does to protect our privacy.”
Google Shopping Express Takes on Amazon & eBay With Home Deliveries
“Let’s face it, we have found new ways of doing things in our hectic world today – gone are the ‘good old days’ when the traditional family had a stay-at-home Mom that took care of the cooking, the cleaning, and the shopping while Dad was at work and the kids were at school.”
Google Cast SDK Gets Final Release As Play Services 4.2 Is Rolled Out To All Devices – Prepare For The Flood Of Chromecast Apps
“Google announced the final version of the Google Cast SDK and Play Services 4.2 early this month, but it wasn’t quite ready for the public. Developers were asked by Google to hold off until the new services framework was finalized, and today is the big day – it’s open season on the Chromecast.”
Google-acquired Bump shutting down this month
“Some three months after being acquired by Google, Bump — a company that makes data sharing tools — is calling it quits.”
Gmail Android app may get ads soon, APK teardown reveals
“Google’s Gmail app for Android has remained an ad-free sanctuary, but code uncovered by Android Police in an APK teardown of the application’s latest version hints that circumstances might change.”
Did you lose Gmail over Exchange when you upgraded to a new iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c? Here are your alternatives… such as they are…
“Earlier this year, Google decided to ditch their Exchange ActiveSync-licensed GoogleSync service for free Gmail accounts.”
Google buys Bump, will they use it to supercharge Android Beam?
“You guys remember Bump? It was an app that was all the rage a few years back and was used to easily transferring contact info, pictures, files, etc. between 2 devices by simply “bumping” them together.”
How Do I Find My Google Plus User ID? [Google+]
“Since the release of Google Plus, a number of third party services and products have been released. Many of these services require users to enter their Google+ user ID numbers to allow the application(s) to access user information such as the user’s profile picture or number of followers.”
Google Now update hitting devices, bringing new and improved cards
“That latest Google Now update that the official Android Google+ account teased us with a couple of days ago is now rolling out to devices, and it even brings a few more features than expected.”
Google buys Foxconn’s Hon Hai display patent portfolio
“Google has bought Foxconn’s Hon Hai Precision Industry display patent portfolio as the search company ramps up its development of Google Glass.”
