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Google Now available on iOS

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:27 +0100

Google's predictive searching service, Now, is finally available on iOS. It comes in the form of an update to the Google Search app and users will need to opt-in for the service to work. Read more...

Leaked code shows that Google Now may come to search

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:57:13 +0100

Google Now was one of the flagship features announced in Android 4.1 and goes head-to-head with Siri. Google may be looking to introduce Now into Google search, according to some leaked code. Read more...

Google says Apple is reviewing a Google Now app, Apple says it isn't [Update]

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:32:20 +0000

Google's chairman, and former CEO, Eric Schmidt has made a passing remark about Google Now on iOS. Schmidt hinted that the Google Now app is awaiting Apple's approval, and will come out soon. Read more...

Google Now may be coming to iOS

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:03:24 +0000

A leaked promotional video shows Google Now will soon be coming to iOS on iPhones and iPads. The service will be integrated in Google's search app and will be similar to the Android version. Read more...

Android design principles: Enchant Me, Simplify My Life, and Make Me Amazing

Christopher White — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:32:03 +0000

Are you curious about what Google's guiding principles are when designing Android? Two employees held a talk at the SXSW conference to review what the company does to improve your life. Read more...

Google Now adds home screen widget, improved movie cards, real estate listings

Stephen Robinson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:29:04 +0000

Google's search app for Android has been updated to include a Google Now widget for your home screen and lock screen, improved movie cards and real estate listings. Read more...

Google Now widget spotted in documentation, evidence gets yanked

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:38:15 +0000

Leaked documentation shows an unreleased Google Now home screen widget and it looks like it will be coming to Android in the near future if speculation is to be believed. Read more...

Google's new Nexus 4 TV ad debuts

John Callaham — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Google launched a new TV ad for its Nexus 4 smartphone on Sunday during the Grammys but the commercial is pretty basic as it shows smartphone features that are standard on other phones. Read more...

Google Now used to alert Android users of Hurricane Sandy and Tsunami threat

Owen Williams — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:05:06 +0000

It turns out Google Now is even more powerful than just telling you how to get home; it also warns about tsunamis and hurricanes that may affect your location, and gives advice based on it. Read more...

Google Now functionality made possible through Google Talk

Jake Durasamy — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:03:19 +0100

Are you stuck on an old device with no means of getting Ice-cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean, but want to see what Google Now offers? Well, now you can via Google Talk on any Android device. Read more...

Google Now video demo shown - works on Android 4.0

Jake Durasamy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:21:46 +0100

Two weeks have now passed since Google announced Google Now for Android 4.1 (Jellybean), and now, Android Police has documented 60+ voice commands for the service which show-off the app's features. Read more...