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  1. Android News

    APK teardown of the latest Google app beta update shows the first signs of Google Assistant

    Google Assistant was announced at Google I/O this year and it has yet to officially make it into any of their apps yet. However, an APK teardown of the latest Google app beta reveals some text strings that mention the feature. The update also lets you turn off trending searches for your location.
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    Some are seeing the Google app notify them when search results are ready

    Not everyone has access to fast WiFi or 4G LTE speeds when using their smartphones. To help those who are on slower connections, a few people are seeing their search results from the Google App pulled down in the background. Then they are greeted with a notification that tells them when their...
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    Google app will soon get data saver feature and the ability to snooze reminders

    The Google App seems due for a big update soon. The latest version of the app doesn't bring any notable changes to the surface, but it does have hints of what's coming. One forthcoming feature is a data saver option which would presumably show content in lower resolution to help save data. You...
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    Help Offline voice recognition problem

    Hi everyone. I have a problem whith the Google App wich is driving me crazy. I can't download the offline voices to be able to dictate words when offline. For some reason I can only download en-US. The other languages are there, but when I tap on Italian (I need that one) or any other (event...
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    Latest Google App update brings ability to open links in Chrome Custom Tabs

    Google's latest update to its search application finally activates the long awaited opening of links in Chrome Custom Tabs. Chrome Custom Tabs are lighter and faster than using the browser itself, but also maintain the security and autofill features that the Chrome application integrates.
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    Google updates the Google app, adds new animations to Now on Tap and lets users customize the logo

    Users are reportedly starting to see a new update pushed for their Google application. Once updated, users will notice some new animations when using the Now on Tap feature. Not only this, but it seems like Google has changed the size of the logo, and made it so that users can change the color...
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    Google updates the Google App in the Play Store, now requires Android version 2.2 to 3.2

    Bad reviews for the Google App are now coming in due to the latest update it received. It seems like was a typo or a misclick, because the Android requirement for the Google App is now set to version 2.2 to 3.2.
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    Google App For Android TV is Updated to Version 2.0 Updates and Changes Visuals for Searching

    The Google App has its own unique version when it comes to Android TV and this application just received an update to version 2. We aren't seeing any new features here, but Google has redone the design of things like the Microphone icon, when its dictating voice commands from the microphone...
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    Google Search App Can Now Answer More Complex Questions

    Today, Google announced that Search is getting even more intelligent, now answering complex questions while truly understanding the meaning of the inquiry. Inside this server-side change, Search now recognizes and understands superlatives, like tallest and largest, as well as ordered items...