Ask Google Search On Android To 'play Some Music' And... it will

Sometimes, having your entire music collection in your pocket can be a bit overwhelming. When there are hundreds (or in our case, thousands) of tracks at your disposal, where do you even begin to listen? To help thwart that paralysis of choice, Google is going to do the guessing for you with its latest tweak to Search. From Google Now or the search bar, simply say the magic words "play some music" and your Android device will start playing a random Play Music "I'm feeling lucky" mix that's based on recent listening habits. With its deep catalog of tunes, it's pretty easy to imagine that this feature's benefits increase exponentially if you're paying for Mountain View's All Access service, too.

Source:Google

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Posted on 03:21

Categories: Android , Google , Music

'Okay Google, take a photo' Comes To Search For Android App

Hello Dear Visitors,

Now the google app updated with new feature -- Just If you say "Okay Google" followed by "take a photo," your device will launch the camera app. Similarly, "take a video" accomplishes the same, albeit it in movie mode.

The first home run in T-ball, the surprise proposal, or just that gorgeous sunset... Sometimes the perfect photo passes you by as you fumble with your phone to open the camera app.

Source:Google
Via:engadget

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Posted on 17:35

Categories: Android , App , Google , mobile , photo

Google Translate Updates For Android Now You Can Deciphers Handwriting In 13 More Languages

If you're an Android user traveling to the Middle East or southern Asia, you'll likely want to grab a just-released update to Google Translate. The new app expands on a recent iOS upgrade with handwriting recognition for 13 extra languages that mostly come from the above two regions; you can now write in Arabic and Persian as well as Indian dialects like Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. You'll also find support for Bosnian, Cebuano, Hmong, Maltese, Mongolian and Somali.

Description 

 

Break through language barriers with Google Translate.• Translate between 80 languages
• Converse naturally and let Google translate
• Speak, type, write, or take a picture to translate
• Translate offline while traveling. No internet connection needed.
• Save your translations and access from any device
(Camera input and offline translation are available for Android 2.3 and above)


More Info or download link  click here
Via:wantnewsoft

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Posted on 19:00

Categories: Android , App , Google , mobile , Updates

Yahoo Will Stop Letting Users Login To Its Site With Google And Facebook Accounts

In an effort to get you to return to that Yahoo ID from back in the day, Yahoo says it'll be phasing out the ability to login through Google and Facebook accounts. The company says this will allow it to offer "the best personalized experience to everyone." Yahoo only started allowing these third-party logins in 2010 -- not that long ago. While the change has already happened on its Fantasy Sports service, Google and Facebook login buttons will eventually (no timeline was given) disappear from all Yahoo web properties, which includes the likes of Flickr and tumblr.

Source:Reuters

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Posted on 02:37

Categories: Google , Yahoo

Tell Gmail What To Do With The Latest Dragon Dictate For Mac

Let's face it: not everyone uses Nuance's Dragon Dictate software to power a ridiculously automated dorm room, the less creative among us have had to get by using it to take notes or write term papers. No matter what you do with it, however, you might appreciate that the latest Mac version of the app lets you use your mouth instead of your fingers to write emails and navigate your inbox -- so long as you're using Firefox or Safari to access Gmail. You can tell Mac's word processor, Pages, what to do too. Beyond that, Dictate will also transcribe single-speaker recordings either from a smartphone or digital voice recorder now (including .mp3 and .wav files), and, what's more, it apparently boasts improved voice recognition accuracy.





Source:Nuance
VIA:engadget

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Posted on 02:16

Categories: Gmail , Google , Mac

Google Glass Team Forgoes Monthly Updates For Bigger Changes, Like Kit Kat

Android Police and Glass Almanac reveal a post from the Explorers-only community forum explaining that after version XE12 closed out last year, those monthly updates might not be monthly anymore. That's not necessarily a bad thing however, since the team is focused on making larger changes, and is currently focused on moving Glass from the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software it shipped with to the current version of Android, 4.4 (Kit Kat), and all the improvements that includes.

Source:Android Police, Glass Almanac
Partner:WantNewSoft

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Posted on 23:10

Categories: Google , Google Glass

Google's 'show me the menu' Search Brings The Most Important Restaurant Info Up First

No matter how good the food is (LOL), it seems like many restaurants hide the most important info (what's cooking, and how much does it cost?) under a slew of sub pages, outdated Flash interfaces or bizarre PDF scans of printed pages. Google Search users can now pull up those details even faster and in a standardized interface on the desktop or mobile devices, simply by starting their search with "show me the menu." Add in the name of the restaurant and the city it's located in, and you should see the menu right on Google's page complete with prices, where available.

Next time you’re planning a brunch or a date night, check to make sure the menu has something to satisfy everyone in your group, without having to browse through several restaurants’ websites. 

Source:Google (G+)

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Posted on 21:42

Categories: Google

Chrome's Hands-free Voice Search Is Coming To Everyone, No Add-on Required

If you've wanted hands-free Google voice search (à la Android's Now Launcher) on the desktop, you've so far had to install a Chrome extension. No more -- the company has released a Chrome beta that builds the feature into the browser. Any time you visit the Google homepage or open a new tab, you can say "OK Google" to ask a question or perform a command, such as scheduling a reminder.

Here are a few examples to get you started:

• Perform searches: Say “Ok Google, how many ounces are in a cup?” 
• Set a timer: Say “Ok Google, set a timer for 30 minutes” 
• Create a reminder for Google Now: Say “Ok Google, remind me to pick up dessert at 6pm tonight”

To enable this feature, visit Google.com, click on the mic icon, then click on “Enable Ok Google:"

 

 

 

Here’s what it looks like in action:

 

 

 

Source:Google Chrome Blog

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Posted on 16:56

Categories: Google , Google Chrome , Voice

Google Barge Bids Farewell To San Francisco, To Make Stockton Its New California Home

Google Barge as a wacky idea from a company that makes more money than it knows what to do with? Well, Mountain View will soon prove that a floating building has its merits: for one, when the company gets in trouble with authorities, it can get the hell out of dodge... literally. According to CNET, the vessel is slated to set sail to Stockton, California, after it was discovered in early February that it didn't have a construction permit in San Francisco.

Google's moving because the 35-day window it got from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission to secure a permit is almost up. Without the permit, Google's liable to be fined up to $30,000. Clearly, even though 30 grand is pocket change for the tech giant, it chose to pack its bags and finish construction in friendlier waters (read: outside BCDC's jurisdiction).

Source:CNET
VIA:engadget

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Posted on 15:37

Categories: Google

Google Hangouts 2.0 For iOS Redesigned With iPad Tweaks, 10-second Video Messages

Google Hangouts just jumped a full version number on Apple hardware -- the first major update since it added voice calls late last year -- and 2.0 has more than just a new iOS 7-ready look. The new app is "fully optimized" for iPads, with a "two-pane" conversation view. On all devices, it's ready for animated stickers -- look out Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger -- 10-second video messages for when your friends are offline, and can send a map of your current location with a few button presses.

Source:iTunes

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Posted on 04:24

Categories: Google , iOS Apps , iPad , mobile , Video

Google+ for Android learns even more photo editing tricks from Snapseed

Google+ has been taking cues from Snapseed ever since the company snapped up the app, and this refresh for Android is no different. The update introduces tools like crop, rotate and one-touch filters. It also comes with Snapseed-like enhancements, including HDR Scape, which made its debut on the web interface early this month.

While the update brings these familiar features onboard, you'll also come across something entirely new: "non-destructive editing in the cloud," which gives you the power to edit photos on one device and pick up where you left off on another. Finally, you can now see every photo you've saved on the device and in the cloud (arranged by date) on the new All tab.

Source:Todd Kennedy (Google+)
VIA:engadget

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Posted on 06:09

Categories: Android , Google , photo