Google Maps has abruptly left the Apple's scene when iOS 6 and iPhone 5 were launched, the mapping service offered by the search engine giant has been replaced with an alternative developed by Apple. Its problems we already know very well, so launching a new a Google Maps application for iOS 6 can bring joy to iPhone's users.
   Google Maps for Apple's mobiles is available for free download in the App Store, offering a better alternative solution not just for Apple Maps, but also for old Google Maps app for iOS 5 devices.
   From the list of available updates  we can mention the voice support guidance with the turn-by-turn system, newly introduced to the latest version of Google Maps for iOS. We have support for localized information related searches of  nearby located objectives. Street View for guidance and exploring the streets of big cities, but also an information system for those who use the public transport.
   Unfortunately, the current version of Google Maps for iOS 6 is only compatible with iPhone, the iPad optimized version will be launched at a later date.
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   Google offers a new extension for Chrome web browser, very useful for those who want to save files in a location accessible from anywhere.
   Once installed, the extension Save to Google Drive provides a direct way to download pictures and files in your Google Drive. All you have to do is to right-click on the desired image or link and choose Save Image or Link to Google Drive.
   If we click on the Save to Google Drive extension icon we have the option to keep an image containing the entire web page or only the portion visible on the screen. Additionally, we can save the HTML source code for the desired page in a name.htm file.
   Once we finished the file transfer we can open it on Google Drive, rename it or view it the list of saved files and distribute to friends.
   The Save to Google Drive extension is compatible with the PC or the Mac version of the Google Chrome web browser and can be installed from here.
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   Google continues the series of changes for YouTube, changing the interface to bring in front the list of subscribed channels.
   These changes are part of a larger project initiated to bring the collection of websites and applications that Google provides to a common design style, optimized for a clean look and the ease of use.
   The way you watch YouTube videos also suffered some changes. The new interface moves the content closer to the top of the screen and places the playlist next to the video, facilitating the access to the other YouTube videos from the  selected channel.

   Google changes the display mode for the comments left on applications from the Play Store , eliminating the ability to leave anonymous posts.
   Now, all users, who wish to leave comments or share opinions about applications listed in the Play Store, will have to login first with the Google+ user profile.
   Once completed this step, all comments will be associated  to the actual name of the user with access to user 's Google+ profile .
   The change is part of the initiatives taken by Google to integrate Google+ social network with many services of the company.
   In this case the measure has also some benefits, such as more credibility for comments and reviews of the applications listed in the Play Store.
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   Asus's 7 inch tablet under the famous brand Google Nexus is bringing record profits for the  producing company and has a substantial contribution in the promotion of Android.
   If all goes according to plans, by the end of this year will be delivered over 5 million copies of Nexus 7. The achievement is more impressive since we are talking about a tablet launched in July, that has an average of 1 million copies sold every month.
   According to information provided by Asus, Nexus 7 counted, only in the period of October, nearly 1 million copies shipped, a trend that will be preserved during the month of November and is supported by the approaches of the Christmas shopping season.

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    Nexus 10 has been launched, same as LG Nexus 4, outside of the New York Event canceled due to weather problems. Google Nexus 10 is impressive and could be the first real rival of the iPad.
   The successor of Google Nexus 7 has arrived with impressive specifications and a price that could change the balance of tablet's market.
   The new Google Nexus 10 has a 10-inch screen with 2560x1600 resolution, dual-core A15 processor, 5MP camera and 1.9 MP front camera, 16GB storage space and front stereo speakers.
   Nexus 10 is the first tablet that uses the new Android 4.2, includes NFC compatibility and promises a high battery autonomy: 9 hours of video viewing or 500 hours standby.
   Google's 10-inch tablet has a starting price of $ 399, with the best price/quality ratio on the segment of Android tablets it can even compete with the latest iPad.


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   Google has introduced  LG Nexus 4 directly on the official blog. The smartphone was going to be presented at a Google event in New York canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.
   The new LG smartphone product in partnership with Google has a 4.7-inch screen and runs the latest version of the Android operating system 4.2, Jelly Bean.
   LG Nexus 4 has a quad-core processor, which Google says is the fastest on the market: four Krait cores at 1.5 GHz.
   The new Google Nexus 4 has a 1280x768 resolution, 8MP camera,  2GB RAM and a GPU Adreno 320. The smartphone will be available in two versions, with storage space of 8GB and 16GB which can be expanded via microSD card.
   LG Nexus 4 8GB without subscription cost $299 and the 16GB will cost $349, it will be available in Europe first in the UK, France, Germany and Spain, and in more countries by the end of November.
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   Google Nexus 7 already offers an option outside of Android Jelly Bean. With Ubuntu Desktop Installer, users can install Ubuntu on the tablet.
   The Ubuntu installing operation on Google Nexus 7  involves tablet's Bootloader. After this step, the Nexus tablet can be turned on through fastboot and connected to a PC with Ubuntu, to install the with one click.
   The installation process through Ubuntu Desktop Installer lasts up to 15 minutes, after which the tablet runs the entire Ubuntu 12.10 operating system.
   For now, Canonical has not optimized Ubuntu for tablets, so Unity interface does not include special functionality for Google Nexus 7. The next version of Ubuntu, waited in a year, that will include numerous enhancements for portable gadgets, from battery life optimizing  up to the proper use of sensors.
   You can check the official tutorial  for installation on Ubuntu's dedicated page.

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   The new Google Nexus phone, officially named LG Nexus 4 will be available starting from October 30. The smartphone with Android 4.2 will be presented by Google at the event on 29 October.
   LG Nexus 4 is already available in the UK on a preorder page that provides details and price of the the new  Google Nexus smartphone.
   With a 4.7-inch screen and an 1280x768 resolution, LG Nexus 4 includes a Snapdragon S4 processor, along with an 8MP camera. The new Google Nexus smartphone offers 8GB storage space and will have the NFC technology.
   LG Nexus 4 is the first smartphone made ​​by LG. The smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm will be available in two colors, black and white, its price in the UK without subscription is about 486 euros.
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   Google might exclude all French publications operating in the online environment from the list of Google Search results, if the French government will pass a law which the company describes as unacceptable.
   Once adopted, the new law would require Google to pay a fee to display content, specifically the links shown in Google Search results with reference to various French publications.
   In a letter sent to several ministerial offices in France, Google explains that such a law would threaten its existence as a company, forcing to pay huge sums for the approximately 4 billion clicks, on Google Search results which refer to French websites. As a result, the company might find itself obliged to exclude any reference lists of results that fall under the new law.
   Clearly, in addition to the users frustrations, who use Google Search engine to find the information, the 4 billion clicks down would have a disastrous impact on websites and will exclude a massive monthly traffic and reducing profits from advertising.

   Google has announced a new Samsung Chromebook model. For the new line of mini laptops we have a competitive price and an increased performance provided by the hardware update.
The new Chromebook has:

• an 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
• Samsung  Exynos 5 Dual ARM processor
• 2GB of RAM 
• 16GB of internal storage
• a SD card slot
• 100GB of Google Drive storage
• an HDMI-out port
• VGA front camera
• dual-band Wi-Fi 
• Bluetooth 3.0
•  two USB ports
• a thickness of 0.8 inches and a weight of 1.1 kg.

   Google says that despite the low price, $249, the device is fast enough to run 1080p videos at 30fps without a problem.

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   Google has sent an invitation to an event on 29 October, related to Android. The same day, Microsoft shows new Windows Phone 8.
   Invitation offers two clues about what could be subject of Google's presentation .The slogan "The playground is open" might suggest an announcement about Google Play, while the design is clearly inspired by Google Now.
   Google announcement could include a phone, LG Nexus 4, based on LG Optimus G.
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   Google's collaborations with producers for Nexus smartphones continue. After LG Nexus 4, will follow a smartphone made ​​by Sony, with a different design than Galaxy Nexus, Sony Nexus X.
   While LG has benn inspired by the design of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, this smartphone has Sony's Xperia series lines, both in the front and the curved back.
   Sony Nexus X has a screen aspect ratio of 16:9, unlike LG Nexus 4 with 16:10, and the Sony logo is not present on the front of the phone, which has no physical buttons.
  In the absence of a release date, Sony's new Nexus X probably comes directly with Android Jelly Bean.

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   Google Street View has refreshed the locations that can be explored with the Maps service and greatly expanded their coverage by adding new collections of panoramic images, from more regions of the world.
   The update practically doubled the collection of special sites, it offers a fresh and updated look for more than 400,000 km of roads and has extend the Street View places with  regions from Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, Italy, UK, Denmark Norway, Macau, the United States and Canada. In addition,  have been added  first special collections of  images from Japan, Spain and South Africa, containing panoramic scenes of famous locations and tourist destinations.
  The Google Maps improvements has made ​​the subject of a speech by Erich Schmidt, the Google CEO has not missed the opportunity to make comparisons with similar services offered by Apple. According to him, with the massive investments made ​​to bring Google Maps service to the highest quality standards, Street View is a key service for Google and one of the main advantages over the competition presented by Apple. Finally, Erich Schmidt suggested that Apple shouldn't have to drop out Google Maps.
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   Google and LG have set the date for the new Nexus smartphone launching, the date coincides with the new Windows Phone 8 release: 29 October.
   LG Nexus 4, which could be named LG Optimus G Nexus,  is the first Nexus smartphone made ​​by LG and it is based on LG Optimus G, but includes a weaker camera and less storage space.
   The new smartphone LG Nexus could arrive with Android 4.1.2, a minor update to Jelly Bean that is already available for Google Nexus 7 tablet's users.
   The phone is expected in the U.S. in November and will arrive in Europe in December.
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   The biggest names from the IT industry are involved in the launch of Webplatform.org, a project dedicated to creating a documentation platform for open web standards. This "Wikipedia" for Web Development is backed by by Google, Microsoft, Facebook and even Apple.
   The website based on a similar Wiki  engine will offer the latest information about HTML5, CSS4 standards and other web resources that can be modified and implemented for free.
   Web Platform Docs is also supported by Adobe, HP, Nokia, Mozilla, Opera and W3C (World Wide Web Consortium).
  Webplatform.org website will provide full functionality for users   interested in the development of web applications and includes scripts libraries, discussion forums, live chat and many tutorials, including resources for teachers.
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    After the success of  the Google Nexus 7 , made ​​by Google in collaboration with Asus, the company is ready for the next step a 10-inch Nexus tablet, made with Samsung.
   Unlike Google Nexus 7, where the focus was a low price, Google Nexus 10 will be a high-end tablet with a screen even more impressive than the Retina Display, that is used by iPad.
   Google Nexus 10 will have a screen resolution of 2560x1600 with a pixel density of 299, compared to only 264ppi for the latest iPad, that has a 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2048x1536. According to some rumors the tablet already surpassed the concept stage.
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   Samsung Galaxy Note 2 gets a firmware update from Samsung, which has already been launched for phone's buyers from the UK and France.
   The new firmware update brings on the smartphone new features like AirView, Smart Rotation, Multi-View and Multi-Window.
   Using the Multi-View users can run two applications simultaneously on the screen, but the compatibility does not target all Android applications.
   The Multi-Window function provided on the Galaxy Note 10.1 can use in tandem only Samsung's applications , but on the Galaxy Note 2 the functionality has been extended to include some applications from Google : Gmail, Chrome, YouTube and Google Talk.
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   After the success of the Google Nexus 7, Google and Asus plan to launch two more tablets by the end of the year, one will cost only $99 ant the other $199.The rumor seems to be supported by sources inside the ASUSTeK Computer company .
   The new Asus-Google tablets will be thinner and will use  LCD TN screens.
   The price of $99 for a new Google Nexus device is relevant only if the two companies will be able to provide a high quality product. If Asus and Google save too much, and this is reflected in the quality of the tablet, the new Google Nexus $99 tablet will be just another low cost tablet.
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   Microsoft Corp. has won a patent case in Germany against Google's Motorola unit over technology for mobile devices.
A Munich state court ruled Thursday that Motorola Mobility infringed a Microsoft patent covering the way mobile devices handle input commands from users.
   The ruling means Google will have to modify its Android operating system or pay Microsoft a license fee to use the technology in devices sold in Germany.
   The Munich court said Google can appeal the ruling.
The same court ruled a week ago that Motorola infringed an Apple Corp. patent on mobile technology known as "bounce-back."
source(via)Associated Press