Category: Google

  • Print From Your iPhone And Android Using Google Cloud Print

    Apple’s AirPrint solved printing problems for Apple iOS (iOS4.2+) devices only like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It took a lot of criticism as it requires AirPrint enabled printers (a hack for Non-AirPrint Printers) and wouldn’t work with older iPhone/iPod touch (stuck with older iOS firmware). Google’s new solution (again cloud based) by the…

  • Does Google Dropping H.264 From Chrome Mean They Are Evil?

    By now everyone has arguably read that Google is dropping support for H.264 from the Chromium project. Since Chrome is based on the Chromium project, this change will come to Chrome in the next few months as per Google. While I don’t claim any authority on this matter, I  want to simplify and explain what…

  • Sudoku No Longer A Problem With Google Goggles

    With the new Google Goggles v1.3 getting smarter and faster, you now don’t have to worry about solving Sudoku on your own. Here’s a video clip which shows Google Goggles solving a Sudoku problem faster than the a National Sudoku Champion. It also scans barcodes and can search for print ads from your magazines too.…

  • Amazing animation in Google Docs

    Google docs is a pretty powerful online office tool. So powerful that three people namely – Tu+, Namroc, and Metcalf create an awesome animation out of it by making 450 slides in 3 days! Here is the video: [via TechCrunch]

  • Read ebooks Anywhere With Google ebookstore

    Google’s ebookstore lets you buy and read ebooks virtually on any device you want. The service stores your purchases on the cloud (as opposed to downloading locally on your device), so you have access to millions of book anywhere. Your reading status is synced to all the devices, so, say if you were on page…

  • Happy New Year MMXI! [Google Doodle]

    We love the Google Doodle for New Year! It’s smart, shows the right spirit and blends really well. Just like the woikr festive doodle by Swaroop. PS: In case you didn’t get it, MMXI in Roman Numerals stands for 2011 (M=1000, X=10, I=1). PPS: We have a surprise for you tomorrow 😉

  • Google extends free calling in Gmail through 2011

    Remember the free US & Canada calling feature in Gmail? Remember the tip we gave about how you can use it outside the US? Well the feature has been extended though 2011. Google says “In the spirit of holiday giving and to help people keep in touch in the new year, we’re extending free calling…

  • Google Maps 5 for Android brings 3D, offline support

    Google has released 5.0 version of their Maps application for Android devices. This is the most feature rich update to Google Maps since long. Maps in 3D Maps 5.0 now includes 3D viewing support for buildings and structures. From this version, instead of showing some images for different zoom levels, they actually draw Maps using…

  • Browse on Google Chrome for a good cause

    Google is doing some charity work and they have invited you to be a part for free! Everytime you open a new tab on Google Chrome, they do something for a good cause from your side. They contribute to the following 5 good causes and you can choose to contribute to different ones on different…

  • Google and Samsung debut the Nexus S

    Google and Samsung are all set to launch the successor of Nexus one, the Nexus S in the US. Nexus S is the next Google branded smartphone which is manufactured by Samsung and will be available both unlocked and with a contract with T mobile in the US starting Dec 16, 2010. No word on…