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Google Search Update Rolling Out on Android as Well

Kellen September 25, 2013 64

Google Search just received an update to build 2.8.7.841295 on Android as well within the last few minutes. It's like a Google app update holiday! We are installing now - will fill in the blanks if there are new goodies to talk about. So far, the changelog on...

Microsoft Working on Cortana, a Personal Assistant to Rival Google Now

Tim September 12, 2013 104

Microsoft is finally getting around to developing a personal assistant for Windows Phone users, as they ready a Windows Phone 8.1 update that is said to feature Cortana. As for the name Cortana, she is an AI character featured in the Halo video game series,...

This Video Reminds Us That We Hardly Use Google Now and Voice Search to the Extent of Their Abilities

Tim September 9, 2013 110

Google Now and Voice Search have grown a lot over the last couple of years. Google has added in a ton of different searches that can be performed with your voice, many of which are likely not even getting used simply because people probably don't know they...

Open Mic+ Looks to Bring Motorola’s Touchless Controls to All Google Now Devices

Eric August 22, 2013 74

When we posted about Motorola's Touchless Control app hitting Google Play yesterday, there were many readers that were a little disappointed that it only worked with the new Moto devices. However, Android developers always love to step up and make our days so...

New Google Search Update Introduces Bundle of New Google Now Cards For Car Rentals, Concert Tickets, and More

Kellen August 22, 2013 31

Late last night, Google announced that a new update to Google Search would be rolling out as early as today that includes a bundle of new Google Now cards. We're looking at new cards for car rental reservations, concert tickets, a card for commute sharing, and...

Google Updates Keep App, Teams Up With Google Now to Introduce Location-based Reminders (Updated: Download Available)

Tim August 21, 2013 42

Google is currently pushing out an update for Keep, which brings a new partnership between Google Now and the note-taking service. Starting with the new update, you can set a reminder (and location-based reminder) with your notes, which will then be pushed...

Google Brings Quick Flight Searches, Purchase Tracking, Personal Photos and More to Google Search

Kellen August 14, 2013 34

Google wants you to fully embrace your voice when it comes to performing searches. In a new service that will begin rolling out of the "next several days," Google is giving you the power to simply ask Google Search for flight info on an upcoming flight, see...

NCAA Football Teams Can Now be Manually Added to Google Now

Kellen August 14, 2013 51

Back in February, as we approached the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Google Now finally started to allow users to add their favorite teams. At the time, we had a number of readers ask, "What about college football?" Since the college football season had...