Now that the Android version has officially (past the APK, even) arrived on smartphones, tablets, and in web browsers for all [Android] devices, Google’s iOS edition of the new category-laden Gmail has been pushed to iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches galore. This update brings largely the same experience to Apple’s mobile operating system that we
Desktop? Check. Android? Check. iOS? Check that one off too. The refreshed Gmail design is now officially available on the App Store for both iPad and iPhone. The update not only brings the new category-based, multiple-tab inbox — bringing it in line with Google’s new interface on other platforms — but throws in the ability to set notification options for individual accounts. According to the change log, you’ll now get “notified for all messages, only important messages, or none at all, on a per account basis.” You’ll also be able to view YouTube videos and Google Maps links through the appropriate app, rather than the browser. Lastly, you can turn off the multiple tab interface if you’re not a fan, but unfortunately Google has restricted the new notification options so they’ll only work with the new inbox. Just as we noticed with Android, we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not available to everyone yet — it likely is undergoing a similar rollout effort. Either way, it doesn’t hurt to click the source link to see if you can grab the update sooner rather than later.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Wireless, Mobile, Apple, Google
Source: iTunes
It’s that special time for Apple devotees: WWDC 2013 is next week, and that means a customary glimpse of where iOS and the Mac are going next. However, we’re getting everything but business as usual this year. The crew at 1 Infinite Loop has shaken up its software strategy, putting much of its emphasis on Jony Ive’s design chops and tighter collaboration between teams. Is Apple about to deliver major OS refreshes that some say are long overdue? And what about hints of new hardware introductions at the same time? We’ve gathered together some of the more notable rumors to help understand what Apple may introduce on June 10th — and what’s likely to remain wishful thinking.
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Apple
While the Google Search app brought the voice recognition and smart responses of the most recent update to the Google Search engine to iOS, this week it goes in-browser with Chrome as well. The Chrome web browser update comes in with natural voice recognition and searching without typing – sort of like what you get with Siri. Here voice recognition gets a boost, quicker recognition with text streaming as you chat, and responses spoken aloud.
Like what the Google Search app does on iOS, here Chrome offers the advanced system straight through the browser. This system also works with Google Now, showing results for weather, sports scores, and Google-provided connections to your social networking circles through Google+.
Version 27.0.1453.10 of Chrome was pushed today to all iOS users, both iPad and iPhone – and iPod touch, of course – and this update is entirely free, as always. Inside you’ll also find what Google touts as faster page reloading as well as stability and security improvements along with bug fixes galore. As with past updates to Chrome, this June 3, 2013 update will require a tap of the “update” button inside the App Store.
Google continues to make pushes into the iOS universe with their systems such as Google Now, Chrome, and soon Google Music, as well. This update is only the latest in a string of efforts to bring the innovations shown at Google I/O 2013 to both Android and Apple’s mobile operating system iOS.
Chrome iOS update brings chatty Google voice search is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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As promised, Google’s delivered an update to its Chrome app for iOS that bypasses Siri for the tech giant’s own voice-controlled search. Now, users living in Cupertino’s curated kingdom can talk at their screens using the Chrome browser’s omnibox and watch as those inquires are quickly displayed in realtime. Google’s voice search will also now talk back (politely) to users, relaying answers to specific queries. And thanks to some additional under-the-hood tweaks, cached pages should reload faster — helpful when dealing with spotty connectivity issues — while links from other iOS apps can now be opened in Chrome. You can grab it at the source now or, if you’re already leaning on Chrome for your iOS browser fix, wait for the App Store update.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Apple, Google
Source: iTunes, Google Chrome Releases Blog
Apple‘s annual Worldwide Developers Conference starts in just one week, and to help attendees prepare for the week-long event, the company has released a WWDC app that includes all sorts of information that should prove useful for conference goers. The app includes session info, videos, and maps of the convention floor at Moscone West.
The app works on both the iPhone and iPad, and it lets attendees keep track of all the different sessions that are taking place, including when and where they’re happening. The maps are essentially layouts of Moscone West, and it gives users a visual view of where sessions are taking place, and they can help attendees find their way around if they ever get lost.
The app also provides videos of the sessions for those who want to watch a session over again, or for those who aren’t able to make it to the conference. They can also be great for attendees who weren’t able to go to some of the sessions, as they’re are plenty of them, and some of them even overlap with one another.
One of the more interesting sessions that will be going on during the conference is a talk with Bill Nye the Science Guy who will be leading a session called “Twenty Years Exploring the PB and J (Passion, Beauty and Joy) of Science. That should be rather interesting, and other notable speakers during WWDC also include Star Trek actor LeVar Burton, and director JJ Abrams.
WWDC kicks off next week on Monday, with an opening keynote from CEO Tim Cook and company. That’s the time when we should be seeing some new hardware from Apple, including new Macs, as well as iOS 7, which designer Jony Ive has taken over the reigns for recently. Of course, no one is positive as to what Apple will announce, but we’ll be their live to report back the details to you as they happen.
VIA: CNET
SOURCE: iTunes App Store
Apple outs WWDC app with session videos, maps and more is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Navigating that image repository and commenting on collaborative documents while in route is now a bit easier with Google Drive for iOS. The folks in Mountain View updated the Apple-centric version of its cloud storage app to allow swiping between stored images and the ability to view, create and respond to a Docs’ comments on the go. Those who haven’t already been prompted to update — or those looking to dive in for the first time — can do so via the source link that follows.
Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile, Google
Source: iTunes
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