Stuart Cummings was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Stuart Cummings was in a video call. #hangoutsonair







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Whether you're in the northern hemisphere or south of the equator, 'tis the season for doodles today ...

Whether you're in the northern hemisphere or south of the equator, 'tis the season for doodles today with two animations from guest artist Christoph Niemann. Cozy up to celebrate the first day of winter, or ride the waves to mark the summer solstice. To see these doodles in action, click on the images below or visit google.com.pe or google.ca.



First day of winter/summer 2013









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Loving the Google Doodle on Google.co.uk for the Summer Solstice.

Loving the Google Doodle on Google.co.uk for the Summer Solstice.

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Notifications that sync across devices, and a new Android app Starting today, Google+ notifications ...

Notifications that sync across devices, and a new Android app



Starting today, Google+ notifications are much easier to use across mobile and desktop. In particular:



- When you read a notification on one device, we'll mark it as read on your other devices

- Likewise: dismissing a notification (with a swipe or a click) does so everywhere, so you can say goodbye to annoying repeats



We've also updated the look and feel of Google+ notifications, including:



- A new bell icon (in the Google Bar, and in the mobile apps) that lets you know if anything's waiting for you

- An updated notifications tray that separates unread from previously-read items



We're rolling out these notifications improvements gradually — first on Android and the web, then on iOS. In the meantime, we're also releasing a new Android app that incorporates a lot of your feedback. For example:



- You can now delete your photos from the Photos view

- Tapping into a post shows the number of +1's, comments and reshares

- The left-hand menu design is now more consistent with other Google apps



Visit Google Play for the Android update (v4.01, http://goo.gl/ruuHW), look for the new notifications icon over the next few days, and let us know what you think!



#googleplusupdate



New notifications









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Tim Cook says iOS has highest levels of user satisfaction and then shows how it's being redesigned to...

Tim Cook says iOS has highest levels of user satisfaction and then shows how it's being redesigned to be more like Android. #irony





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OMG the #PRISM slides are so cheesy it has to be a hoax. Who remembers the Hitler diaries?

OMG the #PRISM slides are so cheesy it has to be a hoax. Who remembers the Hitler diaries?

NSA slides explain the PRISM data-collection program - Washington Post Through a Top-Secret program authorized by federal judges working under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the U.S. intelligence community can gain access to the servers of nine internet companies for a wide range of digital data. Documents describing the previously undisclosed program, obtained by The Washington Post, show the breadth of U.S. electronic surveillance capabilities.

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I think there's a lot more to be revealed in this story but this is a very clear and unequivocal statement...

I think there's a lot more to be revealed in this story but this is a very clear and unequivocal statement from Google.

What the ...? Dear Google users— You may be aware of press reports alleging that Internet companies have joined a secret U.S. government program called PRISM to give the National Security Agency direct access to our servers. As Google’s CE...

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Wouldn't it be amazing if the iOS keyboard showed lowercase keys when you were typing in lowercase. U...

Wouldn't it be amazing if the iOS keyboard showed lowercase keys when you were typing in lowercase. Unbelievable that it's been so backward for so long.

Is Android about to lose the exclusive on a top-ranked keyboard to iOS? | Android Central If Apple opens up to third-party keyboards, it could allow the iPhone to borrow of one Android's top features.

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More improvements to Hangouts On Air We recently launched some On Air features to improve overall video...

More improvements to Hangouts On Air



We recently launched some On Air features to improve overall video quality (goo.gl/J7qTP). Today we're enhancing the viewer experience even further with a number of updates, including:



1) Hide the film strip at any time. The updated Cameraman app (http://goo.gl/NBbjc) lets you broadcast and record only the main video feed whenever you want. Bringing back the film strip is likewise just a click away.



2) Mute new participants, automatically. To reduce interruptions during your broadcast, the new Cameraman app also lets you mute new participants whenever they join.



3) Better screencasts and 1-2 person broadcasts, by default. Regardless whether you use the Cameraman app, we'll hide the film strip whenever you're screencasting and/or when there's only 1-2 participants.



Give the updates a try, and let us know what you think! #googleplusupdate #hangoutsonair









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Gmail just got a great new interface on your Android.

Gmail just got a great new interface on your Android.

Gmail for Android Adds New Inbox and Slide-Out Navigation Android: Gmail just got a new update with a brand new inbox featuring labels, contact images, and indicators for your promotional, update, and social notifications. Additionally, new slide-out navigation makes it easy to access whatever you need when you need it.

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