Christmas tree made of books at Barking library!

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Here's an interesting development in the growth of chrome OS devices.

Here's an interesting development in the growth of chrome OS devices.



LG announces Chromebase, a Chrome OS all-in-one computer http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/17/5221906/lg-announces-chromebase-a-chrome-os-all-in-one-computer

LG announces Chromebase, a Chrome OS all-in-one computer Google's Chrome OS is typically found in inexpensive Chromebook laptops, and occasionally a Chromebox desktop as well. At next month's Consumer Electronics Show, however, LG will put it into a...

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Is it time to ditch Microsoft Windows? Today Windows 7 unceremoniously rebooted my laptop to do a system...

Is it time to ditch Microsoft Windows? Today Windows 7 unceremoniously rebooted my laptop to do a system update. Fortunately as I work in the cloud mostly I didn't lose any data but I was in the middle of an online conference meeting which I was obviously cut off from.



Really Microsoft after all these years can't you do better than this? Look at the way Chrome OS updates itself.





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New Google Tips site helps you get more out of Google products. Check it out.

New Google Tips site helps you get more out of Google products. Check it out.

Get your laptop to give directions to your phone. A bunch of other stuff you can do with Google. #GoogleTips

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One less thing to click. Images show automatically and securely in gmail.

One less thing to click. Images show automatically and securely in gmail.



Images Now Showing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGmailBlog/~3/41XZeQULHq8/images-now-showing.html

Images Now Showing

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Another update from CloudPages, this time we've added Contact Sharing.

CloudPages brings contact sharing to Google Apps.

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Another update from CloudPages, this time we've added Contact Sharing.

How to Share Google Contacts with CloudPages | Cloud Technology Solutions We’re so exited by the recent additions to CloudPages especially the Google Contact Sharing. This has been a much requested feature by our customers and

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Woo hoo. Google sheets offline!

Woo hoo. Google sheets offline!



New Google Sheets: faster, more powerful, and works offline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/N6s6uU6Envs/new-google-sheets-faster-more-powerful.html

New Google Sheets: faster, more powerful, and works offline

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#hangoutsonair

#hangoutsonair







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Farewell to the App Engine "Sharkon" logo.

Farewell to the App Engine "Sharkon" logo.

Exciting times for Google Cloud Platform.

An ode to Sharkon

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#hangoutsonair

#hangoutsonair







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Unified IM is long overdue. Isn't it crazy that if you have a phone you can call anyone no matter what...

Unified IM is long overdue. Isn't it crazy that if you have a phone you can call anyone no matter what phone or network they use, if you have an email account you can email anyone no matter what mail client or service they use, but for chat messages you have to be on the same platform.



You have too many chat apps. Can Layer connect them? http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/4/5173726/you-have-too-many-chat-apps-can-layer-connect-them

You have too many chat apps. Can Layer connect them? Jeremie Miller almost brought on a golden age of instant messaging. He invented XMPP — often referred to as Jabber — the common language used by many IM apps to talk to to each other. If your...

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Probably the best update here is the new search capability. Search has always been one of the weakest...

Probably the best update here is the new search capability. Search has always been one of the weakest parts of Google calendar.



Know where to go, stay up-to-date and more with Google Calendar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGmailBlog/~3/AZ0eHwla8oI/know-where-to-go-stay-up-to-date-and.html

Know where to go, stay up-to-date and more with Google Calendar

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The option to select a custom URL has disappeared for me. It was there for a while and now it's no longer...

The option to select a custom URL has disappeared for me. It was there for a while and now it's no longer suggested. Is there a process for me to request the URL?





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I don't golf, but if I did...

This would make golf much more fun!

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I don't golf, but if I did...









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This is an important use experience change to be aware of. New sign-in page for Google Apps customers...

This is an important use experience change to be aware of. New sign-in page for Google Apps customers (coming next year) http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/11/new-sign-in-page-for-google-apps.html

New sign-in page for Google Apps customers (coming next year) Early next year, the sign-in page for all Google Apps customers will be updated to be consistent across all Google Apps services. In other words, the sign-in page for Gmail will now be identical to the sign-in page for Google...

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Announcing Reviews in Google Places for Business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gybblog/~3/A3957UrqEMg...

Announcing Reviews in Google Places for Business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gybblog/~3/A3957UrqEMg/announcing-reviews-in-google-places-for.html

Announcing Reviews in Google Places for Business

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I'm surprised that +Google+ Photos does not have a Chromecast option for slideshows.

I'm surprised that +Google+ Photos does not have a Chromecast option for slideshows.





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No wall plug in this box. I guess that's because they only officially include the US adaptor.

No wall plug in this box. I guess that's because they only officially include the US adaptor.









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Ooh. Look what arrived.

Ooh. Look what arrived.









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Hangouts now officially supported for Google Apps customers.

Hangouts now officially supported for Google Apps customers.

Making it easier to bring Hangouts to work

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Google Play Newsstand Is Live, Officially Combines Currents And Play Magazines

Google Play Newsstand replaces Currents and Magazines.



Good news as Currents was a real battery hog so hopefully this will be much better.

Google Play Newsstand Is Live, Officially Combines Currents And Play Magazines We've been hearing/seeing/talking about Newsstand for the past several weeks, and it's officially live as of now. As expected, the app takes the place of P... by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News

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If we're going to build HS2 why not build it right using forward thinking technology like this?

If we're going to build HS2 why not build it right using forward thinking technology like this?



Japan wants to sell its super-fast levitating trains to the US http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/19/5120334/japan-wants-to-sell-maglev-trains-to-the-us

Japan wants to sell its super-fast levitating trains to the US Former US politicians have visited Japan for a ride on a train that uses magnetic levitation to travel at 315 mph. As cities around the world consider the introduction of maglev trains, the...

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Why Google Play Music All Access beats Spotify hands down http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNextWeb/...

Why Google Play Music All Access beats Spotify hands down http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNextWeb/~3/keKixC2a3xU/

Why Google Play Music All Access beats Spotify hands down Ever since Spotify was launched I've been a subscriber and huge fan of the service. I've sworn by it for years and have built extremely large playlists on the service and synchronized ...

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Chromecast available from Groupon UK for under £37 with free delivery.

Chromecast available from Groupon UK for under £37 with free delivery.

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player for £36.99 With Free Delivery Purchase: May buy up to 2.Your order: At purchase you will be prompted to enter a delivery address; once entered your order will be placed automatically via Direct Checkout. Delivery address cannot be amended after order is placed. Orders made from mobile app will be dispatched to billing address.Further information: By purchasing a Groupon, you are purchasing a voucher for the underlying products or services described above. Orders fulfilled by...

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For you iOS die-hards; Google Music comes to iPhone

For you iOS die-hards; Google Music comes to iPhone

Google Play Music comes to iOS with a free month of All Access We knew it was coming, and it might have taken a little longer than expected, but Google Play Music for iOS is finally here. The long-awaited iPhone

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I'd like to see a Chromecast device with phono or digital-audio connection instead of HDMI so it could...

I'd like to see a Chromecast device with phono or digital-audio connection instead of HDMI so it could be plugged directly into a decent sound system and not rely on TV. Obviously only any good for music, but you don't always want to have to turn to the TV to listen to music do you.

Chromecast Chromecast is the easiest way to enjoy online video and music on your TV. Plug it into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. No remotes required. Cast your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.

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I was hoping the updated Hangouts App with SMS would magically allow SMSing from my Nexus 7 3g with ...

I was hoping the updated Hangouts App with SMS would magically allow SMSing from my Nexus 7 3g with a proper phone SIM and contract but no such luck. It seems the SMS functionality is disabled even if you have everything you should need; 3g, SMS capable apps, SIM, contract.



So any ideas how to enable the SMS capability?





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Street view of Gatwick Airport.

Street view of Gatwick Airport.



Google's Street View tour of Gatwick Airport is its biggest European indoor map yet

If you're one of those people who wants to know exactly what to do and where to go when you get to an airport, Google's latest Street View update might





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Smarter calendar events that update attendees as group membership changes rolling out now.

Smarter calendar events that update attendees as group membership changes rolling out now.



Calendar events that update when Google Groups change http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog/~3/lLUKFGiXDOo/calendar-events-that-update-when-google.html

Calendar events that update when Google Groups change

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New version of the Google bar on the way to Google Apps. http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/...

New version of the Google bar on the way to Google Apps. http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-version-of-google-bar.html

New version of the Google bar We are rolling out a new version of the Google bar for Google Apps users. This is designed to be simpler and more consistent with Android and Chrome OS. It includes notifications, a Google+ share box (if Google+ is enabled), ...

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Did Google maps navigation get a sex change? Voice is female now but was male before.

Did Google maps navigation get a sex change? Voice is female now but was male before.





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This is way too cool!

Beat shoulder surfers with this great idea.

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This is way too cool!









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Hangouts are changing the way businesses communicate, and today we’re rolling out a clean look that's...

Hangouts go full screen.

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Hangouts are changing the way businesses communicate, and today we’re rolling out a clean look that's now full screen across mobile and desktop, and it fixes and enhances webcam lighting automatically.



Find out more on the Official Google blog: http://goo.gl/qkTkv8









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Some great updates to hangouts and photos from the G+ folks.

Some great updates to hangouts and photos from the G+ folks.



Google+ Hangouts and Photos: save some time, share your story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/YVa21pRiu8A/google-hangouts-and-photos-save-some.html

Google+ Hangouts and Photos: save some time, share your story We could all use more time for ourselves, and less time figuring out technology. So today's improvements to Google+ Hangouts and Photos aim to take a lot of the work out of messaging, video calling and photo editing. Hangouts...

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Lost in Gatwick shopping centre. I'm sure there's an airport in here somewhere.

Lost in Gatwick shopping centre. I'm sure there's an airport in here somewhere.





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Hangouts can now be enabled for domains using Google Apps Vault http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com...

Hangouts can now be enabled for domains using Google Apps Vault http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/10/hangouts-can-now-be-enabled-for-domains.html

Hangouts can now be enabled for domains using Google Apps Vault Customers using Google Apps Vault can now activate the new Hangouts in the Admin console. An amendment has been added in the Admin console that allows you to activate the new Hangouts on acceptance of the terms. This amendmen...

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Quickoffice now in Chrome OS stable channel.

Quickoffice now in Chrome OS stable channel.



Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleChromeReleases/~3/FKjSXtmmQUg/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html

Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS The Stable channel has been updated to 30.0.1599.101 (Platform version: 4537.118.0/4537.118.1 for Acer Chromebook C7, Samsung Chromebox and Samsung Chromebook Series 5) for all Chrome OS Devices. This build contains a number ...

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Important change to document sharing.

Important change to document sharing.



Share Docs, Slides and Drawings with people who do not have a Google Account http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/10/share-docs-slides-and-drawings-with.html

Share Docs, Slides and Drawings with people who do not have a Google Account We are making it easier to share Docs, Slides and Drawings with people who don’t have a Google Account. As a result of this change, files shared outside your domain to an email address not linked to an existing Google Account...

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#hangoutsonair

#hangoutsonair







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10gb free Google Drive storage for installing QuickOffice!

10gb free Google Drive storage for installing QuickOffice!



Freeing Quickoffice for everyone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleDriveBlog/~3/jB-ScEy4iXg/freeing-quickoffice-for-everyone.html

Freeing Quickoffice for everyone

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Smart Provisioning with Dynamic Google Groups.

Another great new feature in CloudPages - Smart provisioning of Groups and Circles.

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Smart Provisioning with Dynamic Google Groups.









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Some great new features for Google forms including data validation. Four new ways to customize your...

Some great new features for Google forms including data validation.



Four new ways to customize your Google Forms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleDriveBlog/~3/KRWb5qRW7-A/four-new-ways-to-customize-your-google.html

Four new ways to customize your Google Forms

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FREE Google Apps Signature Management ! I'm really excited to pre-announce that next week Cloud Technology...

We're really proud of this release of CloudPages. The signature management is awesome!

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FREE Google Apps Signature Management !



I'm really excited to pre-announce that next week Cloud Technology Solutions will be launching it's latest release of CloudPages, the WhitePages Application for Google Apps. In this release we will be introducing Signature Management, Smart Groups and Smart Circles. Get it installed for FREE via www.cloudsolutions.co.uk/cloudpages









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Mobile updates and a new API for using Google+ at work http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogl...

Mobile updates and a new API for using Google+ at work



http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog/~3/68oHCvsviOY/mobile-updates-and-new-api-for-using.html

Mobile updates and a new API for using Google+ at work

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Google+ for Android: 5 updates you’ve been asking for Google+ gets better when we build it together...

Google Apps for Business users will be pleased to see the G+ sharing controls now available in the Android app.

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Google+ for Android: 5 updates you’ve been asking for



Google+ gets better when we build it together, so today's new Android app (v4.1) includes a number of highly-requested improvements. In particular:



1. Account and page switching is a lot easier

Just like Gmail for Android, you can now switch between multiple Google+ accounts with a couple of taps (vs. signing out and signing in again). And the Google+ pages you manage are likewise in the app menu at all times.



2. Google Apps for Business features are now fully supported

If your Apps administrator has enabled Google+, you can now share content publicly, with your circles, and/or with just the people in your organization. In addition: you’ll know at a glance whether someone’s profile is part of your Apps domain.



3. Google Drive photos & videos are now accessible from Google+

If you're storing photos or videos in Google Drive, you now have the option to view and share them from Google+ (on Android, and the web). Drive photos in particular will get enhanced and awesome’d automatically (see plus.google.com/photos/whatsnew).



4. Location sharing includes more controls

Starting today you can share your pinpoint or city-level location with others (if you want), and you can do so on a circle-by-circle basis. For example: you can share your pinpoint location with family, and your city-level location with co-workers. You can also use circles to filter who appears on your “Locations” map.



5. Messenger is going away, Hangouts is sticking around

Now that Hangouts provides messaging and video calls across Android, iOS and the web, we’re removing Messenger from the Google+ mobile apps (first on Android, then on iOS). Later today you'll be able to download all of your Messenger conversations (including text and photos) from Google Takeout.



The new Android app includes a handful of other updates (like pull-to-refresh), but we’ll let you discover those on your own :-) It’s rolling out to Google Play over the next few days (goo.gl/xaxMx), so give it a try and let us know what you think! #googleplusupdate



G+ 4.1.0









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Android 4.3, an even sweeter Jelly Bean, is rolling out now to Nexus phones and tablets. The new release...

This isn't a huge Android update but the smart dialpad is a welcome addition that's been available from third-parties for a long time.

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Android 4.3, an even sweeter Jelly Bean, is rolling out now to Nexus phones and tablets. The new release includes restricted profiles, Bluetooth Smart support, and much more. Read about it on the Official Android Blog.





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Simpler printing from more places http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog/~3/kZlLg5gChqA...

Simpler printing from more places http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog/~3/kZlLg5gChqA/simpler-printing-from-more-places.html

Simpler printing from more places

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Better integration between Chrome and Google apps on iOS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/Egta...

Better integration between Chrome and Google apps on iOS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/Egta/~3/dnxeYlXnUik/better-integration-between-chrome-and.html

Better integration between Chrome and Google apps Today’s release of Chrome for iPad and iPhone makes it easier to integrate your favorite Google apps with Chrome. After you sign in to Chrome, you can sign in to other Google apps with a single click. In addition, if you pref...

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Caen locks. We're going to give it a go!

Caen locks. We're going to give it a go!

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Caen.hill.locks.in.devizes.arp.jpg/1010px-Caen.hill.locks.in.devizes.arp.jpg

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Calling phones from gmail/hangouts is back! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog...

Calling phones from gmail/hangouts is back!

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OfficialGoogleEnterpriseBlog/~3/LKCl8kEFTKo/making-calls-from-hangouts-in-gmail-and.html

Making calls from Hangouts — in Gmail and across the web

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Rich notifications now coming to Chrome stable releases.

Rich notifications now coming to Chrome stable releases.

Richer notifications coming to Chrome

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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.

Google

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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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