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There are Online reports coming in that Google has decided to bring out a Virtual Reality (VR) version of Android. The reports suggest that a team of engineers is being put together for this. Many say Google may want to take on social network Facebook on the VR front with this new development.
Reports: The Verge, Wall Street Journal, Re/code
A year ago, it was revealed that Google’s modular phone project called Project Ara may have some competition soon. At the just-concluded Mobile World Congress, Circular Devices, the guys behind the rival called PuzzlePhone let the world see the progress on the development of this phone. PuzzlePhone is made of 3 components or modules, & among other things, that makes it easily repairable.
Reports: The Next Web, MIT Technology Review (blog), SiliconANGLE
Google has released a preview of its revamped ‘Contacts’ feature. The new one comes loaded with new features,according to this blog post by Google. The new form Contacts feature allows, among other things, to get rid of duplicate contacts.
Reports: The Verge, Engadget, 9to5 Google
Google has decided to roll out version 7 of Google Play services soon. This, said a post on the official Android developers blog, will provide new tools to make better apps for Android devices.
Reports: VentureBeat, TechRepublic, PCAuthority
The search engine is said to be researching another approach that will throw up accurate search results, one that will rely on the authenticity of facts as laid out in the said Content than the number of hyperlinks, as is the present method.
Reports: Gizmodo, RT, The Stack, Slate.com
Today came the announcement that Product Vice President Bradley Horowitz had taken over as head of Google+. But that was not the only development. Soon, Bradley confirmed on Google+ that it would now be split into – Photos & Streams, but said no more. It’s no secret that Google has been struggling with its social network from the word, go. The appointment & the split could be yet another strategy by Google to get on with Google+.
Reports: The Next Web, Engadget, Gigaom