LG Google Nexus quad-core 2GB RAM coming in November.

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LG Google Nexus quad-core 2GB RAM coming in November.

LG’s Nexus: quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, 1280×768  resolution display, on-screen soft keys, 8-megapixel camera, 8GB and 16GB internal storage models (no microSD card slot), non-removable battery and wireless charging.

In addition to the purported spec leak, MoDaCo says that it’s also possible that other manufacturers might be building Nexus smartphones as well. That jibes well with news that Google could split its Nexus smartphones among numerous handset makers. LG’s Nexus smartphone will reportedly be released in mid-November.

Google market value overtakes Microsoft.

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Google market value overtakes Microsoft.

Google has overtaken Microsoft for the first time in terms of market value, becoming the third-most valuable company on public markets behind Exxon Mobil and Apple.

Based on closing prices yesterday, Google's shares ended the day to value the company at US$249.1 billion, nearly US$2 billion more than Microsoft. Google is in an escalating arms race with Apple (US$628 billion), the next company in Google’s sights, after Apple launched its own less-than-stellar maps application that replaced a Google-powered version on the iPhone.

Apple goes after Google`s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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Apple goes after Google`s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Apple said it plans to extend its claims of infringement to include Samsung products released since the last case management conference in May. Having evaluated the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet and the OS used in it, Android 4.1, Apple said it believes both infringe on the patents at issue, and intends to amend its suit accordingly.

Samsung Electronics intends to drag the iPhone 5 into an ongoing patent lawsuit with Apple, according to documents filed with a U.S. court.

The companies revealed their plans in a joint case management conference statement filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, on Wednesday.

How Google is going to react to Apple`s claim against Samsung use of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, remains to be seen.

Source: MacWorld

Google acquired top iOS based photo app Snapseed, challenging Facebook`s Instagram

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Google Inc  has acquired a top iOS based photo app, Snapseed, in a bid to challenge Facebook Inc ’s Instagram, as Google+ subscriber base and monthly active users soar. According to recent reports, , the search engine giant has decided to enhance its social platform, Google+’s, competitive edge as it tries to challenge Facebook’s dominance in the social networking business, by acquiring the top iOS photo app.

According to reliable sources Snapseed deem as the the best app ever built by the German Software company. It is noted that the $4.99 app won Apple’s coveted iPad App Of The Year award in 2011, for its inventive multitouch photo editing interface, and gained over nine million users during its first year on sale. 

This week we also hit an important milestone–over 400,000,000 people have upgraded to Google+. It was only a year ago that we opened public sign-up, and we couldn’t have imagined that so many people would join in just 12 months. While Google+ is all about creating a better experience across Google, it’s also a destination. And here too, I’m happy to report that we have just crossed 100,000,000 monthly active users on Google+ (plus.google.com and mobile app).

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Google finally responds,Court of appeals to review infringement and validity of patent claims.

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Google finally responds to Apple vs Samsung, US California court veredict. Court of appeals to review infringement and validity of patent claims.

Google statement:

The court of appeals will review both infringement and the validity of the patent claims. Most of these don't relate to the core Android operating system, and several are being re-examined by the US Patent Office. The mobile industry is moving fast and all players — including newcomers — are building upon ideas that have been around for decades. We work with our partners to give consumers innovative and affordable products, and we don't want anything to limit that.

Bottom Line: There is no final word yet to the last week US California court veredict to Samsung pay 1B billion dollars to Apple , it could be overturned.

Source: The Verge

Motorola Mobility boosts Google`s revenues.

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 Motorola Mobility boosts Google`s revenues.

Google’s revenues soared 35 percent in Q2 as the firm added the recently-acquired Motorola Mobility to its balance sheet for the first time, even though the handset unit reported a significant loss.

The search engine giant’s revenue for the quarter ended 30 June jumped to US$12.21 billion, with Motorola accounting for US$1.25 billion (10 percent) of the total.

Motorola‘s results were included from 22 May, the date the acquisition closed, to the end of the reporting period – described as a “stub quarter” by Google. The unit reported an operating loss of US$192 million.

“We can expect Motorola to continue to show some accounting variability, as is typical with the closing of such large transactions,” said CFO Patrick Pichette.

“We’re excited about the potential to build great devices for users,” said CEO Larry Page with regards to Motorola. He added that the recent launch of the Nexus 7 tablet had generated “rave reviews.”

Google reported Q2 net income of US$2.79 billion (US$8.42 per share), up from US$2.51 billion (US$7.68 per share) a year earlier.

The numbers were generally well received by the analyst community, with many noting that Google’s core online advertising businesses were proving resilient to the tough global economic conditions.

 

The number of paid clicks (for both Google and network members) grew 42 percent compared to a year ago, though the cost-per-click was down approximately 16 percent.

Traffic acquisition costs, the portion of revenues shared with Google’s partners, increased to US$2.60 billion in the second quarter of 2012, compared to US$2.11 billion a year ago. The TAC as a percentage of advertising revenue was 25 percent, up one percentage point. 

Africa: Google launches Gmail SMS service in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya.

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Africa: Google launches Gmail SMS service in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya.

Google has recently announced Gmail SMS, a new service available in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, which brings Gmail to all cellphones capable of sending SMS text messages - no data connection required.

Google states that the only technical capability which cellphones must meet in order to use the service is the ability to send and receive SMS messages, allowing owners of even the most basic or venerable handsets to use email without the need for 3G, EDGE or any other form of data connection. This places the potential of email communication into millions more hands than before.

The Gmail SMS service works as follows: following an initial setup process which presumably does require internet access as it involves linking an existing Gmail account to the cellphone in question, Gmail SMS will then automatically forward emails received to the cellphone as SMS text messages.

Google is shipping the Nexus 7 tablet now.

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Google is shipping the Nexus 7 tablet now.

If you have pre-ordered the Nexus 7 you are recieving an e-mail message:

"We're now shipping Nexus 7 pre-orders. The first wave of orders are going out today and all pre-orders are scheduled to ship within the next 3 business days. Once your order has shipped you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Though our agents are unable to provide a specific delivery date for individual pre-orders, please rest assured that our shipping team is working to fulfill all orders as quickly as possible."

Specifications:

SCREEN

• 7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
• Back-lit IPS display
• Scratch-resistant Corning glass
• 1.2MP front-facing camera

WEIGHT

• 340 grams

MEMORY

• 8 or 16 GB internal storage
• 1 GB RAM

BATTERY

• 4325 mAh
  • 9 hours of HD video playback
  • 10 hours of web browsing
  • 10 hours of e-reading
  • 300 hours of standby

CPU

• Quad-core Tegra 3 processor

SIZE

• 198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm

WIRELESS

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth

USB

• Micro USB

OS

• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

FEATURES

• Microphone
• NFC (Android Beam)
• Accelerometer
• GPS
• Magnetometer
• Gyroscope

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