Google set to skill 1 million Africans with digital focused training programmes
By Staff Writer 12 April 2016Google today announced a commitment to train one million young Africans in digital skills in the next year. FULL STORY >
Google rolls out beta version of its Voice Access tool
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 April 2016Google rolled out a number of accessibility enhancements for Android devices recently, chief among them is the new Voice Access hands-free tool. FULL STORY >
Google unveils new Cardboard Plastic actual reality headset for April Fools
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 April 2016In the spirit of April Fools, Google takes its virtual reality headset one step further, unveiling the all-new Cardboard Plastic, designed for actual reality use. FULL STORY >
How to make the most of your Easter weekend with YouTube
By Press Release 23 March 2016For step-by-step guidance on how to get the most out of your Easter Weekend goals, YouTube has a broad variety of “how-to” videos to help you optimise time and effort. FULL STORY >
Google provides first preview of Android N to developers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 March 2016Google's announces the Developer Preview for its upcoming mobile OS upgrade - Android N. Still a work in progress, Google is looking for some constructive developer feedback. FULL STORY >
Google aims to fix 'sluggish' performance for Nexus 5X with update
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 March 2016Google has an update lined up for the Nexus 5X, which will address among other things, the slow performance of the smartphone's camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. FULL STORY >
Google introduces Destinations feature in Search
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 9 March 2016Google unveils a new mobile feature named Destinations that will allow users to plan their holidays straight from Search. FULL STORY >
Google Play Movies now in South Africa
By Staff Writer 18 February 2016In the age of Netflix and ShowMax, Google South Africa’s announcement might not be the biggest, but it’s a push in the right direction none the less. After recently introducing its Play Music offering, the company has launched its Play Movies service... FULL STORY >
Google Translate adds support for 13 new languages including IsiXhosa
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 February 2016Taking its total to 103 with the addition of 13 new languages, Google Translate now caters to 99% of the world's population. FULL STORY >
Google will start phasing out Flash from its advertising platforms
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 February 2016After removing Flash plug-ins for its video playback, Google is taking things a step further by phasing out Flash enabled ads from its advertising platforms. FULL STORY >
Google prepping VR headset for release later this year, according to reports
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 February 2016After hiring a new head for its virtual reality division, reports suggest that Google could very well have a Nexus-branded VR headset and Android VR platform ready for launch later this year. FULL STORY >
Next Android Wear update bringing voice calling and dictation
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 February 2016According to reports, Android Wear is due for a big update in coming weeks, with voice calling and dictation in the mix. FULL STORY >
Google experimenting with purpose-made e-books for smartphones
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 February 2016Google launches a new platform called Editions at Play, where the company will design e-books that are made for use specifically on smartphones. FULL STORY >
Alphabet usurp Apple as most valuable company in the world
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 February 2016Alphabet (Google's parent company) recently posted its quarterly earnings, which drove its stock up higher than Apple, making it the most valuable company in the world. FULL STORY >
New screenshots of Google Chrome show Material Design in action
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 February 2016Google's Material Design language is alive and well on its mobile platforms, but yet to make its way to Chrome. New screenshots show what the change to the browser will look like. FULL STORY >
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