It’s probably safe to say that we were all a little disappointed when yesterday’s 3-hour keynote finished at Google I/O without an announcement for a new Nexus 7 tablet. Rumors have circulated for months, suggesting that I/O could be the time for Google to show us a retooled model with a higher-resolution display and new Qualcomm processor. But again, we left the show yesterday without one. Is there a chance that we saw the oft-rumored follow-up in a promo video for Hangouts, though?
Is Google Trolling Us or Did They Tease a New Nexus 7 in This Hangouts Promo Video?
Facebook App Now Available For Google Glass, Allows For Posting Pictures Straight to Timeline
Well, now I can see myself paying $1500 for the developer version of Google Glass. Following the announcement of a Twitter application, Facebook has arrived! Announced today, Facebook can now be found for Google Glass users, allowing them to post photos directly to their timelines. In addition, you can simply speak the photo’s description to have it added to the post.
Twitter Announces Official Google Glass Support – Share Photos, Tweet, and More From Glass
Twitter announced official support for Google Glass this morning. The social network will allow users to take and share photos directly through Glass with the text “Just shared a photo #throughglass” included. You can also keep up notifications for mentions, DMs, and Tweets from users you have given that power to. Last, you can reply, favorite, and retweet.
Nexus Q Officially “Incompatible” With Latest Version of Google Music (Updated)
Not only did we not get a new version of the Nexus Q yesterday at Google I/O, but to make matters worse, anyone who has one of the original versions from last year has found that they can no longer use the media center with the newest version of Google Music. Once the new version of music has been installed on your phone, there isn’t an option to switch over to the Q. That’s right, the number one reason to own a Q is now not even an option.
Latest Andy Vs. Apple Shirt Makes the Fight Personal
Today, the newest shirt from the Andy vs. Apple guys is available, and boy does it take this ongoing fanboy battle to the next level. The designs of their shirts usually feature our favorite little Android doing anything stomping out the Steve Jobs army Godzilla-style to smashing Apples with a mean swing. But if those shirts were all a little too soft for you, today’s shirt might be more your style.
We Wish You Could Join Us, So Here’s a Photo Tour of Google I/O 2013
There are around 6,000 people in attendance at this year’s Google I/O in San Francisco, CA. We know that is a very small portion of Google’s large fan base, so we went ahead and snapped a few pictures of the grounds. The Moscone Center here in downtown has several floors, full of Google’s work.
Hangouts for Android and Chrome is Live!
Google Hangouts, the new unified and cross-platform messaging service announced by Google at I/O, is now live on all platforms. For most of us, we care about Chrome and Android, but if you are an iOS user, you can find it in the App Store as well. Go grab it!
To install to your phone, you’ll need to install through the web Play store for the time being. This replaces Google Talk. Screenshots after the break!
Google Maps for Mobile Gets Reworked, Coming to Android and iOS “This Summer”
Google tipped us off early this morning, aside from the leaks we saw previously, that Google Maps might be getting some love at this year’s I/O. A preview build of the new Maps was shown on iOS and Android. It featured a new slimmed down look with a search bar that took you into a revamped reviews section that has a 5 star scale instead of the previous 4. Google Offers was also worked into this same space to make finding food and deals easy.
















