Technology & Business
Google Search will now search your gmail, calendar and Google+
Google wants to make its search page sticky so you keep coming back and it can show you revenue generating ads. Today Google has added a new feature to its engine which can now pull data from your GMAIL, Calendar and Google+. This new search add-on will be rolled out to Engligh US users (other international markets will follow at a future undisclosed time) over the next couple of days. Here are some examples of questions you will be able to ask:
Microsoft Confirms October 18 release of Windows 8.1
Mark your calendar, @Windows 8.1 will be available beginning October 18th! http://t.co/FnoKrIgz3l — Microsoft (@Microsoft) August 14, 2013 We knew it would be released in October but now have an exact date. Expect new hardware to usher in the holiday shopping season.
iDoorCam is a WIFI enabled doorbell
When you think about doorbells, does WIFI come to mind? iDoorBell hopes so because they released a WIFI enabled one that allows you to see who is knocking (or ringing) even if your're not at home. The device includes a camera (of course), a microphone and speaker. When someone rings the bell, you receive a notification on your smartphone where you can see and discuss with the visitor. It doesn't unlock your door yet and costs $165. You can pre-order now for October delivery on IndieGoGo.
New (2013) Nexus 7 now available in Canada
New (2013) Google Nexus 7 now available in Canada via the Google Play Store. The device is also available at Best Buy/Futureshop, Staples, Bureau En Gros and many other online retailers. The availability announcement was made on Twitter For those in Canada, the next generation @Nexus 7 can now be yours: http://t.co/JBfO2nnVoF — Google Play (@GooglePlay) August 13, 2013 This sleek new Nexus can be yours for: 16GB is $229CDN 32GB is $269CDN
All GMAIL users to get redesigned compose window
Google let it be known (on its Google+ page of course) that henceforth it shall roll out its redesigned compose window to all Gmail users. This new design makes it posible to compose multiple messages at once and multi-task more easily. Although this was rolled out in March, users were allowed to opt-out and go back to the old full screen compose window. This will no longer be an option.
New iPhones may be announced September 10
Apple fans are waiting to see what "magical" new iphone Apple will announce to take the lead in the smartphone market again. AllThingsD was reporting that their reliable source confirms that the announcement event will take place September 10th. Now The Loop's Jim Dalrymple has also confirmed that day. iMore's Rene Ritchie has also confirmed the date so it may be safe to take the day off, prep the popcorn maker and bask in the wonderful glow of an Apple product announcement.
Windows 8.1 coming in October
Although Microsoft will finalize the Windows 8.1 update in the next couple of weeks, the official update won't be released to the general public [or pushed to existing users] until October. OEM partners will receive the update in August and are being given time to test and ensure drivers are updated to support the update. I'm really disappointed that Microsoft is implementing an artificial delay to the much anticipated update. Most analysts expect the 8.1 update to bring with it some new devices 7/8"
Watch the Nexus 7, Chromecast and Android 4.3 event
If you mised yesterday's "Breakfast with Sundar" event which launched the Chromecast, the new Nexus 7 and Android 4.3, you can watch it below now. Enjoy
Updated Google Nexus 10 coming soon
Expect to see new 10-inch Nexus 10 Android tablet (made by @Samsung) in the near future, Google's @sundarpichai tells me — Amir Efrati (@amir) July 24, 2013 If you were worried Google was neglecting its 10" Android tablet, a WSJ reporter now claims Sundar Pichai (Google's chrome+android leader) confirms a new version is coming and will be built buy Samsung. There are rumors that Samsung is working on an Octa-core Nexus 10 (which will be similar to a refreshed Samsung Tab (later this year).
When will the new Google Nexus 7 come to Canada?
Google hasn't committed to a firm date but we expect it to be available in the great white north in the next month or so. Typically it is made available in major European and Asian markets slightly after the US launch so England, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Autralia, we'll all have to wait just a bit longer.