Google Archive
31 Aug 2015
Google Pretties Up Mobile Search Results for Apps
Google Pretties Up Mobile Search Results for Apps Google has quietly unveiled a new grid-like layout for some of your search results, but only on Android and only if Google thinks you’re specifically searching for mobile apps. Those who have noticed said grid have indicated that it tends to pop up when you’re searching
07 Aug 2015
Google will stop bad guys tricking you into installing Chrome extensions
Google will stop bad guys tricking you into installing Chrome extensions Google Chrome has a handy feature called ‘inline install‘ that makes it easy for you to install extensions directly from developer websites without needing to go to the Web Store. Unfortunately, it’s being abused by attackers who pay to show advertisements that trick users into installing a
03 Aug 2015
Google Maps to let you retrace your steps
Google Maps to let you retrace your steps The app will soon let you piece together “those” nights out, or even tell you where you parked your car Google Maps is already one of the best apps for getting you to new places, but soon it will show you where you’ve been. Like a high-tech
03 Aug 2015
Google patents a device to let you search your entire life
Google patents a device to let you search your entire life Despite what Microsoft wants you to think, Google is the undisputed ruler of search. It knows everything. It knows where you are and what your plans are, and even saves your images into little scrapbooks for you to remember. So it should come
31 Jul 2015
Nexus 6 review: Google’s big beast has just had a price cut
Nexus 6 review: Google’s big beast has just had a price cut Google’s flagship smartphone is big and bold, but it can’t quite live with the best large-screen handsets around Update: Google has cut the price of the Nexus 6 on the Google Store. The handset now costs £399 for the 32GB model and
31 Jul 2015
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Third time lucky, Microsoft strikes gold with the Surface Pro 3 Update: Prices updated to current Microsoft Store figures, verdict remains unchanged The Surface Pro 3 is the flagship of Microsoft’s Surface family, the big, pricier brother to the recently-released Surface 3. The Pro ups the ante with a larger
30 Jul 2015
PTA Banned Blackberry Enterprise Service in Pakistan
PTA Banned Blackberry Enterprise Service in Pakistan This decision will not affect Blackberry Internet Services which can be used as it is. Blackberry Enterprise Service are only blocked which cannot be used further. This decision to block Blackberry Enterprise Services (BES) was taken on orders from interior ministry as the BES service is encrypted and
30 Jul 2015
Google Ditching Interstitial Ads on Mobile
Google Ditching Interstitial Ads on Mobile Many mobile websites promote their companion apps with full-page, pop-up ads that encourage visitors to download the app rather than view content on the mobile Web. But according to a Google study, the vast majority of people ignore download prompts and continue to the mobile website. Which is
30 Jul 2015
Desk.com
Desk.com Salesforce’s Desk.com ($30 per user per month for Standard edition) is one solution that will catch the attention of those looking for a more basic help desk software option. It’s always worth remembering that not every customer needs every bell and whistle. And while a package like our Editor’s Choice winner Vivantio Pro is
30 Jul 2015
Google Search Will Warn You if Your Favorite Spots Are Busy
Google Search Will Warn You if Your Favorite Spots Are Busy Picture this: You just spent the last 20 minutes Googling to find a good lunch spot, but when you get there the line is out the door. Awesome. Now you have to settle for something quicker and less than ideal. Fortunately, you can now