[Chrome app] Hangouts

Google has released a new Hangouts app for Google Chrome. The company already has a Hangouts Extension for the platform, which allows communicating with your Hangouts friends, but the new standalone app works much like Facebook's chatheads feature, but for your desktop.

Chromecast to get 100+ channels through PlayOn

The popular media server PlayOn has announced today that their PlayOn and PlayLater services now offer support for Chromecast. PlayOn users will now be able to beam content from over 100 channels to Chromecast including NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Hulu and more.

Microsoft updates Office Online, now available in the Chrome Web Store

Microsoft has released a major update for Office Online (available on office.com). Along with the update, Microsoft has also released their web based Office apps on the Chrome Web Store. You can now add Word Online, PowerPoint Online, and OneNote Online to your Chrome App launcher.

Users of the Chrome web browser and Chrome OS will be able to launch the Office apps and create Office documents online with a single click from their desktops.

Google Chrome updated (30.0) with image search for desktop and new gestures for Android

The Google Chrome web browser has been updated to version 30.0 for Windows, Mac and Android. The update brings several new features and improvements including a search by image function for desktop users and new gestures for Android Chrome users.

You can allow the update to be installed automatically in the background through the browser's built in silent updater or manually check for it by heading to 'About Google Chrome' on your menu or google.com/chrome. Android users can download the update directly on your devices through the Google Play Store or through the following links

Google Now coming to Chrome very soon

There have been several hints that Google Now is making its way to the Chrome web browser for some time, but we maybe closer than ever to its launch. Most recently we have been seeing a pop-up notification which asks if we would like to "Enable Google Now Cards".

The prompt seems is appearing on both the Windows and Mac version of Chrome. On Windows the card appears in the status bar along the bottom, while on Mac OS X it is in the menu bar up top.

Google Hangouts update adds support for HD video streaming

Google has recently transitioned from the H.264 video codec to VP8 and with it introduced HD streaming to Google Hangouts. Google started rolling out the change to users in the last few weeks, but it will still be awhile before this rolls out to everyone.

[Chrome app] DJ's Mobiles - HUB

Since our migration back to Google's services from Wordpress we have split out DJ's Mobile's website into too component. With DJ's Mobiles now acting as a tech news blog, we have extended the other functionality of or website into the DJ's Mobile's - HUB.

The HUB is also available as an app for Chrome or Chrome OS users and can be downloaded through the Chrome Store or by using the following link:

[Android app] Google Keep updated with time and location reminders

One of the recent Google Search for Android updates included options to set reminders based on a set time or location. Unfortunately there hasn't been a good way to organize and control your reminders. Fortunately the latest update to Google Keep for Android now allows you to add time and location based reminders and more.

You can download the latest version directly on your device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

[Chrome app] Motorola Connect

With the launch of the Moto X just hours away Motorola has released a unique extension for Google Chrome users, which lets your messages and calls synced with your Motorola Moto X (and other new Motorola devices). Motorola Connect for Chrome also lets you read and respond to texts using your keyboard and even know who’s calling before deciding if you should reach for your phone.

You can download the extension directly on your Chrome browser through the Chrome Web Store or by using the following link

Google Chromecast announced, allows streaming content to your TV from any device

Today was a day full of announcements from Google, which included a new Google Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But one of the most interesting announcements came in the small form of the Google Chromecast.

The Chromecast is a tiny dongle which you can attach to your TV HDMI port and allows you to control your TV from a range of Android, iOS devices or a Windows or Mac computer which is running Google Chrome.

Google Chrome updated (28.0) with rich notification center

Google Chrome has been updated to version 28 (28.0.1500.71) for Windows and Mac and brings a rich notification center (only on Windows) among other features and improvements. The Mac version is also said to be receiving the notification center, but for now its reported that “Mac is coming soon” without a specific date.

You can allow the update to be installed automatically in the background  through the browser's built in silent updater or manually check for it by heading to 'About Google Chrome' on your menu or google.com/chrome.

Google schedules two Chrome for mobile events this month

Chrome is definitely one of the most popular browsers and Google wants to continue the momentum of its growth. To do this the company has scheduled two events this month for the mobile version of Chrome.The first will take place on June 7th at 1pm while the second one will be held on June 13th at 11am.

The topics of these events are still unknown, but it is likely that one will focus on Chrome for Android, while the other will focus on Chrome for iOS.

[Android app] Google Chrome updated (27.0)

Google Chrome for Android has been updated to version 27 to match the recently released update to the desktop version. The new version comes with a few features and stability improvements including full screen mode.

You can download the latest version directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store. You can also download the app and check out the new features after the break.

Google Chrome updated (27.0)

Google Chrome has been updated to version 27 (27.0.1453.93 m) and brings several new features and improvements inclduing the Google Now style voice powered search feature, which was demonstrated during Google I/O 2013.

You can download the updated version of Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS by clicking the menu on your browser and selecting 'About Google Chrome'.

Hangouts will receive SMS and outbound call support soon

Google released their unified messaging client Hangouts for Android, iOS and Chrome which brings several features. It is offered as an update to Google Talk for Android and allows iOS users to stay in touch with their Android friends. It even upgrades GMail chat and Google+ Hangouts but lacks one feature that users were really looking forward to - SMS support.

The good news is Google has confirmed that SMS support is in the works and it will be available for Hangouts "soon".

[Chrome app] Hangouts Extension

Hangouts for Chrome brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos, emoji, and video calls for free. It lets you connect with friends across computers, Android and Apple devices. You can install Hangouts on your Chrome browser on Windows, Mac and Linux or on your Chrome OS device. Hangouts will replace the Google Chat extension if you already have it installed.

You can download Hangouts for Chrome through the Chrome Web Store or by using the link which follows:

[Android app] Chrome Beta updated (26.0) with new syncing and experimental flags

Google has released an update to Chrome Beta for Android which brings a few new features and improvements. Chrome Beta for Android allows you to test the newest features of Google Chrome before it is released to the public. It also allows you to contribute to the development of the Chrome web browser by providing feedback on the features you test. Chrome Beta for Android can be installed alongside your stable version of Chrome, so you can always switch back  as some features maybe a little rough around the edges.

You can download the latest version directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

[Android app] Chrome updated (25.0.1364)

Google Chrome for Android has been updated to version 25.0.1364 and brings some new features and improvements. The speed and simplicity of Chrome, now on your Android phone and tablet. You can search and browse fast with Chrome on your Android phone and tablet. Sign in to sync your personalized Chrome experience from your computer to bring it with you anywhere you go.

You can download the update directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

Mystery app on Chrome OS isn't the unified messenger we wanted it to be

Yesterday a screenshot of the upcoming notification center for Chrome OS showed a new app icon which was suspected to be an upcoming unified messaging app. Google has been promising to unify their multiple messaging services like Voice, Talk, Messenger, Google+ and GMail. We hoped that the first signs of this unified messenger may indicate that we will see this service brought to Android and Chrome OS by Google I/O.

However it turns out that this isn't the unified messaging feature after all

Google Now coming to desktops with card reminders and notifications

Google has continued to improve the features of Android over the last few months, with new features, improvements and an streamlined user interface. But one of the most intriguing features have been Google Now,  the company’s intelligent personal assistant which was named ‘Innovation of the Year’ for 2012 by Popular Science.

Now it looks like the company is planning to bring Google Now to its Chrome web browser. While Google hasn't made any official announcements in this regard, recent additions to Chromium suggest that it wont be long before Google Now becomes a core part of our web browsing experience.