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Jun

Google I/O 2012 Day 1 Keynote Live Blog

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in News

Here we are, in the front row of the first keynote at what is probably the most exciting conference of the year - Google I/O. This time around we're using a slightly different, and I think much better solution compared to CoverItLive - ScribbleLive. ScribbleLive lets us do all the things CiL didn't - most importantly, we can finally start to actually enjoy managing the reporting side of the live blog as opposed to fighting it.

We've talked a lot about Google I/O this year. A lot. Some things, like the Nexus 7, are pretty much a sure thing at this point.

Jun

Google Is Going To Sell Triad Bookshelf Speakers To Go Along With The Nexus Q - For $400

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Google, News

Hope you've got a large available line of credit for this year's Google I/O, because the big G is not holding back. After we've found leaks of the mysterious ~~orb of power~~ Nexus Q, now Google's device page has shared some more secrets: expensive bookshelf speakers to go along with its new "social streaming media player."

The speakers will only be available in the US initially, and seem to be of a pretty high quality. We should certainly hope so, for the price. In any case, this certainly lends yet another intriguing element to the "Google Play @ Home" mentioned in the Nexus Q video.

Jun

[Update: More Info] 'Nexus Q' Images Uncovered - It's A Streaming Media Player!

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News

Right alongside the Nexus 7 images are images of yet another new device called the Nexus Q. Very little is know about this device right now, only that it's a "social streaming media player."

Okay, so it looks like the Q is a device that connects to your Wi-Fi networks and interfaces with your Android phone or tablet to stream your media. It also allows you to build collaborating playlists with other people, using - get this - Google Play@Home! That's right, Android@Home is now Play@Home and starts with the Nexus Q. More info:

Thanks, Adam!

Jun

Nexus 7 Shows Its Face Ahead Of Today's Announcement

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News

We've been hearing about the mysterious "Google tablet" for months now and, more recently, have seen quite a bit of supporting evidence that it will be called the Nexus 7. We've even seen the back and sides of the device. What we haven't seen, however, is the interface.

Until now.

What you're looking at there is an official image of the Nexus 7, directly from Google's Play Store servers. While it's nice to finally put a face to the name, this image raises some questions, like why does it have a phone interface? Surely Google wouldn't forsake its own tablet-optimized UI...

Jun

Google Play Store Website Adds Support For At Least 20 New Languages, Indicates A Large International Rollout

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Google, News

Open the flood gates and let the Play Store news come in this morning! It looks like Google has updated support of its web store at play.google.com for at least 20 new languages. One of our esteemed tipsters pointed out today that the languages list has gotten bigger. Much bigger. We checked it out for ourselves and it's true.

^{Left: Old list of languages. Center, Right: So many more languages!}

As you can see the list of languages is much, much longer. Including such hits as Filipino, Kiswahili and the very odd and remote dialect of English (United Kingdom).

Jun

[Rumor] Next Generation Kindle Fire May Be Announced As Soon As July 31st

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Kindle Fire, News

While the world waits for Google's own $200 7" tablet to be announced at Google I/O, CNET is reporting that Amazon may be ready to announce a successor to the wildly popular Kindle Fire this summer. The tech blog reports that Amazon may be preparing for a July 31st launch event to announce the next Kindle-branded tablet.

CNET's sources also point to a built-in camera and physical volume controls among the additions. No word on any other new features, or if Amazon might be upgrading the version of Android that the device is built on. Currently the device runs on a heavily modified version of Gingerbread.

Jun

[Update: Or Not] Pinterest For Android Will Probably Be Announced At Google I/O

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Applications, News

Pinterest, everybody's favorite...umm...thing. That you share stuff on. By pinning things to...okay, look I don't really understand Pinterest. But some of you guys do and that's great! I love it when people enjoy things! It makes them happy! And soon, you can enjoy Pinterest on Android! And be happy! Then you can pin your happiness to something. I think.

Eagle-eyed gadget site from ~~the future~~ Australia, Ausdroid, noticed that among the list of exhibitors in the official Google I/O app is Pinterest, Inc. The company's profile in the app says the app is "Now available for Android." For those who like to do their own personal confirmation, the listing can be found under Explore > Android > Sandbox > Pinterest.

Jun

[Update: Winners!] Win One Of Twenty Tickets To Lookout's 'Party Your Apps Off' Event At Google I/O On June 26th

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Contests / Giveaways

Last Updated: June 19th, 2012

So you already have your ticket to Google I/O, and the flight and hotel are both booked. What more do you need? How about something to do at the end of day one? It just so happens that Lookout is having a party that very night. A Party Your Apps Off party. And you can get in. Well, not all of you - but 20 of you can score a free in (and bring a guest!).

Details:

When: Tuesday, June 26 @ 8PM
Where: This part is a secret :)
What: Lookout's big party in San Francisco on the first night of Google I/O.

Mar

[Update 4x: More Info] Make Ready Your Credit Cards - Google I/O 2012 Registration Opens At 7AM PT Today

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Google, News

Registration is now open! Gogogogo!

Update 1: Academic tickets (for students) are now sold out.

Update 2: Looks like it's completely sold out now. That's a new record - 25 minutes (ish). Congrats to all who got a ticket!

Update 3: Vic Gundotra hit up G+ to let users who didn't get registered in time know that they won't be missing out on all the fun. We can expect all key sessions and the keynote to be streamed live, available for viewing after 24 hours, and Google I/O Extended viewing parties will be happening all over the world. Badass.

The day has finally come, folks - registration for Google I/O 2012, which is happening June 27-29 in San Francisco, opens today.

Mar

Google I/O 2012 Registration Begins On March 27th At 7AM To The Tune Of $900 Per Ticket

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Google, News

Back in November, Google announced that it would be moving the annual Input/Output (I/O) developers' conference from April 24-25 to June 27-29. We've all been waiting patiently for registration to open for the now three-day even since then, and Vic Gundotra announced earlier today on G+ that users will be able to register beginning on March 27th at 7AM PT.

While it's good to finally know when registration will open, there is a bit of bad news. If you attended last year's conference, then you probably remember paying somewhere in the range of $450 for your ticket. That won't be the case this year, as the ticket prices have doubled.