Google To Launch Native Gmail iPhone App

Google’s Gmail is already available for the iPhone via a web app, but it looks like Google may have other plans for Gmail on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, a native Gmail app for iOS devices. According to TechCrunch’s MG Siegler the app has already been submitted to Apple for approval and could launch very soon, and the app is expected to bring all the features of Gmail to the iPhone and iOS devices.

One of the functions that is expected to be available in a native Gmail app on the iPhone is push email, plus other features have been included like Google’s priority inbox and one click starring of messages. The app has yet to be confirmed by Google, but if it is waiting for approval from Apple we suspect that we will get an official announcement shortly.

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http://parislemon.com/post/12181169812/incoming-a-native-gmail-iphone-app-finally

Google Tests Out Google Voice Search Underwater

Google has been testing out Google Voice Search in Australia, and as well as testing it out in the desert, Google thought it would be a good idea to test it out underwater at the Great Barrier Reef. Google used a special device for communicating underwater, the device is made up with microphone in the divers mask, which was then connected to some other equipment on a boat where the Android device with Google Voice was located, have a look at the video below.

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http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/10/from-desert-to-sea-google-voice-search.html

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Google says Face Unlock will not work with a picture

The new Face Unlock feature for Ice Cream Sandwich is one of the more intriguing features that will be available, we don't know a lot about how it exactly is going to work. Obviously, it would have helped if the demo at the Galaxy Nexus announcement had actually worked, but since we don't have that, we have to just guess.

The Cyanogen lead developer Koush tweeted that it seemed like it would be easy enough to game the system by using a photograph to hack into someone's phone. It's a valid worry, but also one that shows a pretty small amount of faith in the Google engineers. That fear has been put to rest by Android-focused Developer Advocate Tim Bray, who has said that a photo will not be enough to unlock your phone.

Now, the big question is in how long Face Unlock will take to get you into your phone. Face Unlock sounds great, and Google is known for pushing its products to be fast, but Face Unlock needs to be very fast to keep users content.

Google Voice Pulled From App Store After Crashes In iOS5

Over the weekend Google has needed to pull its Google Voice application from Apples iTunes store due to problems causing the Google Voice application to crash when being used with iOS 5 iPhones and devices. Even though the problems don’t seem to be affecting everyone in a deafening reports that Google Voice version 1.3.0.1771 when used on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5 is definitely causing some users problems. Google are currently working on a fix which will allow them to re-upload a new version of the Google Voice application and restore their service as soon as possible.

Vincent Paquet, Senior Product Manager for Google Voice confirmed that the app had been pulled, explaining “our last update of this week had a bug that caused the app to crash at sign in.” Unfortunately Google hasn’t as yet released any timescales for the completion of the new Google Voice update to correct these issues with iOS 5. But as always when we hear any more news we will keep you updated.

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http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/15/google-voice-pulled-from-app-store-following-ios-5-crash/

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Latest MAP information from Verizon shows November 10th launch for the Google Nexus Prime

One of the best sources of reliable information for Verizon devices lately has been Big Red's MAP Pricing. For those unaware, the MAP-or Minimum Advertised Price-is the lowest price that a reseller is allowed to put on an ad for a specific product. This is done to prevent a new device from looking as though it had quickly lost value, which might take the buzz away from a new phone or tablet. Recent information on the MAP for the Motorola DROID BIONIC allowed many to correctly call for a September 8th launch of the phone at a contract price of $299.99.

That is why the latest MAP pricing for Verizon is so important. While it is not a perfect system and is not always correct, based on the latest leak, we can expect to see the Google Nexus Prime launched by Big Red on November 10th. The price will seemingly be the new gold standard for high-end smartphones, $299.99 with a signed 2-year contract. Also apparently scheduled for release the same day at the same price is the HTC Rezound, formerly known as the HTC Vigor.

For some reason, the Motorola DROID RAZR does not appear on the list, although that doesn't necessarily mean that the phone won't be launched until after November 10th.

Google Q3 report shows record earnings, but doesn't talk Android

Google held its earnings call for Q3 2011 today and the numbers are looking good for the company. On the purely financial side of things, Google is reporting record earnings. Year-on-year revenue was up 33% for Q3 clocking in at a whopping $9.72 billion, which beat the estimates by almost $1 billion.

Unfortunately, there was nothing about Android or mobile revenue in the earnings call. The call broke down revenue generated from Google sites and the AdSense network, but did not cover specifics on AdMob revenue, or Android Market revenue. It is possible that Google is saving this information as an homage to Steve Jobs, and it will be part of the announcement for Ice Cream Sandwich and the Nexus Prime, but we'll have to wait and see on that.

The Next Web attempted to do some "back of the napkin" math to approximate a number for total Android devices in the wild, but ended up assuming about 575,000 daily activations this quarter. Even the conservative estimates that we've seen have Android activating more devices per day than that, not to mention the more aggressive estimates which would have had Android activating at least 750,000 devices per day in Q3.

We're hoping we see a better breakdown of mobile next week at the ICS event, but regardless, Google had a great quarter, and the company stock has jumped 35.61 points (6.37%) in after hours trading since the earnings call was made.

GSM version of Google Nexus Prime passes through the FCC

With speculation that Verizon will soon be offering a CDMA version of the Google Nexus Prime under that name, or as the DROID Prime, or even under a completely different moniker, the unit that visited the FCC turns out to be the GSM variant of the device, the GT-i9250. Back in the waning days of August, we showed you a Samsung support page for this device which really didn't offer much in the way of information, except to alert us that the model is real and is coming.

The GSM variant of the Google Nexus Prime has visited the FCC

The GSM variant of the Google Nexus Prime has visited the FCC
Meanwhile, the SCH-i515 is the CDMA variant that Verizon is supposedly going to have an exclusivity on for an undisclosed period of time. That version has yet to have had its visit with the Feds, but should do so shortly considering that there is some talk about a November 3rd launch for the phone.

No matter which model is launched first (and the Verizon model is still the favorite), it will be the debut of the new Ice Cream Sandwich build of the Android OS. And as the FCC filing proves, even if Big Red gets first crack at the model or a similar phone, there should be a Nexus Prime for the GSM using population in the States. After all, the version of the handset that passed through the FCC included radio bands compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Almost Reaches 40 Percent On Android Devices

Google has released the latest Android distribution details, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread now makes up for almost 40 percent of all Android devices, with a 38.7 percent share. Still in top place is Android 2.2 Froyo, with 45.3 percent on all Android devices, next is Android 2.1 Eclair with an 11.7 percent share, Android Honeycomb now makes up a total of 1.8 percent, and Android 1.5 Cupcake is down to 1.1 percent and Andoid 1.6 Donut is down to 1.4 percent.

Google are expected to release the latest version of Android, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich either some time this month or early next month, so we suspect to see a change in these figures when they are next released.

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http://developer.android.com/resources/dashboard/platform-versions.html

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