Showing posts with label Google+. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google+. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Google Play Newsstand now also has a web version — beware of filter bubbles

Google Play Newsstand already was one of my favorite ways to find articles about topics I’m interested in on my phone and tablet, but the service now also has a web version. 

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Mistakes Google made with Google+

The whole “Google is splitting up Google+” news brings some speculation with it and I think Google could (or should) communicate this in a better way. Announce this and tell everything right away or wait until I/O and avoid the confusing situation we’re in now

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Why Google won’t fix that Android bug

So, there is a bug in Android that affects 60% of Android phones and Google won’t fix it. Why? Short answer: because they can’t.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Nexus 9 review

In 2012, the Nexus 7 shook up the (tablet) world. A year later, the second model did the same. The 2013 model would still be a great deal today, so it’s somewhat unfortunate that Google stops selling it. The Google/HTC made Nexus 9 comes in its place, but this tablet, as the name suggests, has a 9 inch (8.9) inch display. Pre-2014 Nexus devices were always relatively cheap compared to other products. But that changes this year. Both the Nexus 6 and 9 are just as expensive as the competitors’ offerings. Google is trying to take the Nexus program to a more premium level, but how does it work out?

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Paper and ink

Everything starts with a simple sheet of paper and a pen, whether it’s a child’s first doodle or its final exam. Every idea, drawing, song, map, letter, book and even this story shifts from the mental to the physical world by putting it down on (digital) paper. Humans have been using it for ages and are familiar with its form, physics and boundaries. Oh, and it’s also the inspiration for Google’s new design.