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The new Google Messenger is real! It's not called Babel, or Google Talk, but "Hangouts." It also isn't the unified messenger we've all wanted - maybe it will be someday, but Hangouts is strictly a Google Talk replacement - there's no SMS or Google Voice integration. What Hangouts does have going for it is that it is really pretty. It supports group messaging, pictures, video chat, and even has read receipts! Hangouts completely replaces Google Talk, so if you have a fondness for the past, sa...

We told you about Map Diving last week. It’s a skydiving simulator created by Instrument, a Portland tech startup. We finally got to see it action at Google I/O, and yours truly even gave it a shot. They created this simulator using Google Maps and it’s pretty darn cool. Don’t worry, everyone will get a ... Come comment on this article: Hands on with the Map Diving simulator at Google I/O Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Google officially announced the not-so-secretly-kept Play Games this morning, which brings game sync, leaderboards, achievements, and more to Android. Naturally, the first question on many users' minds is do any games already support it? In fact, several developers have already updated their games to add this new feature. Here's a look at what we've found so far: World of Goo by 2D BOY Osmos HD from Hemisphere Games Eufloria HD from Omni Systems Riptide GP from Vector Unit Beach Buggy Blitz...

Heads up, Google, Glass is about to get some serious competition. Recon Instruments, a Canadian technology company known for athlete-focused heads-up display products, is looking to expand into general-purpose HUD technology. The company's prototype device - dubbed Jet - was officially unveiled today, and Recon Instruments hopes to release a retail product by the end of this year.    At first glance, the Jet looks like little more than a pair of sunglasses with an attached LCD scre...

This day full of Google goodness, keeps on rolling, and Google just made it easier to send money to our friends and family with the help of  Gmail and Google Wallet. The two have been integrated to allow you to send money. In Gmail there will be an option next to the attachments, in the ... Come comment on this article: Gmail and Google Wallet can now help you get money to the people in your life Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Very early reviews of Google Hangouts seem to be mixed. Many people love the new service, but many are also unhappy with the fact that SMS messaging is not integrated. These users have quickly dominated the app’s reviews in the Play Store, pleading for the feature to be added to what is supposed to be a ... Come comment on this article: Google Hangouts requires permissions to receive, read, and send SMS messages, could support be added soon? Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Androi...

Google TV is the project no one in Mountain View likes to talk about. It was announced with much fanfare, but the platform has languished on an ancient version of Android 3.2 Honeycomb for far too long. Well, Google didn't see fit to mention it at the keynote, but Google TV is getting a fresh coat of paint with an Android 4.2.2 update. he update should appear on compatible Google TV devices in the next few months and bring new core functionality and support for newer builds of Google Chrome...

Over at the Google Commerce Blog, there’s a new option being shown off, and it’s pretty cool. Google has added the ability for users to send money via Gmail and Google Wallet to other users, as well as to receive payments in the same manner. The option is going to be incorporated into Gmail the same way you attach anything ...The post ‘Send Money’ option added to Gmail and Google Wallet [video] appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Today was a good day in the Android world. A lot of us were satisfied by today’s event. A lot were disappointed. I for one felt it was a good keynote. My only real surprise was no Android 4.3, but I was more looking for to the Google Hangouts messaging service. Let us know what your favorite ...

Google asserts that over 97% of mobile shoppers abandon their shopping carts because the process simply makes them jump through too many hoops. To free Android users from this heavy burden, Google has launched a new Google Wallet Instant Buy API that will allow mobile shoppers in Android apps to check out in as little as two clicks. No more poking out lengthy street address and re-looking up credit card information. If you're like me, and already spend too much money because of your phone, th...