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Create Google Now Reminders in Google Search -

Reminders are a new feature in the latest version of the Google Search app for Android. You can create reminders using voice search and Google Now will show notifications.
Google Operating System  less than a day ago:

Google Cross-Language Search, No Longer Available -

Google removed yet another advanced search tool: cross-language search. It was available in the "Search tools" menu as "translated foreign pages" and it allowed you to find pages written in other languages.
Google Operating System  less than a day ago:

Google Checkout Discontinued -

Google likes to discontinue products without waiting until it launches some proper replacements. Lately, Google closed products that were used by millions of people.

Google+ Hangouts and Phone Numbers -

There's an interesting Google Settings page for phone numbers. By default, the page only includes a message that says: "No phone numbers associated with this setting.

Understanding Google+ Hangouts -

I'm trying to understand Google+ Hangouts. It's supposed to replace products and features like Google Talk, Google Chat, Google+ Messenger and to become Google's unified messaging service.

Google+ Hangouts SMS -

Google Accounts settings page has a new feature called "SMS for Hangouts". You can "add your phone number to receive messages from Google+ Hangouts as SMS, when you are idle.

The New Google Maps, Now Available -

By now, you've probably received the invitation to try the new Google Maps. It's not available without an invitation and it's likely that it won't replace the classic Google Maps very soon.

Google Search Evolution -

I found a great paragraph in a Google page about Gmail actions: "Google Search is evolving from surfacing search results to answering questions.

Gmail Actions -

Wouldn't it be nice to deal with an email message without having to read it? Sure, you can read the subject line and archive the message, delete it or flag it as spam, but what happens when you receive notifications for online orders, flights, hotel reservations, reviews? Gmail introduced quick action buttons that are placed next to the subject line in a list of messages.

Galaxy S4, Nexus Edition -

Google didn't announce a new Nexus device at Google I/O, but you'll still get something close to a Nexus phone: Samsung Galaxy S4, unlocked, with LTE support for T-Mobile and AT&T, Google software and quick updates.