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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.

Preview the New Google Maps -

Until Google sends invites that let you preview the new Google Maps interface, check the MoreThanAMap site to see the new maps.

Google Play Apps and Services, the New Android Updates -

Many people expected to hear some information about a new Android version at the Google I/O keynote. Google decided to focus on new development tools, Google Play Store, Google Play Music and new APIs for Google Play Services.

Chrome, the Most Popular Web Browser -

Sometimes it's a good idea to question browser stats. While some companies claim that Chrome loses market share, Google says that the number of active Chrome users increased from 320 million (June 2012) to 750 million.

Conversational Voice Search for Desktop -

Amit Singhal announced at Google I/O that this is "the end of search as we know it". The future of search goes beyond search results and it has more to do with answering questions, conversations and anticipating user's intentions.

Google Play Music All Access -

That's a long name. It's actually a music subscription service available in the US that's part of Google Play Music.