Reworked Google Maps for iOS, Android gains better search, tablet compatibility In the midst of its Google I/O developer conference, the search giant showed off a redesigned version of its popular mapping app, one that will heighten the competition for Maps supremacy on Apple's iOS mobile platform. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 60
Revamped, cross-platform Google Hangouts app competes with Apple's iMessages, FaceTime [u] Google on Wednesday expanded its cross-platform service offerings with a revamped version of Hangouts, now a standalone application for iOS and Android with a focus on video and text conversations within groups. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 63
Google's All Access music streaming service to take on Spotify, Pandora On Wednesday, Google introduced its long-anticipated Spotify competitor: Google Play Music All Access, a "uniquely Google approach" to subscription music service. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 92
Google announces 900 million Android activations, 48 billion app installs Google on Wednesday announced that its Android mobile platform has seen 900 million total activations to date, while 48 billion applications have been installed on Android devices. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 81
