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Use Google Docs to view PDF, DOC, and PPT on your iPhone or Android device

In a huge leap forward for Google Docs, your docs are now viewable in mobile browsers. This is a pretty big deal, because it means there’s now a way to view Docs, DocX files, PDFs and more on your iPhone, iPad or Android device without installing an app. A lot of people who didn’t have [...]

Google Docs adds OCR, converts images and PDFs to text

Google Docs continues to make the case for dumping your desktop work apps, this time with a useful new text recognition feature that converts PDFs or images into plain, editable text. This new OCR feature — that’s optical character recognition — is quite accurate. Things are a bit tricky when you’ve got a page with [...]

Google begins integrating Voice into Gmail

Google has been snapping up VoIP companies and expanding Google Voice, but it’s still awesome news. Alex Chitu of Google OS has reported that they’re in the process of testing full-on Voice integration in Gmail.
The dial pad that is pictured also includes options to search for contacts and allows you to check your current balance [...]

Add Background Images to Google’s Homepage

Google’s homepage has always been simple and uncluttered. Those who wanted to customize the homepage with gadgets and themes had to switch to iGoogle, the personalized Google homepage. Lately, Google’s homepage has changed a lot: the search box is bigger, there’s a fade-in animation and a new logo. Inspired by Ask.com’s themes and Bing’s wallpapers, [...]

Google Reader allows folder renaming

Fortunately, a 20% project from Google has resulted in my prayers being answered: we can all rename folders (and tags) in Google Reader!
[via Google Reader blog]

Chrome OS adds option to browse without a Google account

Chrome OS will also be a good option for kiosk setups, say at libraries and coffee shops. Many users might just want to take a seat and start browsing — again, without wanting to enter account info. There are security concerns here, too, and some people may be averse to using their personal accounts on [...]

Google Chrome 5.0.375.55 Stable

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites; Access your favorite pages instantly with [...]

Google TV Announced

Google TV is now official, “a new experience made for television that combines the TV you know and love with the freedom and power of the Internet.” More information. .
Here’s the operating system: Android. The browser is Google Chrome, naturally. And it has Flash 10.1 plugin for Chrome. But what’s the deal with Android? You [...]

Google buys a VoIP company

Google’s move to purchase a VoIP software maker, Global IP Solutions, certainly suggests that it might be a possibility. GIPS is an established player that currently provides Internet calling for companies including Oracle, Samsung, Yahoo!, and AOL
About Global IP Solutions
Global IP Solutions (GIPS) provides best-in-class voice and video processing in IP communications. GIPS enables its [...]

Instachrome adds Instapaper support to Google Chrome

Instapaper is the creme-de-la-creme of web clipping services, and now it’s got its own Chrome extension. Instachrome gives Chrome users a quick way to save and read articles, right from the menubar. You can also use it to view a webpage in Instapaper’s highly-readable text view.
Instachrome has two modes: one is a basic click-to-save button, [...]