it's official - Android M morphs to Marshmallow

The official Android 6.0 SDK - the final Android 6.0 SDK is now available to download via the SDK Manager in Android Studio. Thankfully Google did not adopt a legacy name :-)

Read the Official announcement

BYOD and smartphones

BYOD and smartphones in general can be a real issue from a security perspective, fortunately with a Google Apps for Business account you can track, block, and wipe lost or stolen phones.

Android Offline Translation

This is an old story (March 2013) but in mentioning offline translation to clients (who are on holiday) it is surprising how many do not know about offline translation for Android;-

Get the App here on Google Play 

At the time Google said;-

"Today we're launching offline language packages for Google Translate on Android (2.3 and above) with support for fifty languages, from French and Spanish to Chinese and Arabic."

Read the full article here

..taitneamh a bhaint as do laethanta saoire  :-)

Author: Des Donnelly

Google Drive apps for Android and iOS

Google Drive apps for Android and iOS allows you to access data on the go. With access to files and documents you can collaborate with others seamlessly. Get the apps at;- http://www.google.com/mobile/drive.

Redesigned Google Search app for your iPhone

Completely redesigned interface for the Google Search app on your iPhone - faster results, full-screen image search, and a simple way to access all your Google apps in one place.

Read the full article here   or   download the App from Apple

Gmail Offline - How To Setup

Gmail and Chrome users now have the full benefits of offline mail with the Gmail Offline App. Download your mail from the last week, two weeks or month. Of course it is Beta but the whole world is beta. !!

Most smartphones have a flight mode so ironically flying is now a great time to catch up on all old mail that has accumulated.

For power users, if you are logged in just go direct to the Chrome apps store at this link;-
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ejidjjhkpiempkbhmpbfngldlkglhimk

Google Apps Mobile Management

Google Apps mobile management is Free for all Google Apps for Business, Education and Government customers. The Administrator can view reports, enforce device policies and remotely block or wipe a stolen device, additionally you can audit Apps that access your Google Apps via Android devices. Policies can be set by organisational unit (e.g. the Finance Dept) including password policies, encryption (dependent on Andriod version) , activation approval for user installed Apps accessing the Google Apps data. There are some limitations on the granularity of reports and controls depending on the type of device.

There is also a degree of self service possible for users who have installed the Google Apps device policy via their My Device page;- from there they can remotely reset the pin, ring the device or remotely locate if location is turned on.



To read more;-
More flexible mobile device management with Google Apps
Google Apps Mobile Management: Overview

Google Apps Live Demo Collaboration

The guys at Google demonstrate in real time, how Google Apps enhances productivity and collaboration - A must watch!!

Google Docs for Mobile

• Access your document list
• Edit your spreadsheets
• Edit your documents
• Print on the go
• Share your files
• Convert photos to text
• Upload files

Check the Google Mobile Blog  or this  Docs for Mobile article



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