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Today we�re announcing the new Google Offers app for iPhone . Now, iPhone users can discover, buy and redeem Google Offers, as well as deals from our partners, on-the-go. Some of the features of the new Google Offers app for iPhone include: Instant savings, just around the corner: Quickly discover offers near you in map view or search for deals by category to easily find the right deal for you. See & use the deals you want, when you want them: All of your purchased and saved offers are tracked in "My Offers,� for easy access from your iPhone or online. Savings made simple: Instantly redeem most offers with your iPhone, without having to print vouchers. Never miss a great deal: Get notifications when new deals are available or when a deal that you�ve purchased or saved is about to expire. Browse deals near you in map view, purchase offers directly from the app, and get instant access to all of your deals in �My Offers� Download the Google Offers app for iPhone today from T...

(Cross posted on the  Official Google Blog ) Starting today, when you use  the Google Search app  on your iPhone, you�ll see a completely redesigned interface that gives you faster results, beautiful full-screen image search, and a simple way to access all your Google apps in one place.   Search by voice, by typing, or with your camera Get results, fast When you�re on the go, you usually want to get things done quickly. Autocompletion of search suggestions is significantly faster in this latest version of the app, bringing you search predictions instantly with each letter you type.  You'll also notice that results load faster, and checking out webpages is easy with the slide-in panel.  Quickly swipe back and forth between webpages and your search results, and swap between search modes like Images and Places with a swipeable menu. Finding text within a webpage is a snap as well; just try tapping the magnifying glass on the bottom menu option on any page. Ea...

(Cross-posted on the Lat Long Blog ) Wherever you are, Google Maps for Android helps you get around and discover new places. Today with the 6.7 release we will help you find offers from nearby businesses in the U.S. -- everything from restaurants, to salons, to city tours. Also, we�ve added indoor walking directions in the U.S. and Japan, plus 360-degree interior photos of businesses, to help you intrepidly make your way indoors and out. Discover great offers near you Today, in the U.S. only, we�re launching a way to discover nearby Google Offers in Google Maps for Android . To see great deals near you, tap on �Maps� to open the dropdown menu and then tap on �Offers.� If you see something you like you can click on it to learn more. Some Google Offers can be purchased and saved for later while others are immediately available for free. With free Google Offers, press �Use now� to redeem instantly or �Save for later� for future use. You can also opt-in to receive notifications in the app...

We started shipping Nexus phones more than two years ago to give you a pure Google experience and access to the latest Android updates. Today, we�ve started selling Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+) from a new Devices section in the Google Play web store, so you can quickly and easily purchase an unlocked version of the phone. We want to give you a place to purchase Nexus devices that work really well with your digital entertainment. Galaxy Nexus by Samsung runs the latest Android software, Ice Cream Sandwich , with Google mobile services, Google Play and new features like Android Beam and Google+ mobile hangouts. It also offers a 4.65� HD Super AMOLED display that�s perfect for watching movies, playing games or reading books on the go. First available in the U.S., Galaxy Nexus costs $399 and arrives at your door unlocked, without a carrier commitment or contract. You can use it on the GSM network of your choice, including T-Mobile and AT&T. It also comes pre-installed with the Google Wallet...

(Cross posted on the Google Chrome Blog ) Since we launched Chrome for Android Beta in February, we�ve been listening closely to all of your feedback (thank you!). It�s great to hear how so many of you love having the Chrome experience on your Android 4.0 phone or tablet. With today�s update, Chrome for Android Beta is now available in 31 more languages and in all countries where Google Play is available. We�ve also added many much-requested features, including: You can now request the desktop version of a website, in case you would rather not view the mobile version. You can now add bookmarks as shortcuts on your home screen, so you can get to your favorite sites faster. Choose your favorite apps to handle links opened in Chrome. Have a proxy setup for Wi-Fi access? You can now use Chrome with the system proxy configured in Android settings. If you build websites, you may want to take note of a change in the User-Agent spec...

In December we launched Google Currents , an app for Android and iOS devices that lets you explore online magazines and other content with the swipe of a finger. We�re thrilled by how many readers and publishers are using the app in the U.S. -- nearly 400 publisher editions and over 14,000 self-produced editions are now available. After the U.S. launch, the top features readers requested were to make the app available internationally and to allow content to sync quickly. We�ve heard you, and today we�re making Google Currents 1.1 available around the world. Hundreds of U.S. editions are now readable in your preferred language with a new publisher-selected translation feature, and local publishers can begin adding their content to the catalog through Google Currents Producer . Plus, a new dynamic sync feature improves your reading experience with fresh content wherever you are. Whatever you�re interested in -- whether it�s science ( Popular Science, Scientific American, Space.com ),...