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Google's I/O events are something to really look out for , the event - which showcases everything from Android , Chrome , search related topics and sometimes new devices is said to take place on two days (28 and 29th) of May . Google hasn't gone to the extent of describing what will be shown off at this event , but we can expect to see some revelation about the new Android 5.1 update and a possible (hardware/software) refresh to Google's Android wear platform .Registrations for the event will start on the 17th of March at 9AM Pacific Time ,and a final lottery system (similar to the one used at Google IO 2014 ) will then decide on who will get to attend the event . Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

Oh look ..another update !!! you might cry , but guess what ,its only for Android One's to try , the new Android 5.1 Lollipop is technically a new version of Android , although Google remains silent about the update , several changelogs explain that the following (see below) are implemented in the new version of Android Silent mode added after missing on Android 5.0 General improvements in system stability Improved RAM management Fixes for sudden app closures Improved battery management Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed Issues with wireless connections fixed Problems with Okay Google function solved Notifications problems solved Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed Other improvements and changes Changes in the Material Design color palette (after users complaints, possibly for a higher version though) The discovery of this new -secret version of Android came after shipments of Android One devices destined for...

Android One is Google's latest project to bring affordable Android smartphones for the next 5 Billion consumers .The Android one project , first demoed at Google IO this year was thought up to be a off the shelf design platform , where manufacturers can take ready made hardware designs and re-brand them to their liking .This project was mainly focused at large emerging markets such as India where branded smartphones with software updates is still a luxury for many people . Today, Google made the project official by launching 3 new Android wear devices from three Indian OEM's , the phones are Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO and Karbonn Sparkle V The phones are basically the same , all models come with Android 4.4.4 out of the box and Google guarantees that these phones will be getting updates for 2 years . The phones will also be one of the first phones to get Android L  other than the Nexus line . All 3 models have a Quad-Core Cortex A7 processor ,1GB Ram , 4GB onbo...

pic.twitter.com/ZXNtLhlyw6 — Occupy Google (@occupygoogl) June 24, 2014 While Google unveiled their developer preview of the next version of Android and new SDK's for smartwatches ,car displays and tv systems yesterday , the conference was interrupted by two people from the audience and a sizable crowd who started protesting outside Google's HQ for net neutrality . The activist group "Occupy Google" erected tents outside Google's HQ demanding freedom for the internet in the form of Net neutrality , some of the protesters were arrested by the police after they expressed interest to camp on the HQ premises that night . The two other incidents occurred when two people from the audience shouted anti Google slogans during the live event . A San Francisco  elementary teacher who has been pressured by the rising cost of housing in the city shouted  "Stop Jack Halprin " repeatedly , the verbal attack was on one of Google's lawyers , who apparently is the...

After revealing Android marketshare specs , Google announced that they plan to expand to the next 5 Billion people in emerging markets with the new Android One project , this is basically a off the shelf  hardware and software platform that allows OEM's to use Google's pre produced designs and hardware components to create sub $100 Android smartphones for people who like to buy a smartphone , but are unable to afford them . Apart from the hardware reference models , Android One  will feature a Google backed software solution as well , and this includes Stock Android , Promised updates for future versions of the software and minimal bloatware . The Android One project will start in India with Micromax taking the lead with their first Android One device , which has Dual Sim Support , a SD card slot , 4.5" hd Display and FM Radio  for  less than $100. other Indian OEM's like Karbonn and Spice are said to join soon , along with other OEM's from around the world . ...