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Google+ gives photo lovers what Facebook doesn't

May 16th, 2013 - Big changes are coming to Google+, with an impressive set of automated filters and hashtags announced at Google I/O 2013 taking square aim at photographers of all stripes. 1

Google Play redesigned to focus on tablet apps

May 16th, 2013 - Google's new look for Google Play will also help people find apps easier, according to the company.

Google+ Hangouts gets private chats, history, an app

May 16th, 2013 - Google's Hangouts group chat and video feature now supports one-to-one chats and a full history feature to go back in time.

Google beats Apple to music-streaming service

May 16th, 2013 - Google has made its first move into a space already occupied by the likes of Pandora, Spotify and, possibly, Apple.

Google revamps Maps for web and mobile

May 16th, 2013 - The new version of Google Maps includes user-generated street views and live images of Earth's cloud patterns. According to Google: "The map is the user interface."

Apple's App Store downloads hit 50 billion

May 16th, 2013 - The person who downloaded the 50 billionth app will receive a US$10,000 App Store gift card, and the 50 people who downloaded apps right after that each will claim a US$500 gift card.

ACCAN calls ACCC to action over 'freemium' games

May 16th, 2013 - ACCAN has called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate mobile games that aggressively promote in-app purchasing.