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Google Mobile Google Now on Tap update lets you translate any screen, scan barcodes By Jose Vilches, July 6, 2016, 6:00 PM
Software Mobile SoundHound music discovery app adds powerful voice control features By Shawn Knight, May 17, 2016, 11:15 AM
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Electronics Software Chrome OS beta gets new Google Now equipped launcher and Material Design By Justin Kahn, March 30, 2015, 5:15 PM
Mobile Software Google Now update adds third-party app support on Android By Shawn Knight, February 1, 2015, 3:00 PM
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