Chromecast app launches for iOS

Today Google announced that a companion app for their Chromecast dongle would launch on iOS, making it easier for users to connect, manage and use the streaming service. The app can be used to pair a new Chromecast with a nearby Wi-Fi network, as well as change the name assigned to the device and the network it connects to by default. 

Download Chromecase for iOS here

Google updates Search with synonyms and translation

Google made a quick announcement on its Google+ page about a new update for finding definitions using Search. When you enter “define:” followed by the word you want defined or use Voice Search to inquire about definitions, synonyms of the word will appear as well as examples of how to use the word. 

Also, a dropdown menu for the word you asked for will now have a translate feature. Once you select a language, all your future searches will be translated into that language in that section below the dropdown. You can change your preferred language any time, of course. Both features are available on desktop and mobile versions.

Google Keep update adds time and location reminders

Working hand-in-hand with Google Now, Google Keep can remind you of your tasks and errands at the right place and time with location and time reminders. You just need to click on the new “Remind me” button at the bottom of any note and select the kind of reminder you want to use. It works much like your alarm clock and can be dealt with right away or you can select to snooze a reminder.

Google’s note-taking app also has a new navigation drawer to help you separate your notes from reminders and even switch Google accounts. Adding an existing photo from your Android device is also possible with this latest update. Google Keep is up for download from the Google Play Store and Chrome Web Store or can be viewed through Google Drive.

Video: Google's Moto X demo and overview

Coming to Canada this week on Rogers is the new Moto X. A Google smartphone designed with the user in mind. The video above shows off some of the device's functionality.  Moto X comes with a dual-core  1.7GHz Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 10 megapixel camera. Stay tuned for a full review