How to: Turn Off and Disable Apps Notification In Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Devices - Tutorial

Google I/O 2012 witnessed the launch of the Android 4.1 latest version nicknamed Jelly Bean. This particular update was eagerly anticipated because a number of devices including the Google Nexus 7 are optimised to run this version which significantly improves over the previous versions.

One of the best features that this release of Android has is that it allows users to turn off app notifications. In previous versions, the constant notifications from open apps interfered with the experience of using the phone and drove many users away from Android. Another annoying feature is that many apps have ads that are loaded at unpredictable intervals that interfere with using the app. Jelly Bean offers Android users the ability to even turn off these notifications.

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Google I/O Conference 2012 and Google+ Plus Success Story with Future Plans

This summer, Google+, the namesake social network of Google, turns one. The first anniversary of its 2011 launch fell during the 2012 Google I/O Conference, an annual event attended by over 6,000 developers. Previously, Google has launched big new projects at the conference including Google Maps and Chrome. This year, among its many announcements Google honored the first birthday of Google+ by showing off two new additions to the social network.

First, Google announced that tablet apps for Google+ are on their way. Available for Android tablets and the iPad, the Google+ app will feature an animated stream, new tools for hangouts, and more. The release of these apps will significantly increase the mobility of Google+ and enable users to bring the social network with them wherever they may be.

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