Internet search giant Google, which initially set shop in a
garage but now has more than 70 offices in more than 40 global locations,
including India, turned 15 on Wednesday (US Time Zone)
Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who had met at
university in 1995, incorporated the firm on September 4, 1998. Originally
called BackRub, it was eventually named Google. Since then, it has become
synonymous with Internet searching. And one can use Gmail in more than 50
languages.
According to Google, Android software powers more than a
billion smart phones or tablets worldwide.
Smart phones powered by Google’s Android software increased
their global market share as iPhones lost ground in the absence of new models
being unleashed by Apple, the International Data Corporation reported last
month.
There are also reports Google will launch a Glass app store
sometime next year.
Nestle said that to mark the release of Android KitKat, more
than 50 million specially branded KitKat bars will be available in 19
countries, including India.
The packs will lead consumers to the website where they will
have the opportunity to win prizes, including a limited number of Google Nexus
7 tablets, and credits to spend in Google Play.
A small number of Android robot-shaped KitKat bars will be
offered as prizes in selected markets.
