Google has reported consolidated revenues of $14.89 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2013, registering a 12% growth from 13.3 billion revenues reported in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 2012). Note that this revenue is without deducting the traffic acquisition costs of $2.97 billion. Highlights - Google released Android 4.3, the next major version of its Android operating system. It also launched a dedicated social gaming app Google Play Games. - Launched Chromecast, a Chrome OS-based wireless HDMI dongle and introduced a preview SDK for its Google Cast technology, which powers the Chromecast device. - Partnered with Asus to launch a new version of its 7-inch Android tablet Nexus 7. - Motorola launched Moto X, its first Android handset since the Google acquisition. The handset was customizable with Moto Maker service, which enabled users to choose backplate & accent colors, add custom text on the phone, choose…
