Up next in Google’s series of ‘Get to known your Nexus 7’ (that’s what I’m calling it) videos is Google Play. As I’ve said before, these are introductory videos, but great for someone who is just becoming familiar with Android and the Nexus 7.

In a world where the written word is all but forgotten, Google has introduced a new way to search using an old technique called handwriting. Aptly named Handwrite, Google’s new features allows users to use their fingers or styluses as a means of “handwriting” search queries. It’s actually more like doodling, but we’ll give them an E for effort.

When the international Samsung Galaxy S III received an update that removed the universal search feature, everyone assumed it was done as a precautionary measure resulting from the ongoing legal battles here in the US. Turns out is was “inadvertently” removed and Samsung has promised to bring it back in a few days with an update.

I smell a FUD storm a brewin’ and I’m sure Apple blogs will be foaming at the mouths in the next 24 hours. According to the security research firm SpiderLabs, they were able to submit an SMS app to the Google Play Store and then update it incrementally to turn it malicious without triggering Bouncer: Android’s malware detection system.

Google has released yet another beginner video for those just getting acquainted with Android and their new Nexus 7. After publishing a quick setup video, Google has moved on to the homescreen. It’s nice to see Google taking the time out to familiarize new users with their Nexus 7 and the wonder that is Android.