Month: June 2014

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How Android Wear changes wearables

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Android Wear has officially arrived, with three smartwatches hitting right out of the gate. Here’s how it changes the game for wearable tech. Google’s Android Wear platform re-emerged at Google I/O, along with three watches: the LG G Watch, Moto 360 and Samsung Gear Live. Together, they’re part of a connected strategy for Google. But, how does this differ from existing watches and wearables? In a few pretty significant ways. Cross device, cross app connections Android Wear watches, as demonstrated on stage, will work seamlessly with phones to duplicate notifications, or even apps. Android Wear watches will show apps that … Continue reading How Android Wear changes wearables

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Here are some neat things to look for from Android this year

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At Google I/O, we’ve seen a lot. There have been some amazing new features announced, even if we can’t get to them today. There’s a lot going on, so what should you look for? We’ll tell you. Android Wear is obviously incoming, and brings a lot of the same functionality you get on your phone to your wrist. There are also three wearables incoming – the G Watch and Moto 360 you knew about. Samsung is also getting into the mix, and will bring an Android Wear device to us. Android TV is your living room backbone, but it’s not … Continue reading Here are some neat things to look for from Android this year

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Google Blurs The Line Between Web And Native Apps On Android

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Today at Google I/O, Chrome Director of Product Management Avni Shah introduced the new version of Chrome coming in the next Android update dubbed Android L. As expected, we got a couple of feature updates. But it isn’t just a better version of Chrome. There is a clear and more profound message coming from Google. The company wants to blend native apps with web tabs. And the end of native apps as we know them could be closer than we might think. In Android L, the redesigned app switcher looks a lot like Safari on iOS 7. It shows you … Continue reading Google Blurs The Line Between Web And Native Apps On Android

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Google Unveils New Cross Platform Design Language “Material Design”

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Google announced a new universal design language, called Material Design, as part of the forthcoming “L” release of Google’s Android mobile operating system. The design is meant to offer a more consistent, universal look-and-feel across mobile, tablets, desktop and “beyond,” the company explains. “We imagined… what if pixels didn’t just have color, but also depth? What if there was a material that could change its texture? This lead us to something we call ‘material design,” says Matias Durate, Director of Android operating system User Experience at Google, during the keynote this morning. Some of the key features of the new … Continue reading Google Unveils New Cross Platform Design Language “Material Design”

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Amazon Fire Phone vs. Nexus 5

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Before Amazon announced the Fire Phone, many suspected that it would carry budget pricing – a la the Kindle Fire line of tablets. Well, that wasn’t the case. But does Amazon’s handset offer anything over one of the best smartphone values around, the Nexus 5? Let’s compare the two phones’ features and specs. Size Sizes are closer than you might expect. The Fire Phone is a hair taller than the Nexus 5, while measuring 4 percent narrower and 3 percent thicker. The big difference is that the Nexus 5’s screen takes up a much higher portion of its face. Weight … Continue reading Amazon Fire Phone vs. Nexus 5

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Google to turn on new set-top boxes with Android TV software

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The search giant plans to go head-to-head with Apple, Roku, and Amazon with set-top boxes that can stream media and play games, sources tell CNET. Google, after failing to score a hit with its prior TV projects, hasn’t given up on the living room just yet. The Mountain View, Calif., company is working with partners to produce several television set-top boxes that run its Android software, people familiar with the matter said. The devices will let users view content, listen to music, and play games on their television sets, they said. Google plans to reveal at least one set-top box … Continue reading Google to turn on new set-top boxes with Android TV software

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Amazon: Don’t worry, our drones are still preparing for takeoff

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FAA releases guidelines that explain when hobbyists can fly drones legally. Amazon says rules won’t ground drone delivery fleet. If you’re hoping Amazon will deliver your favorite toothpaste via drone — in 30 minutes or less — take heart that the government has yet to shoot down the e-commerce giant’s plans. New guidelines released by the Federal Aviation Administration this week over unmanned drones led to some confusion about the legality of Amazon’s proposed drone fleet, the company said Tuesday. “This is about hobbyists and model aircraft, not Amazon,” said Mary Osako, a spokeswoman for the Seattle-based company. The rule, … Continue reading Amazon: Don’t worry, our drones are still preparing for takeoff

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Next Android version to be revealed at Google I/O 2014

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Sometimes it is good to be wrong. With most of the focus spent on Android Wear and its upcoming devices, we definitely did not expect that Google will be taking time to unveil the next Android release. But Android lead Sundar Pichai was ready to break tradition and has confirmed that he will give a preview tomorrow at I/O 2014.   In the past, Google has scheduled the release of a new Android version outside of its annual I/O conference. Usually this happens during fall and with the announcement of an accompanying new Nexus device bearing the new version. Google … Continue reading Next Android version to be revealed at Google I/O 2014

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Larger iPhones said to go into production next month

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Echoing earlier reports, Bloomberg sources says the new models will sport screens measuring 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively. Apple plans to begin production in China next month of two new iPhones sporting larger screens, according to a Bloomberg report. The models, expected to ship to retailers in September, will feature screens measuring 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively, and be rounder and thinner than its current models, sources told the news agency. The larger screens are expected to help Apple better compete with the likes of rivals Samsung and HTC, which offer displays that are as large as 5.7 … Continue reading Larger iPhones said to go into production next month

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Type R could be its fastest and most furious

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Fans of Honda’s Type R are getting excited over the next iteration of the company’s high performance car. Here’s why. Honda UK put up a teaser mini-site for the new 2015 Honda Civic Type R a couple of days back, and stirred the Honda community into a fever pitch. For Honda and its fans, Type R represents its “racing spirit,” which is the company’s corporate philosophy of using motorsport to drive innovation and foster teamwork. Honda’s a company with a rich racing heritage, spanning almost half a century at the highest echelons of motorsport. The Civic iteration of Type R … Continue reading Honda’s 2015 Civic Type R could be its fastest and most furious

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LG G3 global rollout starts June 27 in Asia, EMEA in July

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LG’s premium flagship, which has unsurprisingly enjoyed popularity and good sales in Korea, will soon be launching in other parts of the globe. The LG G3 will first make its stop in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines starting this Friday, before heading out to the rest of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East sometime in July.   The LG G3 is definitely not only an eye-catcher, with the stylish “faux” brushed metal back cover and rear control buttons. It is also a smartphone that is worth drooling over in both hardware and software, the latter if you especially … Continue reading LG G3 global rollout starts June 27 in Asia, EMEA in July

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iWatch reportedly being tested by Kobe Bryant, Dustin Brown

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How do you measure the threshold of a fitness wearable? You get some of the fittest people on earth to test it! Apple is reportedly teaming up with various athletes from the NHL, MLB, and NBA to test their incoming wearable. One famous, future hall of famer was recently spotted at Apple’s Cupertino campus, and the talks were said to be centered around the iWatch. Kobe Bryant, the long-time Laker and mildly healthy athlete (sorry, Lakers fans, I had to) was recently spotted at Apple’s campus, chatting it up with some lady at an outdoor table. He was said to … Continue reading iWatch reportedly being tested by Kobe Bryant, Dustin Brown