Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers
With Google’s official release of the Nexus 6 earlier today, buyers may be trying to figure out whether it will be available on their network. The good news for customers on the five major U.S. carriers is that Google is going to make the Nexus 6 available on all of those networks with the initial release. The networks include AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless. This is a welcome change in strategy from Google as they try to get the latest Nexus smartphone into the hands of as many users as possible. The biggest impediment could end up being the price, which at $649 off-contract, puts it right up there with other high-end devices. By not backing off on specs and the corresponding cost of the unit, Google is also employing a new strategy compared to previous releases.
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Google posts video showing how Lollipop name was decided on
Google’s Android team has posted a new video describing “The sweet search for L” that takes a humorous approach to all the possible names they could have gone with in naming Android L, which we now know is Lollipop. The video shows several options that may have been considered or perhaps Google just figured out there was some buzz around the name, like Lemon Meringue Pie.
In addition to covering a variety of “L” named candies and sweet treats, Google also kicked off the search for M by dropping “Muffins” in the video. We are even treated to a long-term prediction that “Oreo” could be in the running for O.
Check out the video below and enjoy Google’s lighthearted approach.
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LG aims to improve camera in next flagship device
LG certainly made a mark during 2014 with the release of the LG G3, solidly placing it in front of smartphone buyers as a legitimate high-end manufacturer. As the company looks forward to 2015, the bar will be raised. In one area, the camera, LG revealed at the Korea Electronics Show today that it is ready to step up with an improved unit that will include 20.7 MP resolution sensor and an improved optical image stabilization system.
LG Innotek, the group that is producing the new camera hardware, indicates the image stabilization correction angle will increase to 0.7 compared to the 0.5 angle in the LG G3 unit. The larger correction angle means better adjustments can be made for unwanted movement like shaking when users try to capture video or images.
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Google shows us what the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 have to offer in a couple of new promotional videos
Google took the wraps off its latest Nexus-branded smartphone and tablet a short while ago, and it’s pretty safe to say that there’s a huge amount of excitement running through the Android community right now.
Unfortunately, we can’t actually get our hands on either of these devices until the end of October, but just to make sure we’re suitably teased for their release, Google has posted a promotional video for each unit on its YouTube channel.
Each short movie explains the design choices for the featured handset, highlights key specs, focuses on dimensions and shows some exclusive previews of Lollipop in an effort to entice us to get our mitts on the device as soon as possible.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop statue arrives at Google headquarters in Mountain View
There is your first look at the statue representing the latest version of Android. Google has put a statue representing Android 5.0 Lollipop on the lawn of its Mountain View campus. It is the Android bug holding a lollipop that towers over him while giving the peace sign to onlookers. His placement does seem to be a little distanced from the other statues. This could be to represent the next phase for Android.
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Androidify update overhauls with new design, GIFs, and new items
When Google introduces something new, it seems like everything happens at once. One of the lesser known but certainly fun announcements from today’s Nexus extravaganza is the update to Androidify. The app allows users to create themselves (or anyone else) in the form of an Android-like character. Google has brought a ton of exciting new features to Androidify including character animations, GIFs, new items, and additional language support. Of course, you will notice a new user design with the introduction of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Finally, Google encourages everyone to share characters on the Androidify website for use in a television commercial or YouTube video.
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Facebook and YouTube Apps Updated With iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Support [iOS Blog]
Facebook for iOS was today updated to version 16, adding support for the larger-screened iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices. The app’s new look introduces a smaller top bar, a slimmer bottom bar, and text that’s sized appropriately. With its iPhone 6 redesign, the Facebook app looks much nicer on Apple’s big-screen devices.
It is unclear what other changes the update brings, as Facebook’s release notes are the same notes the company has shared for the last several weeks, noting that it plans to bring App Store updates on a monthly basis.
Before iPhone 6 update on the left, after iPhone 6 update on the right
Along with Facebook, YouTube for iOS has also been updated with support for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, again introducing a new look that does away with the zooming that apps automatically employ to fit the larger-screened phones. YouTube‘s update also brings several different bug fixes to the app.
Now updated for iPhone 6. Includes bug fixes to:
– Prevent the status bar from overlapping the UI
– Address keyboard orientation issues
– Make scrubbing more responsive
– Show all playlists when adding videos
Facebook can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
YouTube can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
Christian Bale in Talks to Star in Sony’s Steve Jobs Film
Actor Christian Bale is in talks to play the leading role in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic being produced by Sony, reports Variety. Leonardo DiCaprio was originally in talks to play Jobs, but withdrew from negotiations earlier this month.
Penned by Aaron Sorkin, the Steve Jobs biopic was originally set to be directed by “The Social Network” director David Fincher, who was said to be in talks with Sony earlier this year, but the director title went to Danny Boyle instead, who also directed the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire.”
When David Fincher was still attached to the project, he reportedly was hoping to cast Christian Bale in the lead role due to his undeniable resemblance to the former CEO. Christian Bale is also known for his ability to adapt to roles, shedding and gaining weight as necessary to accurately portray characters.
Ashton Kutcher famously starred as Steve Jobs in the “JOBS” movie that focused on the former Apple CEO’s younger years, but the Sony film will be quite different, using material from Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography. The film, which has yet to receive a release date, will focus on three separate 30-minute scenes depicting three of Apple’s product launches.
Mac Apps With OS X Yosemite-Specific Features Begin Hitting the App Store
Ahead of tomorrow’s media event that will likely see Apple previewing OS X Yosemite one last time ahead of the software’s public release, apps that contain support for Yosemite-only features have begun hitting the Mac App Store.
PCalc, a popular calculator app for Mac, for example, has been updated with full support for OS X Yosemite, offering a Notification Center Widget and Handoff capabilities.
The arrival of Mac apps with Yosemite support suggests that the new operating system will be debuting shortly after the upcoming media event, possibly arriving as soon as tomorrow. Apple has seeded three separate Yosemite GM candidates, suggesting the software is nearing completion.
OS X Yosemite introduces a system-wide redesign that brings a flatter, more modern look to OS X, with a heavy emphasis on translucency. The update includes a redesigned dock, a new look for windows, and a new “Dark Mode” option.
Along with a redesign, Yosemite also offers a range of new features, such as improved integration with iOS 8 through Continuity, a new “Today” view in the Notification Center that offers integration with third-party apps, a retooled Spotlight search with new data sources, and several new features for key apps like Mail, Safari, and Messages.
Like OS X Mavericks, OS X Yosemite will be available to all Mac users as a free download.
Nexus 6 Gallery
At long last, Motorola and Google announced the Nexus 6, the first smartphone to run Android 5.0 Lollipop. Be sure to read up on the launch of the device which is expected to arrive in late October. Below is a growing gallery of images of the new handset.
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