Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
If you happened to watch last night’s Walking Dead episode online, you might have noticed a few new ads from Google. Yup, they quietly released these because they like having fun with us.
There are three 30 second ads in all with the first one revealing the Nexus 6 with Android L navigation buttons and a new ringtone, while the second one shows the Nexus 9. You will also notice the “Be Together, Not The Same” theme here implying that the Nexus 6 is very big and might not be for everyone. The third ad continues this theme, but doesn’t reveal any of the devices.
These ads (see below) were uploaded to YouTube by Android Authority, but if you saw them live, they were clickable. They took you to a page that isn’t live at the moment.
We could very well see one or both of these devices officially announced tomorrow. Are you guys excited yet?
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source: Android Authority
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Accessory of the Day: 6ft MicroUSB cable $5.49
Always a good thing to have on hand, this MicroUSB cable from AmazonBasics has thousands of 5-star reviews. This is a perfect combo with a wall or car charger or to just keep on hand for file transferring. Supporting 480Mbps transfer speed, these cables are a wonderful deal at only $5.49 (Prime eligible).
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Verizon Droid (Turbo) expected on October 28
Verizon has set up a countdown on its Droid Does website which should result in the arrival of the Droid Turbo. Slated to expire at noon on October 28, the website reveals little about the actual device itself. That’s quite alright, however, as much of what we need to know has already been leaked.
Built by Motorola, the Droid Turbo figures to offer users a 5.2-inch ultra high resolution display, 3GB RAM, a 21-megapixel rear camera, and other top-tier stuff. Battery level is said to be approaching 4000mAh and we’re expecting a pretty stripped down Android experience. And, keeping with its namesake, the Turbo is reported to feature the Turbo Charger in the box; super quick charging ensures you’re never low on juice.
In the meanwhile, feel free to register on the Verizon website for more details, or as they call it, “activation notification”.
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Autodesk Launches AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT for Mac 2015 [Mac Blog]
Autodesk today announced the launch of the latest versions of its popular AutoCAD computer-aided design software packages for Mac, adding a number of new features that put the release nearly equal to its Windows counterpart for the first time.
MacRumors spoke with Autodesk product manager Micah Dickerson about the new version, with Dickerson noting an emphasis on cross-platform compatibility for mixed Windows and Mac environments and highlighting a “big four” set of features added in the 2015 version based on customer feedback:
– Dynamic Blocks: Mac users now have the ability to create and edit Dynamic Blocks with a new streamlined yet powerful tool. With Dynamic Blocks, users can build a single block that can be used repeatedly (such as for windows or doors) and simply adjusted in size or shape dynamically rather than creating a static block for each feature.
– Layer States: Addressing one of the major barriers to cross-platform usage between Windows and Mac versions of AutoCAD, Mac users can now save layer information such as color, linetype and frozen/locked/off status.
– Quick Select: This feature allows users to easily select objects based on queries, including multiple selection criteria. The feature also includes a new preview function to allow the user to see what objects match the criteria before committing.
– Data Links: Users wishing to associate Excel spreadsheets with their drawings can now do so through Data Links. Changes to the spreadsheet will automatically the corresponding table in AutoCAD, making it easy to keep track of scheduling and costs on various projects.
Dickerson points out that, based on testing so far, AutoCAD for Mac 2015 appears to be the most stable and fastest version so far, while adding a number of new features and taking care of several bugs and other issues.
AutoCAD for Mac 2015 launches today, and is available not only in the usual perpetual license program, but also Autodesk’s subscription plans designed to lower the barrier to entry for those looking to take their first steps into the company’s CAD software.
Standard pricing remains the same for 2015, with AutoCAD coming in at $4195 and the more basic AutoCAD LT priced at $1200, with cheaper upgrade options also available for current users. The subscription plan will see AutoCAD priced at $210 per month or $1680 per year, while AutoCAD LT will be priced at $45 per month or $360 per year.
Google’s latest ads show off the fresh new face of Android
If you happened to be watching The Walking Dead last night like everybody else, you may have noticed some clever new Android ads. One showed several Droid-looking characters checking their devices, with the smallest pulling out a cartoonishly-huge Android L smartphone. The others flaunted Android Wear and a tablet, while the “Be Together, Not the Same” tagline pointed viewers to a (currently dead) link. Naturally, that’s led to speculation — many think the device shown is the rumored Nexus 6 or X. That’s a stretch, but we do know that Google has a surprisingly great new ad campaign hyping Android L on multiple devices, along with that mysterious link. With that, we do expect to see new stuff soon — very soon.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Wearables, Mobile, Google
Via: Android Police
Source: Cristian Colocho (Google+)
Anki Drive will now work with (some of) your Android devices, too
Ever watched your iOS-device toting friends playing modern-day Scalextric slot cars and wondering when it’d be your turn? Anki has announced that Anki Drive is now available to use on your Android device, that is, if you’re rocking a Galaxy S4, S5, Note 3, 4 or 10.1 (2014 Edition). Those not hoisted to Samsung’s mast aren’t excluded totally, as Nexus 5 owners are also able to join in on the fun. In its defense, the company points out that the slow adoption of Bluetooth LE, tech necessary for Drive to work, has hampered progress bringing the game to Google’s party. There’s also no cross-platform racing just yet, but is something the company has pledged to work on in the future. Still, if you’re yet to give it a go, Anki cut the price down to $150 / £150 last month, so maybe this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.
Filed under: Cellphones, Samsung, Google
Vodafone’s £125 Smart Tab 4G is its first LTE tablet
When Vodafone announced its first own-brand 4G smartphones back in July, we figured it would only be a matter of time until we saw an similarly-equipped tablet emerge. Today, the carrier confirmed our suspicions by unveiling the 8-inch Smart Tab 4G, a slightly modernised version of the 3G-only Smart Tab 4 we saw go on sale back in June. So what’s different? For starters, the Smart Tab 4G sports an HD display and has swapped MediaTek’s 1.2 GHz quad-core processor for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. It also features a 5-megapixel camera, up from the 2-megapixel shooter found on its predecessor. Everything else remains the same, right down to its size, weight, OS (Android 4.4 KitKat) and 4060 mAh battery.
With its 4G connectivity, you’d expect the Smart Tab 4G to command a higher price. Not so. For a 1GB 4G plan, you’re looking at £17 per month with a £29 upfront payment, which actually matches the price of its 3G counterpart. However, If you want to use it on one of Vodafone’s new 4G pay-as-you-go tariffs, you can get it for just £125 all-in — significantly undercutting EE’s Eagle tablet at £209.99 and even edging out Tesco’s £129 WiFi-only Hudl2.
Filed under: Tablets, Wireless
Via: Vodafone Blog
Source: Smart Tab 4G
Get satellite images from Google in every new Chrome tab
Taking a virtual tour through Google Earth and Street View is great and all, but sometimes you just quickly need to see a beautiful photo of the planet to make your day. That’s where this new Earth View plug-in for Chrome comes in. Earth View shows you satellite images from Google Maps every time you open a new tab on Chrome, from mountain and forest landscapes to aerial views of the ocean and cities in the US. And if you want to explore more of the location on screen (say, the city of Aznalcóllar, Spain pictured above), just click the globe at the bottom right corner to see more satellite images. The downside is that it wipes out the old items living in each new tab, such as your recently visited pages and quick tabs. But if you don’t mind and would rather see pictures of our planet, you can download the plug-in right now from the Chrome Web Store.
Source: Google Maps (Google+), Earth View
Dronecode alliance aims to get more UAVs into the sky
Now that the FAA has unleashed drones onto film sets, farms and oil rigs (don’t hold your breath though, Amazon), the nascent industry may start to boom. Dronecode, a new Linux Foundation Collaborative Project will help that along by giving UAVs common, open-source software underpinnings. The new initiative will use the APM/ArduPilot UAV software platform hosted by 3D Robotics — the company led by Chris Anderson, who first proposed the idea. Dronecode’s founding members include Intel, Qualcomm, 3D Robotics and Baidu.
So far, Dronecode has attracted some 1,200 developers and been adopted by commercial drone manufacturers like PrecisionHawk, Walkera and DroneDeploy. As Linux did for Android, Dronecode could provide new avenues for private and commercial drone development. Along with code and other resources, the initiative has pledged to provide neutral leadership and help bring funding for approved projects. That could stimulate stimulate a UAV market that’s expected to be worth nearly $100 billion within a decade. But as Chris Anderson put it, Dronecode will also make life easier for amateurs. “In the early days (of UAVs), even the experts… had to come together to take robots into the air.”
Filed under: Robots
Source: Linux Foundation
Leaked Google Nexus 6 ad makes amusing light of the phone’s rumoured size
Everyone in the Android community can almost smell the new Nexus 6 about to burst forth into existence, and despite a large number of people denouncing the device’s alleged large size, there also appear to be a lot of people who are still going to be getting it. Not one to be without a sense of humour, a leaked Google Nexus 6 ad is doing the rounds on the internet and appears to be an almost perfect, hilarious take on what the Nexus 6 represents to the Android and smartphone community. Take a look at the ad which was (thankfully) recorded:
The ad ends with the motto “Android: Be Together, Not The Same”, a nice fitting way to say that Google is trying to cater to everyone within the community but also trying to innovate and unite the community. The video also shows a link which currently goes to a Google hosted page that doesn’t exist yet, but presumably will go live once the Nexus 6 (and presumably Android L) are officially announced. It’s hard to say whether the rumoured 5.9-inch Nexus device is going to be as popular as last year’s more normally sized Nexus 5, but among the Android community at least, few can complain about a good price on a Quad HD display with stock Android L.
What do you think about the Google Nexus 6 ad? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google+ (1), (2) via Android Police
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