Project Brillo is Google’s new Internet of Things OS
At Google I/O 2015 Google formally took the veil off of Project Brillo, the company’s new OS and platform for Internet of Things. Brillo is a new Android-based solution that is power frugal and should work with even the most basic hardware. Google worked hard with Nest to make Brillo, with security at the front of all their design decisions.
Brillo will be ran through a centralized console and will support Bluetooth andWi-Fi for connectivity. Not a lot of details have been shared on how Brillo will work, though Sundar Pichai did mention it will use a common language to talk to devices, called Weave. Weave is a new protocol that not only works with Brillo, but is cross-platform and can be used with other IOT OSes.
Brillo will hit developers in Q3 this year, though no word on when it will be fully ready for prime time. As for Weave, the full stack will surface sometime in Q4 of this year. This story is still developing, so please be sure to check back over the next few hours!
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No invite required for Inbox by Gmail anymore, new features added
Inbox by Gmail, launched in its beta iteration back in October last year, was Google’s attempt to re-think email, helping users keep things more organized. An invite was necessary to enable access to Inbox, and while invitations were fairly easy to come by, it is no longer a requirement from today. Along with Inbox by Gmail now being open to everyone, there are a slew of new features added to the mix as well, making the experience smarter and even simpler to use.
One of the best features of Inbox is the ability to see important information at a glance, with direct access to things like tracking packages, performing web check-ins for flights, and more, from the app making things very easy. Google has further refined this feature with Trip Bundles, with all the key details, such as flight timing and reservation information, seen as soon as you open the app.
More controls have been added as well, with Undo Send now making its way to mobile, that allows you to take back an email right after sending it, very helping if you’ve second thoughts. Directly deleting an email is also available as a default swipe option now, instead of simply marking it is as Done. Finally, you know have the option to set custom signatures to help personalize your emails.
This version of Inbox is also bringing more integration across the board. For example, if you create a Reminder using Google Keep, it will also show up in Inbox. If you are emailed a to-do, Inbox will suggest adding a reminder, and when you get an email from HotelTonight or Eat24, you can now open your reservations and food orders within their app, directly from Inbox.
As mentioned, Inbox by Gmail is now available for everyone, and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store here.
Google I/O 2015: Android M to bring users control over app permission
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Android M is one of the many thing that Google is talking about today at Google I/O. Right now we are getting a brief overview of 6 key components of Android M. The new build is really geared towards polishing what Android L started. With Android M apps will only ask you for permission to access something when you need it, not as a generalized “accept” after install.
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Google has made the I/O 2015 codelabs globally available
The Google I/O 2015 keynote event may have just begun, but here we have one of the first announcements, thanks to the Google Developers Twitter account.
We’ve made the #io15 codelabs app publicly available for all participants in person, and attendees worldwide. https://t.co/AHMHZ7g6bH
— Google Developers (@googledevs) May 28, 2015
Google has made all the I/O 2015 codelabs app available to everyone, regardless of whether you are attending the event or not. In case you are wondering what codelabs are exactly, they are guided tutorials that offer a hands-on coding experience. So if you are just starting off as an Android developer, it’s a great way to learn how to build an application. The codelabs cover a variety of topics ranging from Android Wear, Project Tango, the Google Compute Engine to GoogleAPI’s on iOS. Just click the source link below to get started. Remember that you can follow the rest of our Google I/O coverage right here.
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Get an Iron Man version of the Galaxy S6 on the cheap
Did you see the recent announcement that Samsung is producing a special edition Samsung Galaxy S6 edge tied to the Iron Man character? If so, you probably are aware that not only is the special edition not available for the regular Samsung Galaxy S6, it is currently limited to Korea with no announced plans to expand to other markets. If you were really hoping to get your hands on one or you already have a Galaxy S6 device, Slickwraps has a new option that is a lot cheaper and ready to ship right now.
The new wrap is part of a Hero Series of wraps from Slickwraps and includes a full body wrap for the Samsung Galaxy S6. This includes not only the body, but the camera and home button as well. The list price is a mere $24.95. You can also pick up a wrap for the wireless charging pad for an extra $4.00. Hit the source link if you are ready to don a pseudo suit of armor for your Galaxy S6.
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HBO NOW is finally coming to Android, with Chromecast support
The keynote speech is underway at Google I/i 2015, and one of the first things that Google’s SVP, Sundar Pichai, announced was that Apple’s exclusivity deal with HBO NOW is coming to an end.
Although he hasn’t given an exact date, Sundar Pichai said that the HBO NOW streaming app would be coming to Android as well as sporting Chromecast functionality. Now that’s news that should make all you cord-cutters happy.
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Chromecast sales approach 20 million, people just love the Cast button
This afternoon at the I/O 2015 keynote, Google’s Sundar Pichai gave an update on Chromecast and its performance since launching two years ago.
Across the 17 million units sold, Chromecast owners have hit the Cast button 1.5 billion times. Why is that figure increasing rapidly? Because the Play Store is home to around 20,000 Cast-ready apps. Google made it clear that Chromecast is not going anywhere. Its Google Cast technology will be implemented in new ways through new form factors.
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Google announces Android M
After weeks of rumors of a new Android version, Google has finally made Lollipop’s successor, Android M, official. The official version will not rollout until later this year, but the search giant is making the prerelease version available today.
Google hasn’t said what the new Android version will be just yet, but is going into a lot of detail on what the new firmware upgrade will bring to the OS.
As with every Android version, Android M is bringing with it a whole host of new improvements. Google’s Sundar Pichai says the company has “gone back to the basics,” and is improving the overall performance and quality of Android.
Dave Burke, vice president of Engineering at Google, says that the company has been observing what manufactures put in there software. That said, the plan is to bring a lot of those features into the Android OS with this new release.
One of the largest improvements coming with Android M is a improved app permissions system. In the past, users have been worried about what permissions ask for. Now, users will be able to deny or accept those permissions, such as location services or camera access, on a case by case basis. There are currently eight permission categories available to apps right now, and the apps, from now on, will ask for them as they need them. In its current state, the app asks users to approve all permissions that it needs upon installation. In other words, Android M will handle app permissions similar to the way iOS has been handling them for years now.
Android M will also bring with it a better browsing experience for its Chrome browser. Google is introducing a new feature called “Chrome Custom Tabs,” which will let app developers insert webviews directly into their apps, no longer forcing users to switch apps. Features you can find in Chrome, such as automatic sign-in, autofill, and saved passwords, are now all available tools for developers to use within their apps.
Google is also making Android’s built-in app-linking system much more fluent, too. Users can access content much more directly and will no longer get stopped by a dialog box. If you open a Facebook link, you will be taken directly to that link in the app over being asked if you want to use the Facebook app.
Similar to Apple Pay, Android M is bringing a new payment system with it, Android Pay. It uses NFC and Host Card Emulation for tap-to-pay services, and effectively replaces the Google Wallet app. Developers can integrate this new payment system into their apps for in-app purchases or payments.
Android Pay isn’t exclusive to the new Android version, though. Google says that it will be preinstalled on AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile devices. It will be an accepted payment method in over 700,000 stores in the US. There was no word on how it’d work overseas. Android Pay will also take advantage of fingerprint scanner technologies, such as the Samsung Galaxy S6’s. This is excellent because Google isn’t leaving it up to manufacturers to support the feature. It will work on devices running KitKat or newer.
Furthermore, Android M will offer a host of battery improvements. Called Doze, users across the board will see better battery life and efficiency, as it will allow the system to manage background processes better than ever before. It’s quite smart in that it uses motion detection to find out when you’re using the device. If it detects that you haven’t used it in awhile, it will shut down unneeded processes. In his announcement, Burke said that it was able to increase the standby time by two times what Lollipop offered, but didn’t offer any exact statistics.
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Here’s how to watch the Google I/O 2015 live stream
With Google I/O 2015 imminent, you may be wondering how to keep up with the latest happenings at the conference. Well, Google are streaming the whole thing live.
You can view the live stream below, and check out all our Google I/O 2015 coverage by following #IO2015.
https://events.google.com/io2015/embed?noFeed
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NASA’s InSight lander goes through rigorous tests for Mars mission
Within the next seven months, NASA will subject the InSight lander to a series of tests to ensure it can survive a grueling trip to the red planet. Before it lifts off in March 2016, it will have to undergo two thermal vacuum tests, which will expose it to extreme temperatures and atmospheric pressures that it will experience on Mars. For the first one, it will be in “cruise configuration” — wherein the lander is tucked inside an aeroshell capsule — a form it will assume during its six-month trip to its destination. The lander will also be tested for electronic interference between its various parts, as well as for its ability to endure vibrations that simulate a rocket launch.
InSight, or Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, is equipped with drills and other tools to study Mars far beneath all the rock and dust. It will measure seismic waves, subsurface temperatures, and the interior of the planet in general — all for the sake of gathering data to shed light on how rocky planets like ours form and evolve. In addition, the scientists are hoping to apply any technical knowledge they gain from its development, testing and actual operation to future Mars missions, including a manned one in 2030.
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