Android update focuses on Nexus 5 camera improvements
We may have called the Nexus 5 “the best phone $350 can buy,” but its camera didn’t exactly impress. The latest version of the Android OS, set to roll out in the “next couple of days,” is aimed at fixing those issues. In an interview with Dave Bur…
Android 4.4.1 coming to improve camera experience for Nexus 5
Google is expected to soon issue an Android 4.4.1 update to address the camera performance of the Nexus 5. According to The Verge, the details will include faster launching, faster autofocus, and improvements in low-light conditions. Additionally, the white balance will get a punch-up as will…
Double Dragon Trilogy punches its way to Android and iOS (video)
Many gamers of a certain age (cough) spent entirely too much time fighting Abobo and pals in the Double Dragon series. If you’re one of them, you’ll be glad to hear that DotEmu has released its promised Double Dragon Trilogy for both Android and …
Quip’s mobile-native word processing comes to Android
Quip’s built-for-mobile word processor has at last reached Android. The newly available app mirrors much of what we’ve seen in the iOS version, including adaptive documents, cloud syncing and deep collaboration tools that include messaging and ima…
Fleksy predictive keyboard for Android exits beta, multilingual support and iOS integration in the pipeline
Almost a year after it made its debut, Syntellia’s Fleksy keyboard for Android is finally out of beta. It actually arrived on Google Play six months ago, but was only available to those who joined the company’s Google+ community as testers. Now …
GameStick lands first major publisher deal with Ubisoft
When we reviewed the GameStick Android console, one of our main concerns was how the library of titles on offer would pan out over time. Today, it’s just been announced that Ubisoft will be bringing its Prince of Persia franchise to the platform. …
Action Launcher’s custom Android interface gets quick-access home screen and KitKat tweaks
Action Launcher’s capabilities have grown considerably since we saw it last. For starters, the Android launcher’s new Quickpage does for the home screen what Quickdrawer did for the app drawer, and gives speedy access to a custom home screen card …
Google invites Glass Explorer Edition owners to upgrade their eyewear
Google promised early Glass wearers that they could eventually upgrade to next-generation Explorer hardware, and that moment is finally at hand. The company is now inviting owners to swap devices through a free mail exchange before February 5th. …
Google search on Android now finds results within apps
As much as Google’s search business revolves around the web, the company knows that mobile apps sometimes have more relevant info. Accordingly, Google has updated Android’s native search app and its web-based search to take you directly to content…
Google improves its Santa tracking with a Chromecast-ready Android app (video)
Microsoft may have NORAD’s blessing for its Santa Claus monitoring, but Google has a few tricks of its own this year. The search giant’s latest Santa Tracker centers on an updated Android app (launching mid-December) with Chromecast TV streaming s…
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