The Moto 360 successor may have just visited Bluetooth SIG, announcement imminent?
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The Motorola Moto 360 is one of the most successful smartwatches to date, which is no small feat considering the fledgling nature of the smartwatch market. A lot of its success has been attributed to its striking looks, but whatever its winning qualities are, we’re excited to see what Motorola has up its sleeves for the Moto 360 successor. Today, it’s been suggested that such a successor has just appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website and that the same thing happened just days before Motorola announced the original Moto 360. Hype train engaged.
The device on the listing is named BTMW03 and is only referred to as a “Motorola Android Device”. So how are we sure that it’s the next Moto 360? Last year’s device was called BTMW01 in Bluetooth SIG’s database, and we can’t imagine that the model numbers could be this similar and not be similar. With Google I/O just around the corner as well, it’s high time we saw some action from Motorola, who’s Moto 360 was the star of the show at 2014’s event.
Do you think the listing at Bluetooth SIG has anything to do with the Moto 360 successor? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Bluetooth SIG via Droid-life
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Google I/O 2015 schedule now available
Google on Wednesday released the preliminary schedule for its annual Google I/O conference. Head to the website today and you’ll find a wide range of sessions to choose from. Touching on just about every fact of Google, the calendar is full of Android, Chrome, wearables, Project Tango, and much more.
It’s worth noting that the schedule is subject to change and that Google has not revealed everything. They do, of course, have to keep a few things secret until after the keynote address on day one.
Not attending the developer conference in person? Not to worry, there’s plenty of livestreamed stuff to watch from the comfy confines of your home or office.
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The official Google I/O 2015 schedule is now available
The full schedule for Google I/O 2015, which will take place on May 28th and 29th, is now available online for your viewing pleasure. Google has been very good about keeping its announcements quite this year, which is why the full schedule can help us prepare for what’s to come at the annual developer conference.
The main keynote, which will take place on the 28th, is scheduled to last from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by Code labs, Sessions & Sandbox events from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The next day, Code labs, Sessions & Sandbox events will take place from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. While that doesn’t sound all too revealing, looking over the list of breakout sessions reveals a little more information.
A few notable sessions include “What’s new in Android”, which takes place at 1:00 PM on the 28th, “Smarter and personalized device authentication with Smart Lock” at 2:00 PM and “What’s next with Project Tango” at 2:30 PM. Then on the 29th from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Google’s ATAP team is set to unveil some type of mystery wearable that will supposedly “blow our socks off”. Here’s what the description reads:
And wearables that we hope will blow your socks off. (We mean this more literally than you might think…) Our goal: break the tension between the ever-shrinking screen sizes necessary to make electronics wearable and our ability to have rich interactions with them. Why can’t you have both? We like to build new things. Sometimes seemingly impossible things. We can build them faster together.
We’re not quite sure what any of this means, so unfortunately we’ll have to wait for I/O to roll around. We do know that Google’s ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) team is known for housing crazy ventures like Project Ara, the company’s modular smartphone, and Project Tango, an Android-powered device that can map its movement through space using 3D technology. Whatever will be announced at the conference is beyond us, but it’s bound to be interesting, to say the least.
Aside from the keynote, what session are you most excited to see?
Android M will supposedly be revealed at Google I/O 2015
Just a few minutes ago, Google posted the official schedule for Google I/O 2015, which will take place this month on the 28th and 29th. Among other interesting teasers we gathered from the schedule, one stands far above the rest. According to the Android for Work event, which is scheduled to take place on the 28th at 2:30 PM, Android M will be unveiled at Google I/O this year. Take a look at the screenshot of the session below:
Google has removed the session from the Google I/O schedule and has yet to replace it with a new description.
Usually, Google’s “What’s new in Android” sessions explain what new features and enhancements have been added to the OS, so this is another indicator that we could see a new version of Android at the conference. At Google I/O 2014, Google released the Android L preview, which grew into what we now call Android 5.0 Lollipop. Since the release of Android L was only a year ago (and Lollipop is only running on 10% of Android devices), we’ll likely only get a preview of the new version, if anything.
What do you think Android M will be named?
A/B testing may be on its way to the Google Play Store
A new report this morning indicates that Google plans to announce A/B testing within the Google Play Store for app developers. The announcement is scheduled to take place at the Google I/O conference at the end of the month. The idea is that developers could use the Play Store to do some market testing in an effort to increase the revenue generated by their apps.
With A/B testing, developers will be able to setup two different entries in the Play Store for their apps, an “A” and a “B” version. The app pages will be the same except for one item that developers could change. It could be something as simple as the icon used for the app or it could be something like two different prices being shown. Developers could then assess how the two versions perform to see whether a change they may be exploring will yield better results.
source: The Information
via: 9to5Google
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Reminder: Google I/O 2015 registration is now open; closes on March 19
Here’s a quick reminder to let you all know that registration has opened for Google I/O 2015. Beginning today (12PM EST) and running through 5PM (PDT) on March 19, you can sign up for a chance to attend the annual developer’s conference.
As was the case last year, this is a no-hassle, no-hurry way to get yourself signed up for the lottery. Tickets are $900 for the two day event; students can register for $300.
Should you not make the cut to attend in person, Google does a wonderful job of broadcasting the keynote and showcasing sessions over the few days. It’s not the same as being there in person, rubbing elbows and all, but it still allows for excellent know-how and insight into the future of Google endeavors.
Google has not yet outlined the schedule of events for the conference however we’re expecting plenty of coverage on Android, Android Wear, Android TV, Android Pay, Chrome OS, and a little bit of everything else. We’re also anxious to see whether Google is ready to pull the trigger on its “Project NOVA” MVNO plans.
If you’re ready to sign up for a chance to attend Google I/O 2015, head to the website between now and March 19 5:00PM PDT.
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Google has a new app in the Play Store, but Interactive Events isn’t for you (yet?)
Behind closed doors in Mountain View, California, hard working Googlers bring to life all manner of cool services and Android apps. We are seeing one of these new Android apps today, but we are not sure we were supposed to. Introducing Interactive Events by Google.
A first glance, Interactive Events looks like an amazing tool to find and navigate events in your area, presumably providing vendor lists and floor plans for that comic-con or RV convention, you know, whichever you are into. Functionality we’ve seen out of the Google I/O apps of years past. However, Interactive Events does not actually do any of these things at this time.
Whether left in place accidentally, or the slip up was in actually publicly launching the app, Interactive Events immediately greets new installs with Google’s dogfood warning. Apparently, the app is not meant for non-Googlers, you know, not meant for you or I to see or use. As such, we expect an update really soon, or to see the app removed from the Google Play Store.
One thing is for sure, if this somewhat outdated looking app goes live with local event information, we will have plenty more to say about it, but for now, unless you have a valid event code, or event QR Code to scan, we can only explore the first few screens of Interactive Events.
Check out Interactive Events in the Google Play Store for more details. It’s free.
What would you say to a local events calendar and guide from Google – would you use an app like Interactive Events?
Google IO 2015 gets scheduled for May 28-29
Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O will return to San Francisco on May 28-29. As evidenced by the newly launched website, the two-day event will take place at the familiar Moscone Center West.
Google I/O is for developers—the creative coders who are building what’s next. Together we’ll explore the latest in tech, mobile & beyond.
Registration takes place between March 17 and 19 so there’s enough time for developers and interested attendees to sign up. Google will randomly select applicants from the pool; it matters little when you get online to sign up. Like last year, this should alleviate the strains of racing to register in the mad dash for first come, first served.
Given that the site has just shaken to life there’s no indication as to what developer tracks will take place nor do we know what sessions are on the agenda. We ought to expect those sort of things to surface in the final weeks leading up Google I/O.
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Google brings Android apps to Chrome OS, starts off slow
At Google I/O the Android and Google community were in awe at Google’s plans for the future. We saw Android L, Material Design, screen mirroring for Chromecast, Android TV and Android Auto. Something else that came out of the Google I/O conference was the long-awaited hope and dream of Android apps on Chrome OS, Chromebooks to be more precise.
After just a few months, Google has started to make that a public reality. The flood gates aren’t opening just yet, but Google is making a select number of apps available. Those apps are Duolingo, Evernote, Sight Words, and Vine. Oddly enough Flipboard was mentioned during Google I/O but didn’t make the initial cut. Moving forward Google will be working with a handful of developers to start moving their apps over and making sure they work as they are supposed too.
“Over the coming months, we’ll be working with a select group of Android developers to add more of your favorite apps so you’ll have a more seamless experience across your Android phone and Chromebook.”
So, does this mean you need some sort of new install, or a special emulator of sorts installed? Nope. Ars Technica plugged Google for a little more detail in terms of how it all runs.
The app code is all running on top of the Chrome platform, specifically inside of Native Client. In this way the ARC (Android Runtime for Chrome) apps run in the same environment as other apps you can download from the Chrome Web Store, even though they are written on top of standard Android APIs. The developers do not need to port or modify their code, though they often choose to improve it to work well with the Chromebook form factor (keyboard, touchpad, optional touchscreen, etc).
Quick and simple. You don’t need anything nor do you need to do anything. All you need to do is grab the app from the Chrome Web Store and use it. You do need to be on Chrome OS version 37 though. Hit up the links below to go grab each of the specific apps from the Chrome Web Store mentioned and let us know what you think.
Duolingo | Evernote | Sight Words | Vine
Source: Chrome Blog Via: Ars Technica
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Moto 360 will launch alongside Moto X+1 and will be a part of Moto Maker, report says
Google announced lots of stuff on this year’s Google I/O. Android Wear was one of the most interesting for sure, considering this is Google’s shot at wearables, only smartwatches for now though. As a part of the I/O, Google briefly announced 3 smartwatches, LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live and Motorola’s Moto 360. First 2 are already up for sale while the last one will be sometime this summer.
Different people like different things, but I’m gonna go ahead and say Moto 360 is definitely the best designed out of the bunch. That smartwatch looks just beautiful with its circular design. Well, PhoneArena’s source claims that Moto 360 will launch alongside Moto X+1, which is also one of the most expected devices this year. That would mean we’ll see Moto X+1 smartphone launch this summer as well. Oh yeah, the same source says that Moto 360 will be included in Motorola’s Moto Maker, in other words you’ll be able to customize that thing before you buy it. We don’t know how will that work, what exactly would you be able to customize, other than choosing the color of the watch and the bands included in the deal. Either way we spin it, those are some great news.
Are you going to buy one of the already available Android Wear smartwatches or are you going to wait for the Moto 360? If you’re not buying anything feel free to tell us your opinion in general of course.
Source: PhoneArena
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