Rear of Motorola’s Nexus phone leaked
The internet is hungry for new information and leaked photos of Google’s upcoming Motorola-made Nexus smartphone. Because of this, it’s very likely that someone would have the unfortunate dishonesty to put up fake photos of said phone. Be that as it may, it’s not like we haven’t seen leaked photo’s of smartphones before, even Google’s. So, take this new information with every bit of grain of salt you have.
The photo you see above is allegedly a photo of the upcoming Nexus 6 or Nexus X from Google, which has been given the code name “Shamu”, next to a LG G3. The LG G3 is arguably a big phone as it is… So “Shamu” is quite large as discussed before.
What do you think of the size of this phone? Would you get it?
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Android Auto 3rd party app UI released by Google
At Google I/O 2014, one of the things announced was Android Auto, coming to various cars by the end of this year. It looks great, allowing users to access functions from their smartphones through a sort of portal on their car dashboards. Almost like Android Wear, where the “apps” are actually extensions of functions from the actual app on your smartphone, but stretched out and made easier to access while driving so as to minimize the amount of time your eyes are off the road. Here is a video by Android Authority demoing Android Auto at Google I/O.
Well, it seems it’s time for app developers to begin work on their apps for Android Auto functionality, as Google has released a developer document that outlines how apps will look in Android Auto.
Creativity is limited, largely due to the safety Google has to put into this project. Many may view this as Google pulling in the reins, but I simply think they are making sure safety comes first. Largely all you can change are colors, and what functions various buttons do.
Are you excited for Android Auto? Do you think Google is being too strict?
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Five day old Android L build LRW87D shows up with crash log and short video
We already know Android L is coming, and we have a pretty good idea of what it’s going to be called, but we can’t help but feel excited when we see more evidence of its existence pop up. This latest news comes to us courtesy of the Chromium issue tracker once again, which has spotted Android L build LRW87D, this time due to a crash log being posted, even being accompanied by a video of the app in question crashing. Check it out:
It’s not particularly long, or particularly special, but in the 20 seconds or so, you get to see a nice window transition and those now iconic soft keys at the bottom of the screen.
The build in question is said to have been running on a Hammerhead device, know to us as the Nexus 5, and the build number (LRW87D) suggests that the build is from the 25th of September, though it should be noted that dates of these builds can be notoriously inaccurate, though we’re sure to be looking at a pretty recent build here. We’re expecting Android L to make an appearance when Google announces its new Nexus devices, the Nexus 9 and Nexus 6, though when exactly that will happen is anybody’s guess.
What do you think about this latest Android L build? Are you excited for Android L? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: myce.com
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Edinburgh becomes the first UK airport to openly trial Google Glass
Google Glass is still a rare sight in the UK, but it’s proving popular amongst brands and businesses, especially when customer service is involved. Virgin Atlantic previously used the headset to welcome passengers to Heathrow, but only now is it making it’s airport debut in Scotland. Edinburgh Airport today announced plans to equip its customer service teams with Google’s smart eyewear, becoming the first UK airport (not airline) to use it on the front line. Staff will be fed real-time flight information, language translations and information about the local area, allowing them to provide assistance to travellers throughout the airport and not from behind a check-in desk. The airport says it will test Glass until December, meaning you might hear the phrase “OK Glass” if you find yourself, like many recent Ryder Cup golfers, passing through Scotland’s busiest terminal in the coming months.
Filed under: Wearables, Google
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You can swap out Project Ara’s modules without switching the phone off
Back in April, Project Ara’s Module Developers Kit revealed that the phone’s battery will be hot-swappable; in other words, you can replace it without having to switch the phone off. Nifty trick, right? Well, the feature’s apparently not limited to the device’s battery. Project director Paul Eremenko has recently divulged in a keynote that you’ll be able to swap the phone’s other modules around, save for the CPU and display, even if you’re in the middle of typing out a message or of a phone call. You’ve got the modified version of Android L that the team developed with non-profit org Linaro to thank for that, as it was the key ingredient Team Ara needed to make most of the phone’s components hot-swappable.
Say you’re taking pictures of friends when you suddenly remember that you have a module equipped with a better camera — you can presumably just switch the two right then and there while your friends are in mid-pose. Other than that, Eremenko has also revealed that Google plans to build an online store that sells different types of modules (think Google Play, but for Ara parts), so ready your wallets if customizing phones are your thing.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google
Via: Phonebloks
Source: YouTube
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Android Lollipop Hinted by Google?! Nexus 6 Sounds More Glorious! – ManDroid Daily
The ManDroid Daily is here folks. Google might have hinted at the name Lollipop on their 16th anniversary cake. I think we can all agree that is a suitable name for the next version of Android. New Nexus 6 image came about in render form, with some added specs. Big phone means beautiful display. Enjoy the Daily!
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Just waiting on Google; Nexus 6 all but confirmed at 5.9-inch QHD display
Seems the good ol’ people at Android Police are up to their usual amount of awesomeness as they have seemingly been confirmed a few things about the upcoming Nexus 6. Obviously the name being the Nexus 6 is the first and foremost point. That clears out Nexus X as a contender. It has also been apparently confirmed that the Nexus 6 will indeed be sporting a 5.9″ QHD display which makes for 496ppi.
To butter everyone up a little bit more, they have found out that the Nexus 6 will offer up dual front facing speakers, all blacked out so they aren’t an eye sore. As for cameras the device will sport a 2MP front shooter with a 13MP rear camera with the dual LED flashes placed on either side in the ring. It will be based off the new Moto X, so you can expect a larger variant with the same aluminum frame. The power and volume rocker buttons will be a bit lower so that you aren’t over extending your thumb to do simple controls.
One confirmation that I am pretty amped up about is that the battery is supposed to be 3,200+ mAh. It should keep you going for a very, very long time. They also state that the device will be compatible with Motorola’s Turbo charging that has a claim of a 15 minute charge giving you an extra 8 hours of battery life.
Another thing you will see are some changes to the icons both on the homescreen and notifications. At least in their interpretation the WiFi and Signal bars are all solid without the breaks in them. Oh, and it is also been confirmed that Android L will in fact be Android 5.0.
Now, is there a smaller version too? It seems unlikely given that it isn’t leaking anywhere. Google could be hiding this one extremely well, or it just isn’t going to happen. That might get under your skin and be a little off-putting since the apparent Nexus 6 jumps about an inch from the Nexus 5. I am confident that once you get your hands on it and spend a few days alone in your room, you will find that 5.9-inches isn’t all that big after a while. We should have dates, prices and all the final details from Google pretty soon.
So, are you saddened by the news, or are you even more excited than before?
Source and IMG : Android Police
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Photoshop for Chromebooks begins long-awaited beta test
If you’ve been eyeing a Chromebook to replace that Windows or Mac machine, Google’s OS is about to get a massive boost in productivity. Starting today, Photoshop is headed to the machines thanks to a partnership with Adobe — if you meet certain criteria. A cloud-based streaming version of the creative software will be available for Adobe Creative Cloud education customers in beta form, and for now, there’s no word on when regular folk will be able to opt in. This version of Photoshop is designed to run on Chromebooks straight from the cloud and packs in Google Drive integration for easy file management. The rest of Creative Cloud is said to follow, however this trial run only includes the popular photo-editing app. As is usually the case with testing phases, there’s no clear indication as to when this version of Photoshop will see its widespread release.
Filed under: Laptops, Software, Google
Source: Google Chrome Blog, Adobe
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Google is bringing fullscreen ads to an app near you
Advertisers aren’t always a fan of investing in mobile. Part of that reason is that the ads you see on phones and tablets don’t command the same amount of attention that ads do on desktops. Google is working on new ad units though that could lure in the big brands, though users might find them somewhat infuriating. Of the four new designs, three are fullscreen ads and some are interstitial ads that would take over the screen at a “logical break point” while you’re using an app. These ads could even include video or interactive elements, which pretty much turns them into in-app commercials. So, between levels three and four of the next Angry Birds licensing debacle title you could be watching a 20 second ad for Perdue chicken breasts. Or, you could just be blindly skipping by the ads that hijack your screen to sell paper towels, skin cream, or anything else. S
Filed under: Misc, Mobile, Google
Via: AdAge
Source: Inside AdWords
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Facebook’s Atlas ad platform will track you around the internet
Facebook’s sufficiently chummy with advertisers that some people have gone and built their own social networks to escape Mark Zuckerberg’s clutches. For those who remain, however, it’s now going to be even harder to avoid people using your personal profile information to sell you things. The company has re-built and re-launched (former Microsoft ad platform) Atlas as a way of monitoring people’s online activity across every device that they own. In a blog post, Atlas chief Erik Johnson talks about “people-based marketing” that leaves behind cookies and instead knows what you’re doing on desktops, smartphones and tablets. That data, coupled with Facebook’s knowledge of your age, gender and preferences, will then be used to sell specific products — with the firm that handles Intel and Pepsi’s promotional work the first to sign on.
Filed under: Internet, Facebook
Via: Re/code
Source: Atlas Solutions, (2)
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