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- Google Glass Gets Eye-Piece Patent
- New widget puts the latest Google Doodle on your home screen
- Sergey Brin’s discussion on Google Glass at TED now available [Video]
- Android 4.1.2 Update Causing Problems for Motorola DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX Users
- Lenovo announces S920 – quad-core smartphone powered by 4.2 Jelly Bean
- HTC One shows off Boomsound in latest commercial
| Google Glass Gets Eye-Piece Patent Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PDT
Google received a big win today in the patent department regarding Google Glass. Patent 20130070338 is probably the most important patent for the Search Giant’s wearable tech. What makes it so important is the fact that it details everything regarding the eye piece. You know, the part that the whole Project Glass is centered around. The claim details how the HUD will work and interact with the user. That’s just one out of 28 claims though. If you have some free time you can read the full technical document that encompasses all 28 claims here. I’m sure the folks at Mountain View are sleeping easier knowing that Glass is protected. No one can come after them for patent infringement. It’s a safe bet that Google will waste no time going forward with the project considering that it took the Patent Office over a year to process and accept the patent. Even with the Explorer Edition just passing through the FCC, this win should certainly put some pep into Google’s step. source: Patent Bolt
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| New widget puts the latest Google Doodle on your home screen Posted: 23 Mar 2013 11:20 PM PDT
Chances are you’ve seen a few Google Doodles during your adventures on the internet. Google occasionally puts some artistic flair into their logo on their search page, and it’s generally some pretty cool stuff to see. Unfortunately, with our search widgets and Google Now and mobile browsers, we miss many of those doodles. Today, however, thanks to XDA member emprize, you can grab a neat widget that puts the doodle of the day right on your home screen, so you’ll never miss another iteration again. It also functions as a full search app, complete with current doodle, and lets you view past doodles. Nothing fancy, but in this case, it doesn’t need to be. The developer has put up two versions of the app on the Play Store. One version is ad supported, while the paid version has no ads. This idea is definitely worth the small price he’s asking. Hit the links below to get your hands on the app. Play Store Download Link (Free)
Play Store Download Link (Paid)
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| Sergey Brin’s discussion on Google Glass at TED now available [Video] Posted: 23 Mar 2013 09:37 PM PDT
Earlier in the month we reported about Sergey Brin’s comments at TED regarding Google Glass. Up until now, the video wasn’t available. He spoke more about the motivation of Google Glass rather than the actual features. In his opinion smartphones are emasculating and a nervous habit, and the future isn’t looking down at phones, but rather engaging with people and getting information at the same time. The vision when starting Google 15 years ago was that people wouldn’t need a search query and information would just get delivered as needed. He feels Google Glass is the first form factor that can deliver this vision. As you know, Google Now was the first step to this in software form. He also mentioned the first prototypes of Glass didn’t have a camera. It should be noted that this wasn’t an actual Ted talk, but more of spontaneous appearance. Hit the break for the full talk and interview.
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| Android 4.1.2 Update Causing Problems for Motorola DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX Users Posted: 23 Mar 2013 08:09 PM PDT
Are you the proud owner of the DROID RAZR or RAZR MAXX? Did you update to Android 4.1.2 when it became available earlier in the month? Is it working perfectly? Well if that’s the case, you’re one of the lucky ones. It appears that a growing group of people are having issues with the Jelly Bean update. A tipster told Phone Arena that Verizon has received numerous complaints on the matter. People are having issues with dropped phone calls, widgets not updating, and apps not working at all. While the hope is that Big Red will hopefully push an update out soon to fix these issues, they aren’t commenting. We’ll keep you up to speed as the story develops. What about you readers out there that own either of these phones? Are you having issues with Android 4.1.2? Let us know in the comments below. source: Phone Arena
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| Lenovo announces S920 – quad-core smartphone powered by 4.2 Jelly Bean Posted: 23 Mar 2013 12:28 PM PDT
Earlier in March, images of mid-range devices from Lenovo appeared online implying the company was working on more affordable handsets for consumers. One of these devices, the S920, has been officially announced by Lenovo with specs matching previous reports. The S920 features a 5.3 inch 1280 x 720 HD display, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, a rear camera coming in at 8 megapixels with a 2 megapixel front facing camera, 1 GB of RAM and a Micro SD slot all powered by a 2,250 mAh battery. The device also features a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor made by MediaTek whom Lenovo is partnering with. All of these components are encased in a sheer 7.9mm body. The S920 will be available in China in early April, but Lenovo has not yet announced global availability. Other devices that were seen in recent images have not been officially announced yet so check back with TalkAndroid in the coming weeks for more official announcements. Source: UnwiredView
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| HTC One shows off Boomsound in latest commercial Posted: 23 Mar 2013 11:43 AM PDT
HTC is definitely making some waves with their advertising for the HTC One. We’ve already seen a short ad showing off BlinkFeed, and now we’re getting a look at BoomSound, which is the catchy name they use to describe the fantastic sounds the One is capable of producing. The clip demonstrates how phones without BoomSound are quiet and small sounding compared to the stereo speakers found on the HTC One. While the ad is only 1 minute long, I think HTC could have done a better job of putting the One in the spotlight earlier in the commercial for a more dramatic effect. But, then again, I’m not marketing expert. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Click here to view the embedded video.
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