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Dropcam Pro arrives with new Android app in tow Oct 11th 2013, 06:11, by Juan Carlos Torres Dropcam has dropped a new version of its streaming camera device that is promised to be brighter, better, and more capable than ever before. The new Dropcam Pro sports newer hardware that significantly boosts image quality and the companion app brings in better support and control for the monitoring system. The new Dropcam Pro is, indeed, an improvement over its Dropcam HD predecessor. Externally, the device still sports the inverted teardrop look but now comes in a stylish-black color instead of silver. But as they say, it’s what’s inside that matters, and that is definitely the case here. It has a larger image sensor that, according to Dropcam, improves low-light and nighttime performance by as much as 7 times. The new lens also offers a wider field of view of up to 130 degrees. The Dropcam Pro supports dual-band WiFi in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz range and now also supports Bluetooth LE for easier connectivity with devices. Of course a remote monitoring system will only be half as useful without a way to monitor and control things remotely. The updated apps for Android and iOS now allow for better device management and browsing. Users of the Dropcam Pro camer will also be able to make use of pinch-to-zoom gestures on the Android app. Here’s a brief video demonstrating the Dropcam Pro and the app running on an iPhone. The Dropcam Pro is available today with a price tag of $199, but those who prefer to stick to the older Dropcam will still be able to buy it for $149. The Android app is free from Google Play Store, but cloud video recording will cost users a monthly fee of either $9.95 a month for 7 continuous days of recording or $29.95 a month for 30 days. Download: Dropcam app on Google Play Store SOURCE: SlashGear Android 4.4 speculated to have new location settings features Oct 11th 2013, 05:28, by Juan Carlos Torres As the expected unveiling of Android 4.4 KitKat draws closer, rumors, tips, and theories about the new version of the Android operating system are starting to flow. In this round, we’re hearing that Android 4.4 will be sporting not only a more sensible layout for the Location settings but also a new feature that could help trace battery-draining GPS-using apps. The current Location access screen has several options that toggle Location information on or off, as well as which sources can be used to gather that information. The layout does work, but doesn’t really give users reasons why they should prefer one source over another. A leaked screenshot of the new settings page, now renamed Location mode, shows more descriptive text pointing out the differences among these options. Unfortunately, it seems that the somewhat subtle warning about Google collecting WiFi and mobile network location data has also been removed, and it is doubtful that Google has changed it practice. One new feature that is expected to come is a listing of recent location requests. This page will be enumerating the apps and services that have most recently used the GPS to get location information. This can help users trace which apps or services continually or regularly activate the GPS, which can drain battery considerably when left unchecked. At the moment, the list doesn’t seem to be detailed enough, but hopefully that will improve later on. Of course, these are all speculation and leaked screenshots, so there is always a possibility that some, if not all, of these might not happen. But if even half of these rumors and theories are correct, Android 4.4 will be looking quite polished and refreshing indeed. VIA: Android Police Story Timeline Android 4.4 could give you the ability to customize the theme of your device Android 4.4 code reveals updated apps, OIS for the camera, more Android 4.4 screen grabs offer early look, tip upcoming features Android 4.4 code reveals BLE info, "Bluetooth Password Vault" Android 4.4 could bring a refreshed 'Downloads' app

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