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Android Gallery app may be supplanted by Google+ Photos Nov 12th 2013, 07:03, by Juan Carlos Torres It seems that Google is slowly but surely making its social networking service the center not only of its own web-based social interactions but even in Android as well. Some are now speculating that the standard Android Gallery app may soon see itself on the way out and be replaced with Google+ Photos. The writing on the wall was seen and analyzed by Ars Technica’s Ron Amadeo. He observed that the Google+ Photos app was recently renamed to simply “Photos” and can practically do any thing that the Gallery app can do. However, it currently seems to be unable to present photos on the device that were not taken with the camera like what the Gallery app does. The Gallery app was also absent in some of the early builds of Android 4.4 and it was the only app that did not get a refreshed high-resolution icon. It seems that there are also signs in underlying code, where files in the new Gallery editor are tagged as “plus_editor” and the Camera app being separated into its own APK instead of being bundled together with the Gallery app. This would certainly not be the first time Google has phased out certain parts of the Android platform in favor of its own products, which lately seems to be Google+. It even deprecated Google Talk instant messaging service and integrated it into Google+ Hangouts, which was previously more used for video chats. More recently, it removed the default messaging app on the Nexus 5 in favor of the new Hangouts app that just got support for SMS and MMS. If this prediction comes to pass, it will likely not be welcomed by everyone. Some might even see it as Google’s attempts to exert even more control over Android. Just last week, the once silent co-founder of YouTube voiced his frustration at being required to have a Google+ account just to comment on YouTube. This change might also impose an added burden on custom ROM maintainers who must now look for a third-party app to use and maintain, as Google apps and services are not included in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). VIA: SlashGear ASUS EB50N NearField Headset touts three-way communication, multi-point connections Nov 12th 2013, 06:18, by Juan Carlos Torres ASUS is introducing a new earbud-type headset that, in today’s wireless age, focuses on easy wireless connectivity with smart devices. Sporting the latest connectivity options, the ASUS EB50N NearField Headset simplifies connecting with more than one device while still delivering crisp and clear audio. As far as audio is concerned, the EB50N boasts of a frequency response that hits just below 120 db, which ASUS claims is the perfect and maximum output performance for headsets. It also features the usual noise isolation and echo cancellation that you’d expect in such equipment these days. The in-ear buds were specifically designed for comfort even in prolonged usage, and the braided cable ensures that the headset will equally be long-lasting. The strongest attributes of the ASUS EB50N headset, however, is it connections. It supports NFC EZ pairing with devices of up to 3 cm away. It can also pair with up to two devices at the same time without the need for switching, making it possible to listen to music from tablets or computers and yet retain the ability to take and make phone calls from a paired smartphone. It also supports the latest Bluetooth 4.0 and its low energy feature to reduce power usage when listening to music or making long phone calls. Conference calls are also made easier with the headset’s built-in three-way communication support. The video below showcases the different features of ASUS’ latest headset. The ASUS EB50N NearField Headset is promised to last 250 hours on standby or up to 6 hours of continuous usage before needing to be charged via a micro USB cable. ASUS has not yet announced when the headset will be made available in which markets and how much it will cost. VIA: Gizmag

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