Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Android World Update # The Googlization of Android: what is happening and what it means

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The Googlization of Android: what is happening and what it means
Nov 12th 2013, 18:00, by Kris Carlon

Many of us have noticed the appearance of two gallery apps in our Android devices: the traditional Gallery and the newer Google Photos. It doesn't take a genius to recognize that Google is planning to replace the old gallery app with the Google+ Photos app, but as with most things Google, they are loath to simply remove something from the system that people may be using, even if the old messaging app has now been replaced entirely by Hangouts. But never fear, sooner or later, we will all be shifting to Google Photos. But that's not the only Google service we'll be adopting, whether voluntarily or by default.

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Android World Update # Nissan “3E” teased as Google Glass-like hardware [VIDEO]

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Nissan "3E" teased as Google Glass-like hardware [VIDEO]
Nov 12th 2013, 18:13, by Quentyn Kennemer

Nissan seems to have a big showing at the Tokyo Motor Show coming up. The company has recently taken to YouTube to begin teasing something being called the “Nissan 3E.” The entire teaser is about as vague as vague can be, but particular emphasis was put on a mysterious piece of eyewear on the driver of the mysterious vehicle.

We’re not sure what it could be, but it reminds us of a certain other piece of tech that also has something to do with your eyes. I’m talking about none other than Google Glass, of course. Speculation is all we have to work with right now, but it’ll be interesting to see what Nissan is trying to do here.

For starters, whatever is shown in the video can’t possibly be approved for road safety. The contraption covered the entire eye of the driver, which is most certainly a no-no. Even the less-obtrusive Google Glass is getting the attention of law enforcement, with one woman being ticketed for having a visible monitor in front of her.

Without much information as to what this could turn out to be we’re left to play the imagination game. One thing’s for sure, though — our eyes will be squarely focused on the Tokyo Motor Show starting November 22nd. You can bet we’ll be reporting on whatever it is Nissan has to show the world. Watch the quick clip above.

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Android World Update # Android powers 4 out of 5 smartphones around globe

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Android powers 4 out of 5 smartphones around globe
Nov 12th 2013, 17:44, by Asad Rafi

We Android fans take pride when we say that “Android is king of all the mobile OS” and now another report is out which tells us that Android is conquering the world of smartphones as out of 4 out of 5 smartphones are powered by Android. International Data Corp (IDC) reported that around 211.6 million Android smartphones were shipped in the third quarter this year, grabbing a market share of whopping 81%, that’s a huge increase of 51% year-on-year.

idc_smartphone_os_q3_2013Apple dropped to 12.2 from 14.4%, Windows Phone saw an increase thanks to the Nokia Lumia series, and then there is Blackberry, which dropped from 4.1 to 1.7%. It seems that within few years, the Blackberry phones might go extinct, as a lot of old BB users are either Android or iPhone, though mostly are switching to Android.

“Android and Windows Phone continued to make significant strides in the third quarter. Despite their differences in market share, they both have one important factor behind their success: price. Both platforms have a selection of devices available at prices low enough to be affordable to the mass market, and it is the mass market that is driving the entire market forward.”

The way people are converting to Android, and a lot of manufacturers are launching Android powered phones, it seems by the end of next year, we might see the market share crossing 90 percent.

Thoughts?

Source: Inquirer

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Android World Update # Motorola Moto G specs leaked online once again

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Motorola Moto G specs leaked online once again
Nov 12th 2013, 17:25, by Christian de Looper

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Rumors about the highly anticipated Moto G have been flying around the Internet, but it seems that the specifications for the device have been leaked again ahead of the announcement, which is scheduled for tomorrow. If the leaked specs prove to be accurate, then the Moto G will be a pretty good value phone, especially if it has KitKat on board as previously reported.

According to German retailer The Phone House, the Moto G will sport a 1.2GHz processor, as well as a 4.5-inch 720p LCD display and 8GB of internal storage. The Phone House did not leak information about the price of the device, but the price was reportedly leaked on Amazon for £149, which is around $240. Hit the break for the rest of the specs.

  • 4.5-inch 720p LCD display
  • 1.2GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 5MP camera that shoots 720p HD video
  • 1.3MP front-facing camera
  • HSPA+ data connectivity (no indication of LTE)
  • 8GB of internal storage
  • 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm
  • 143 grams
  • 2,070mAh Li-Ion battery

Source: MobileSyrup


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Android World Update # NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 tablet to go on sale starting November 19th

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NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 tablet to go on sale starting November 19th
Nov 12th 2013, 17:49, by Jeff Causey

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Buyers looking for an NVIDIA powered tablet will be able to buy a Tegra Note 7 tablet beginning November 19th for $199 with pre-orders starting today. The Tegra Note 7 was announced this past September as a partnership between NVIDIA and EVGA to bring an in-house branded tablet device sporting a stylus to market. At the $199 price point, the Tegra Note 7 is slightly less expensive than some other competitors like the Nexus 7 (2013) or the Kindle Fire HDX. However, users do give up some screen resolution as the Tegra Note 7 is only capable of a 1280×800 resolution. Perhaps taking a cue from Google, NVIDIA is shipping the Tegra Note 7 with a “pure” version of Android Jelly Bean. The Tegra Note 7 comes with a stylus that NVIDIA indicates has different “tips” that expand the functionality. You can check out how the stylus works after the break in a couple videos released by NVIDIA in conjunction with the announced availability of the device.

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Android World Update # Android Community

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Blackberry denies the Play Store will be on their devices
Nov 12th 2013, 17:39, by Nate Swanner

A few days ago, some pictures were circulating showing the Google Play Store running on a Blackberry Z10. There was no animation, or video, just still images of the Play Store on a Blackberry device. Many speculated that Blackberry had turned the corner we all wanted them to and adapted to life with Android. Blackberry, however, has shot that one down.

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In a statement to crackberry.com, a Blackberry spokesperson categorically denies that their hardware will be running the Google Play Store. The statement also notes that Blackberry World, their app hub, will remain open:

There is no planned support for Google Play on BlackBerry. BlackBerry World remains the primary source for trusted and curated BlackBerry applications and we continue to support open standards and open source tools so BlackBerry developers can continue to create great apps on any of the development platforms we support.

This all came about in the wake of Blackberry's new CEO saying that jumping into Android wasn't their immediate focus, and that he wanted to be a bit more pragmatic in his approach moving forward. The statement also peels Blackberry from an earlier stance in which they vowed to move into the enterprise sector and leave the consumer market to bigger players. Blackberry, in a state of terminal demise, seems content to take a slow approach to nowhere.

We still hope to see one of those well built Blackberry devices running Android, but it doesn't seem likely at this point. Blackberry's buyout from Fairfax hasn't gone through, and their new CEO seems to want to take it slow. It's possible the picture which cause so much attention was from some internal testing at Blackberry, but more likely that it was just a well crafted hoax.

Dayframe digital photo frame app exits beta
Nov 12th 2013, 16:52, by Robert Nelson

Dayframe is an app that we have been looking at recently. Details of the app emerged earlier in the month and thanks to an available beta, we were able to take an early look at the app. Basically, Dayframe will turn your Android tablet or smartphone into a digital photo frame.

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The app brings support for a wide variety of online services. Not to mention, the ability to pull images that are stored locally. The supported services include Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr, Dropbox, 500px, Google+ and Twitter. Launching the app for the first time will allow you to set the sources, however these can always be adjusted later on.

And nicely, once a service has been set, there are options to further customize. Take Tumblr for example, you can choose to have it display your dashboard or liked photos as well as images from those you follow. The app also has options for those looking to do a bit of image exploration. Or in other words, you can use Dayframe without using your personal images.

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Dayframe has a Discover option that allows you to pick from a list of interests, which are then used to narrow down topics and people to follow. Other options within the app include timers, slideshows and ways to make sure you turn Dayframe off before running your device completely dry of battery life. Another use case example is to show live party pics using Dayframe and Instagram.

All that having been said, the important part here is that Dayframe has exited beta and is now available for all. And along with the public non-beta release, the app has also been given proper support for Android 4.4 Kit Kat, which was an issue for us when we took that early look last week. Anyway, Dayframe is free to download and free to use and can be found using the source link sitting below.

SOURCE: Google Play Store

Jabra Rox Wireless Bluetooth earbuds unveiled
Nov 12th 2013, 16:12, by Robert Nelson

Jabra has unveiled their latest set of wireless headphones this morning. Or in this case, a set of wireless earbuds. These are the Jabra Rox Wireless earbuds and while there hasn’t been any price details revealed, the folks at Jabra have said these can be expected to arrive in December.

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The Jabra Rox earbuds are wireless to the device, though there is a wire that connects the two earbuds. These will connect over Bluetooth and can initially be paired using NFC (or Bluetooth for those without an NFC capable device). Jabra is also touting these are being earbuds with Dolby Digital Plus sound and a battery life of up to 5.5 hours.

In comparison, the Jabra Sport Wireless+ headphones are rated at up to 4 hours of battery life. Part of the battery life for the Rox Wireless earbuds will be with what Jabra is referring to as “exclusive built-in power saving magnets.” These magnets will clip the earbuds together and when connected — they will automatically enter a power-saving mode.

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Otherwise, the Rox Wireless earbuds will have an IP52 rating which means they are able to handle some dust and water. Or in other words, these should be good for those out and about — and mean less worry about getting caught in the rain. Jabra has these earbuds listed as weighing in at 18.99 grams.

Similar to other Jabra products, these Rox Wireless earbuds will be working with the Jabra Sound app. The app is free to download, though it does require an activation code (that comes in the package). Perhaps more important, the app allows user to optimize sound, create playlists and more.

Google Glass Play Music support and Glass Earbuds confirmed
Nov 12th 2013, 15:45, by Robert Nelson

There had been some recent talk about how the Google Glass XE11 update was setting the path for Play Music support. At the time that talk was based on details discovered by users taking a deep dive in the update, however a more recent update has confirmed the support. The details have been shared on the official +GoogleGlass page and are asking users to “look for an email in the next few weeks.”

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We suspect there will be more details in the coming weeks, however Google has updated the Glass page with some key bits. Not to mention, a recent Glass Explorer Story video has appeared with the focus on, you guessed it, music. That video can be seen sitting below, and otherwise, the newly update Glass page talks Play Music support and Glass Earbuds.

At this time Google has mentioned how “your favorite songs from Google Play Music” are coming soon to Glass. And in addition, this support will not only include your tracks, but those available from All Access as well. There hasn’t been much revealed on the Glass Earbuds either, however we are getting a bit of a look.

These appear to be set with two wires, and taking advantage of the same jack that we saw used for the mono earbud. For now Google has simply said these will be “lightweight and uniquely engineered to deliver crisp, full-range audio while still letting your hear your surroundings.” In addition, the Glass Earbuds will also be customizable with interchangeable color caps.

SOURCE: Google

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Android World Update # Android 4.4 KitKat: get the look on your smartphone

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Android 4.4 KitKat: get the look on your smartphone
Nov 12th 2013, 16:54, by Kris Carlon

Many users are waiting for the update to Android 4.4 KitKat, but many will be waiting a long, long time. There's not much you can do about the software improvements yet, but you can at least get the look of KitKat on your smartphone. If you simply can't wait any longer, here are three ways to get the KitKat look right now.

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Android World Update # Gmail rolls out deep Google Drive integration, allows you to view attachments within an email and save anything straight to Drive

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Gmail rolls out deep Google Drive integration, allows you to view attachments within an email and save anything straight to Drive
Nov 12th 2013, 17:23, by Jared Peters

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Right on the heels of expanding Gmail’s quick actions, Google is adding some better Google Drive integration into Gmail as well. Now, any attachments in an email can be viewed within your web browser without you having to download the image and clutter up your Downloads folder; documents, PDFs, pictures, you name it. Best of all, you’ll now be able to use Gmail’s fantastic search capabilities to find specific attachments. If you use Google Drive, you’ll also be able to quickly save any attachment to your Drive storage, skipping the need to download the file to your hard drive and then upload it to Drive.

This new feature will only be available to desktop users for now, and it’s going to be rolling out gradually over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for it in your inbox.

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Android World Update # Blackberry denies Play Store support rumors, but does this prove anything?

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Nov 12th 2013, 17:09, by Andrew Grush

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Over the weekend a rumor surfaced claiming that Blackberry's waning platform could potentially be getting a big win in its next app update: Google Play support.

The rumor was sparked by a series of alleged images showing the Play Store running on a BlackBerry 10-powered handset. This led some folks to believe Google and Blackberry might have struck up some kind of special deal to bring official Play support to BB10.

Immediately, many of us in the Android camp wondered why Google would extend support to a non-Android platform. It's easy to see how such an arrangement could help Blackberry, but how exactly would this help Google? As it turns out, the rumor might be nothing more than wild speculation.

To learn more about Blackberry's plans, CrackBerry reached out for an official response in regards to the rumored Play support. Unfortunately for BB10 fans looking for more apps, Blackberry was pretty quick to shoot down the idea.

“There is no planned support for Google Play on BlackBerry. BlackBerry World remains the primary source for trusted and curated BlackBerry applications and we continue to support open standards and open source tools so BlackBerry developers can continue to create great apps on any of the development platforms we support.”

So is that the end of it? No, rumors never die and a denial statement only means so much. After all, LG once denied plans for the Nexus 5, and we all know how that turned out.

Although it's possible that direct Google Play support will not be making its way to BB10, a leaked version of the upcoming Blackberry 10.2.1.1055 update makes it clear to that something big and Android-y is coming.

Rumors never die and a denial statement only means so much. After all, LG once denied plans for the Nexus 5, and we all know how that turned out.

Among the features found on the leaked update is the ability to install APK files directly on a BB10 device without first converting them to the "BAR format". For those that don't know, previously installing an Android app on Blackberry 10 required you to go through a few hoops, which included file conversion.

It's no direct Play Store support, by APK support is still a BIG deal for Blackberry fans. Not only does it make it easier to sideload Android apps, it could also mean that Blackberry World (BB10's store) could be seeing an APK section, or third party stores like Amazon App Store could even end up easily installed on BB10 hardware.

In other words, this opens a door for deeper Android app support and integration with the Blackberry platform.

It’s obvious that Blackberry is a sinking ship and needs something to keep its loyal fanbase from ditching the OS altogether. Better Android app support could certainly be a much needed lifeboat for Blackberry.

What do you think, could improved Android app support help Blackberry at the very least keep its remaining fans from turning away? Conversely, do you think that Blackberry should just give up and completely migrate over to Android?

 

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