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Google Hangouts “easter eggs” revealed, include ponies and dinosaurs

Posted: 18 May 2013 04:01 PM PDT

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Google Hangouts has a lot of cool features, including over 800 emoji characters to use. Apparently there are also six hidden “easter eggs,” including ponies, dinosaurs, and the ability to change the background of the chat window. Google employee Moritz Toxdorff posted the above image on his Google+ account, which explains how to use them. All you need to do to experience the magic is type in your desired code into the chat window, and press enter. Right now, these easter eggs only work on the Google+ client of Hangouts, but the Chrome and mobile clients should surely get them soon.

Source: +MoritzTolxdorff


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HTC employee hints at an HTC One with stock Android

Posted: 18 May 2013 03:37 PM PDT

HTC_One_Front_Main_TAAt the I/O, Google announced that a version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 running stock Android will be for sale later this summer. Could a “Google experience” HTC One with stock Android follow? Leigh Momii, a Developer Evangelist at HTC posted a tweet possibly suggesting exactly that, stating “So you can pay $649 for a piece of plastic running stock or… You can wait.” Trusted developer LlabTooFer said on Twitter he was positive that the tweet meant that “this summer we will see HTC One Google Edition” or something similar.

HTC employee Jeff Gordon replied to Android and Me, who initially reported Momii’s tweet, saying "HTC is not currently planning a 'Nexus Edition' of the HTC One."  The key word in that statement is “currently,” as confirming a new version of their flagship phone would definitely hurt current sales for HTC.

If this rumor turns out to be true, could this be the start of more and more “Google experience”  Android phones? Stay tuned to Talk Android as we hear more.

Sources: Android and Me, @LlabTooFeR, @jetleigh


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Sony Xperia Tablet Z receives AOSP support

Posted: 18 May 2013 08:16 AM PDT

Sony opened AOSP software code for the  Sony Xperia Z last month, and now the Xperia Tablet Z has been added to the program as well. This will be the first tablet to receive the AOSP port from Sony. The source code will be available through GitHub, usable after the bootloader on the tablet is unlocked. Keep in mind, this software is not intended for everyday use and several apps and services will not be functional.

You can see a Jelly Bean walkthrough of AOSP on the Tablet Z in action below.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Source: Sony Blog


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Google makes Android easier to use for visually-impaired users with TalkBack and BrailleBack.

Posted: 17 May 2013 09:42 PM PDT

brailleGoogle has made some great enhancements to the Android platform with the goal of making their devices more user friendly to people with blindness or low-visibility. Google engineers have simplified the process for developers to augment their code to let Android use its accessibility features for these users. These accessibility features utilize either TalkBack (a spoken feedback system), or enable connected devices which give a blind person a legible description of the display to read using BrailleBack (a Braille emulator). TalkBack is already implemented in Android, while BrailleBack is available in the Play Store.

These features were put on display at an "Enabling Blind and Low-Vision Accessibility on Android" presentation at Google I/O. Developers were explained how to optimize their applications to take advantage of Android’s accessibility tools.

Mobile Accessibility by a Spanish company called Codefactory has already been assisting blind users for a while by using a simplified audio-based user interface. Their developers say that Android’s new enhancements will allow the company to work on new features for the service.

It’s really great to see support being improved for the visually-impaired community. There’s no reason everyone shouldn’t be able to experience how great Android is.

Source: Phone Arena

 


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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for May 17, 2013

Posted: 17 May 2013 08:17 PM PDT

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!

Guides

Best Android music playing applications [May 2013]

Accessories

Samsung TecTiles 2 Now available to purchase

Apps

Fitbit adds Bluetooth 4.0 sync support for Samsung Galaxy S 4 in new update

Classic Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega launched to Google Play for $2.99

Carriers

AT&T blocking Google Hangout video chats on mobile networks

Gaming Hardware

NVIDIA to begin accepting SHIELD handheld gaming device pre-orders from today

Google Glass

Google Glass successfully unlocked, boots up with Ubuntu at I/O

Congress wants to know a little more about Google Glass privacy guidelines, sends a friendly letter to Larry Page in the process

Phones

HTC One $100 trade up program ends this Sunday, no extensions planned

Google to debut Android 4.3 on white Nexus 4 June 10th

Panasonic launches P51 in Indian markets, packed with 5-inch screen and stylus

Samsung Galaxy S 4 to reach 10 million sales by next week, Note III to have 5.9-inch OLED display

Is success of Samsung Galaxy S 4 pushing company to look outside for components?

Tablets

Nexus 7 refresh expected in July, same price with updated specs

Photo and details leak of 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Archos officially announces 80 Xenon tablet, set for June launch at $199 asking price

Updates

HTC One X rumored to get Sense 5.0 in new incoming update, brings Zoe and Blinkfeed along for the ride

HTC sales increase for One and Butterfly, Butterfly to receive Sense 5.0 update

Miscellaneous

Samsung grabs 95% of global Android smartphone profits in Q1 2013


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Samsung TecTiles 2 Now available to purchase

Posted: 17 May 2013 08:04 PM PDT

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Do you remember last month when we told you of the sad news that Samsung’s old TecTiles didn’t work with the new Galaxy S 4. Well cheer up my friends because Samsung TecTiles 2 are now available for you to purchase. For those of you that don’t know what a Samsung TecTile is, let me give you a quick refresher. They are smart NFC tags that can be programmed by the Samsung TecTile app to do many things. You can set TecTiles to change settings in the phone, call a specific number, or send a predefined text. As an example, you can place a tag at the office, and when you scan the it, it can set your smartphone to silent or it could bring up your work calendar. You choose what you want the tag to do when it is scanned, making the little tasks that much easier.

For those that have a Galaxy S 4 and want more info, check out the source.

Source: Samsung


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HTC One $100 trade up program ends this Sunday, no extensions planned

Posted: 17 May 2013 07:55 PM PDT

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If you’re thinking that HTC will extend their $100 trade-in promotion for the HTC One, then think again. Earlier in the month they extended it to purchases made by May 19th, which is this Sunday. HTC is reminding everyone that this is your final chance to get in on it, which means they don’t plan on extending it. Of course we never say never in this business, but if you’re thinking of grabbing the One with this deal, you might want to pick it up this weekend. Because there is always the possibility that you might want to return your shiny new phone, HTC is giving you until June 19 to get your paperwork in. Hit the source link and use code US001UVORE.

source:  HTC Trade Up


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