Jun 25
Google just showed off the new look that the next big release of Android—the “L” release —will have. But the new card-based look isn’t just for your the operating system on your phone or tablet. It’s going to leak out onto the web as well.
Jun 25
Google's moving toward more of an Apple-like release schedule for its operating systems, so the new
Posted in: Today's ChiliGoogle’s moving toward more of an Apple-like release schedule for its operating systems, so the new L release of Android isn’t coming out for real for a while. But there will early versions for the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 7 that developers—or endeavoring nerds—can download starting tomorrow.
Jun 25
At Google I/O today , the search-and-everything-else giant unveiled a new mobile tool to help your smartphone survive to the end of the day. Say hello to Project Volta.
Jun 25
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police can no longer search your cell phone without a search warrant or an immediate threat of danger. There are plenty of caveats, but overall this is a victory for privacy advocates. Below are some of the highlights from the decision.
Jun 25
We’ve known about Android Wear for a few months now , but Google just announced that the LG G Watch and Samsung’s just-announced Gear Live will be available to pre-order from the Google Play Store today. The sleeker-looking Moto 360 however, won’t be coming out until later this summer.
Jun 25
As the rumors foretold , today at Google I/O we got a first look at Android Auto. The system uses your Android smartphone as the brain for an in-dash system controlling navigation, music, and messaging. In other words, your next new car might double as an Android accessory.
Jun 25
Meet AndroidTV: a new TV platform, like the failed Google TV. It’s a brand new UI but it’s the same SDK as regular Android.
Jun 25
Forget the Ouya , there’s another Android game console in town, and it’s coming from two of the biggest players in town.
Jun 25
Google wants to make it faster to unlock your Android device in trusted environments with a new feature called “personal unlocking.” For instance, if your compatible Bluetooth watch is connected and nearby, you’ll be able to swipe open your home…
Jun 25
Even as smartphones are getting bigger and better, battery life is often an issue. Google announced today at I/O that it’s upcoming version of Android includes “Project Volta” to take the problem head-on. A “battery historian” gives more info on…
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