Apr 10
It’s not the water and dust resistance that’s holding back the repairability of the Samsung Galaxy S5, that’s for certain. Instead it would appear that this device has Samsung seeking … Continue reading
Apr 10
Sales of the HTC One M8 have begun in-store at carriers across the US today, with the new flagship Android smartphone turning up at AT&T locations among others. HTC surprised … Continue reading
Apr 10
For those who synchronize their Google accounts with their Android phone, this means that not only will you be able to get your emails on your phone, but also your calendar appointments, and any changes made in the calendar app will also affect the web version, assuming you’re synchronized, of course.
Now the calendar app has pretty much kept its look for the past year or so and while it does the job just fine, perhaps it could do with some touching up and that’s apparently what Google had in mind too. This is thanks to a recent series of screenshots obtained by the folks at Geek.com when they managed to get their hands on a device that ran the latest internal build of the calendar app (codenamed Timely).
As you can see in the image above, the visual overhaul is pretty drastic. Google has done away with the grids and instead has opted for a more “flatter” and cleaner minimal look. According to Geek, there are also apparently some visual flourishes that could not be captured in the screenshots, but supposedly they are quite pretty.
For the most part the app appears to run the same, just looking different, but then again how different can you change a calendar app, right? However Google has also added some new features, like a Daily Agenda that will collate a single day’s worth of activities. The app will also show birthdays with the information pulled from your contacts list as well as Google+.
There’s no telling when the new calendar app will launch, but for all we know it could be part of Android 4.4.3 KitKat which is apparently currently being tested. In the meantime what do you guys think? Do you welcome the visual changes?
Google’s New Calendar App Gets A Visual Overhaul , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Android, Apps, 
Apr 10
![Google Dogfooding Android 4.4.3 KitKat [Rumor]](https://i0.wp.com/cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/android-4.4-kitkat-gplus.jpg?resize=403%2C403 "Google Dogfooding Android 4.4.3 KitKat [Rumor]")
As it stands the latest version of Android KitKat is 4.4.2, although recently we have heard word that Google could be preparing for another update in the form of Android 4.4.3. Now according to the folks at Android Police, they have learnt that this is indeed the case and that Google is currently dogfooding the latest build.
For those unfamiliar with the term, basically it means that Google is testing the Android 4.4.3 build outside of the core Android team, meaning that it could be tested by others working at Google to get their feedback and to see if there might be some major bugs that have yet to be spotted and squashed.
No word on when exactly will Google push out the release to the public, but Android Police speculates that it could be in the next few weeks, which basically means you should not be holding your breath. There’s also no telling as to what exactly will Google include in the Android 4.4.3 update, but given that the Nexus 5’s camera issue has yet to be addressed, presumably that will be one of the fixes we can look forward to.
It is also likely that the update could include the new parking feature that we reported on yesterday. It was revealed in an APK teardown that Google Now could be getting some new cards which could help you remember where you parked your car. Considering we don’t have that feature now, perhaps it could be included in the next Android update. Either way we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more info, so do check back with us at a later date for the details.
Google Dogfooding Android 4.4.3 KitKat [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Rumors, Android, Google, 
Apr 10
Cameras, for the most part, run on their own proprietary software, although given the open nature of Android and the apps available for the platform, we’ve seen how some camera manufacturers have decided to integrate Android into their cameras, perhaps presenting photographers with a more familiar user interface.
That being said, it seems that Nikon is trying their hand at another Android camera with the recently announced Nikon Coolpix S810c, which we guess would be the successor of the Coolpix 800c from back in 2012.
The camera itself is a pretty basic digital compact camera which will pack a 16MP sensor under the hood. It will also come with a 12x digital zoom lens, a 3.7-inch display, geotagging, vibration reduction, Full HD video recording, and even Google Play support.
There’s even a pretty interesting feature where photographers can add their own comments to their photo, perhaps to note a particular moment when the photo was taken, or perhaps to explain why they chose to take that particular shot, and so on. The camera will also run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and will come with WiFi for wireless transferring of photos.
Priced at $350, the Nikon Coolpix S810c is expected to see a release around May, so if you’re in the market for a new camera, perhaps the Coolpix S810c could be what you were looking for.
Nikon Coolpix S810c Announced, Runs On Android , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Photo-Video, Android, nikon, 
Apr 09
Trying to cut out the middle man, Nikon has announced the upcoming availability of the COOLPIX S810c social camera. This smart camera is powered by Android to make it easier … Continue reading
Apr 09
An Android-powered point-and-shoot camera sure sounds like the future even if it’s yet to be proven, which is why nearly two years after Nikon pushed its first Android experiment
Apr 09
There are some who after parking their car, will take a photo of the place they parked, like a pillar which shows which level and which zone they are parked in. This makes it easy for them to remember where they left their car. However according to a recent APK teardown by the folks at Android Police, it seems that Google could be planning something similar with Google Now.
According to the APK teardown, they discovered several strings that are seemingly related to parking. This includes strings that mentions where your car is and where is its location. At this point in time it is unclear as to how Google might implement the feature but given that there are apps like Auto Finder and Valet that offer similar features, it could be based on an activity that has already been built into Android that Google will leverage in order to make it a native feature.
The cards on Google Now have been designed to catered to your specifications and needs, or at least what Google thinks you need. For example it will be able to pull up local weather, currency conversion, some choice translations when it detects you’re in a foreign country. It is also able to curate a handful of news articles based on what it thinks you like, so it would not be a stretch of the imagination to think that the cards could also help remind you where you parked.
The image to the right is not the actual image of the card but rather a mockup by the folks at Android Police at what they think it could look like. So far it seems entirely plausible but there’s no telling if this is a feature Google will actually include in its next Android build/update, or if they might decide to omit it, but what do you guys think? Would you like to see that feature arrive in future versions of Android?
Future Android Builds Could Remind You Where You Parked Your Car , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Rumors, Android, Google, 
Apr 09
If you’re an iOS user converting to Android, there are probably some iOS-exclusive apps that you might miss, one of them being Mailbox. Well the good news is that if you were wondering when the app would arrive for Android, wonder no more because Mailbox has since launched for Android is available for download for free via Google Play.
The app will function just like its iOS counterpart and for those unfamiliar with the app, Mailbox is essentially another email client that sports a very clean and simple interface. It makes use of gestures, like swiping, to either delete a message, archive it, or set it to snooze to remind you to check up on it later.
The app has also received a new feature called auto-swipe which is basically where the app will learn your preferences and actions and will be able to snooze or archive messages automatically to help you become more efficient at managing your email. Personally I’d rather manage my emails myself but for those who love automation, perhaps this is a feature that might be of interest to you.
This feature will take advantage of Dropbox’s cloud services to help sync your preferences across devices, so if you use Mailbox on other devices like tablets or a second smartphone, you won’t have to teach it all over again.
The developers have also announced that Mailbox will finally be arriving for the Mac albeit in beta form and if you’re interested in participating in the beta, hit up Mailbox’s website for the details.
Mailbox For Android And Mac (Beta) Launched , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Computers, Android, Apps, mailbox, 
Apr 09
It’s time to get another glimpse of what the first modular smartphone from Google is set to look like right out the gate. This device will be coming in three … Continue reading
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