Apr 16
Google’s Project Ara could reinvent the way we buy and upgrade our smartphones.
Apr 16
We’ve all wondered excitedly about exactly what Google might be cooking up in its X lab. But now, Fast Company has taken a peek inside its workshops to found out what happens to the ideas that don’t make it off the drawing board.
Apr 16
The likes of Apple, Google, Microsoft and other major figures in the smartphone industry have signed a pledge that will make it harder to steal cell phones—from July 2015, at least.
Apr 15
It was recently that we brought you word on how Google announced that they would be introducing the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system update to Google Glass sometime this week, but who would have thought that it would be so soon as today? Also known as the XE16 update for Google Glass, this KitKat adventure offers some sweet features and functions for your wearable piece of technology, allowing the Google Glass to play nice with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy connectivity for the very first time.
Of course, testing and benchmarks are required to see just how much (or little) of an impact this will be for the Google Glass, but it ought to result in a better battery life for Glass users. After all, one of the major thorns in the use of Google Glass had always been its battery life so hopefully the XE16 update will be able to do its bit and help prolong the device’s battery life.
Those who are about the update the Google Glass might want to prepare themselves beforehand for a rather lengthy process. One will first get updated to XE12.1, which is actually laying the foundation for the big update, and once the KitKat installation process kicks off, you need to wait for approximately 30 minutes or less for the entire thing to be done. Do expect to enjoy a new boot animation in Glass, too, once the update is complete.
Google Glass Android 4.4 KitKat Update Arrives , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Android, glass, Google,
Apr 15
It seems that Google Glass has dominated the news headlines today, where it went on sale to the public, not to mention having word of Android 4.4 KitKat arriving for the Google Glass, too. It took just hours to sell out its off-white Google Glass models, where at one point in time earlier today, Google did mull over the possibility of extending the sale of its wearable computers, but decided otherwise after that to end sales.
Google remained mum on the total number of Google Glass units that they sold today, but you can be sure that they do not lack an iota of enthusiasm, where it was mentioned on their Google+ account, “Wow, what a morning! We’re happy to see so many new faces (and frames) in the Explorer community. Just a quick update that — ack — we just sold out of Cotton, (a color of Google Glass) so things are moving really fast.”
It has been said that until Tuesday, approximately 10,000 units of Google Glass have ended up in the hands of those who were previously selected by Google, known as Explorers. Were you one of those people out there who actually forked out $1,500 so that you too, can be a Google Glass Explorer?
Off-White Google Glass Sold Out Quickly , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, glass, Google,
Apr 15
Are you feeling lucky? Google has already begun taking registrations for tickets to its Google I/O 2014 developer conference, and for this year’s edition, the tech giant will try something different, using a lottery system in order to dispense with the actual tickets. Those who intend to try their luck can do so anytime until April 18th at 2 pm Pacific Time (5 pm Eastern time) in order to sign up for the lottery. Of course, the odds should be in your favor compared to holding the winning Powerball ticket.
Apart from that, Google dropped a hint on what will Google I/O 2014 discuss about, with their focus being on three key themes – namely design, develop and distribute, in order to assist developers to build and prove their app right from the start all the way to the finish. Not only that, developers will be able to spend more time to chat with Google employees and partners this year, while experiencing demo apps in the “Sandbox” segment of the conference.
In addition, there will also be a “streamlined” conference schedule which will be revealed to the masses later this May. If you do register for Google I/O 2014 but were not picked for the live session, you will still be able to live stream it for remote viewing. [Press Release]
Google I/O Ticket Registration Kicks Off, Lottery System Implemented , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, Google,
Apr 15
So today Google’s Project Ara Developer Conference kicked off and while we’re sure many developers are being treated to the sights of the device and some of the possibilities that it could bring to the table, we’re sure end-users such as ourselves and our readers are probably wondering when will the Ara device be released to the public?
Well the good news is that users won’t have to wait too long because according to Google, they revealed that they are planning to release the first batch of Ara devices in January 2015. We should note that this is only an ETA and given that there is still a lot of time between now until January 2015, things could happen in between that could possibly delay the release, but for now we have a rough date to look forward to.
However there is still quite a bit of work left to be done on the device. For starters Google is planning on finishing up the device’s power bus in May, followed by the second Ara developer conference in July, and it is only in August that the first alpha build of the 3D printer meant to print Ara’s module is expected to be ready.
There is still a lengthy process to go through involving carrier approval, FCC certification, and so on, all of which Google has planned for November. Assuming that all of it is pulled off without a hitch, we can only assume that Google will then be able to meet its ETA of January, otherwise we could be looking at a later date, but better late than never, right?
ETA For Project Ara’s Release Set For January 2015 , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Google, project ara,
Apr 15
Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone will be hitting shelves in January 2015, said project leader Paul Eremenko during Ara’s first developers’ conference. This falls in line with word we’ve heard … Continue reading
Apr 15
As promised, Google today opened the Google Glass Explorer Program to the public, providing a limited time shot to get your hands on the wearable device. The availability runs out … Continue reading
Apr 15
Apparently some people still want Google Glass. The white model sold out several hours after Google allowed anyone to purchase the product. Models of the other colors are still available — at least until Google stops selling the product tonight. For today only, Google made Glass available to anyone. This is the first time since the product’s announcement that Google has allowed the general… Read More
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