Google Glass may have managed to notch up legions of fans thanks to its technical capabilities, but could we about to see the fashion conscious adopt the wearable technology as a statement of style? It may sound a little far-fetched as the product isn't exactly the most aesthetically pleasing piece of kit we've ever come across. However, in an effort to stand apart from other providers of prescription lenses for Glass, Rochester Optical has started offering a line of stylish sunglass lenses that are compatible with Google's eyewear.
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This year's Google I/O was undeniably one of the more interesting and fruitful Google gatherings that we've seen for some time. In the middle of the plethora of announcements made during the keynote we managed to get an insight into Project Volta, Google's latest internal crack at singling out a weakness within its Android platform and fixing it. Last year it was Project Butter that stole the limelight by attempting to make animations within Android run at 60 frames-per-second. This time around the Volta team will concentrate attention on various aspects of Android in an attempt to improve battery life. The good news? Early investigations into Android L suggests that the hard work is proving fruitful.
Pebble has continued its tradition of bringing new features and functionality to its smartwatch owners by pushing out firmware updates as well as an improved version of the accompanying appstore based iOS app.
Reports, leaks and speculation pertaining to the next-generation iPhone are starting to come through thick and fast now. In the last 24-hours we've heard that Apple could be planning on differentiating between the 4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models by integrating InvenSense optical image stabilization technology into the latter, but not the former. We've also heard rumors suggesting that both iPhone models will be offered with 32GB and 64GB variants, suggesting that the entry-level 16GB option could be relegated to history. Following on from that, a Chinese report is now citing sources that suggests that the larger 5.5-inch model could make iPhone history by being the first model to be offered with a 128GB internal storage option.
If history has taught us anything, it's that persistent rumors tend to have some kind of foundation to them. That's why we aren't surprised to see more information pertaining to the speculated Nexus tablet from HTC coming into the public domain.
There's nothing worse than being out and about and finding out that your smartphone or tablet has suffered from total battery drain and will no longer function. A lack of battery power means that access to text messages, emails, navigation apps and even Facebook is no longer possible when on the move, and for a lot of you guys out there that will almost feel like life as you know it, has ended. Thankfully, Microsoft and British designer Adrien Sauvage can sympathize with that pain and have teamed up to create a pair of innovative wireless charging trousers that will ensure compatible mobile devices remain powered up.
The evolution of the brilliant Pebble wrist wear has been nothing short of remarkable since its hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Companies like LG and Samsung have also taken the time to try and take advantage of the flourishing industry by showing off their own products before the much-speculated "iWatch" from Apple hits the shelves. These intelligent time pieces are all well and good, but can sometimes be a little bit overkill for the needs of some users. If that is the situation you find yourself in then the Glance Kickstarter campaign by Kiwi Wearables is definitely worth a look.
Apple’s WWDC may be causing a stir in San Francisco, but that hasn't stopped the Cupertino company from pursuing additional product sales through marketing. This year's WWDC keynote speech introduced us all to the Health app and HealthKit framework that was speculated on so much in the last few months. In an attempt to keep attention on the health and fitness aspect of the iPhone 5s and iOS, Apple's new "Strength" TV ad focuses on a selection of the multiple third-party fitness accessories that are available for consumers to purchase.
WWDC 2014 is all ready to accelerate into first gear today, and if you’re reading this then the chances are that you have a fervent interest in what Tim Cook and his executive team are planning to announce. The annual developer meet-up, affectionately known as WWDC, is Apple’s unique way of showcasing its new technologies and products to developers and journalists, while also giving developers an opportunity to offer hands-on labs and valuable feedback sessions. It’s also a great insight into how Apple sees its own roadmap for the year ahead, so here are the details of how, where and when you can follow along at home.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference is only a matter of hours away and excitement within the mobile industry couldn't be higher. Journalists, consumers and professional industry analysts are waiting with baited breath to see what the next twelve months hold for Apple, but more importantly waiting to see how Tim Cook and his team have decided to shape the future of iOS and OS X. As we count down the hours until Mr. Cook delivers the 2014 WWDC keynote, why not swallow up your time by mulling these iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 wallpapers inspired from WWDC banners hung for the big event at Moscone Center.
