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Google Glass Consumer Launch Pushed Back, Developers Losing Interest In The Project

Paul Morris·November 15, 2014

The unveiling of Google Glass had split public opinion right down the middle when it was first introduced as a research project back just over two years ago. The intelligent, but relatively futuristic eyewear, which looks as though it has been ripped directly off the set of a Hollywood spy thriller, has been one of the primary focal points of Google's Project X team for quite some time, but could that dedication to an actual consumer launch be waning? According to a new Reuters report, a number of developers and early Glass adopters are beginning to lose that initial excitement and interest in the product.

Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Factory Image For Nexus 4 [Direct Link]

Ben Reid·November 15, 2014

Android's latest mobile software, dubbed Lollipop, is, if you'll excuse the terrible pun, the word on everybody's lips right now, but despite the numerous features having been refined and deemed ready for prime time, the typically cumbersome roll-out has since ensued. If you're an Android user, it's very likely that you'll be waiting a while before you can indulge in this new version 5.0, but if you happen to be in ownership of a Nexus, then you won't be left hanging for quite as long. Indeed, along with the earlier release of factory images for a spate of Nexus smartphones and tablets, the system image for the Nexus 4 is now in the wild, and if you're still in possession of this antiquated handset, then you can now… wait for it… get flashing!

Google’s Project Tango Tablet Listing Goes Up On Play Store

Paul Morris·November 14, 2014

Google Announces YouTube Music Key Subscription Service, Here Are The Details [Video]

Zayed Rehman·November 13, 2014

YouTube Music Key is a new and paid subscription service from YouTube, which will be offering ad-free music streaming. The largest online streaming service on the planet is aiming to capitalize on its enjoyed status through this service while aiming to let everyone else try and catch up.

Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Factory Image For Nexus 5, 7, 10 [Final Version Direct Link]

Ben Reid·November 13, 2014

Official Android 5.0 Lollipop final factory images for Nexus 5, 7 and 10 are now available to download. You can find the direct links right here.

Google Releases New Quiz App For iOS; Works With Chromecast [Download Link]

Oliver Haslam·November 12, 2014

Apple Ranked World’s Most Valuable Brand; More Than Google And Microsoft Combined

Ben Reid·November 7, 2014

Forbes has just unveiled its annual list of the world's most valuable companies, and perched at the summit of this particular round-up is Apple. The iPhone maker has had an incredible year, shifting record numbers of the just-released iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the first couple of months on sale, and with an estimated valuation of almost $125 billion, Forbes believes Apple's brand is worth double that of Microsoft and almost 2.5 times that of search giant Google.

Google Maps 4.0 For iOS With New Material Design Available, Download Now

Ben Reid·November 6, 2014

Only yesterday, we learned that Google Maps for iOS and Android would be the subject of a significant update, featuring, among other improvements, the all-new Material Design that the Big G is rolling out with Android 5.0 Lollipop. At the time of the announcement, Google stated that the new Maps would begin to trickle out within days, and as promptly as ever, the iOS portion of the update is now ready for download over at the App Store. So, if you want to enjoy a truly enhanced navigation experience, check out the details and download link after the break.

The Nexus 9 Has A Bendgate-like Issue Of Its Own

Zayed Rehman·November 6, 2014

You Can Now Buy Nexus 9, Nexus Player From Google Play Store

Ben Reid·November 4, 2014

As we continue to be distracted by the Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 at the top end of the smartphone market, it's worth remembering that Google's been busy rolling out some new hardware of its own. Along with the Moto-manufactured Nexus 6 smartphone, the Big G also took the wraps off the HTC-made Nexus 9 tablet and its very own Apple TV-incarnate in the Nexus Player last month. Now, both slate and set-top are available to purchase right from the Play Store, although there are one or two limitations to this arrangement.

Google Working On ‘Copresence’, A Cross-Platform Apple’s AirDrop-like Feature

Ben Reid·November 1, 2014

Apple likes to build things that just work, requiring as little intervention as possible on the part of the user, and AirDrop, the company's local file-transfer service, typifies this notion. Google, Apple's main rival in the mobile industry, is apparently working on a similar feature of its own, with a number of blogs having been tipped off that a service named "Copresence" is currently in the works.

The Father Of Android And Former Head – Andy Rubin – Is Leaving Google

Oliver Haslam·October 31, 2014

Google Glass Has Been Banned In All Movie Theaters Across The U.S.

Ben Reid·October 31, 2014

The movie industry has long been concerned about the issue regarding moviegoers recording a movie using a smartphone, camera or other device. Google Glass, unlike most other camera-equipped gadgets, could be used to record a movie quite unsuspectingly, and as such, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) - the body that represents the major studios - has made a move to completely ban Glass and similar forms of wearable tech in cinemas.

Watch: Project Ara Modular Android Smartphone Seen Booting Up For The First Time [Video]

Zayed Rehman·October 30, 2014

Project Ara may seem like a pipe dream to many, but since, development has notched up some pace. And now, a video has surfaced showing the device booting up into Android, adding more fuel to the project, ensuring that it’s still alive and kicking.

Google Fit App For Android Now Available To Download [Direct Link]

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

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