Category: Google I/O 2014

Samsung Gear Live now up for pre-order, priced at $200

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Along with the LG G Watch and the Moto 360, the new Samsung Gear Live also made its appearance at this year’s Google I/O confirming the rumors that the South Korean firm will also release their own version of an Android Wear-powered smartwatch

Samsung Gear Live specs:

1.63-inch Super AMOLED (320 x 320) display
1.2GHz CPU
512MB RAM
4GB internal storage
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Heart Rate Monitor
IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant
300mAh battery
Compatibility: Android 4.3 (Jelly bean) and up
Dimension: 37.9 x 56.4x 8.9 mm
Weight: 59g
Colors: Wine Red and Black

The Samsung Gear Live, as well as the LG G Watch, will be up for pre-orders starting today. The former will be retailed for USD200 and is going to be available through Amazon, Best Buy and Google Play Store.

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Google I/O 2014: Android TV

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Soon after announcing the Android Auto, Google formally announced their second take on conquering the living room through the new and improved television-centric platform called Android TV.

Android TV is the successor of the Google TV which the company launched in 2010. Although it’s mainly intended for TV sets, the new platform can also be installed on set-top boxes and gaming consoles.

So what changed after four years? A lot actually. For one, Google has integrated the search functions (powered by Google of course) and Google Play in to the Android TV which provides contextual information/results based on the company’s proprietary Knowledge Graph.

Moreover, Android TV provides a more seamless interaction between the big screen and other Android-powered devices, including Android Wear, to perform various tasks like controlling the media playback, inputting queries through text or using voice and/or using it as a controller for gaming.

Android TV also has support for Google Chromecast, meaning users can also stream their contents on their Android device straight to their TV sets running on Google’s latest TV-centric operating system.

Google stated that they’re already working with top TV manufacturers such as LG, Sharp and Sony, as well as set-top box makers like ASUS and Razer, to get the Android TV out in the market in the coming months.

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Google I/O 2014: Android TV

Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

Soon after announcing the Android Auto, Google formally announced their second take on conquering the living room through the new and improved television-centric platform called Android TV.

Android TV is the successor of the Google TV which the company launched in 2010. Although it’s mainly intended for TV sets, the new platform can also be installed on set-top boxes and gaming consoles.

So what changed after four years? A lot actually. For one, Google has integrated the search functions (powered by Google of course) and Google Play in to the Android TV which provides contextual information/results based on the company’s proprietary Knowledge Graph.

Moreover, Android TV provides a more seamless interaction between the big screen and other Android-powered devices, including Android Wear, to perform various tasks like controlling the media playback, inputting queries through text or using voice and/or using it as a controller for gaming.

Android TV also has support for Google Chromecast, meaning users can also stream their contents on their Android device straight to their TV sets running on Google’s latest TV-centric operating system.

Google stated that they’re already working with top TV manufacturers such as LG, Sharp and Sony, as well as set-top box makers like ASUS and Razer, to get the Android TV out in the market in the coming months.

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Google I/O 2014: Android Auto

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After showcasing the new Android Wear, Google transitioned to Android Auto, a platform that’s similar to Google Now, but is more geared towards improving the overall user experience of a driver while they’re inside their car.

Android Auto is the fruition of the Open Automotive Alliance that the search giant launched in partnership with distinguished car makers during the early part of the year.

The main goal for the Android Auto is to allow drivers to get the information that they need, when they need it, without having to take their hands off the wheel or peel their eyes away from the road.

This is made possible through voice-activated controls similar to how Google Now works. With Android Auto, users can search for places using Google Maps and even reply to incoming messages (both SMS and Email) using their own voice.

Android Auto will be launched alongside Android L. In addition, consumers can expect cars with Android Auto installed within this year, although it wasn’t mentioned which among the 40 car manufacturers will release it first.

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Google I/O 2014: Android Auto

Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

After showcasing the new Android Wear, Google transitioned to Android Auto, a platform that’s similar to Google Now, but is more geared towards improving the overall user experience of a driver while they’re inside their car.

Android Auto is the fruition of the Open Automotive Alliance that the search giant launched in partnership with distinguished car makers during the early part of the year.

The main goal for the Android Auto is to allow drivers to get the information that they need, when they need it, without having to take their hands off the wheel or peel their eyes away from the road.

This is made possible through voice-activated controls similar to how Google Now works. With Android Auto, users can search for places using Google Maps and even reply to incoming messages (both SMS and Email) using their own voice.

Android Auto will be launched alongside Android L. In addition, consumers can expect cars with Android Auto installed within this year, although it wasn’t mentioned which among the 40 car manufacturers will release it first.

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