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Google I/O 2014 keynote recap: Android in your car, living room, on your wrist and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 27, 2016

Earlier today, Google kicked off its two-day summer conference for developers with a keynote talk. It always pays to keep tabs on competition, my colleague Joe Rosignoll and I have been covering key advancements concerning the Android platform in the form of Android L, Android Wear, Android Auto and Android TV announcements.

Making sense of it all, I've put together this recap of the most important developments from the Google I/O 2014 keynote. Give it a read and feel free to chime in with your thoughts and analysis in the comment section...

Slides app arriving to iOS in the coming weeks, says Google

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 25, 2014

Back in April, Google finally decided to release standalone Docs and Sheets apps for the iPhone and iPad, the former a text editor and the latter a spreadsheet app.

But Google's mobile productivity efforts are comprised of a trio of apps - Docs, Sheets and Slides, a presentation software. Today at Google I/O, the search company has rounded out the trio with a new Slides for Android app that will be available on iOS "in the coming weeks"...

Google details Android Auto with APIs for audio and messaging apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 25, 2014

More than forty partners have joined Open Automotive Alliance, which Google announced in January as an Android initiative for your car.

The program has received a significant boost with today's official introduction of Android Auto, an in-car software solution which strives to put the right information for the road ahead at your fingertips.

Android Auto extends the Android platform into the car in a way that Google says is purpose-built for driving and focused on navigation, communication and music. Jump past the fold for the nitty-gritty...

Google unveils Android Wear enhancements, releases full SDK to write native apps for wearables

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 13, 2018

Google has kicked off its two-day conference for developers with a keynote address in San Francisco and we're continuously covering major announcements to deliver you important news as it happens.

Company executes took to the stage to announce changes coming to Android Wear, Google's platform for wearables based on Android that was previewed back in March...

Video shows how 5.5″ iPhone 6 would stack up against jumbo-sized Android phones

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 25, 2014

I wish Apple put me out of my misery and released the iPhone 6 already because an influx of videos comparing those questionable dummy units to just about anything is overwhelming me. Just this morning, for example, I pointed you to a video which shows off the supposed minor changes in the next iPad's design.

Now I've decided to highlight another video that I think does a great job explaining how the bigger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 would compare to popular 5.5-inch Android handsets such as the LG G3, Oppo Find 7 and One Plus One.

It's right after the break so give it a quick watch and join us in comments for a healthy discussion...

New video shows off iPad Air 2 design changes

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 25, 2014

We know that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently started producing a more durable Touch ID sensor set to make its way into Apple's sixth-generation full-size iPad - call it the iPad Air 2, if you will.

We're also familiar with a bunch of meticulously created dummies based on the rumor-mill reporting, having shown you several photographs that highlight minor design changes spotted on iPad Air 2 dummy units floating around out there.

And now, a high-quality video by TLDToday has arrived, showing off possible changes in the layout of the iPad Air 2's physical buttons, speaker grille and more...

Another rumor claims September 19 iPhone 6 launch, no 16GB version

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 28, 2016

Last month, German wireless carrier Deutsche Telekom instructed its call center representatives to tell its existing customers that their loyalty could be well rewarded on September 19, the date support staff apparently singled out as the likely iPhone 6 release.

This morning, a Chinese outlet has reaffirmed that the 4.7-inch handset will indeed launch on Friday, September 19, 2014. The device is said to come in two storage flavors - 32 and 64GB varieties - as opposed to the current 16/32/64GB lineup...

Optical image stabilization could be exclusive to the 5.5-inch iPhone

Joe Rossignol ∙ Updated October 13, 2018

There has been a myriad of rumors surrounding the oft-rumored iPhone 6 and what kinds of features we can expect in the next-generation smartphone. We've heard about potential flagship features, ranging from NFC and wireless charging to a thinner and rounder chassis, while one lesser-mentioned improvement could be optical image stabilization. But if a new prediction is accurate, the feature could be limited to the 5.5-inch iPhone.

According to Pacific Crest Securities analysts John Vinh and Kevin Chen, optical image stabilization could be exclusive to the 5.5-inch iPhone to help Apple differentiate the larger iPhone with the 4.7-inch model that is also expected to be released. The analysts claim that a $4 to $5 premium on optical image stabilization over traditional auto-focus solutions could be the underlying decision behind this move…

Let’s Talk Jailbreak 62: The Pangu jailbreak

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Episode 62: Jeff and Joe discuss the surprise release of the Pangu jailbreak tool for iOS 7.1.x. Is it safe? Should you jailbreak? Should you wait?

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Apple updates iWork for iCloud with new features

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 24, 2014

In keeping true to its promise of bringing back most of the missing features pulled from its iWork for iCloud web apps following a major rethinking of the productivity suite, Apple on Tuesday rolled out another refresh to web-based Pages, Keynote and Numbers apps.

Features enabled across all three web productivity apps include tips on how to cut, copy and paste using keyboard shortcuts, the ability to right-click to mask images and suggestions for your most recent screen name when opening a shared document.

Jump past the fold for per-app specifics...

The Pangu jailbreak team is hard at work on updated versions of its jailbreak tool

Jeff Benjamin ∙ June 24, 2014

As of now, there is only one OS supported for the Pangu jailbreak—Windows—and even that version has its fair share of issues. The Pangu team has acknowledged the problems, and posted an updated status message on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo.

The post indicates that the team is hard at work on new Windows and Mac versions of its tool, including English translated text (nice), and a smaller file size. The team even hints that we could see a Linux version of the tool as well. Have a look inside for the full message.

Apple adds MLB At Bat to its list of CarPlay-enabled apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 24, 2014

Apple's in-car entertainment solution, CarPlay, features limited support for third-party applications, ranging from Stitcher and Apple's own Podcasts to Beats Music, iHeartRadio and Spotify. Previously demoed at WWDC earlier this month, you can now put MLB At Bat on the list of officially supported CarPlay apps, according to Apple's own CarPlay webpage...