It's been a while since Google released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to Nexus phones. Google is apparently testing the Next update which will be Android KitKat version 4.4.3 build number KTU72B.
It's a minor update that will fix a known camera issue on he previous release that present in the Google Nexus 5 as users observed a pretty significant increase in CPU usage when the camera application is operational, which makes the device laggy and drain its battery. This information comes from LlabTooFeR a renowned developer
Android 4.4.3 is under testing. Build number is KTU72B. Probably it will fix known camera bug.
— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) March 24, 2014
There are no details yet on the other enhancements and fixes that the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update will bring to devices in general. The update is reported to be "under testing" and will be released soon, probably with a different build Number.
In 2014, Google Glass is the top of Wearable technology device but Google want to go beyond just a Smart Glasses.... to Smart Contact Lens. A new patent from Google indicates that the company is working a similar project. Patent Bolt reports on a Google application to the USPTO for "multi-sensor contact lenses," intended primarily as a method for blinking input or input augmentation for wearable devices, or just electronics in general.
The basic idea is that a number of sensors embedded into a contact lens could be used to detect blinks with incredible accuracy. The technology to track eyes and blinks already exists, but it's been focused almost exclusively on external cameras. The patent application describes a light sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and conductivity and electric field sensors, all combined with a control circuit and power source embedded outside the user's physical field of vision.
This isn't a "smart" device in the traditional sense there would be no serious computation going on inside the lens itself but the sensors could give extremely precise readings on the number and duration of blinks. One of the explicit uses of the sensor is to detect changes in light reception to accurately infer a blink.
The patent application was filed in late 2012, which would have been in the latter part of development cycle for the initial release of Google Glass. A few of the more practical parts of the idea are left abstract, particularly the power supply; Google describes various method of power including solar, thermal, or radio frequency power. Let's hope we see this Smart Lens this year as an accessory for Google Glass or part of Google Glass 2.
Android Wear is new move for Google to bring Android to wrist. Many developers is trying to optimize their Apps to work on Android wear SDK. Pocket has the same aim which is integrating links from a huge amount of sources, so the best way to do that is to make sure users can easily send those links to Pocket App from their Smartwatches. Check the Demo (.gif) below.
Pocket has created various APIs to make it easy for other developers to add a "save to Pocket" option. Not all platforms offer a universal sharing menu like Android, and that actually includes the new Android Wear. Screen real estate and interaction limits on a smartwatch necessitate a more focused set of options. So, Pocket has created an API to let developers more easily add a "save to Pocket" option in their Android Wear apps.
Like most functions in Android Wear, the work isn't actually done on the smartwatch itself. The button will just initiate the action on your smartphone.
Today, the All New HTC One 2014 got another hands-on video before the tomorrow's official launch. The video is in German but with a high quality picture and 14 minuets extended hands-on of the hardware of the device.
It also gives a good look at the software and some of the features such as the double tap or swipe to unlock feature, the extreme power saving feature and the new camera app with the after focus feature. You can watch the video below (German).
HTC has just released a New teaser on its YouTube channel named "HTC One - Best Smartphone of 2013", The teaser shows that the previous HTC One was awarded the Best Smartphone of 2013 and it will get even better on March,25.
The video didn't show any extra info as previous technical translations video series but it's a heads-up for what's coming the day after tomorrow. check out the video below.
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