In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!
LG, Google at work on new Nexus handset -- report [CNet]
In the "citing people who claim to have knowledge of the matter" department comes a report that Google and LG executives met recently to discuss the development of a new handset. Since Google and LG partnered up on the Nexus 4, could this be the beginnings of the Nexus 5?
Acer Unveils New Breed of Windows Hybrids, Cheap Android Tablet [Mashable]
On May 3, Acer took the wraps off of two Windows hybrid laptops: the Aspire R7 has a touch screen that is attached to a keyboard that allows it to flip over and fold completely flat over the keyboard for a "presentation" mode. The smaller P3 Ultrabook also has a keyboard that folds over to become a tablet.
Google Play coming to Nook HD and Nook HD+ [Android Central]
Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch announced on May 3rd the availability of a software update that will bring Google Play store access to the 7-inch and 9-in tablets. Previously, the tablets had access to a limited number of apps through the B&N online store, but this will significantly improve the availability of popular Android apps like the Chrome browser, Gmail, YouTube, and more.
Instagram launches photo tagging feature on iPhone and Android [The Verge]
Instagram rolled out an update to its iPhone and Android apps that now allows users to tag their friends on photos uploaded to the popular photo sharing site. Once a photo is taken, a new "Add People" button allows you tag friends or places. A notification is then sent to friends who have been tagged. A "Photos of You" button is added to the profile section that includes all of the photos you are tagged in.
Chromebook march continues, Acer and Asus reportedly planning new devices [Pocket-Lint]
Digitimes reported that Acer and Asus are set to launch new Chromebooks in the second half of 2013. The Acer Chromebook is reported to be a 11.6 inch device targeting students and is set to be released in July. The Asus version of its Chromebook is set to be released in the 3rd or 4th quarters of this year.
Jawbone launches an ecosystem for Up, lets other apps tap into your fitness data [The Verge]
Jawbone has launched a new API (Application Programming Interface) that allows other activity tracking apps such as MyFitnessPal, LosIt, and MapMyFitness to automatically tap into the Up's fitness data. The update also allows accessories like weight scales to upload its data to the Up application. Previously, the app included with the Jawbone fitness tracker was closed to these type of services.
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LG, Google at work on new Nexus handset -- report [CNet]
In the "citing people who claim to have knowledge of the matter" department comes a report that Google and LG executives met recently to discuss the development of a new handset. Since Google and LG partnered up on the Nexus 4, could this be the beginnings of the Nexus 5?
Acer Unveils New Breed of Windows Hybrids, Cheap Android Tablet [Mashable]
On May 3, Acer took the wraps off of two Windows hybrid laptops: the Aspire R7 has a touch screen that is attached to a keyboard that allows it to flip over and fold completely flat over the keyboard for a "presentation" mode. The smaller P3 Ultrabook also has a keyboard that folds over to become a tablet.
Google Play coming to Nook HD and Nook HD+ [Android Central]
Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch announced on May 3rd the availability of a software update that will bring Google Play store access to the 7-inch and 9-in tablets. Previously, the tablets had access to a limited number of apps through the B&N online store, but this will significantly improve the availability of popular Android apps like the Chrome browser, Gmail, YouTube, and more.
Instagram launches photo tagging feature on iPhone and Android [The Verge]
Instagram rolled out an update to its iPhone and Android apps that now allows users to tag their friends on photos uploaded to the popular photo sharing site. Once a photo is taken, a new "Add People" button allows you tag friends or places. A notification is then sent to friends who have been tagged. A "Photos of You" button is added to the profile section that includes all of the photos you are tagged in.
Chromebook march continues, Acer and Asus reportedly planning new devices [Pocket-Lint]
Digitimes reported that Acer and Asus are set to launch new Chromebooks in the second half of 2013. The Acer Chromebook is reported to be a 11.6 inch device targeting students and is set to be released in July. The Asus version of its Chromebook is set to be released in the 3rd or 4th quarters of this year.
Jawbone launches an ecosystem for Up, lets other apps tap into your fitness data [The Verge]
Jawbone has launched a new API (Application Programming Interface) that allows other activity tracking apps such as MyFitnessPal, LosIt, and MapMyFitness to automatically tap into the Up's fitness data. The update also allows accessories like weight scales to upload its data to the Up application. Previously, the app included with the Jawbone fitness tracker was closed to these type of services.
News from Google
A roundup of various Google services updated ahead of Google I/O May 15-17
- Hangouts Remote Desktop: Tech support with a personal touch [Daniel Caiafa via Google+]
- Add events to Google Calendar from Gmail [Official Gmail Blog]
- More offline Chrome apps arrive: Chrome Web Store previews Packaged Apps [Gigaom]
- Access Google Keep with the new Chrome app [Google Drive Bog]
- Google gets people ready for Glass with new how-to video [The Verge]
- Chrome Office Viewer Opens Microsoft Office Documents in New Tabs [Lifehacker]
- Google Now comes to iPhone and iPad with new Search app update [The Verge]
Odds and Ends
Have you ever missed a call on your phone either because you didn't hear the ring, had it silenced, or missed the visual queue completely? What if your smartphone bent in half right in front of you to let you know a call or message was coming in? Canadian-based MorePhone might have the solution for you sometime in the future:
Source: CNet
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