Wear OS Is Growing Again, and Google Has Samsung to Thank
… The branding change to Wear OS didn't help, but partnering with Samsung did. …
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Android Auto Gets a Facelift, Introduces Precise Lane-by-Lane Guidance
… Its navigation interface incorporates 3D maps with improved road context and information, and cars with Google built‑in even get lane guidance. …
Microsoft Working on New 'Lite' OS to Compete With Chromebooks
… He describes the UI as "modernized, minimal, and refreshed." According to Davis, the UI won't just be the standard Windows 10 option with some features locked away. …
Tiny Android-Powered Palm Phone Leaks Again
… It's possible volume could be accessible only in software, but that would be quite strange even for a budget phone. …
Google Fails to Win Dismissal of Incognito Mode Lawsuit
… Is it the branding? The UI? The little icon with the hat and sunglasses? I'm sure the lawyers for plaintiffs will have something to say about this when the case goes before a judge. Even if the lawsuit succeeds, you should not expect to see a big payday. …
Microsoft reveals Windows RT OEMs, device specs, battery life
… With certified hardware, and thanks to extensive graphics subsystem overhauls , Microsoft says that the Windows RT UI animations will be locked at 60 fps -- smooth. …
Windows Phone 10 is dead before it even arrives
… I can't wait to build a new PC running Windows 10 when the opportunity arrives. …
Amazon smartphone event: Fire Phone announced, includes head tracking and object scanning (updated liveblog)
… The carousel is updated to better fit the phone UI. Answer mail right from the main screen. Cool idea, but could be dangerous for workaholics. Updated @ 2:30pm. Touch-free control is pretty neat. Simply by moving around, you can interact with the UI. Might be best suited for AR games. …
Apple music debuts – Is it the ultimate music service?
… As the default music app on IOS, and built into iTunes, it has a huge built in user base, a competitive pricing model, and appears to cover most of the bases. …