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Review: Balx Icon Pack (Android)

November 27, 2018July 30, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Andrea Corvi is at it again, creating yet another unique looking icon pack for your favorite Android device. This time around, we’re reviewing Balx, an … Read more…

Google Sends Project Tango Into Space

November 27, 2018July 29, 2014 by Greg Morris

Google are no stranger to launching things into space. One NASA probe sent into orbit is still powered by a Nexus One smartphone. Their latest … Read more…

Motorola To Release Nexus Phablet

November 27, 2018July 29, 2014 by Greg Morris

After the rumoured demise of the Nexus line being replaced by the Android Silver project, the Android world rejoiced when a promise of devices was … Read more…

Tech History Thursday: Week 6, 07/20-07/26

November 27, 2018July 24, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Welcome to the sixth installment of Tech History Thursday! If you’re keeping up to date with tech news by reading Techaeris, you’re just as interested in … Read more…

Chromecast Turns 1, Owners Get 90 days of Music from All Access

January 12, 2019July 24, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

One year ago today, Google launched the Chromecast, a device that regular readers of Techaeris will know is near and dear to my heart. To … Read more…

Chrome OS Joins Android With Material Design

November 27, 2018July 23, 2014 by Greg Morris

Since Andy Rubin went off to play with robots, and Sundar Pichai took over running the Android team, a Chrome-Android convergence has been rumored. Google I/O 2014 … Read more…

Google Revenue Up Again Despite Slow In Advertising

November 27, 2018July 22, 2014 by Greg Morris

Critics have been predicting the slow death of internet advertising for a long time. Google have made great strides into other areas, but still rely … Read more…

Google Fiber Not Leaving The US

November 27, 2018July 22, 2014 by Greg Morris

After bringing Ultra-fast internet access to homes in two cities in the US, Google have dashed any hope of Google fiber coming over to the … Read more…

Appetizers: Week 1 Of The Staff’s Favorite Apps!

November 27, 2018July 22, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Welcome to Week 1 of Appetizers! This regular installment of delicious applications will showcase some of the staff’s favorites each week. Blake Mitchell, Writer Phonto – Android … Read more…

Geohot Hired by Google To Make Web Safer

November 27, 2018July 18, 2014 by Greg Morris

The infamous hacker George ‘geohot’ Hotz has been hired by Google. He’ll be joining a team aimed at securing the kind of vulnerabilities that Geohot … Read more…

Cardcast, the Best Cards Against Humanity Game for Chromecast

November 27, 2018July 17, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Since its release, the Google Chromecast has been home to a number of inventive games. I’d mentioned that Dehumanize Your Friends as one of the … Read more…

Google+ Drops Real Names Policy

November 27, 2018July 15, 2014 by Jason Bouwmeester

When Google+ launched just over three years ago, one of their main areas of enforcement was that of people use real names for their accounts. … Read more…

Forgetting The Right To Be Forgotten

November 27, 2018July 11, 2014 by Greg Morris

In the latest move in the saga that is the right to be forgotten law, the UK government has asked for it to be removed … Read more…

Chromecast Adds Android Screen Mirroring With New Update

November 27, 2018July 9, 2014 by Justin Jelinek

Hot on the heels of the feature announcement at the I/O conference, Google’s Chromecast team is rolling out one of the most requested features for their … Read more…

HOW TO: Automate Wifi with Tasker (Android)

November 27, 2018July 8, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

I don’t know about you, but I hate having to turn my wifi connection on and off every time I walk into or out of the … Read more…

Leo’s Fortune Lands On Android July 10th

November 27, 2018July 2, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

Leo’s Fortune, the award winning iOS game, will be landing in the Google Play store this July 1oth so be ready Android users! I reviewed the game on the iOS platform here on Techaeris and it’s an absolutely fabulous piece of art! From the music and characters to the stunningly beautiful graphics you will want to buy this game. I’m not sure how they will offer the game up on Android but on iOS it’s a one time purchase with no in app purchases or any advertisement. Things may be a little different on Android but either way, the game is absolutely brilliant. Check out the Leo’s Fortune trailer after the break.

Project Ara dscout Program Closing, Google Looks To Make It Reality

November 27, 2018July 2, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

Project Ara, the modular phone project started under a Google owned Motorola and continues on in Google’s hands is closing down it’s dscout program. The dscout program was a R&D effort by the company to get as many ideas and thoughts from regular users as they could. Google cultivated as much data as they could to use in making the prototype Ara phone and will likely keep using that data in the full production as well. You can read Dan Makoski’s email farewell below.

Google Acquires Music Streaming Service Songza

November 27, 2018July 1, 2014 by Jason Bouwmeester

Google has just announced via Google+ that it has purchased music streaming service Songza. The purchase amount remains unknown at this time. Google has stated that Songza will continue to work for existing users and that they will be looking to integrate Songza features into Google Play Music.

How To Connect Your Android Wear Device Hint: You Need The Apps

November 27, 2018July 1, 2014 by Blake Mitchell

Google I/O 2014 has come and gone and one of the hot announcements to come from it was Android Wear. We knew it was coming and Google did not disappoint. Those who were present at the conference were rewarded with their choice of a Samsung Gear Live or LG G Watch. Of course, with anything like this, you have early adopters who want to get in on the action, and some attendees who either don’t need or want the device, or want to make a little profit. For that reason, you can go to eBay and order these watches.

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Secure Smartphone Blackphone Now Shipping

November 27, 2018June 30, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Today, manufacturer Geeksphone and security firm Silent Circle have started shipping pre-ordered sales of their security-centered smartphone, Blackphone, to consumers worldwide.

Android L Developer Preview: Hands On

November 27, 2018June 27, 2014 by Jason Bouwmeester

At Google I/O, Google announced that the Android L Developer Preview would be made available for anyone willing to flash a factory image on a Nexus 5 phone or Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi tablet. This is the first time that Google has released a preview version of Android to the general public. The Developer Preview has been made available and we’re taking a look at some of the changes in Android “L”.

Google Counters Apple’s CarPlay With Android Auto

November 27, 2018June 26, 2014 by Jason Bouwmeester

Google announced a number of Android initiatives based on its upcoming Android L at their I/O 2014 Developer Conference yesterday. One of the more interesting features was the announcement of Android Auto. While Google announced the Open Automotive Alliance a few months ago, Android Auto gives us a better look at what exactly the OAA will eventually be bringing to the automotive market.

Aercast Special Edition Google I/O 2014

November 27, 2018June 25, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

Join a skeleton Aercast crew on this special edition installment while they discuss today’s Google I/O event. Tom Rodman, Justin Jelinek and Kevin Lemere discuss all things Google! Android Wear, Android UX/UI changes, and much, much more.

Google I/O 2014 Keynote Recap

November 27, 2018June 25, 2014 by Tom Rodman

This year, Google’s I/O keynote speakers didn’t use the phase, “available today…” as often as they have in the past, but they still offered an interesting look at what Google has planned for the future. We still don’t know what the next version of Android will be called, or if it will be 4.5 or 5.0, but a lot of its features were introduced as coming in the “The L Release,” due later this year.

Android L Preview Announced at Google I/O

November 27, 2018June 25, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

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Google announced today at their annual developer conference, Google I/O, the Android L Preview. Android L brings over 5,000 new APIs to developers as well as numerous new features.

Android Wear – You Need This On Your Wrist!

November 27, 2018June 25, 2014 by Chris Prophet

Google have come up with a great idea of utilising an underused display area – our wrist! What better place for their amazing Application Programming Interface (API) to live. Think about it, no more trawling your bag for your phone or missed calls. Looks smart/cute and certainly attracts attention…

LIVE: Watch the Google I/O Keynote!

November 27, 2018June 25, 2014 by Christopher Wieninger

Click the play button on the video below to watch the Google I/O 2014 Keynote LIVE right now!

Google Testing Google Domains

November 27, 2018June 24, 2014 by Jason Bouwmeester

Many small businesses still don’t have a custom domain name and instead rely on website building providers for their web presence solutions. Google is aiming to change that with Google Domains.