Google had been expected to announce that it was becoming an MVNO at Google I/O in May. Anyone itching to find out more will be happy to know that their wait is at an end. Google tdoay unveiled Project Fi with Sprint and T-Mobile as partners for the new service. Similar to our Nexus hardware program, Project Fi enables us […]
Android Wear update brings Wi-Fi, always-on aps and more
With the launch of the Apple Watch just around the corner, Google today announced a significant update for its Android Wear platform. It will be pushed out to all seven currently available Android Wear watches eventually. The most interesting feature may well be the addition of Wi-Fi support. It gives any watch with Wi-Fi connectivity far greater autonomy as apps […]
New details emerge about Google MVNO Project Fi service
Google effectively confirmed back in early March that it is planning to launch an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) service in the U.S. Some details have already emerged but a new firmware image for the Nexus 6 appears to have revealed far more. Obtained by Android Police, this firmware, sporting build number LVY47H, contains a new app that appears to […]
Android Wear could be coming to Apple iPhone
With the launch of Apple Watch pre-orders kicking off today, Apple is bringing the fight with perennial foe Google to one more market segment. While Android Wear devices got the early start, the Apple Watch is widely expected to dominate the smartwatch market. Needless to say, Google and its partners are none too pleased about such a possibility. Now comes word that Google […]
Google reminder about Android Wear customization options
With so much attention focused on the Apple Watch with the pre-order window about to open, Google yesterday reminded everyone that there are already plenty of Android Wear customization options already available. Not only is there a growing number of watch faces but there is also a large selection of wrist bands. Function and fashion. The watch has always been a great […]
Google MVNO to offer free global roaming?
Google confirmed at Mobile World Congress last month that it was looking to launch its own MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) service. Google senior vice-president Sundar Pichai revealed little about the company’s plans though, promising only that additional information would be revealed in the coming months. Past rumours indicated that Google was in talks with a number of U.S. carriers […]
Street Art watch faces for your Android Wear smartwatch
First launched in 2011, the Google Art Project is a partnership between Google and a number of international art museums that lets you see high-resolution images of artworks from the museums’ galleries. More than 32,000 artworks from 46 museums can now be viewed online. Google has now taken some of these pieces of art and brought them to Android Wear […]
Extended version of Android: Wear what you want (party on) video
Google cheekily launched a new Android Wear ad the same day that Apple hosted its Spring Forward press event to reveal more about the Apple Watch. The short video highlighted the different Android Wear smartwatches already available and invited people to “wear what you want.” The company has now released a longer version. Round or square: wear what you want with […]