Google appears to be taking steps to merge Android and Chrome
We live in an age where cohesion between mobile and desktop operating systems is becoming increasingly common. Continuity on Yosemite has brought iOS and OS X closer together than ever before, and within the next few years, Windows Phone will be all but indistinguishable from Windows 10. Speaking…
Baton brings Apple-like Handoff feature to CyanogenMod, signup for private beta here
As more and more Android users are finding themselves living in a multiple device world — tablets, smartwatches, smartphones — it's getting increasingly more difficult to manage all the apps and data between these devices. While cloud save data is one way to tackle this problem, a new feature…
On Inbox invites, Lollipop and cutting the cord...
People throwing their Gmail address around, Android 5.0 and remembering how bad the cable providers are Usually on a Monday morning (or afternoon, depending how late Sunday night was) I get time to write about some of the things I've been thinking about in the past 7 days. Last week I skipped it…
Nextbit Baton brings iPhone-style Continuity to Android
Apple's iPhone and iPad have Handoff in Continuity, but if Nextbit has its way Android will soon be able to boast the same, baking easy app switching between phones and tablets in at the OS level. Revealed today, Nextbit's Baton incorporates not only passing an app - with its current state…
Nextbit Unveils A Dead-Simple Way To Sync, Store Data Across Multiple Mobile Apps, Devices
So the last time I talked to Nextbit, they had raised $18 million from Accel Partners and Google Ventures and had put together a veteran team made out of early Android folk who helped build Google's mobile OS into what it is today. But they refused to share anything about what they were working…
This week's sidebar poll: Are you running the Lollipop preview?
Lollipop, lollipop, oh lolly lolly lolly ... We're back with another poll , where we get to pick your brains a bit and find out how you think, what you're doing, and what you love (and hate)! It's my favorite post to write each week, and this go 'round is going to be a fun one, I…
Facebook update makes it easier to 'tell your story,' simplifies photo uploads
Facebook is getting some handy new features for image uploads today. The social media giant announced that Facebook for Android will be getting an update that allows users to more easily manage the order of their photo uploads.
Nextbit Baton is real-time app data sharing, beta coming to CyanogenMod
Nextbit — the startup who describes themselves as "a bunch of folks from places like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Dropbox" have just announced their upcoming product at the CodeMobile conference. Labeled as Baton, it looks to be a deeply embedded method of sharing application data across…
Startup Nextbit Announces 'Baton' For CyanogenMod With App Syncing, Backup, And Restore
Using multiple devices is still very clunky, even with synchronization features like those offered by Google. A startup called Nextbit is looking to change that with a product called Baton. The goal is to make switching from one device to another completely seamless, and it's coming to…
Nextbit's revolutionary new Android software will change the way we use phones and tablets
Solutions like Apple's iCloud can be frustrating at times, especially when they're hacked. When they work, however, they make our lives so much easier. Download a song on your phone and it's automatically downloaded to your computer. Install a new app on your iPad and it's automatically…
Meet Baton, the ultimate handoff tool between Android devices
Mysterious start-up Nextbit is finally out with a cloud service that "breaks down the barriers between devices." The initial deployment, however, will be limited to smartphones running on an altered version of Android called CyanogenMod.
Nextbit is bringing iOS-like app continuity and 'limitless' storage to Android
You may just about recall that Nextbit, a startup formed by ex-Googlers, has been collaborating with Cyanogen on a "really cool" secret project. As it turns out, this is all about the continuity experience across Android devices -- very timely given...
A new project from Apple and Google alumni aims to fix an annoying Android problem
Thanks to the built-in features in most games and apps, it's become increasingly difficult to lose something you're working on. Your phone or tablet can suddenly explode, but if you had an internet connection, there's a good chance you'll be able to get right back to what you were…
Motorola posts Lollipop tracking page, see which devices are getting an Android 5.0 and when
After Android 5.0 Lollipop was officially revealed 2 weeks ago, OEMs like Motorola were quick voice their support for the upcoming update. With a new Lollipop tracking page, you can see which Moto devices are receiving Android 5.0 and when.
Another pharmaceutical chain drops NFC payments
A few days after Rite Aid pharmacies announced they were not accepting any more payments from NFC mobile payment systems like Google Wallet, another one has followed suit. Fellow drugstore … Continue reading
Google Makes Hangouts Calls To 25 Countries Free For The First Minute Through The End Of 2014
Good news if you make a lot of short calls overseas. Google had started offering the first minute of Hangouts calls to 25 countries at no charge. It only lasts through the end of 2014, but that's still not a bad deal. Here's the list of countries with free minute support. Australia…
Hands-free automation: Tasker and AutoVoice Part 1
Tasker does a lot. And it does even more with plugins, of which the unofficial king is AutoVoice. AutoVoice brings new worlds of functionality to Tasker and whatever device it runs on. On newer phones, AutoVoice can add to the hands-free functions of Google Now with little effort. On older phones,…
UC Browser for Android offers a desktop style browsing experience
If you are an Android user looking for a new web browser to try out, UC Browser for Android has been updated with some new features. The update landed on … Continue reading
Automatic update brings License+ to teach teens safe driving habits
Automatic Labs, the company behind the safe-driving app Automatic , has announced the launch of a new service called "License+" — a new tool that encourages good driving behavior for teens while providing valuable feedback to parents on how their kids are progressing behind the wheel.
Sony Releases SingStar Mic App So Now You'll Have An Excuse When Someone Catches You Rocking Out
Do you ever wish you could just break into song? No? Okay, that doesn't actually surprise me, but Sony wants to put a microphone app on your phone so you can sing into it whenever the need arises. Yes, it's the new SingStar app, which plugs into the PS3 and new PS4 versions of the game. …
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