One of the ways Google keeps Android fresh on a regular basis is by updating Google Play Services on handsets. This approach helps reduce fragmentation because it brings new features to both… Read more »
Broadcom wants to make it easier for hardware makers to build an Android Wear smartwatch, complete with features that Google’s software doesn’t even support yet, notes PhoneScoop. The chip company introduced… Read more »
When the Apple Watch starts shipping in April, it won’t likely have all of the features that Apple originally wanted. After working on the watch for four years, according to the Wall… Read more »
In an emergency situation, your best friend might be your smartphone. But what if your personal security is threatened and you simply don’t have time to dig for your handset, unlock… Read more »
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are everywhere at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, but many brands are new to the space. Garmin has been around nearly forever: I remember buying a ridiculously… Read more »
With two weather delays and a cross-country flight to Las Vegas from the east coast, I had plenty of time to think about the upcoming week. It’s time for another Consumer… Read more »
RunKeeper, a popular exercise tracking app for Android and iOS, quietly announced in November it would support the dedicated GPS in Android Wear watches. After providing the function to beta testers… Read more »
First filed four years ago, Apple was granted a patent to track and geofence cellular dead zones, capturing the information in a crowdsourced database. Read more »
Wandering around wearing Google Glass with no place to stay? The SPG for Glass can solve that problem, helping you search for a room or manage your Starwood Preferred account on… Read more »
What’s in store for wearables in 2014? A design and wearables software expert offers up the forecast which includes the elusive Apple smartwatch, multiple app store land grabs and more data… Read more »