Netac NV7000 2 TB NVMe SSD Review
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua OC Edition review
MSI Clutch GM51 Wireless mouse review
ASUS ROG STRIX B760-F Gaming WIFI review
Asus ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition mouse review
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headset review
Ryzen 7800X3D preview - 7950X3D One CCD Disabled
MSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC Blue keyboard review
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor review
FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W (ATX 3.0, 1000W PSU) review
Google Launches Android M Late May
Google will introduce a new version of Android called Android M in late may at its I/O event. It's not mentioned what new features the OS will get but Google does hint about Voice Access.
Google temporary uses the name Android M. The company hasn't officially come out and confirmed this directly, but a session description that briefly appeared as part of the I/O schedule made specific mention of "Android M." (The session in question has now been removed from Google's I/O website.) When it was announced in 2014, Android 5.0 was first known as "Android L" before Google revealed its final "Lollipop" name months later.
According to the Verge sadly the I/O session descriptions don't offer too many details on what to expect; the "Android at Work" session only says Android M "brings power of Android to all kinds of workplaces." Google has already started putting Android everywhere it can; it's on phones, tablets, in cars, powering TVs, and even running on Chrome OS. Now it sounds like there'll be a greater focus on making Android a force in the enterprise — and Google obviously needs developers to play a role in that.
nother session focused on "interruptions" hints that the company has been working to refine the new approach to notifications that came alongside Lollipop. Yet another session mentions something called "Voice Access" and suggests Google wants to let users control every feature of Android apps (and the device they're running on using only their voice. This would expand beyond the "OK Google" commands that are possible now. Google describes Voice Access as such:
Mobile hardware has adopted the touch screen as the primary mode of input. And with 1 billion active Android users, there’s no sign of this slowing down. What if you could provide users with a new method of access to your apps with little to no development overhead? In this talk, we introduce Voice Access, a service that gives anyone access to their Android device through voice alone. We will focus on simple steps developers can follow to ensure that Voice Access provides an optimal experience within their apps.
What might these changes look like? We'll know in only a few short weeks. Google's I/O keynote led by Sundar Pichai kicks off May 28th at 12:30PM.
Google Likely to Investment in New Trans-Pacific Cable - 06/23/2014 08:00 AM
Googleis looking into investing in a new, multimillion-dollar cable across the Pacific Ocean, people familiar with the matter said, a move that comes as big technology companies send an increasing amo...
Google leaks Android 4.1 Jelly Bean debut - 06/25/2012 10:29 AM
Google accidentally revealed the existence of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" on its Google Play store. According to the Google Play product listing for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the next version o...
Google Launches Chrome 11 - 04/28/2011 09:55 AM
Google today launched the stable release version of Chrome 11. The updated browser brings numerous bug fixes and security enhancements, plus a brand new logo. Google has been releasing new versions of...
Google Launches First TV Ads - For Chrome - 05/12/2009 08:30 AM
Since Google's own
Asgardi
Senior Member
Posts: 247
Joined: 2010-11-13
Senior Member
Posts: 247
Joined: 2010-11-13
#5065095 Posted on: 05/07/2015 03:16 PM
Yeah, but...
We are always critical to MS about these things because they are late in mobile, but lets face it. Android M: announced in May, available late autumn, mainstream in late 2016 if ever.
Yeah, but...
2 devices running 5.0 (GS5) & 1 running 5.1.1 (N7 13) & 1 running 5.1 (N7 12) here. Instead of complaining, you could buy products that are actually supported for a decent amount of time.
We are always critical to MS about these things because they are late in mobile, but lets face it. Android M: announced in May, available late autumn, mainstream in late 2016 if ever.
Twiddles
Senior Member
Posts: 1155
Joined: 2013-11-15
Senior Member
Posts: 1155
Joined: 2013-11-15
#5065127 Posted on: 05/07/2015 03:52 PM
And looking at the issues 5.0.x faced... I sincerely hope they don't drop the ball again. I've been an Android user since 0.9 until now and to be honest, it's turning into a cr*pfest. Especially when OEM's decide that the previous mid phone is supposed to be under powered when EG: 4.4.x (Kit Kat) was AIMED AT LOWER END DEVICES!
And looking at the issues 5.0.x faced... I sincerely hope they don't drop the ball again. I've been an Android user since 0.9 until now and to be honest, it's turning into a cr*pfest. Especially when OEM's decide that the previous mid phone is supposed to be under powered when EG: 4.4.x (Kit Kat) was AIMED AT LOWER END DEVICES!
vbetts
Moderator
Posts: 15142
Joined: 2006-07-04
Moderator
Posts: 15142
Joined: 2006-07-04
#5065131 Posted on: 05/07/2015 03:59 PM
The biggest issue Android faces is there are way too many Android devices. It's calmed down with the amount of devices the big names put out, but there are still too many and not enough differences between them either.
The biggest issue Android faces is there are way too many Android devices. It's calmed down with the amount of devices the big names put out, but there are still too many and not enough differences between them either.
Twiddles
Senior Member
Posts: 1155
Joined: 2013-11-15
Senior Member
Posts: 1155
Joined: 2013-11-15
#5065134 Posted on: 05/07/2015 04:04 PM
Exactly, for every dollar in price difference there is a different device, which is nuts. Just look at Samsung, I can't make any sense of it and I'm a dev/tweaker/proffesional IT'er
Imagine how the average consumer fares :') Not that it makes that much of a difference if you only use it for photos and Whatsapp.
The biggest issue Android faces is there are way too many Android devices. It's calmed down with the amount of devices the big names put out, but there are still too many and not enough differences between them either.
Exactly, for every dollar in price difference there is a different device, which is nuts. Just look at Samsung, I can't make any sense of it and I'm a dev/tweaker/proffesional IT'er
Imagine how the average consumer fares :') Not that it makes that much of a difference if you only use it for photos and Whatsapp.
Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.
Senior Member
Posts: 168
Joined: 2012-09-28
I hate to say this, but i´m switching to iOS on my next phone. After many many years, i´m willing to try the competition. This, thanks to Samsung and Google.