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Homido Virtual Reality Headset
Analysis, Mobile

Between Gear and Cardboard : The Other Cheap Mobile VR Headsets

Virtual reality is coming back, and it‘s better than ever! Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive, with obscenely priced PC and console head mounted displays, their peripherals, as well as the semi-hidden costs of actually having a machine powerful enough to run them. But you know what is commonplace at this day and age? Smartphones! And it just happens that mobile VR is a thing, nay, … Continue reading Between Gear and Cardboard : The Other Cheap Mobile VR Headsets

Harvey Dyer
Android
Analysis, Mobile

Stock Android & Why It’s Still The Best Mobile OS

Stock Android. It’s a term you’ll have likely read across the internet, but one that nevertheless can sometimes not make much sense. Surely all iterations of the Android operating system are ‘stock’ in their own way? Well, not exactly. Stock Android is regarded as the proper, Google-optimised version of the OS, the kind of which you’d find running on a Nexus or Google Play Edition … Continue reading Stock Android & Why It’s Still The Best Mobile OS

Harvey Dyer
Finance, Internet

Google To Encrypt Data in Android OS (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) recently announced plans to make encrypted user data automatic on the upcoming Android L operating system. This announcement comes after Apple’s confirmation that iOS 8 was encrypted to protect users. Interestingly enough, both companies offered data encryption for some time, however many users didn’t know about the feature or didn’t enable it. Google follows Apple’s steps by offering to make encrypted … Continue reading Google To Encrypt Data in Android OS (NASDAQ GOOG)

Richard Atkins
Android Cars Wearable Tech
Finance, Mobile

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) to take Android to Wearables and Cars

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) have stated their desire to take Android and integrate it with wearables. Google has increased their focus from the usual smartphone-tablet market to the wearable, home and car segment. Google Inc earlier released the new Android L platform for the developers. Google Inc also announced Android 1 initiative for low cost smartphones. Now Google gave details about the Android Wear platform and … Continue reading Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) to take Android to Wearables and Cars

Richard Atkins
Google Stock GOOGL NASDAQ GOOGL Financial News
Analysis, Finance, Mobile

Android One initiative launched by Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) launched the Android 1 initiative on Wednesday at Google I/O. This initiative is designed for manufacturers to develop a high quality low cost device. This initiative is set to enter the Indian market this fall, with a possible Global roll out to follow soon. Indian mobile market is considered as one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the world. This Google … Continue reading Android One initiative launched by Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Richard Atkins