Google brings Android KitKat to Nexus 7 and 10 devices

Google has announced the impending arrival of Android KitKat 4.4 OTA update for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 devices, which started to roll out on Tuesday. But the update will first arrive to Wi-Fi only devices for the 7-inch tablets with mobile data-equipped Nexus 7 devices to get the update at a later date. The other Nexus devices (except for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus) will also get KitKat update “soon.”

Sources: Android Google Plus 

Netflix redesigns interface

While Netflix recently announced a deal with Disney to distribute new Marvel shows, Netflix has now updated the look of its service. The user interface now features three big slideshow images, teaser summary as well as a Netflix-chosen personalized detail. The streaming video service also included visual and predictive search in the new update. The redesign, however, will only work for smart TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and game consoles. Mobile Netflix users won’t be able to see the new look.

Source: USA Today

Evernote for Android gets home screen customization, PDF annotation

Evernote updates its Android app to upgrade the Page Camera feature, which auto-enhances photos of handwritten notes, as well as allow all users to view recently used notebooks and hide Business notebooks. Premium Evernote users get PDF annotation capabilities through Skitch integration and home screen customization, which lets them hide items from the menu.

Source: Evernote

Moto G comes exclusively to TELUS and Koodo in Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Moto G marks Motorola's return to TELUS after a long while. The second Moto device created under Google's stewardship will be sold for $200 contract free later this month. The device will also be carried by budget brand Koodo.

$200 is for the 8GB version featuring a 1,2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM as well as a 4.5" 1280x720 HD screen as well as a 5 megapixel camera and Android OS 4.3 with a KitKat update promised for January 2014. Positioned as a budget smartphone with premium features, the Moto G brings the customization of its older brother, the Moto X, by way of replaceable backplates and colourful casings.

The Moto G was created as a result of interviewing 15,000 people and figuring out what matters most to them as consumers. It will feature an optimized software experience that Motorola claims is comparable to devices costing three times as much. It will feature an FM radio as well as an all-day battery as well as a water resistant nanocoating. Backed by Google, the Moto X may not get the latest version of Android as quickly as the Nexus line of devices but it get phone-specific tweaks that will enhance performance.