Tuesday
Jun242014

Google+ lets you re-edit your edited photos

Confused? Well, it’s much simpler than the title of this entry. Google+ Photos is giving users the ability to return to the previous edits you’ve done on your photos. It also keeps the original image intact so you don’t have to worry about your image getting “destroyed.” For example, you can keep the frame choice you selected for a previously edited image and adjust brightness and contrast. You just need to open “Edits” on the Chrome editor to adjust the edits you have previously made.

According to Engadget, it currently only works on Chrome. But iOS, Android, and Chrome will be getting the new Auto Awesome Effects that stylizes your image when you upload it. Of course, you can remove this edit, too, if you don’t like it.

Tuesday
Jun242014

Nokia debuts launcher for Android

 

Introducing Z Launcher from Nokia Z Launcher on Vimeo.

Seems like Nokia wants to make its presence felt in the Android scene. Although, it comes in the form of a new launcher. It’s not that we need another Android home screen replacement but if you want a piece of Nokia on your Android, the Nokia Z launcher is an option. Like other home screen replacements, it shows you your frequently-used applications, sites, and contacts. It even lets you draw the first letter on the screen to draw up a set of results.

Nokia has only tested it first the Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S models. The app is currently in limited pre-beta release and there are currently no downloads of the app available. You can watch this space for any announcements.

Source: Engadget

Tuesday
Jun242014

Microsoft releases Nokia X2, the second generation of Android powered smartphones

Microsoft is serious about targeting emerging markets and the entry level of the smartphone space. How serious? They just released the second generation of Nokia X smartphones which run a bespoke skin over an older version of rival Google's Android smartphone operating system. The Nokia X2 is expected to be available globally. Read more about it here.

Tuesday
Jun242014

Google Glass now available to buyers in the UK

Looks like Google is starting its global rollout of Glass. Previously available only to denizens of the USA, they are extending availability of Google Glass to buyers in the U.K. Talk about creating pent-up demand. Targeted towards developers rather than consumers, the £1000 smartglasses will be sold to anyone 18 years or older and they can buy it online or direct from a Google distribution point. With Google I/O around the corner, will Google actually begin to offer a lower priced consumer version of Glass to more users? We'll have to wait and see.