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

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.

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.

Office 365 subscribers get 1TB storage bump, everyone else gets 15GB for free

Exciting news for Office 365 subscribers, they will soon get up to 1 terabyte of free storage from Microsoft on their OneDrive accounts. Non Office 365 users get a complimentary 15 GB of storage gratis. The additional storage will automatically added to existing Home, Personal, University or Business subscribers starting in July.

"Today, OneDrive and Office are announcing a BIG change to that benefit for consumers, to the tune of 1 TB per user. That’s right–we’re increasing the OneDrive storage allotment included with Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, and Office 365 University from 20 GB to 1 TB. That’s a whopping 50 times, or 5,000 percent increase in storage–and it’s going to be here before classes are in session!"

Great way to welcome the summer. Thanks Microsoft!

Source: MacRumors