Google collaborates with Jeremy Scott for new Live Case designs

Hoping to add a bit more color and flair to Pixel and Nexus phones, Google partnered with Jeremy Scott to create new, funky Live Case designs. Channeling the same playful vibe the designer goes for in fashion, the cases are colorful and cartoonish. The cases are plastered with emojis and cartoon characters we’re sure would attract the younger crowd. There are also companion live wallpapers that will rotate through each emoji every day. These can even be animated with a shake of the phone. Aside from that, Google is offering a sticker pack from Jeremy Scott on its Allo app.

The cases are made for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P with prices starting at US$40 (about CA$55). These can be designed through Google’s case maker, too. There are nine color and emoji case choices you can mix and match. You can even control the zoom level and rotation.

Source: Droid Life

OnePlus 3 to get Nougat update before end of 2016

Sometimes we wish all manufacturers roll out Android updates as quickly as they can. One company who is trying to get it right is OnePlus. After merging its two separate software teams (the China-only HydrogenOS and OxygenOS), OnePlus has announced that OnePlus 3 owners will be getting the community build of Android 7.0 Nougat in the next few weeks, while the final build will be out before the end of the year. OnePlus 2 users will have to wait a bit, the phone is promised to be getting Nougat also but there is no specific timeframe for it.

Source: Android Police

The HTC Vive accessory can go cordless with the TPCAST

Simply following tech news you can see how big a trend virtual reality is. And development for these devices are in full swing. The HTC Vive is getting a much needed feature: the capability to use it sans cords. The TPCAST, which was developed by one of the companies that participated in the Vive X $100 million accelerator program, lets users use the HTC Vive wirelessly. Users no longer have to fear getting entangled while walking around VR environments.

The TPCAST was offered for US$220 (around CA$300) on Vive’s Chinese site and is now sold out. Those who got one of the devices will get the accessory in the first quarter of 2017. There is no word if the accessory will be making its way to other countries but it would be a compelling offer if it did.

Source: Mashable

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