Android Wear iPhone support tipped to be coming soon

Rumours have been going on for a while that Google is working on iPhone support for the Android Wear wearable platform. Recent reports claim that Google is close to finishing up with the technical details for Android Wear to work with Apple's platform. However, with the upcoming release of the Apple Watch, we're not sure if Apple will be willing to play nice with Google on this one. Of course, they want their own wearable to succeed. And Google would need Apple's help with this. You can't sideload apps on iPhone unless you jailbreak a device, we don't think Google would take that route.

Source: The Verge | Via: Ubergizmo 

Google brings Google Play for Education to Canada

Google wants to bring its "one-stop-shop" for educator-approved content for classrooms to the country via Google Play for Education. Serving as an extension of Google Play, the educational tools and content will be delivered through Android tablets. It covers curated apps and free classic books for kindergarten up to grade 12. The apps will be labeled with a yellow "EDU" badge to signify that they have been reviewed by a group of educators. The content covers subjects ranging from English, Arts, Mathematics, World Languages, and Science. Teachers can browse content by grade, subject, and educational goal. There are even classroom activity tips for educators.  

Canadian schools interested in using Android tablets with Google Play for Education have five different tablets to choose from. Each tablet can hold up to five student log-ins. The tablets will also come loaded with Google apps like Docs, Chrome, Gmail, and Earth. 

Sennheiser wins big at Red Dot Award

Sennheiser Urbanite series

Sennheiser got some big nods at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 for a bunch of its models, including Sports, RS, and Urbanite series. The functional aesthetics and wearing comfort provided by the RS 175, RS 185, and RS 195 helped them clinch a Red Dot Award. These digital wireless models were developed by the company with Brennwald Design in Kiel. Meanwhile, the Sports series, including the MX 686 Sports, CX 686 Sports, PMX 686 Sports, and OCX 686 Sports, were also recognized for the excellent sound quality and comfort for both indoor and outdoor sporting activities.  These models were developed in collaboration with designaffairs. The on-ear  Urbanite and over-ear Urbanite XL impressed the Red Dot jury for the rich bass it delivers and the club-like experience it provides for users on the move.  

The Weather Network app for iPhone gets a reboot

With over 4.5 million downloads, The Weather Network app for iPhone provides Canadians with the weather news they depend on. Available today, the popular iPhone application for weather fans features a sleek new design, made specifically for iOS 8, features new push notifications for weather warnings and public safety alerts to make it easier for users to access their favourite weather content and keep up to date on important news in their region.

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