Whatsapp tipped to get voice call capability

It’s not exactly a new feature but it would seem Whatsapp might be integrating it into its messaging app. Screenshots of what seem to be a new build of the app have surfaced online. It could still be in beta though as it hasn’t appeared on Google Play Store yet. It looks like there are going to be different screens for call logs, ongoing calls, and dialing a voice call. If these leaks are true, we should expect to see this in the first quarter of 2015.

Source: Android World | Via: Android Community

Google’s new self-driving cars to hit roads next month

What Google says are the “first real build” of its self-driving car will be hitting the streets in January. This new model gets rid of the clunky rooftop LIDAR system for a sleeker machine that looks like a cross between a Mac Pro and a police siren. It finally now gets real headlights, too. This self-driving car also finally gets headlights, too. But it retains that cute koala-like look to it.

Source: io9

Kodak to launch Android phones because they can

Kodak is bringing its first line of Android devices to the upcoming CES. They promise “best-in-class image management software and features along with great design and UI.” They will unveil a 4G phone, tablet, and connected camera. These devices will be made by Bullitt Group while the name and cache will come from Kodak. Bullitt has a similar arrangement with Caterpillar and their line of rugged Android devices. We’re not sure if this’ll be a success or not, but we do wish them luck.

Source: Engadget | Via: Gizmodo

The Apple Beat: Apple's Year in Review

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

2014 was a momentous one for Apple. The company ramped up its leadership with a number of of key personnel, made its biggest ever acquisition with Beats and showed they were ready to compete in the supersized-smartphone  and wearables space by releasing the iPhone 6 Plus as well as previewing the Apple Watch. 

It was definitely CEO Tim Cook’s landmark year as Apple leader, the Apple Watch was the first new product category he launched and the event and succeeding hype and interest over the Apple Watch and what it can offer was notable. 

Apple also updated most of its product lines. It introduced a game changing 27-inch iMac that offers an industry leading 5K display, the first for a desktop (or commercially available monitor) anywhere. 

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