Google launches Android OS 5.0 codenamed 'Lollipop', intros new Nexus line

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google today revealed the next version of its Android OS and while the look and feel of the leading mobile OS is more mature than ever before with Material Design, the search and advertising company continued its tact in naming their OS after something sweet.

Codenamed Lollipop, Android 5.0 is set to break cover in a bunch of new devices including a larger Nexus 6 phablet made by Motorola, the Nexus 6, a 9-inch tablet made by HTC and a new Nexus Player set top box that expand the functionality first seen on the Chromcast dongle.

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TomTom extends product portfolio with the launch of online navigation

TomTom has extended its location-based services product portfolio with an online turn-by-turn navigation service for customers who want to offer a navigation application on an internet-connected device, without having to store a large offline map.

As well as integrating TomTom’s existing navigation software and service products, such as NavKit, NavKit Worker and NavCloud, customers and developers can now integrate TomTom’s online turn-by-turn navigation. This also includes TomTom’s latest maps, real-time traffic, best-in-class routing, a comprehensive search function and easy-to-use software development kits.

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SHOEme.ca brings your shoe-shopping obsession to mobile

Good news for lovers of shoes, Canada’'s first virtual shoe store SHOEme.ca is now live and supports companion apps. With a simple scan of any smartphone or tablet, consumers can shop and purchase the 2014 fall collection (32 styles) directly from an eight feet tall, 14 feet wide billboard advertisement.

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One Handed Keyboard makes life easier for iPhone 6 Plus users

Been craving the extra screen real estate of the iPhone 6 Plus but miss being able to type single-handedly? One Handed Keyboard app helps you with that issue. This keyboard replacement helps you type easily with one hand, no matter if you’re left- or right-handed. The app lets you switch back and forth or switch it back to normal full width. The color of the keyboard even switches between available themes depending on what app you are using.  It does, however, take out iOS 8 predictive text and replaces it with basic auto-correct function.

Source: 9to5Mac | Via: iMore | Download: Apple iTunes Store ($1.99)