Apple patents way to build all-glass iOS devices, displays and TVs

Aside from their huge investment in Sapphire manufacturing, Apple's reportedly patented a way to build-all-glass devices including iOS phones and tablets, displays and TVs. More precisely, Apple was  granted a U.S. patent covering a method of fusing glass structures together to encapsulate the internal circuitry of an iOS device, and that of larger electronics like monitors and televisions.

Why glass? Well, really, why not? The iPhone 4 and 4s were mostly glass and while that design was opening to cracking and shattering when dropped, it was nonetheless quite a breakthrough and glass is better for all those radios after all. 

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Nomad expands smartphone charging connector line with NomadClip

Nomad, makers of the super convenient ChargeKey and ChargeCard Lightning and microUSB charging dongles have expanded their line to include the NomadClip which is shaped like a carabiner but which gives users the convenience of charging their devices on any USB-powered plug. Constructed from a tough steel frame and a Bayer Science polycarbonate outer shell, the carabiner is strong and built for the nomad life. Despite it's looks, this is a Non-weight bearing carabiner and not for climbing, just for charging.

Encryption bug prevents paid apps from working on Android Wear devices

Those who pre-ordered Android Wear devices might have one important issue to contend with: your paid apps might not work on your smartwatch. The apps for Android Wear are usually downloaded from Google Play along with the smartphone component and will be installed via Bluetooth automatically. However, it has been reported that paid apps aren’t transferring to the wearables.

Android Police claims the problem is related to Google’s app encryption measures that is intended to keep pirates away. The Android Wear devices just can’t seem to find these Wear apps in encrypted packages. We’re hoping Google remedies this problem soon.

Microsoft and Nokia rumoured to be working on Android-powered Lumia

It looks like Microsoft and Nokia have more plans to develop Android-powered devices, if rumours are to be believed that is. @evleaks over at Twitter reported we will be seeing an Android-powered Lumia in the future from what will be called as Nokia by Microsoft. It isn’t known if the device will also feature a forked version of Android or a full-fledged Android operating system. I guess we have to wait to find out. @evleaks has been known to release some accurate leaks in the past but you must take this tip with a grain of salt still.

Source: Mashable