Google updates its Clock app with new alarm settings

Google just updated its stock Clock app with some new nifty features. Now, the volume for alarms and timers increase gradually. You can select your favorite timer ringtone as well as preemptively dismiss alarms within the Clock app. Google’s also letting you control timers right from a notification. Better Android Wear support is also coming. You can manage your timers and alarms and interact with alarm notifications much easier with your wearable device.

Source: Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Facebook brings 360-degree videos to your News Feed

If you want to experiment with 360-degree videos or want to see what creators are doing with this tool, Facebook is bringing the experience to your News Feed. When you’re using the web version of the social network, you can drag the video around with your mouse. And when you’re on your Android device, you just need to drag with your finger or just turn your device. If you move your device around, the 360-degree video will follow you as you turn. Some of the exclusive videos demonstrating this new feature come from the likes of Star Wars, GoPro, and LeBron James & Uninterrupted. The feature isn’t available on iOS yet but will be arriving in the coming months.

Source: Facebook

Jabra outs new wireless earphones

Jabra’s offering two new wireless audio solutions to keep you on the loop no matter where you are. The Eclipse Wireless headset is more your daily driver with noise-cancelling technology. It will make it easier for you to make calls since it block outs any unnecessary background noise. It’s easy to use as the device just needs you to double tap to start up and make a call. You don’t have to worry about it slipping out as it comes secure, no-slip fit. You can even use the device to make calls as well. The storage case works as a charger, too. The Eclipse retails for $169.95.

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Gmail finally introduces a block feature

Do you have people emailing you that you don’t want to hear from for a while—or ever for that matter? Gmail’s finally letting you block certain messages from entering your inbox. The new block tool is accessible under the reply and forward options of Google’s email app. Once you block a certain sender, his/her messages will be moved to the Spam folder. If you want to undo this, you can from the Settings menu.

The block feature is already available in the desktop version of Gmail and should be coming to the Android app by next week.

Source: Gmail Blog | Via: Engadget