Google brings Hangouts to desktop, adds polls to Google+

Google is rolling out new stuff to its users with new Hangouts desktop app for Windows and Chrome OS users as well as a new polling feature on Google+. Much like other messaging apps on the desktop, Hangouts works independent of a browser and it syncs your notifications and chats with your other devices. You can also make video and voice calls from your Hangouts app.

Google also added Polls to Google+ on Android as well as Google+ on the Web (the iOS version will be out soon). You can add up to five choices and use photos to make your polls more interesting.

Source: Mashable + Ubergizmo

HTC begins roll out of Zoe app

HTC has big plans for its Zoe app as they take it out of beta and started rolling it out to Android devices running on Android 4.3 or higher. Zoe works by letting you take a series of shots in rapid succession and create a GIF of sorts. At first it was for sharing the clips on other social networks but now HTC looks to be developing it as its own service. We think it’ll be a lot like Vine or Instagram in that regard. And with its roll out to Android devices and soon iOS gadgets, HTC is looking to expand its market. Android Police reports that while some have been able to download the app already, there are others who can’t get access to it yet. You just have to be a bit patient and we’re sure things will be up and running soon enough.

Source: Android Police

Asus unveils new ROG G751 and Transformer Book T200

Asus is catering to both gamers and mobile workers with its two new products--the Republic of Gamers G751 and Transformer Book T200.

The ROG G751 comes equipped with up to Intel Core i7-4860HQ processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M/980M graphics, and Asus’ TurboMaster GPU-overclocking technology. It also has a matte, anti-glare Full HD IPS display with 178-degree viewing angles. If you want things in 4K/UHD, it supports that as well. Trinity Display technology lets you use up to four displays at once (including the laptop’s screen). Its looks retain the F-22 Raptor-inspired lines of other G series laptops and features dedicated keys for Steam access and one-click gameplay recording.

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Android L tipped to fix battery drain bug caused by Nexus 5 camera app

If you’ve noticed that the camera app on your Nexus 5 has been draining your battery more than it should, we’d say you’re not alone. There is either a new bug or the previous bug is alive and well and draining you of your phone’s charge. An “mm-qcamera-daemon” activity has been showing up on some Nexus 5 phones. The issue reportedly appears when the daemon enters a stuck state, which then consumes a large number of CPU cycles and drains your battery faster. And while Google won’t publicly comment on this issue, they seem to be working on it. A Googler marked the bug as “future release in the AOSP tracker. This means there is a chance that Android L update will remedy this issue.

Source: Ubergizmo