Expect 64-bit Android devices by Christmas?

An ARM executive has told CNET that the plan to shift to 64-bit is happening faster than they expected. Tom Lantzsch, executive vice president of corporate strategy at ARM, said there has been an increase in the demand for 64-bit mobile processors, like that in the Cortex A53 64-bit mobile processor. And that it won’t be long until we see Android devices powered by these processors. "We believe the capability will be there for a 64-bit phone by Christmas," he said.

What can a 64-bit processor bring to the Android market? Lantzsch said it would even make 32-bit code run more efficiently on ARM’s 64 bit v8-A architecture than on the native 32-bit ARM architecture. This would mean battery life would improve, better features will be introduced, and there would be quicker responsiveness.

Viber introduces major redesign for iOS app

While it might be late in the game, Viber has revamped its app to match the minimalist look of iOS 7. The app also now allows users to send longer video messages and create a list of numbers users will like to block.

It also looks like Viber aims to use this redesign to create a new look for its mobile app. “Our goal was to create a simple and friendly interface but at the same time establish a solid foundation for future updates,” said Viber CEO Talmon Marco.

Source: Engadget

Google Maps Street View takes you back in time with digital time capsule feature

Feel like travelling back in time a bit? Google has introduced a new feature for Google Maps Street View on the desktop that lets you see how much a place has changed over time. The digital time capsule shows you how structures, such as the Freedom Tower in New York City, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, etc., were built. It even shows how reconstruction efforts are going along in Onagawa Japan following the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami.

Source: Google Maps

Grab the chance to stream Joss Whedon’s new film early for $5 on Vimeo

Joss Whedon might be busy filming stuff for the Marvel universe but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t take time to pursue his other projects. Following its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, the supernatural love story written and produced by Whedon called In Your Eyes will be available internationally to stream on Vimeo for $5. You can rent the movie for a period of 72 hours. Be one of the first to catch this film before it is set to hit theaters in three months’ time.

“It’s exciting for us because we get to explore yet another new form of distribution and we get $5,” Whedon said.

Source: Engadget