Google sells new Nexus accessory to speed up charging

Google has released a new “Nexus Charging Accessory” (a.k.a. a mini USB cable with block adaptor) for your Nexus device. The accessory is listed as a 1.8A adaptor, which is a bit higher than the Nexus 5’s 1.2A adaptor or the new Nexus 7’s 1.35A charger. It might not be blazing fast but it will boost your charging speed up a bit. It retails for US$14.99 and is also available in the Canada and the UK.

Source: Android Police

Flappy Bird set to make a comeback

You might have moved on to the next fad but if you still care about Flappy Bird or want to see what all the fuss was about, the game will make a comeback in the future. Creator Dong Nguyen said in a tweet that he wants the game to return to the Android and iOS platforms but didn’t say when. If you’ve waited this long to get into the game, there isn’t any harm in waiting a bit more.

@painfullpacman Yes. But not soon.

— Dong Nguyen (@dongatory) March 19, 2014

New Nokia patent to allow gesture recognition that starts or ends outside the screen

A new patent filed by Nokia will reportedly allow future devices to recognize gestures that start or end outside of the touch screen. According to WMpoweruser, the gesture capability can be used to dial numbers, launch search inside apps or for universal search, and open applications. Hopefully this feature comes out soon so we can try it out ourselves.

‘Star Wars Episode VII’ to take place 30 years after ‘Return of the Jedi’

The news about the new Star Wars have started to trickle in. Lucasfilm and Disney have just announced that the latest film will take place 30 years after Return of the Jedi and will feature new young leads “along with some very familiar faces.” Rumours have been going around that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill will reprise their roles as Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Luke Skywalker. Return of the Jedi came out in 1983 so the older actors’ ages will bring that in alignment with their characters’ ages.

Filming will reportedly start in May at Pinewood Studios in London. The production will be directed and co-written by J.J. Abrams.

Source: Star Wars.com