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

Google adds Canadian French and 12 other languages to Gmail

Google aims to make Gmail as global as possible with the addition of 13 new languages to the email service’s interface. It now reportedly covers 94 percent of the world’s population. Google added Canadian French, Chinese (Hong Kong), Zulu, Afrikaans, Galician, Azerbaijani (Azeri), Sinhala, Armenian, Lao, Georgian, Nepali, Khmer, and Mongolian. The additional language support starts its roll out today for the Web and feature-phone browsers. You can try these out by adjusting the settings. However, the change in the display language does not change the language people use in sending or receiving emails.

Source: PC World