Microsoft’s famous digital assistant, Cortana is ready to make its debut on Android, it seems, after also coming to desktop via Windows 10. The assistant got a huge PR boost last summer, when it correctly predicted 13 of the World Cup 2014 matches. Apple has Siri as its assistant and Google relies on Google Now. Both have limitations and right…
Android is reaching many formats of devices out there, including TV sets, consoles, cars and wearables, so it’s hard to develop a cohesive app experience for all of them. Google is helping developers out by releasing an app called Universal Music Player. The software is used as a reference app that helps developers learn how to get an app on…
Cyanogen Inc is working with Boxer on a new email client, that will make it to Cyanogen OS 12. Cyanogen wants to evolve its solutions into a full fledged OS, separate from the Android mainstream software. They are also looking at new ways to depend less on Google solutions, like Gmail for example. Boxer was launched on iOS in 2013 and Android last…
Among the third party Android launchers, Nova Launcher is certainly one of the most popular solutions. Well, today we learn that its beta version got updated with a major release, that brings Material Design features and new animations, as well as some changes behind the scenes. The Material Design changes are clear, ranging from the keyboard part…
The guys of XDA Developers have managed to bring forth installable files that bring HTC BlinkFeed on non HTC devices. BlinkFeed is one of the standout features from HTC phones, an aggregator of news, restaurant recommendations and more. BlinkFeed is basically an extra homescreen, a Flipboard alternative, that shows info and articles as “live…
Just hours before the big unveiling today, Samsung Galaxy S6 screenshots have appeared on XDA Developers, revealing the look of the device’s UI and some of its features. We find here the usual TouchWiz, but with a more Material Design-style approach. Wallpapers have also leaked, for both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, confirming their huge…
