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The final significant roadblock to Google's buyout of Motorola has been cleared, as Chinese regulators have just given their rubber stamp. Their approval follows a few months after the simultaneous American and European clearances, and virtually all that's left now is to formally close the deal and start integrating the two mobile giants. It might still come too late for the combined entity to present a united front at Google I/O, but at least they won't have any awkward glances at each other across the room. We're just trying to decide on whether or not Googorola is the best pet name for the loving, $12.5 billion-dollar Android union.

Update: Google has since told the AP that the deal will likely wrap up early next week, so Motorola should be part of the family well in advance of Google I/O. Also, Google has to keep Android freely usable by anyone for at least five years, although no one was expecting that to change anytime soon.

China clears Google acquisition of Motorola, eliminates last barrier to Googorola bliss (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hand firmly grasping hat? Good. The Wall Street Journal is reporting on quite the bombshell today, noting that Google is about to cause its carrier partners in the States all sorts of grief -- indirectly, of course. Just weeks after placing its heralded Galaxy Nexus on sale for $399 unlocked, the report states that said move is only the beginning of a new initiative. Likely to be formally revealed at Google I/O, the mega-corp is planning to partner with a variety of OEMs (rather than just one at a time) in order to have up to five Pure Google (read: Nexus) devices available at once. Better still, the whole stable will ship with Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean) and will be sold directly from Google in unlocked form to consumers in America, Europe and Asia.

The move is significant in a myriad ways. For one, more unlocked Nexus devices means more choice when it comes to carrier selection. Furthermore, the move is likely to quell fears that certain partners may have about Google making Motorola Mobility its favorite after a $12 billion acquisition. Not surprisingly, Google's not commenting on the matter, but sources "close" to the situation say that the company's hoping to have the 5.0 cadre on sale by Thanksgiving -- you know, just in time for Black Friday and the looming holiday shopping season. We're all guessing that this will address the growing "app situation" head-on; by making a push to eliminate carrier-infused bloatware (while also providing early Android OS access to more partners), we're hoping that the whole "skinning" dilemma is addressed, too.

Google reportedly planning stable of Nexus devices with Android 5.0, will sell 'em direct originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case June wasn't busy enough for mobile app developers, between Apple's WWDC and Google I/O, Microsoft has thrown its hat into the ring. It's scheduling a Windows Phone Developer Summit in San Francisco for June 20th and 21st, just a week before Google's meetup. Details are scant in the notice Engadget received, although Microsoft teases us with the prospects of learning "developer opportunities and platform capabilities in Windows Phone." Whether that means Apollo or just more about Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh (Tango) is still very much a mystery. Either way, it's likely to be good news for Metro-friendly developers crestfallen after MIX was shut down.

Windows Phone Developer Summit coming June 20th, makes for one busy month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Always talkative NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang is in the news yet again, this time telling the New York Times that his company's Tegra 3 hardware is incorporating enough cost saving that it could be in $199 Android tablets by this summer -- beating his previous $299 promise. Beyond the tantalizing thought of value-priced tablets with the horsepower of the Transformer Prime (perfect for that rumored price subsidized, ASUS-built and Google-branded slate, right?) there's also a shout out Tegra-powered Windows 8 slates and Sony's unannounced VAIO Chromebook that popped through the FCC. The NYT suggests its T25 chip could stand for Tegra 2.5 with a debut planned for Google I/O in June -- we'll find out then if this is misguided line drawing or a very educated guess.

NVIDIA CEO suggests $199 Tegra 3 tablets in the summer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's latest time-sink is apparently inspired by "the spirit of innovation" shown at its annual I/O developer conference -- while not-to-subtly promoting it at the same time. The HTML5 game offers a blank canvas for you to clog up experiment with sliders, swingers and flippers, with the largely unimportant goal of getting the ball from one side to the other. Google says it'll even feature some of the more epic creations at this year's conference. Channel your inner Rube Goldberg at the source below.

Google I/O: input/output game promotes its dev conference, wastes your coffee break originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google I/O Galaxy Tabs get Google Movies update, VIP treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 now syncs with your Mac, updated Kies software to thank originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading i3D app brings glasses-free 3D to iOS, tracks your gaze like a creepy portrait tracks Scooby Doo (video)

i3D app brings glasses-free 3D to iOS, tracks your gaze like a creepy portrait tracks Scooby Doo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks everyone who sent this in]

Google Music Beta invites start rock 'n rolling out originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Music Beta invites now flying to Xoom owners, Google's server farms seen weeping in the distance originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If unsolved Google puzzles keep you up at night, you now have one less reason to go sleepless: the Google I/O T-shirt enigma has been unraveled. The picture above contains a series of dots and dashes, which our friends at MobileCrunch recognized as Morse code. Using the line breaks as spaces (new characters), the code then reads:

.... - - .--. --. --- --- .-.-.- --. .-.. .- ....- -.-. -.... ...-- ----.

That translates to a URL, which we've linked to below. We won't spoil where it leads, in case you're feeling noble enough to try decoding it for yourself.

Google I/O 2011 T-shirt puzzle solved, reveals the droid you've been looking for originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Google I/O 2011 keynotes available on YouTube (video)

Google I/O 2011 keynotes available on YouTube (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pandroidchromechrome osChromeOseventgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichio 2011Io2011keynoterecapvideoFri, 13 May 2011 20:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Android 3.1 on the Motorola Xoom: hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/android-3-1-on-the-motorola-xoom-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/android-3-1-on-the-motorola-xoom-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/android-3-1-on-the-motorola-xoom-hands-on-video/#comments Android 3.1 That Android 3.1 update that Google announced during I/O is slowly rolling out to 3G Xoom owners as we speak. How'd we know such a thing? Why, it just landed on our in-house Xoom, of course! Most of the changes to Honeycomb are happening under the hood -- better HTML5 support, faster performance, and USB host functionality for connecting peripherals like game controllers and mice -- but there are some improvements that will be a lot more obvious to the user. Perhaps our favorite is the addition of resizable widgets. For the moment only the email and Gmail inbox, calendar and bookmarks widgets can be stretched or shrunk, but we're sure others will follow. We're particularly appreciative of the expandable calendar widget, which always felt a tad cramped. The task switcher also received a much requested upgrade and now lets you scroll through your last 18 launched apps, instead of just the five most recent. Lastly, the Android Market now offers movie rentals, alongside books and apps, which range in price from $1.99 to $4.99 for 24 hours of playback. There isn't a ton of revolutionary stuff going on here, but it's certainly a welcome and worthwhile update. Check out the video after the break to see Android 3.1 in action.

Continue reading Android 3.1 on the Motorola Xoom: hands-on (video)

Android 3.1 on the Motorola Xoom: hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those unaware, Android File Transfer is a small app that's required to transfer content between OS X and Android 3.0. Avid users of Froyo and Gingerbread may be appalled that any Honeycomb device they buy will require a piece of software to interface with it, but hey -- there it is. At any rate, it seems to us that the latest build of Android File Transfer doesn't include the device ID for Samsung's heretofore unreleased Tab 10.1; if you'll recall, the standard edition of this thing isn't slated to hit consumer hands until June 8th. Regardless of what tricks we tried (installing a Mac version of Kies Mini, for example), we couldn't get a single Apple in our stable to recognize the thing. In one instance, a Mac viewed the device as a "Samsung Modem" within the Networking pane -- that's as close as we could come to getting the two to mingle. AllThingsD's Ina Fried said her Tab 10.1 LE was merely recognized as a camera-like device within Aperture.

Over on the Windows side, things are only marginally less awful. We've had a couple of Wintel boxes outright refuse to play nice with this "mysterious USB device," while others required multiple reboots and driver searchers to finally mount it as an external storage device -- and only with USB Debugging disabled. The upside is that those with patience (and a Windows 7 rig) can look forward to a single method of transfer, but it's certainly less than ideal.

We're surmising that Google's cooking up a new version of Android File Transfer as we speak that'll take care of the compatibility issues, hopefully long before consumers start seeing these in early June. But for developers in the here and now? Stop wasting your afternoon trying to figure out why your Mac just won't cooperate, and give that Win7 system a little love.

Update: After a bit of additional digging, we noticed that it's possible to access the Tab's file system from a Mac or Windows PC by using the Android SDK, putting the tablet in USB debugging mode, and running ddms. It's not the most convenient solution if you want to quickly and conveniently transfer some content to / from the device, but it should work until AFT sees an update. Alternatively, we're hearing that XNJB -- an older open source project originally built for Creative Nomads -- enables files to be transferred whenever it's in a good mood.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition not seen in Android File Transfer, Windows usability is spotty originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hovering above all this bargaining was a thick cloud of destabilizing uncertainty. Some execs welcomed the idea of a new iTunes competitor, while others were less enthusiastic, amid concerns that Google Music wouldn't deliver new revenue streams. The ultimate question, of course, is how negotiations will proceed now that Google's already launched the service. The labels were warned that Tuesday's I/O announcement was coming, but the search giant didn't do much to mend fences when it effectively blamed the record execs for holding up negotiations. It's hard to say whether Google's bravado will help or hurt matters, but according to a source from a major label, "People are pissed."

What stalled negotiations between Google and the music industry? (Hint: money) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudentertainmentfilesharinggooglegoogle ioGoogle IO 2011google musicGoogleIoGoogleIo2011GoogleMusicIllegalDownloadsiTuneslaunchlicenselicensinglockermoneymusicnegotiationsp2ppiracyrecordrecord industryRecordIndustryRecordLabelsearchThu, 12 May 2011 16:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/#comments And that, as they say, is a wrap. We've departed a shockingly sunny San Francisco, but not without a huge helping of Google news to mull over on the long ride home. In typical Goog fashion, the outfit served up a double-dose of keynotes this year, both of which seemed to delight both developers and media alike. Sure, no new superphones used the show as a launching pad, but plenty of other nuggets were unearthed. From the reveal of Music Beta to the official introduction of the world's first commercial Chromebooks, the 2011 edition of Google I/O packed plenty of punch. If you missed even a second of our continuous coverage, we've got you covered -- the best of the best is recapped below. We'll see you next year, I/O... you bring the tiramisu, we'll bring the Ice Cream Sandwich.

Keynotes / liveblogs:
Day 1: Music Beta, Android 3.1, Ice Cream Sandwich, Open Accessory, ADK
Day 2: Chrome, Angry Birds, Chrome OS, Chromebooks

Editorials / previews:
Google Music Beta walkthrough: what it is and how it works (video)
Editorial: Engadget on Google Music and Movies for Android
Google Music Beta versus the titans of the streaming music space: a chart
Editorial: Google clarifies Chromebook subscriptions, might have just changed the industry

Hands-ons:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition (white) hands-on from Google I/O!
Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O
Fossil Meta Watch wrists-on at Google I/O (video)
Hasbro's experimental Nexus-powered robot toy hands-on at Google I/O (video)
Lighting Science demos Android @ Home bulbs, promises dead-simple home automation (hands-on)
Google's Arduino-based ADK powers robots, home gardens and giant Labyrinth (video)
LifeFitness exercise bike interfaces with Nexus S, makes fitness marginally enjoyable (video)
iRobot Ava mobile robotics platform hands-on at Google I/O (video)
Groupme's group messaging app demoed at Google I/O, complete with data / location (video)

Head on past the break for more!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerandroid 3.0android 3.1Android3.0Android3.1chromechrome oschromebookChromeOsgalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1galaxy tab 10.1 limited editionGalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1GalaxyTab10.1LimitedEditiongooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011google moviesgoogle musicGoogleIoGoogleIo2011GoogleMoviesGoogleMusiclaptopmoviesmusicmusic betamusic beta by googleMusicBetaMusicBetaByGooglenetbookrecapsamsungtrade showTradeShowultraportableyoutubeThu, 12 May 2011 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[iRobot Ava mobile robotics platform hands-on at Google I/O (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/irobot-ava-mobile-robotics-platform-hands-on-at-google-i-o-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/irobot-ava-mobile-robotics-platform-hands-on-at-google-i-o-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/irobot-ava-mobile-robotics-platform-hands-on-at-google-i-o-vide/#comments If you're under the impression that robots were all over Google I/O this year, you'd be right -- after all, it's a only small leap from robot to Android. Yesterday we got some hands-on time with iRobot's Ava mobile robotics platform and came away rather entertained. Ava is an autonomous robot that's equipped with and array of sensors (two Kinect-like 2D / 3D cameras, a scanning laser, ultrasonic transducers, and contact bumpers), driven by omnidirectional wheels, and controlled by its own Intel Core-based computer. The base hosts batteries, motors, as well as electronics and supports a telescopic mast that carries a pod containing touch ribbons, speakers, and a microphone. On top of this pod you'll find a "head" that can tilt / pivot and basically acts as the dock for any Android tablet. Ava is able to navigate a mapped-out space on its own while avoiding obstacles and people along the way -- going as far as to "blush" via RGB LEDs in the base if it accidentally bumps into anything or anyone. This autonomous behavior allows the robot to be controlled by simply setting waypoints and letting the onboard computer do all the hard work of coordinating sensors and motors to get it there safely. Google and iRobot have worked together and created APIs that allow Android developers to write apps -- from telepresence to roaming testimonials -- that control Ava wirelessly from the docked tablet. Both partners are hoping this will spearhead the development of unique new projects which combine the power of robotics and Android devices. There's no word on pricing or availability at this point, which comes as no surprise given that these machines are still very much prototypes. We'll leave you to look at our gallery below and watch the robotic ballet in our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: iRobot AVA scoots around at Google I/O 2011

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Avaava mobile robotics platformAvaMobileRoboticsPlatformgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011hands-oniRobotiRobot AvaIrobotAvamobile robotics platformMobileRoboticsPlatformrobot apocalypseRobotApocalypsevideoThu, 12 May 2011 09:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Google and iRobot team up to put Android apps on Ava telepresence bot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-and-irobot-team-up-to-put-android-apps-on-ava-telepresenc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-and-irobot-team-up-to-put-android-apps-on-ava-telepresenc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-and-irobot-team-up-to-put-android-apps-on-ava-telepresenc/#comments iRobot Ave at Google I/O Remember that Ava telepresence bot that we were gaga over at CES? Well Google has decided to lend iRobot a hand in getting the tablet-topped automaton rolling with some Android apps. The two companies have teamed up to create Ava specific programs that can be run from an Android slate perched on the extending neck of this silicon-brained companion. Apparently any 'ol tablet will do, so you'll still be able to play Angry Birds, but where's the fun in that? The exciting stuff will be apps that can communicate with the robot and pass it directions, meaning we need to figure out what our new, mechanical best friends should do for us. We've already got plenty of options for killing and beer serving -- how about one that folds our laundry? Oh, wait. Well, we'll think of something. While we ponder you check out Ava's cameo at Google I/O and the PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappappsavagooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011ioio 2011Io2011iRobotirobot avaIrobotAvarobotroboticsrobotstablettabletstelepresencevideoThu, 12 May 2011 03:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O (update: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/samsung-series-5-chrome-os-laptop-hands-on-at-google-i-o/#comments We never had much doubt about what Samsung would be showcasing at tonight's finale event at Google I/O 2011, but now it's official -- the outfit's first-ever Chrome OS ultraportable is making its debut in San Francisco, and we've been fortunate enough to grab a bit of hands-on time. Slated to ship to consumers, businesses and educational institutions on June 15th, the 12.1-inch Series 5 is a strikingly svelte machine, and there's no doubt that holding a 0.79-inch rig gives us all kinds of chills. The company took a bit of time to play up its "Power Plus" battery technology, lasting up to 8.5 hours with "active use," or 5 hours of straight video. There's also a new hitch in the Verizon Wireless data deal -- 100MB will be tossed in each month on the 3G model, but contrary to what we'd heard earlier, that ends after two years (rather than lasting for the life of the product).

The hardware feels tremendous -- stiff, solid and well appointed, much like Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition. It outclasses the other sub-$450 netbooks we've seen in both style and rigidity, and while we'll always have a special place in our heart for the CR-48, it's pretty clear that this particular unit was in the oven for some while. We've hoping to spend some serious time with this guy in the middle of next month, but for now, here's what we can tell you -- the 1280 x 800 display is both crisp and sharp, with shockingly great viewing angles for a machine of this price. The keyboard's far from cramped, and if you've had your doubts on the 12.1-inch form factor, we're guessing one touch of this would have those running for cover. Oh, and the trackpad? One of the best we've felt in the PC universe, and one that we hope crops up elsewhere in the near future. It's right about on par with the one found on the CR-48 (post update), which is also stellar compared to most netbooks.

Obviously, we aren't here long enough to test the ultra-longevous battery (said to be good for over 1,000 cycles -- perfect for education and business users who are apt to adopt it), but we'll be sure to do our best once we settle down with a production unit. We're told that it'll be available in Titan Silver or Arctic White, provide a chiclet style keyboard, a multi-gesture trackpad (which supports two-finger scrolling) and "instant" wake from sleep.

Update: More impressions and video are after the break, and a head-to-head with a current-gen 11-inch MacBook Air is below!

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on


Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop vs. 11-inch MacBook Air... fight!

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Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chromechrome osChromebookChromebook Series 5ChromebookSeries5ChromeOsgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011hands-onlaptopnetbooknotebookSamsungsamsung series 5SamsungSeries5series 5Series5ultraportablevideoWed, 11 May 2011 21:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Google: 'no plans' for Chrome OS on tablets, any other form factors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-no-plans-for-chrome-os-on-tablets-any-other-form-fact/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-no-plans-for-chrome-os-on-tablets-any-other-form-fact/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-no-plans-for-chrome-os-on-tablets-any-other-form-fact/#comments Google's second (and final) day of I/O 2011 was all about Chrome, and unfortunately for those yearning for a Chrome OS tablet, it looks as if your dreams will remain unfulfilled. Sundar Pichai, Senior VP of Chrome, spoke candidly about the company's intentions during an executive Q&A session follow this morning's keynote, and he didn't bother to mince words:

"[Chrome OS] is a new experience we're working on. It's hardware agnostic in a sense. We are fully, 100 percent focused on laptops. Most of the web usage -- greater than 90 percent -- is on laptops. That's what we're working on today, and we have no other plans on any other form factors."

Any other form factors outside of the Chromebox, we're surmising. Goog's been pretty steadfast in its approach to Chrome OS; it's being marketed as a software + hardware package, with both working in lockstep to provide a (more or less) guaranteed user experience. To that end, the outfit's obviously not interested in cannibalizing any Android slate sales with the addition of Chrome OS, and while we're bummed in a way, the promise of Ice Cream Sandwich helps to numb the pain (a little). In related news, Sundar also addressed questions regarding the company's decision to rely on both Chrome OS and Android. When asked to "reconcile [Google's] two big strategic visions," he hit us with the following:

"There are a variety of experiences out there, and the web model is very different. We're comfortable seeing them coexist. Google Movies and YouTube have web versions -- when you use a Chromebook, you see how it's different, and they'll naturally coexist. These are very different models -- if we didn't do something like Chromebooks, I'm pretty sure someone else would."

That last line is most telling, and it begs the question: if not Google, then who? There's no question that companies are crowding the cloud bandwagon, but would Microsoft or Apple really have the desire to bust out a totally connected operating system? Makes you wonder if Chrome OS won a race that never actually began...

Google: 'no plans' for Chrome OS on tablets, any other form factors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google I/O is still ongoing and at the session for teaching developers how to build Android apps for Google TV the team has just shown off a quick peek of the new Honeycomb-based UI that will be released later this year. Shown above you can quickly compare it to the original UI to see how different, and hopefully improved it is. The new icon layout should make getting back to live TV a simpler process, while there's also that large space above for widgets and support for notifications. Developers will be able to run their ADBs on devices later this summer, but prior to that it will have a "Fishtank" program for some devs to take home their internal test units to run apps on now -- no hardware modification necessary.

The team also just announced that the source code to the existing Google TV remote app for Android is being open sourced, so anyone who thinks they can do better (it wouldn't be difficult) can have a crack at building their own. Also available is code for the Anymote Protocol it runs on so developers can make tablet or phone apps that integrate with and control the Google TV -- both are linked below. Other features mentioned included support for 3D, and game controllers using Android 3.1's expanded USB compatibility. There were no product announcements before the session ended, and no word on the rumored and expected ARM base for new products, but the project manager confirmed new product announcements "later this year." Google TV will need new product announcements if it's going to receive a boost over other smart TV technology, but the potential of the market and availability of open source code is still providing a tantalizing vision of the promise it's failed to capitalize on so far.

Update: The entire presentation is now available on YouTube, check it out after the break as well as an earlier Bootcamp presentation on the same subject.

Gallery: Google TV - How to build Android Apps session

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidanymoteappsbreaking newsdevelopersfishtankgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011google tvGoogleIoGoogleIo2011GoogleTvhoneycombmobileopen sourceOpenSourceremotesdktabletuivideoWed, 11 May 2011 16:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Google announces new ways to discover apps on Android Market, more tools for developers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-announces-five-new-ways-to-discover-apps-on-android-marke/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-announces-five-new-ways-to-discover-apps-on-android-marke/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-announces-five-new-ways-to-discover-apps-on-android-marke/#comments Android Market may have a lot going for it, but most would surely agree that it could use some improvement when it comes to discovering apps that you aren't specifically looking for. Thankfully, it seems Google has indeed been aware of those concerns, and it's now announced five new features that should go so some way towards improving things. Those include some newly revamped top app charts that promise to be "fresher" and country specific, a brand new Editors' Choice section that highlights apps chosen by Google, a new Top Developers feature that places a special icon next to the name of developers that make the grade (currently more than 150), improved related apps on individual app pages and, last but not least, a new trending apps section that shows the apps growing fastest in terms of daily installs. What's more, while all of those features are currently exclusive to the web-based version, Google says they're also "coming soon" to the Android Market on both phones and tablets.

In other Android Market news, Google has also announced that it will be adding support for larger apps -- up to 4GB -- in June, and it will be giving developers the ability to exclude specific devices to avoid compatibility problems, or make multiple versions of an app available under a single Market listing, complete with aggregated ratings and stats. All that, plus personalized recommendations based on your apps (details on it are still a bit light), and paid app support for an additional 99 countries (coming within the next week or so).

[Thanks, Ian and ZZ]

Google announces new ways to discover apps on Android Market, more tools for developers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid marketAndroidMarketappappsgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011io 2011Io2011Wed, 11 May 2011 15:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Google adding Netflix, Hulu support, offline Gmail, Calendar and Docs to Chrome OS this summer, prices hardware at $20 per month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-adds-netflix-and-hulu-support-to-new-chromebooks-out-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-adds-netflix-and-hulu-support-to-new-chromebooks-out-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-adds-netflix-and-hulu-support-to-new-chromebooks-out-of/#comments Google's currently in the process of detailing Chrome OS' latest improvements and there are a couple of big 'uns: Netflix and Hulu support will be available right out of the box for the pair of new Chromebooks -- one from Samsung and one from Acer. An improved file manager has also been added to the upcoming version of Chrome OS, plus offline versions of Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs -- all will be made available for Chromebook users this summer. You can learn more about these improvements in the video after the break.

Far more monumental, Google's also just announced the cost of these Chromebooks and there's no upfront payment to speak of. Instead, Chrome OS laptops will be distributed on the basis of a recurring monthly subscription, which will cost $28 per user for businesses and $20 per user for schools. That includes regular software and hardware upgrades. Hardware as a service, folks!

Gallery: Chrome OS at Google I/O 2011

Gallery: Chrome OS screenshots

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011breaking newschromechrome osChromeOseventfeaturesfile managerFileManagergame changergamechangergmailgooglegoogle calendargoogle docsgoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleCalendarGoogleDocsGoogleIoGoogleIo2011huluio 2011Io2011keynotenetflixofflinesupportvideoWed, 11 May 2011 13:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Google teases Samsung-built Chromebox, desktop version of Chrome OS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-teases-samsung-built-chromebox-desktop-version-of-chrome/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-teases-samsung-built-chromebox-desktop-version-of-chrome/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-teases-samsung-built-chromebox-desktop-version-of-chrome/#comments In among all the hard news of today's second Google I/O keynote, we were treated to a tease of a Google Chrome OS nettop, which to our ears sounded like it was called a Chromebox. What we've no doubt about is that Google is planning a desktop version of its web-centric OS, which -- together with that Samsung-branded computer above -- is going to be showing up at some point in our collective future. Light on details, but rich on intrigue, just the way we like it.

Google teases Samsung-built Chromebox, desktop version of Chrome OS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011breaking newschromechrome osChromeOseventgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011io 2011Io2011keynoteWed, 11 May 2011 13:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Official: Samsung reveals Chrome OS laptop -- the Series 5]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/stub-official-samsung-reveals-chrome-os-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/stub-official-samsung-reveals-chrome-os-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/stub-official-samsung-reveals-chrome-os-laptops/#comments Rumors told us what, when and even how much to expect, but Google just made it official on stage -- Chrome OS netbooks are finally here, and Samsung is leading the way with a ultra-slim 0.79-inch thin machine. This is the Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook, which plays to Google's new standard "Chromebook" spec --in short means they'll each come with a dual-core Intel Atom processor and an "all-day" battery, which Google says will provide 8.5 hours of continuous usage here. Samsung's particular clamshell will have a 12.1-inch, 1280 x 800, 300 nit screen, weigh 3.26 pounds and come with dual-band 802.11 WiFi, optional global 3G, two USB 2.0 ports, an HD webcam and a clickable trackpad that Google tells us has thankfully been revamped since the CR-48. You'll be able to order one from Amazon or Best Buy beginning June 15th. It'll cost $429 for the WiFi version and $499 for worldwide 3G -- which includes 100MB of free Verizon data per month, just like the CR-48. PR after the break.

Update: Amazon's Series 5 listing details some additional specs -- we're looking at a dual-core 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 chip, a 1 megapixel webcam, and a 16GB mSATA solid state drive here, as well as an SDXC card reader, and VGA-out via an "optional" dongle. The press release also mentions a Li-ion battery good for 1,000 recharge cycles, though it doesn't mention what efficiency will be like after that.

Gallery: Google I/O Keynote Day 2 Samsung Chrome Netbook

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook

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Gallery: Google I/O Keynote day 2 Acer Chromebook

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gaceramazonbest buyBestBuybreaking newschromechrome bookchrome osChromeBookChromeOsgooglegoogle chromegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleChromeGoogleIoGoogleIo2011io 2011Io2011laptopnetbookWed, 11 May 2011 13:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Angry Birds gets a web version, coming to Chrome Web Store]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/angry-birds-gets-a-web-version-in-google-chrome/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/angry-birds-gets-a-web-version-in-google-chrome/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/angry-birds-gets-a-web-version-in-google-chrome/#comments Yet another platform has been conquered by the affronted fowl: the web! Angry Birds' web client is built in WebGL, so presumably browsers other than Google's Chrome should be able to run it as well, and even if you can't handle WebGL, there's Canvas support too. 60fps are promised on most modern PCs, and we've spotted SD and HD labels, suggesting there'll be a choice of quality to match your computer's performance. Offline gaming will also be available.

Chrome will get some exclusive content, such as "Chrome bombs" and other cutesy bits. Rovio just noted it's "really, really happy about the 5 percent," referring to Google's pricing model of charging a flat fee of 5 percent to developers on in-app purchases in the Chrome Web Store. Yes, the Mighty Eagle will be a purchasable option for the impatient among you. The game will be available in the Store immediately after Google's I/O 2011 keynote, so look out for it shortly.

Update: And the Angry Birds have landed. Hit up the source link below to obtain the free app.

Gallery: Angry Birds for Chrome

Angry Birds gets a web version, coming to Chrome Web Store originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>angry birdsAngryBirdsbreaking newsbrowsercanvaschromechrome web storeChromeWebStoreeventgamegaminggooglegoogle chromegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleChromeGoogleIoGoogleIo2011in-app purchasesIn-appPurchasesin-browserio 2011Io2011keynotemighty eagleMightyEagleroviosoftwarevideo gameVideoGameweb clientWebClientwebglWed, 11 May 2011 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Google makes Chrome Web Store available worldwide, adds in-app purchases and flat five percent fee]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-makes-chome-web-store-available-worldwide-adds-in-app-pu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-makes-chome-web-store-available-worldwide-adds-in-app-pu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-makes-chome-web-store-available-worldwide-adds-in-app-pu/#comments Google has just announced that it's making the Chrome Web Store available to the "entire userbase of Chrome" -- all 160 million, according to the company's latest numbers -- and in 41 different languages no less, although those outside the current markets will apparently only have access to free apps initially. What's more, it's also now added in-app purchases to the mix -- which it notes developers can add to their apps with "literally one line of code" -- and it's announced that it plans to "keep it simple" by simply charging developers a flat five percent fee instead of opting for some of the more complicated fee structures out there. As for how the Web Store has been doing so far, Google revealed that there has been 17 million app installs to date, although it provided few details beyond that.

Gallery: Google I/O Keynote 2011 Day 2 Webstore

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06:30AM - Hawaii
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As was announced yesterday during the opening keynote, the Android Open Accessory API is currently only capable of handling communications over USB, but that didn't stop a clever game from keeping a booth representative mighty busy. The gist is pretty simple -- pedal harder to move the Android up, and relax your stride to see him float down. The goal is to avoid the surrounding walls, while also keeping your mind from focusing on the fact that you're actually burning calories. Mum's the word on whether or not this particular app will ever make it into the Android Market, but there's a video of the chaos waiting just after the break, regardless.

Gallery: LifeFitness exercise bike plays games with Nexus S at Google I/O

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Gallery: Google's Arduino-based ADK hands-on at Google I/O 2011

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Google's Arduino-based ADK powers robots, home gardens and giant Labyrinth (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Care to have a look at a full installation walkthrough, problem reports and two more pennies on how the service stacks up? That, along with tips on fulfilling your hopes and dreams, are tucked away just after the break.

Gallery: Google Music Beta walkthrough on phone, tablet and PC

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Home automation has long suffered from the lack of a consumer-centric approach. Consumer electronics companies have almost universally come around to the new mantra of user experience. Most companies have finally awoken from their deep eighties slumber to realize that a single product can no longer dominate an industry on its own -- the age of the Walkman is over. For success, a product must encompass great software, great services, hardware that just works, and stellar support when it doesn't. In short, the user experience is what sets the product apart. Home automators have yet to realize this but Google's announcement could force the issue.

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Gallery: Groupme's group messaging app demoed at Google I/O

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We pressed the company on pricing details, and it stated that the wirelessly enabled light shown above would be priced "at parity" with the non-wireless counterpart available today. At last check, that puts a single bulb at around $30. In order to make these kinds of devices compatible with existing Android phones and tablets, a couple of WiFi-to-900MHz adapters will be available. From Lighting Science alone, you'll soon see a light switch, security lamp and a regular wall wart on sale to handle the transfers. In other words, you can pick up a dirt-cheap plug, toss it in your guest room, and immediately give your Nexus One the ability to dictate Android @ Home products. Not too shabby, but what does this mean for the broader industry?

Gallery: Lighting Science demos Android @ Home bulbs: hands-on at Google I/O

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Gallery: Hasbro's experimental Nexus-powered robot toy hands-on at Google I/O

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