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what they don't seem to have done well enough yet, is to iterate it to the point where it is adding value

They release monthly updates, based on feedback.

https://support.google.com/glass/topic/3284652?hl=en&ref_top...

Because you leave them everywhere and, usually, can't be changed, if compromised.

Check today's Amazon announcement, they are shipping to UK.

Sony's image sensors have had the IMX naming scheme for a few years.

" Plants vs. Zombies 2 has launched on Android in China, and it’s outselling the iPhone version of the game six-to-one in that market, according to comments from Gibeau. "

Well, that goes against the narrative.

"It is obvious that smartphones will break the 4GB limit fairly soon (< 5 years), though I think right now the 5S has 1GB."

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has 3GB.

They are doing an AMA: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1mnnc6/we_are_steve_cyanogen_kondik_and_koushik_koush/

Link to the blog post: http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/a_new_chapter

LG G2 is a phone.

Moto X uses F2FS.

"The Moto X’s pseudo-stock Android 4.2.2 uses ext4 for all partitions with the exception of user data storage, which uses F2FS (Flash Friendly File System)"

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review/9

Almost all of Sony's accessories, even the lens cameras, have tap to pair.

"They already did the Razr i which I think shows people won't buy something just because it's Intel."

Pretty sure it's because it was made by Motorola and for sale only in Europe, where they have no mindshare.

"So Google has abandoned the open source part of Android and is now developing the operating system as a completely closed product."

Not sure what's new here.. Play always came with strings attached. OEMs can choose Play or use AOSP and roll their own Play analogue like Meizu or Xiaomi or Amazon.

Supposedly, in the near future Motorola will release NFC tags and also an update to set a trusted device's (your car or your headphones) bluetooth connection as authentication mechanism to override the lockscreen.

"The benchmarks are impressive considering its older architecture."

Blame Qualcomm's idiotic naming scheme. They are calling this a Snapdragon S4Pro, same as what's in the year old Nexus4.

In reality, it has the same Adreno 320 GPU as of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC one. Also the same Krait 300 CPUs of the S4 and HTC One, just 2 of them instead of the 4.

www.anandtech.com/show/7197/a-quick-look-at-the-moto-x-motorolas-new-flagship

Every other smartphone is expensive compared to the Nexus 4. At least you are getting a 32GB One for $599.

This was live for a little bit last night. Here are some screenshots: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/03/17/google-keep-is-live-...

http://tomdale.net/2013/01/my-ios-7-wishlist/

His iOS 7 wishlist: Google Now.

Available Q2 it seems. Also more details on the SoC from Anandtech: 4 Cortex A15 on 28nm HPL (28nm low power with high-k + metal gates) running at up to 1.9 GHz and a fifth A15 core for low power work.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6550/more-details-on-nvidias-t...

I think the Sony smart watch needs to be linked to a smartphone to be useful, while the Motorola MOTOACTV can used as a standalone device.

http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/8GB-or-16GB-MOTOACTV/79...

I think MMS support is only available if the sender is on Sprint.

He has already updated the app: https://twitter.com/joenrv/status/275289692998623232

"#FalconPro v1.0.2 uploaded to @GooglePlay. Get ready for some extra butter thanks to @romainguy ! Should hit your devices in an hour or so"

There's ton of WebOS influence in the recent Android versions, Google Now cards, swipe to delete or close etc. Also, the Nexus 4 has wireless charging. Nokia and HTC's recent flagships also have wireless charging.

There are prepaid options for data from StraightTalk and T Mobile, below $50 for "unlimited", which seems like at least 2GB.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10/31/thinking-of-leaving-...

Tight jeans seem to be the only place where my S3 (4.8" display) gives me a bit of trouble.

If you are set on a smaller screen, look at the Moto RAZR M (or the RAZR i outside US). 4.3" display, where others normally fit a 4" display.

I believe for the app to talk back, your language settings have to be set to "US English". That's how it is on Android.

Haven't had any problems with my Galaxy S3.

Google maps on Android have been vector maps for more than a year.

S-Beam uses NFC to initiate a Wi-fi Direct connection between devices to transfer files/pics/links etc.

Smart Stay is a feature which uses the front facing camera to check if the users eyes are looking at the display and won't time out the display when the timeout threshold is reached.

More from Andy Rubin: http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-benefits-imp...