Editorial: Apple’s Dash for the Dashboard

Editorial Apple's Dash for the Dashboard

Cars are dangerous, all the more when drivers reach for controls positioned at arm's length. Road risk is increased by the fact that many drivers seek distraction or productivity while rolling along. Multitasking while behind the wheel can be more perilous than driving drunk.

The car also represents third-party business opportunities. It is an under-served mobile environment. Many apps that work beautifully at home or in a coffee shop, such as music playback or messaging, are halting or awkward in the rolling living room of a car.

The race is on for control of the car's infotainment systems. Apple's recently granted patent for a touchscreen dash is Cupertino's aim toward owning the dashboard operating system and interface, in ways that hook into the company's device and media businesses. But thorny competition comes not only from other tech companies, but also from the car companies. And whatever victories Apple enjoys in the dashboard could ultimately be neutered by longer-term automotive tech inventions.

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Google to Announce New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 on 24th July


Google's upcoming press event of 24th July is hot now in leaks. Several hints are made for the event. Latest of these is the addition of Android 4.3 to Google Nexus 4 tablet. The new Nexus 7 refresh...

Android 4.3 leaks for the Nexus 4, teases us one last time

Android 43 leaks for the Nexus 4, teases us one last time

Oh, Android 4.3, why must you tease us so? The new version of Jelly Bean's been making cameos all over the place for a couple months now, so it was only a matter of time until we'd see a build available for download. A working TWRP backup of Android 4.3 just popped up on XDA Developers thanks to Google+ user Jeff Williams, who recently purchased a Nexus 4 running the new version of Jelly Bean. Some industrious folks were then able to extract a system dump from Jeff's phone (minus radio and bootloader, according to Android Police) and confirm that the build (JWR66N) is legitimate. Our friend Paul O'Brien over at MoDaCo is currently testing the TWRP backup. We'll keep you updated as we find out more, but one thing's abundantly clear: it won't be long before Android 4.3 becomes official.

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Via: MoDaCo, Android Police

Source: XDA developers, Jeff Williams (Google+)

LG Optimus G2 Video and Images Leaked to the Public Before Launch


Some details on LG’s expected arrival on the scene have been given. Its flagship product, the Optimus G2 had a few images of it released to public viewership. According to Engadget, this will be a...

Engadget UK Giveaway: win a Nexus 4 courtesy of Mobile Fun

Engadget UK Giveaway: win a Nexus 4 courtesy of Mobile Fun

Didn't win the HTC One from last week's UK giveaway? No problem, we're back with another. This time all thanks go to our friends at Mobile Fun, who've handed over a brand-spanking new Nexus 4 for us to pass on (possibly) to you. Sound like something you could be interested in? Well, if you're a UK resident, and meet the requirements in the fine print after the break, make sure you're in it to... well, you know the rest.

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Source: Mobile Fun

LG Launches New Nexus 4 White Today


LG Electronics Inc. is the world leader in introducing new technologies, has introduced today the white version of Nexus 4. President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company, Dr. Jong-seok Park,...
    


Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Spotted on Google Nexus 4 at Thai Mobile Expo


Google was expected to unveil its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean at the I/O Conference held the previous week. But the expectations were left unfulfilled. No such electronic device got displayed and everyone...
    


The Daily Roundup for 05.17.2013

DNP The Daily RoundUp

You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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Nexus 4 gets subtle design tweaks, nubbin to write home about

Nexus 4 gets mystery design tweaks, still no LTE

If the one thing you wanted from your Nexus 4 was LTE (we mean proper support), then still no joy. That said, some recent modifications suggest that LG and Google are still working to improve it in other -- albeit utilitarian -- ways. Spotted by German site MobiFlip, was the addition of a small protuberance at the base of the rear, and a difference in the aperture of the camera hole. It's suggested that the former might exist to help project sound from the rear speakers while the phone rests on a table, or to prevent that smooth, glass back from scratches. The camera tweak, however seems less clear, and possibly less functional in its existence. So, if you have one of the newer designs, let us know when and where you got it. If you don't, then just think of yours as a limited edition.

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Via: Android Police

Source: MobiFlip (German)