SeaNav US posted in the Pebble developer forums, stating that their recent iOS update was declined. The reason? Support for Pebble smartwatches in the app. From Apple 3.1 – Apps or metadata that mentions the name of any other mobile platform will be rejected 3.1 Details We noticed that your app or
A Fix for the “Bluetooth Share Has Stopped” Error
At the Wearable Worlds’ hackathon event this past weekend, I encountered problems with the Bluetooth functionality on my Galaxy Note II. Specifically, I was encountering force close errors (“Bluetooth share has stopped”) while testing out the iBeacons with the FLUX Android app that our team was developing. After doing some
Google Launches Android Wear
Today, Google has unveiled Android Wear, it’s take on the smartwatch concept. With Android Wear and like Google Glass, Google brings the Android infrastructure to the smartwatch form factor. Google is also making the Android Wear SDK available today to developers, making it possible to add Android Wear support to
Disaster Strikes! A Sad Galaxy Note II :(
Over the weekend, I went Atlanta for a friend’s wedding. (Congrats Jared & Robynn!) On the last day of the trip, my trusty Galaxy Note II met with disaster, as it fell face flat onto the pavement when I tripped over a parking block. The aftermath of the disaster: While
Android 4.4 Now “KitKat” Instead of Key Lime Pie
Although it has only been a short time since Google released Android 4.3 and has yet to be released for most Android devices, Google today has released some minor details about Android 4.4, specifically in that it will be called “KitKat” instead of “Key Lime Pie.” Apparently, Nestle has given
AOKP Team Releases JB 4.2 Milestone 2
The AOKP Team released their JB 4.2 Milestone 2 build for several Android devices today. It’s been a while since the AOKP Team has released their JellyBean 4.2 Milestone 1 build, so there have been quite a few changes made since then. From their announcement post on the AOKP blog
Android 4.3 Camera App from Google Edition Galaxy S4 Leaked
Even though Google just released the Google Editions of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One yesterday, Android developers have already broken down the firmware for both devices, as custom ROMs for the standard versions of both devices are beginning to appear. Along with custom ROMs, the new Android 4.3
Galaxy Note II Quick Impressions and Tidbits
It’s been a month since I switched to a Galaxy Note II from a Galaxy Nexus and I couldn’t be any happier. Compared to the Nexus, the Note II is a huge upgrade in nearly every way, and I’m not just talking about the Note II’s massive screen. PROS The
Apple WWDC 2013 Recap
For those that missed out on Apple’s WWDC 2013 Keynote in San Francisco yesterday, here are the major points: iOS7: The newest version of iOS introduces major graphic and UI changes. This was a change that was greatly needed, as the iOS UI was feeling increasingly stale and outdated, especially
Google I/O 2013 to Introduce 4.3 Jelly Bean, Not 5.0 Key Lime Pie
Several Android news sources are reporting that Google will be delaying Android 5.0 – Key Lime Pie and will be introducing Android 4.3 – Jelly Bean instead, further extending the legacy of the candy-namesake OS. Despite being titled Jelly Bean and listed as a minor update, it will still be