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This week on the Mobile Roar Podcast we try our luck at deciphering the Kit Kat’s clues — what does it all mean? We also talk about the new iPads to be announced at the end of the month, Microsoft’s Nexus-like Windows Phone update delivery system, and of course all things Nexus 5. There’s always the usual dose of crazy off-topic chatter! Tune in and watch or listen, it’s up to you.
Top News for the Week
- Apple sends out invites to October 22nd press event, iPads and more expected
- Google event for end of the month? (KitKat conspiracy rumors, Googlers visiting Phandroid)
- Nexus 5 leaks: 7-minunte hands-on, camera app, prototype pictured in Russia, 4.4 running on Nexus 7
- Microsoft bypasses carriers with Nexus-like “Update 3.”
- Google Smartwatch to be announced soon
- When it comes to new iPhones, Consumer Reports says Motorola’s Droids are a better buy
Wins and Fails of the Week
- Edgar: Angry Birds Go / Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini for Verizon has logo in home button too
- Kevin: New Olloclip / CaseCollage for iPhone 5C
- Joe: Windows 8.1 available now/Angry Birds Go
- Chris: Google App updates (SMS API update) / Aviate data leak
Thanks for listening. Follow us on Twitter and send us your comments or questions to podcast[at]mobileroar[dot]com.
Joe Fedewa (@jayzeroeee) – WinSource.com
Chris Chavez (@GamerCore) – Phandroid.com
Kevin Krause (@youdontknowkev) – iSource.com
Edgar Cervantes (@Tech_Sasquatch) – Phandroid.com
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Please notice that the Nokia smartwatch concept has the lettering ‘WIMM’ on it. IT’S NOT A NOKIA CONCEPT! It’s WIMM’s (aka Google’s). I don’t know how The Verge screwed that up. #FAIL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxn_N4vHqXQ
I thought it was simply Nokias concept, working on the Wimm watches. Noticed it too and can’t wait to see what Googler releases :D
It says Nokia Research in the beginning of the video. They used WIMM watches to test the software.
For Edgar… I bought some Macro lenses for my Android phones, and although they work pretty well, they’re enough of a hassle to not use them. Maybe i’m just lazy, but my feeling is that you might as well have a separate camera. You can also buy super cheap ones from a site like Light in the Box, in case you want to test it without laying down some real cash.
Thanks for the suggestion! I actually use a DSLR and love my macro lens. Was just thinking about how helpful a macro lens for my phone would be. Which ones did you buy?
I don’t think they were even branded, i just bought the cheapest one from Light in the box:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/detachable-0-67x-wide-angle-macro-lens-for-iphone-4-4s-the-new-ipad-and-samsung-i9220-blue-film_p286441.html
That was like $10 including shipping. I wanted to see how useful it’d be on my GS3, but i ended up just leaving them at home.