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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Switching From Google Voice to Project Fi – How It Works

After looking through the Project Fi sign-up process that was posted to reddit earlier today, we came away feeling more knowledgable about a majority of the service’s features, but also left feeling a bit worried about how it would play with Google Voice. Because certain features were noted as being left out, we were wondering if Project Fi would even be an option for some of us long-time GV users. Thanks to a great find by one of our readers, we now think we know exactly how Google Voice will transfer over to Project Fi.

The biggest thing to understand here is that when you transfer over from Google Voice to Project Fi, you are essentially leaving your Google Voice life behind. Because of that, you get to keep some of the features and lose others. 

Transferring your Google Voice number to Project Fi

This is the most important step of it all because you really have no choice here if you want to keep your same Google Voice number, but use Project Fi. As we mentioned earlier, when you join Project Fi, you can transfer your Google Voice number or have Project Fi assign you a new one. Unfortunately, if you choose to have it assign you a new one, you lose your Google Voice number and can’t ever get it back. My guess is that because Project Fi is attached to your Gmail account, you can’t have two numbers associated with it, so it either needs your Google Voice number or a new one – you can’t have two.

Google recommends that if you want to keep your current Google Voice number, but don’t want to use it with Project Fi, that you transfer it to a different Google Voice account or another carrier for safe keeping.

According to Google, transferring your GV number to Project Fi could take 24 hours.

Recap:  If you have a Google Voice number, in order to keep it and use Project Fi, you either let Project Fi have your Google Voice number or you can transfer it to another Gmail account or carrier. If you don’t, you will lose your Google Voice number for good.

Which features are carried over to Project Fi from Google Voice?

Now that you know how to keep your Google Voice number alive while using Project Fi, it’s time to see if it’s even something you should consider. Because again, Project Fi’s feature list differs from Google Voice. Here are the features and information you get to continue enjoying with Project Fi:

  • Your voicemail greeting
  • Your voicemails
  • Your call history
  • Your texts
  • Call forwarding
  • Call blocking
  • Caller ID
  • Short codes
  • Credits you paid for in US dollars will be transferred over to Fi; credits paid for in another currency will be refunded once you request one.

 

Which features aren’t carried over to Project Fi from Google Voice?

So those are the big features that are coming with Project Fi. Most of that is all the good stuff, especially call forwarding and blocking. But there are still some things that won’t make it over  that may cause you to hesitate when considering pulling the trigger on Fi.

  • You can no longer make or receive calls in Google Talk or the Google Voice apps.
  • You will no longer have a dedicated web portal for accessing text messages and voicemails. New text and voicemail history will also not be saved to Google Voice. If you want these features on the web, you will have to consider using Hangouts with Project Fi.
  • Call history won’t continue to be backed up to Google Voice. Your history will instead just live on your actual phone, in the Phone app.
  • These settings also aren’t available on Fi:  spam filtering, call recording, call switch, conference calling on the fly, caller ID (incoming), and outgoing caller ID (anonymous caller ID).
  • Also, the Google Voice apps and website will no longer be accessible once you sign-up for Project Fi.

We’ll have more information on Project Fi shortly, but this should answer most of your Google Voice-to-Project Fi questions.

Via:  Google Support
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The Motorola Keylink is Back.

After going on sale in November, selling out within minutes, and then disappearing from Motorola’s site for months, the Keylink is now back and available for purchase. I’ve got to admit that I’m surprised, even with Motorola confirming to us that it would be back at some point.

As a reminder, the Keylink is Motorola’s little keyfob, key finder, dongle thingy. It attaches to your phone via Bluetooth and the Motorola Connect app, allowing you to find either your keys or your lost phone as long as they are within 100 feet of each other. Not only that, but the Keylink can be used as Bluetooth trusted device for password skipping when it is near your phone.

Go get ’em while they are here. Who knows how many Motorola produced this time around.

Motorola Link ($25) 

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Earn to Die 2 Released to Google Play, Run Over More Zombies in This Sequel

A sequel to the original Earn to Die is now available on Google Play, titled Earn to Die 2. In the game, which is rather simplistic, you customize vehicles to get you through a zombie apocalypse. These vehicles can be equipped with weapons, all of which should help you get through countless numbers of the undead. 

Believe it or not, there is an actual plot in Earn to Die 2, which has your character driving his way to the other side of the country, where a rescue boat is waiting to pick you up. Throughout this campaign, you will try new vehicles, equip it with different weapons, and kill as many zombies as possible.

The game is free to play, but does feature ads and optional IAPs for items. Do note, these items are not needed to beat the game, but may help your cause in the long run if you truly enjoy playing.

Go check it out and run over some zombies.

Play Link

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Deal: Final Reminder to Purchase a 3-Year Subscription to VPN Unlimited for Just $19

As a friendly reminder, this is your last chance to pick up a 3-year subscription to VPN Unlimited through the DL Deals Store, regularly priced at $65, for just $19. With a VPN, Internet users can browse and download files without fear over security concerns, with dedicated servers encrypting and hiding all of your sensitive data.

With VPN Unlimited, users can secure any public WiFi connection they come across, which is perfect for those of who you might be more sensitive to security issues than others. In addition, VPN Unlimited offers online data encryption, unlimited traffic bandwidth, unlimited high-speed connections, as well as a growing selection of servers to choose from in many popular countries.

If this deal interests you, follow the link below.

Features

  • Secure public Wi-Fi connection
  • All your online data is hidden & encrypted
  • Unlimited traffic bandwidth: no need to worry about your data usage
  • Unlimited high-speed connection
  • A growing selection of servers in the most popular countries w/ the most in-demand web resources
  • Encrypts your data right on your electronic device, using the powerful encrypting algorithms

Deal Link 

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Google Posts Android 5.0.2 Factory Images for Nexus 9 WiFi and LTE

And just like we said they would, Google has posted factory images of the Android 5.0.2 “LRX22L” update that is rolling out today to the Nexus 9.

Both LTE and WiFi models have files available, so be sure to grab the correct set. You can find them at the source link below. 

Via:  Google

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First Project Fi Invites are Going Out and We Have New Info on Google Voice Integration

According to at least one user over at reddit, Project Fi invites are starting to arrive in inboxes. We have yet to receive an invite ourselves and haven’t heard from anyone else who has, but this user posted up a walk-through of the setup process, all of which would take quite a bit of effort in order to fake. After looking through the images on display, I would tend to believe him, so let’s take a look at what we can expect when invites show up. 

The setup process doesn’t reveal anything all that surprising outside of what Google already told us to expect. You get to sign-up if invited, choose a number or bring over your old one, pick a data amount at $10 per GB, pay $20 per month for the Fi basics (talk and text), decide if you need to buy a Nexus 6, confirm address, and eventually confirm that you are ready to rock. That all sounds normal.

But if you check the slides that talk about Google Voice integration, things are starting to become more clear. Look at the setup steps below.

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Before we get too deep into all of this, understand that we haven’t walked through this process ourselves and are only able to go on what we have in front of us. For example, we aren’t able to see the “full list” of Google Voice features that are carried over to Project Fi, so we have to base everything on the provided images.

But if I’m reading this correctly, this looks to me like if you do not decide to bring over your Google Voice number from the attached Gmail account, Google will give you a new one and release your old one, one that you may have had for years. In other words, your Google Voice number has to come with you or it’s gone for good, you can’t just sign-up for a new number on Project Fi and also keep your old Google Voice number in limbo, attached to Google Voice and your Gmail account.

That could be bad for someone who attaches multiple phone numbers to a Google Voice number, although, this does mention that call forwarding is coming with. So, you may be OK on that front. You also will get to keep your voicemail greeting, voicemails, texts, and history (I’m assuming at the Google Voice desktop site).

As for what isn’t going to be the same if you take your GV number to Project Fi, you are looking at no more use of the Google Voice app (no complaints from anywhere there), no more Google Voice for texting or voicemail (all through Hangouts in Fi I’m guessing), your text/voicemail/call histories will no longer be saved in Google Voice (assuming that means “new” text/voicemail/calls), and more. Again, we can’t see the “full list” that is mentioned here, but there is even more that isn’t coming over.

I’ll let you decide if any of that is deal-breaker material.

Here are a bunch of images of the setup process:

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Anyone else receive an invite?

Via:  reddit

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Comparison: LG G4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs. HTC One M9

The latest flagship devices from Samsung, LG, and HTC have been unveiled. With that, it’s time for consumers to begin researching which one will be best for them, as each device offers something quite different.

Without question, the G4, One M9, and Galaxy S6 Edge differ greatly not only on paper, but in design as well. The G4 is similar to previous high-end devices from LG and other OEMs, featuring a primarily plastic body, with exception to the leather-backed models. The One M9 continues HTC’s tradition of using metal throughout its design, while Samsung took a completely different route, utilizing a ton of glass and metal siding as its materials of choice.

Each device runs a different processor clocked at varying speeds, and each also features very different cameras. For your average consumer, the use of a QHD display may not be on the list of deal breaker attributes, but more importantly, buyers will want a good camera, good battery life, and a phone that is not confusing to use. 

Having spent plenty of time with these devices individually, I can say that each of the three flagship phones are good, but a couple of them do outperform their counterparts in select categories. For me personally, Samsung still dominates the smartphone camera and display side of things, but now with the G4, LG has successfully shown to me that their products are just as good. It may really come down to which phone you think looks better, and of course, if you need a removable battery and expandable storage.

In the video below, we go over the differences between each device, what you can expect from everyday usage, and other nuances that give each phone their own characters.

If you have a comparison question regarding these phones, throw it down below.

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Motorola Seems to be Gearing Up for a Wave of Android 5.1 Updates, Here are the Release Notes

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of Android 5.1 updates onto its entire line-up of devices. We first saw Android 5.1 release notes show up for the Moto X (1st gen) in Brazil a couple of weeks back, but we are now seeing sets for the AT&T Moto X (2nd gen), “T-Mobile” Moto X (2nd gen), and Moto X (1st gen) in the US. We have yet to find info for the DROID Turbo, though I can’t imagine it won’t also arrive very soon. 

Below, we have the list of changes for Android 5.1 on the Moto X (2nd gen) through AT&T, which will land as software version 23.11.21. The entire set of release notes matches up identically to the “T-Mobile” variant, which we are assuming is the “Pure Edition,” since there isn’t a T-Mobile Moto X (2nd gen). That update will arrive as software version 23.11.14 on that phone.

Motorola created both of the pages with these notes yesterday, meaning these updates should be here any minute.

Notifications & Interruptions Usability improvements include:
  • Block interruptions until your next alarm. This choice will show only when you have an alarm set within the next 12 hours. It will prevent you from missing an alarm when you choose ‘No interruptions’.
  • You can choose to enter a scheduled downtime early. For example, if you are going to bed early and change your notification settings, you can choose “Until your downtime ends”. This option will be visible when within 4 hours of the scheduled start of your downtime.
  • Adds icons to the volume settings panel that match those that will show in the status bar (None, Priority).
  • You can now alter notification volume controls while media is playing. With the volume controls showing, a tap on the bell icon will bring up notification volume controls.
Heads-up
Notifications
In addition to dismissing a heads-up notification, you can now swipe it up to remove it from your screen. It will remain in your notifications tray and you can dismiss it later.
Quick Settings You can quickly select different Wi-Fi access points or different paired Bluetooth devices with a new pull-down menu on each tile. Conditional settings tiles that only show if you use the feature – like “Invert Colors” or “Hotspot” – can now be hidden via a long-press on the tile.
Camera Reduces noise in low-light shots and improves responsiveness of the viewfinder with the front-facing camera (selfie).
Device Protection Lost or stolen devices will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account, even if reset to factory settings. Note that you must have a Google account on the device to automatically enable this feature and set a PIN, password or pattern screen lock.
Performance Improvements in the Android Runtime (ART) lead to faster application launch times.
Lockscreen If you have enabled Ambient Display, the minimum swipe distance has increased to reduce accidental interactions.
Bug Fixes Issues fixed in this release include:
  • Clock in the status bar isn’t updating and alarms are not going off
  • Can’t delete SMS messages when the SIM card is full
  • No ringer audio while making an outgoing call
  • Calculator floating point calculations
  • Chrome crashes on launch
  • Frequent restarts while watching Netflix
  • Wi-Fi will not automatically reconnect to your home Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi not connecting after being idle all night
  • Wi-Fi connection issues with multiple routers in one location
  • Bluetooth discovery is not triggered when you refresh settings
  • CPU wakelocks that contribute to heavier battery drain
  • Connection and synchronization issues with MS Exchange servers
  • Incorrect default APN
  • Can’t unlock the SIM with a PIN/PUK code
  • Can’t play ‘pinned’ content
  • General stability improvements

As for the Moto X (1st gen) in the US, we are looking at a software version of 222.21.2.

Let us know if you see an update on your phone!

Via:  Motorola [2] [3]
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HTC Cuts RE Camera Price by $50 for Mother’s Day, Now Just $149.99 Plus $60 Worth of Free Accessories

In case you are scrambling to find a neat Mother’s Day gift, or possibly even an early Father’s Day gift, HTC has cut the price of the RE Camera, dropping it by $50 to just $149.99. 

The RE Camera is an ultra portable periscope-looking device that allows you to shoot video and snap photos, while also staying in the moment. Having no dedicated viewfinder, users are able to experience whatever it is in front of them, and still capture it on video for later viewing and sharing.

On top of getting the RE for a discounted price, HTC is throwing in an accessory goodie bag, complete with the RE clip-on mount, handlebar mount, and RE protection pack. The protection pack includes lens caps, water-proofing cap, plus a lanyard for tethering. These accessories are valued at $60, all for free.

If this little gadget is something you think mom might enjoy, or dad, pick it up on HTC’s site in either Teal, Orange, White or Blue color options.

HTC Link

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Samsung Said to be Preparing Big Camera Update for Galaxy S6 With Android 5.1.1

The folks over at SamMobile have heard through sources that Samsung is preparing a sizeable update for the cameras in their new flagships, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The update should come as a part of the phone’s Android 5.1.1 update. 

According to this report, details on what these big changes may be are not exactly known, but the expectation is that they will introduce RAW support and shutter speed control. Even though the camera API in Lollipop gave manufacturers and developers access to both of those features, Samsung left them out for some odd reason on these two phones. As you know, both the HTC One M9 and LG G4 support these, so it would make a lot of sense for Samsung to get with the program before long.

All I really hope, is that they don’t mess up the cameras. The Galaxy S6 is the first phone in years that I have found myself constantly wanting to use to shoot photos of whatever I’m doing. It’s just so good, so fast, and so fun.

On a side note, the official 5.1.1 update is said to be different than the random 5.1.1 update that showed up on that T-Mobile phone a week ago.

Via:  SamMobile

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Emergency Dialing Maintenance Update Coming to Nexus 6 and Moto X

According to Motorola, a maintenance release (update) is schedule to go live for the Nexus 6, Moto X (2nd gen), and Moto X (1st gen) some time in the very near future. Motorola posted a document detailing the update this morning, noting that you should apply this update “as soon as possible,” but that it corrects an issue that will probably only happen under “very rare” circumstances. 

The update fixes a situation where your phone is encrypted with a “PIN to start” setup, yet will not allow audio to pass through both ways during an emergency call. Motorola explains it as audio going only in one direction, with the phone user able to hear a dispatcher, but the dispatcher not able to hear the phone user.

Until the update hits your phone, Motorola offers the following solution:

  • Keep your phone powered on. Once the phone is fully powered on, this situation does not happen.
  • If you must power your phone off regularly, disable “PIN to start” until you have applied the update.
  • If you must power on your phone to place an emergency call and do have PIN-to-start enabled, enter the start PIN and allow the phone to boot completely before placing the call.

To see the full details of the issue, be sure to hit up the source link below.

Via:  Motorola
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Deal: Motorola’s $225-Off Moto X Deal is Live – $349 for 32GB, $374 for 64GB

The $225-off Moto X (2nd gen) deal that Motorola announced yesterday is live in their store.

Initially, the details for the deal were a little scarce, but we now know exactly what you are looking at. For $349, Motorola will hand you a custom designed Moto X (2nd gen) with 32GB of storage through Moto Maker. That’s a $200 discount, since the 32GB model normally runs $549. If you want the full $225 discount, then you can upgrade to 64GB for just $25 more. So for $374, you are looking at a custom Moto X with 64GB of storage instead of the normal $599 price. 

Seriously, I know that this phone is closing in on being a year old, but that’s a hell of a deal for an off-contract phone.

The deal is only live from today through tomorrow (May 6) at 10:59AM CT.

Motorola Link

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Download: Android 5.1.1 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices

Now that Android 5.1.1 factory images have been posted for a number of Nexus devices, we are starting to see the rollout of over-the-air (OTA) updates to them, namely the Nexus 7 (2012) and (2013), Nexus 10, and Nexus Player. More will arrive soon (Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 4, and Nexus 9), so we are starting to compile a list of them all below. We know that many of you like to sideload updates rather than wait for them to hit your device – feel free to bookmark this one. 

As we continue to receive new file URLs that are direct downloads from Google, we will continue to update this post.


Download Android 5.1.1 OTA .zips:

  • Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi – [LMY47V from LMY47D, 9.6MB] – Download Link
  • Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi – [LMY47V from LMY47O, 18MB] – Download Link (Cheers David O.!)
  • Nexus 10Coming soon!
  • Nexus Player – [LMY47V from LMY47D, 15.3MB] – Download Link

*Note – In order to flash a .zip file in adb, be sure to match up the build number on the file to your current or the update will fail. For example, look at the new build number in brackets followed by the build number that it’s coming “from.” In your Settings>About screen, you will want to match up to the “from” build number.

For instructions to sideload using adb, check here. For instructions on how to grab an OTA file, check here.

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Amazon Teams Up With JetBlue, Offers Prime Members Inflight Access to Prime Instant Video

Inflight entertainment, unless you come equipped with your own device loaded up with your favorite movies, can be a real drag sometimes. But now, if you fly JetBlue and also have an Amazon Prime account, you are in luck.

In a new partnership, JetBlue is offering free Fly-Fi internet access, allowing you to stream tens of thousands of titles directly from Amazon’s servers through Prime Instant Video. 

Using satellite technology, users should have an Internet experience similar to the one they have at home, according to Amazon. Both companies “worked together to ensure that the inflight entertainment system met the premium experience expected by customers.”

Streaming can be done to your laptop, Android smartphone, Fire tablet, Android tablet, iOS tablet, or iPhone.

The service will begin rolling out to select aircraft in JetBlue’s fleet this year.

Via: Amazon

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Enter the LG G4 Trial Program, Try the Phone Weeks Ahead of Everyone Else

Want to give the LG G4 a test run before the rest of the general public? With LG’s new G4 Trial Program, that’s exactly what you can do.

If chosen to be a participant, winners are given the G4 weeks ahead of its scheduled launch, that being next month, and are given tasks to do with the device that should lead to a full and enjoyable G4 experience. 

All winners are chosen through random drawing, and of course, spots are limited. So without boring you with more details, hurry up and go sign yourself up down below.

Sign Up

Via: LG

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Google is Trolling Nexus 9 Owners With an Update to Android 5.0.2 This Morning

The Nexus 9 already feels like the forgotten child of the Nexus program. Introduced only six or so months ago, this device seems to be the slowest of them all to receive timely updates. We aren’t sure if the tablet’s NVIDIA chip is to blame, if Google is mad at it for coming in “sand,” or if they keep confusing their whale phone for it, but the N9 has been stuck on Android 5.0.1 for quite some time. It hasn’t been updated to 5.0.2 or 5.1 or 5.1.1 to date. Look at our Android 5.1 OTA update list – see anything missing? Yep, only the Nexus 9 is without links to update files

To make matters even weirder, Google is pushing an update to the tablet this morning in the form of Android 5.0.2. While we were almost positive that Android 5.1.1 was around the corner for it, after seeing confirmation of 5.1.1 running on the N9 a couple of weeks back, we now will forever avoid making predictions in relation to this tablet. After all, it’s also the only Nexus device without 5.1+ factory images to date.

The update is a meager 23.3MB, so it shouldn’t take long to update to.

Maybe this is a pre-update to the 5.1.1 update that is around the corner? Sh*t, I wasn’t supposed to make predictions. Go get your update!

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T-Mobile is Now Going After Verizon Customers

It was only a matter of time before T-Mobile’s John Legere had heard enough from Verizon that he would step off of his pursuit of AT&T customers and focus his Uncarrier attack at the other big boy on the block. Thanks to Verizon’s “Never Settle” campaign, Legere has had it and will is now launching his own “Never Settle” campaign to try and win over customers from Big Red. 

The campaign is called “Never Settle for Verizon,” (#NeverSettleforVerizon) which is a trial of sorts that allows Big Red customers to test out T-Mobile’s network and services with “no risk or extra out-of-pocket expense.” In other words, you can setup shop on T-Mobile for a couple of weeks, decide if their network coverage will work for you, and then make the switch if it’s good enough.

How does it work? Well, you have to port your Verizon number over to T-Mobile and then buy a T-Mobile phone. T-Mobile has a zero-down policy on new phones, so you probably won’t owe anything up front. You then have 14 days to test out your new T-Mo phone on a T-Mo Simple Choice plan. If you think their coverage stinks and want to go back to Verizon, all you have to do is hand in your new T-Mo phone and they will refund any trial costs, along with any costs required for starting your service back up at Verizon. Yes, if you port your number from Verizon to T-Mobile, you are essentially killing off your service at Verizon, which could mean fees that need to be paid and fees for starting it back up. If you decide to stick with T-Mo, they will pay your early termination fees (ETF) from canceling your Big Red service, up to $650, or any outstanding device payments on a payment plan once you trade in your Verizon phone.

Along with the new “Never Settle Trial” program, T-Mobile is also pushing at least six ads that are aimed at Verizon customers. They talk about a bunch of pain points that most associate with Verizon, hoping that you will say “Enough!” and make the jump.

Anyone interested in taking up T-Mobile on their trial offer?

To jump on the Never Settle Trial, Verizon customers can visit T-Mobile’s stores or website between May 13 and May 31.

Via:  T-Mobile

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Google May Let App Developers A/B Test Play Listings in Near Future

According to a report out of The Information, Google will soon give developers more power over the listings for their apps on Google Play in the form of A/B testing. Currently, neither Google nor Apple allow A/B testing of app pages, so this would be a first and something that could help developers fine-tune their listings to help increase install rates and revenue. 

With A/B testing of app pages, developers could test things like price changes for the same app, to see how or if they affect install rates. They could test different icons or icon colors between listings, wording and phrasing, and whether or not their listings have videos added as promo materials. The point is to see which listing performs better, so that they can continue to optimize app pages to increase installs.

As The Information points out, the change seems minor and doesn’t really affect you and I as the consumer, but this is a pretty powerful tool for developers, especially those that may need different selling approaches in international markets. At least one developer thinks A/B testing could improve their conversion rates by up to 50%. That seems wildly high, but look, even small increases could be huge for some of these companies.

According to this report, A/B testing is set to be introduced at this month’s Google I/O conference.

Also at the conference, we could see the continued blurring of the lines between mobile websites and apps. After seeing new features like notifications from websites added to Chrome, it seems pretty obvious that Google wants apps and the mobile web playing nicer together going forward.

Via:  The Information (subscription)

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