Google Glass Frames by Diane Von Furstenberg available in the U.S.

If you’re looking to blow $1,8o0 then you may want to consider the new Google Glass frames by Dian Von Furstenberg. Now available in the US, the package comes in a bundle with Glass, one pair of sunglasses and a pair of optical frames. There are multiple tints for the sunglasses and a single pair of optical frames in a variety of colors.

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This is Google’s first effort on a promise to work with top designers in the Glass program and Furstenberg is the first to put her label on accessories for the wearable computer that’s not even available for retail yet. Other designers planned to add their mark include Ray-Ban, Oakley and others. So if you’re in the market for designer Glass, this may be right up your alley.

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Activate newly discovered Heads Up notification mode with this Xposed module

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The CyanogenMod team recently discovered a new notification mode buried deep inside the Android open source code. Called Heads Up, the mode displays your notifications as cards floating on top of the app you are currently using. Instead of having to slide down the dropdown to see a new notification, you can dismiss or interact with a card without ever leaving the current app.

The CyanogenMod team has already enabled Heads Up mode in CM11 nightly releases, but what if you want it on your non-CM device? Luckily, there’s little that a good Xposed module can’t do.

XDA member and noted Xposed module developer MohammadAG came up with a simple module that lets you activate Heads Up on any Android 4.4 device. Of course, you will require root access to install Xposed Framework and Xposed modules, but, other than that, there should be no compatibility issues. Do note however, that this is an early release and that the module may cause crashes and errors on some devices – XDA commenters reported problems with force closings on some Samsung and Motorola devices.

Like CM’s implementation, MohammadAG’s Heads Up module lets you define a “black list” of apps that won’t have floating notifications shown on top, which is useful for watching video or playing games uninterrupted.

Head over here to download the Heads Up Xposed module, or visit the original XDA thread for user comments.

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64-bit Android merged into AOSP, suggests a new API level naming convention is on the way

The possibility of a 64-bit Android update has been in and out of the news ever since we starting hearing about the first 64-bit mobile processors. It seems inevitable that such an update will arrive, but we are still none the wiser as to when. However, perhaps now we can have a guess at what it might be called.

Two of the more recent merges in the AOSP master branch, specifically 99021 and 99016, give mention to 64-bit Android, as well as a possible change in naming convention. According to the recent merges, the 64-bit API level might be moving over to an alphabetical naming system, with the first 64-bit iteration adopting the letter “L”. Although it should be pointed out that even the code list this name as tentative.

Until this news, Google has been keeping a straightforward numerical identifier for its different Android releases, starting with API 1 for Android 1.0, all the way up to KitKat which has API level 19. Switching over to an alphabetical system might make the changeover to 64-bit more readily identifiable to developers.

This news has bought about the usual amount of speculation, with several suggestions cropping up for what Google might choose to name its 64-bit implementation of Android. L for Lollipop seems to be a common proposal, but Reddit user mmoser also spotted “lmp-preview” hanging around in the AOSP code too. His suggestion of Lemon Meringue Pie would be in keeping with more long winded Android titles such as Ice Cream Sandwich, and the much rumoured Key Lime Pie moniker prior to KitKat.

With Google I/O just a couple of days away, there is a chance that we might hear something official about the 64-bit Android “L”. After all, this year’s mobile processor technology will be making the jump to 64-bit, so developers will need software support to catch up.

Feel free to leave your own naming suggestions in the comments below.

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CyanogenMod team finds hidden Heads Up notification mode in Android

Today in the hidden-in-play-sight department, the CyanogenMod team uncovered a dormant feature existing in AOSP code that activates a floating notifications mode. Dubbed Heads Up, the feature is now a part of CyanogenMod 11 nightlies.

The feature has been present in the open source code of Android for a while, but it was only recently that the CyanogenMod team discovered it. We don’t know why the feature was inactive, though it’s possible that Google wanted to enable it in the next major version of Android.

Heads Up shows an actionable notification card on top of the app you were running at the moment. The feature resembles the Hover app from Paranoid Android to an extent, though it lacks the floating window multi-tasking mode.

In effect, Heads Up mode shows the notification cards you would see by swiping down the notification shade. You can interact with the cards in the same way you would with notifications in the dropdown – you can swipe to dismiss or extend the card for further actions.

The CyanogenMod team enhanced the feature by adding a Do Not Disturb function that lets you select the specific apps that you don’t want interrupted by notifications. So if you don’t want any notifications showing on top of your video or game, you can selectively disable Heads Up.

Heads Up mode has been available since last Thursday in CyanogenMod 11 nightlies, available for dozens of devices listed here. The feature will likely make it to the CM11 M8 milestone release, due to roll out in the following weeks.

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[New Game] Dragon Finga Is A 2D Brawler That Might As Well Be Called 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Rag Doll'

Have you ever seen marionette puppets feign a martial arts battle? They look a lot like the fighters in Dragon Finga, a 2D brawler that lets the player control multiple points of articulation at once to take on enemies. Usually rag doll physics in 2D games look a little janky (see Flop Fu for a good example), but Dragon Finga's tongue-in-cheek take on classic Hong Kong fighting cinema is a surprisingly effective game in its own right.

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Galaxy S5 LTE-A Edition to Be Available With Diamond Pattern Instead of Dotted Pattern

When the Galaxy S5 was announced during Mobile World Congress earlier this year, it was pretty obvious that not everyone was a fan of the design. The distaste for the dotted pattern used on the rear of the Galaxy S5 often resulted in likening the phone to a band-aid and well, generally poking fun at Samsung. I spent some quality time with a Galaxy S5 – in Copper Gold, no less – and in person, the pattern really isn’t that bad and genuinely adds a little extra grip to the device, making it more difficult to drop, unlike previous, glossier models of Samsung’s. With the upgraded, LTE-A edition of the Galaxy S5 announced for South Korea it looks like Samsung’s flagship has been given an upgrade on the outside as well.

A Special Edition of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A is being advertised with a diamond pattern on the rear panel, instead of the dotted one that we’re accustomed to here in the West. It seems that this is a promotional version of the device for the Olleh G network in the region, as the device Samsung showed off last week looked just like the original version of the device. These diamond backs have been shown off in black, white and a sort of silver-gray color. It’s unclear whether or not this version of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A will be available on other carriers in South Korea, but we’re sure similar backs will be available through third-party manufacturers soon enough.

In case you missed it, the Galaxy S5 LTE-A was announced by Samsung last week, with a faster Snapdragon 805 CPU and a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, making it one of the most dense displays available on the market. Our Korean readers clearly have something to look forward to, but unfortunately for everyone else, Samsung has no plans on releasing the device globally, or anywhere outside of South Korea for that matter. However, there’s still the Galaxy F to look forward to, if it ever comes to fruition that is.

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Sponsored App Review: Hizaxy TV

Description: Hizaxy TV is an app for Android that allows you to tap into TV stations from around the world and stream them live to your smartphone and tablet. It features channels from the US, the UK, China, the Middle East, Europe and more. These channels are broken up into seven categories (News, Sport, Movies, Other, Children, Religion & Documentaries). A great of way catching the news wherever you are or catching up on sport events, like the Brazilian World Cup Hizaxy TV can help you stay entertained on the go and will help you keep in the loop without having to spend hours reading news online or jumping through hoops just to get to your content.

How it Works: First of all, you’ll need to download Hizaxy TV from the Play Store and then agree to the terms and conditions. We hate AirPush ads and they’re really intrusive, so it’s a good job you can choose to not allow them here.

Once you’re into the app, you can take a look at the channels on offer. This list is often updated every now and then so you might find something different from the last time you checked.

When you’ve chosen a stream you want to watch, you’ll have to wait a little bit for the stream to load and you’ll be ready to go.

Great in landscape mode, you can easily get a look at the different categories on offer.

Opinion: Hizaxy TV is one of those apps that I don’t feel 100% comfortable using thanks to the legality of streaming TV, but it does certainly work. The quality is a little hit and miss, but there’s a decent variety of channels on offer and it works well on smartphones and tablets. It goes without saying that this sort of thing requires a 4G or WiFi connection to work well, but chances are you already knew that. I really wish that the developer didn’t use AirPush ads as they’re awfully intrusive, but you can choose to not allow them if you want.

Ratings

• Speed (4/5) – Streams load fairly quickly and there’s very little waiting around, if at all when dealing with channels.


• Features (4/5) – A solid selection of channels on offer throughout Europe, the US and the Far East, Hizaxy TV has a lot going for it.


• Theme (4/5) – The quality of the streams on offer here could be better, but to say they’re free and no ad blocks your viewing, they’re good enough.


• Overall (4/5) – It’s not perfect, and we’re not entirely sure it’s even legal, but the app certainly works well and there’s a good selection of channels here.

Pros

• Doesn’t take too long for streams to load and the servers seem to be fairly stable as well.


• Easy to find channels with something on thanks to the selection and category selection.


• Each channel shows you what program is on so you can tune in to your favorite weekly programs.


• Great for those traveling overseas that want a taste of home.

Cons

• AirPush ads leave a bad taste in your mouth.


• Option for HD streaming would be nice.

Conclusion: Hizaxy TV is far from perfect, but it’s a free app that has a lot to offer users. I really wish that the developer hadn’t turned to AirPush ads, but we understand they need to make money somehow. Ads never encroach on your viewing in full screen though, so there’s nothing too much to worry about. Regardless, there are lots of channels to choose from, and the app works well on smartphones as well as tablets, making Hizaxy TV one of the more promising TV streaming apps available on Android.

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