Google unveils Android L with colorful new 'Material Design' UI, creating 'depth' within pixels

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  • Reply 41 of 110
    slurpy wrote: »
    Can someone please explain to me just what the **** these people are doing with Google Glass on their faces while watching the keynote, besides making some sort of douchebag statement? The thing can't even record a clip beyond a few seconds, so its not like theyre recording the keynote. I have no problem with devices like Google Glass when they have a real benefit to the user in that specific situation. But Glass evangelists are insistent on basically wearing them ALL THE TIME, for no fucking reason whatsoever. 

    I'm surprised the presenters on stage were not wearing Glass the whole time. How else can they read tweets while in mid-sentence? Oh right, they are trying to concentrate and be polite.

    But don't get me wrong, if only these things could be plugged into the cerebral cortex, future Google I/O conferences will just be a data download from the Borg Queen.
  • Reply 42 of 110
    chipsychipsy Posts: 287member
    gtr wrote: »
    Seeing eight technologies demonstrated that were demonstrated in another technology keynote almost a month ago earlier is a 'good thing'?

    How so?
    I mean that these developer conference keynotes focussing on developers is a good thing.
  • Reply 43 of 110
    jungmarkjungmark Posts: 6,927member
    I'm surprised the presenters on stage were not wearing Glass the whole time. How else can they read tweets while in mid-sentence? Oh right, they are trying to concentrate and be polite.

    But don't get me wrong, if only these things could be plugged into the cerebral cortex, future Google I/O conferences will just be a data download from the Borg Queen.
    Sorry, she was de-fleshed unless you believe every Cube has a queen.
  • Reply 44 of 110
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,056member
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    Originally Posted by AppleInsider View Post



    Android L also comes with a new personal unlocking feature, which can allow users to bypass security mechanisms based on a variety of factors. For example, Android L might allow a user to unlock their phone because it knows they are located at home, or because it is connected to a trusted device like a Bluetooth smart watch.
     


    This means your roommates can unlock your Android phone, computer or tablet when you sleep close by with a G-watch. Good one, Google.

  • Reply 45 of 110
    jungmarkjungmark Posts: 6,927member
    fallenjt wrote: »
    This means your roommates can unlock your Android phone, computer or tablet when you sleep close by with a G-watch. Good one, Google.

    And how accurate is the geo-fencing. Do I have to be IN the house or within the tagged area of house (which extends in 3 dimensions past the physical structure).
  • Reply 46 of 110
    richard getzrichard getz Posts: 1,142member

    I love the smell of competition!! 

  • Reply 47 of 110
    SpamSandwichSpamSandwich Posts: 33,407member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tallest Skil View Post

     



    Comes after K. You know, Lemon Merengue, Lemon Drop. L… 

     

    Not too many candies that start with L that don’t end in -emon, huh.


     

    The "L" stands for "Lard".

  • Reply 48 of 110
    d4njvrzfd4njvrzf Posts: 797member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fallenjt View Post

     

    This means your roommates can unlock your Android phone, computer or tablet when you sleep close by with a G-watch. Good one, Google.


    If you are a heavy sleeper, they could also press your finger to a TouchID sensor.

  • Reply 49 of 110
    jungmark wrote: »
    Sorry, she was de-fleshed unless you believe every Cube has a queen.

    I liked her better with flesh. ;)
  • Reply 50 of 110
    Razor thin sans serif fonts are so in right now.
  • Reply 51 of 110
    icoco3icoco3 Posts: 1,474member
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    Originally Posted by Rogifan View Post



    And people hate on iOS 7? At least Ive was only in a 5 minute video. Unlike Google who had umpteen people on stage spewing designer geek crap.



    DSC_3328.jpg

     

    Wait...isn't that metro??

  • Reply 52 of 110
    SpamSandwichSpamSandwich Posts: 33,407member
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    Wait...isn't that metro??


     

    With an even more offensive palette of colors than Apple was widely criticized for adopting.

  • Reply 53 of 110
    inoseyinosey Posts: 89member
    Copycats. "The features in iOS have existed in android for years." And yet, you're just adding quick reply, do not disturb, Android Auto, etc. Yeah rights
  • Reply 54 of 110
    radarthekatradarthekat Posts: 3,901moderator

    Lemon, Loliipop, Licorice, Loser, Lard.  Nope, sorry folks, none of these are the secret name behind Android L.

     

    Funny thing, the answer should be obvious.

     

     

    It's... 

     

    Low-end

  • Reply 55 of 110
    lorin schultzlorin schultz Posts: 2,771member
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    Originally Posted by Tallest Skil View Post

     

    Lutefisk.


     

    So, a disgusting product that leaves a bad taste in your mouth...

     

    I'll wait for Lefsa. Or maybe Rommegrot.

  • Reply 56 of 110
    lorin schultzlorin schultz Posts: 2,771member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fallenjt View Post

     

    This means your roommates can unlock your Android phone, computer or tablet when you sleep close by with a G-watch. Good one, Google.


     

    If you're serious and not just taking an easy shot, you need to move, dude.

     

    I actually thought that to be a really handy feature. For those encumbered with nefarious cohabitants I'm sure it can be turned off.

  • Reply 57 of 110
    lorin schultzlorin schultz Posts: 2,771member

    I kinda like it. It's going the exact OPPOSITE direction of iOS aesthetically -- adding depth instead of removing it. I think the "flat design" approach is a bad idea. An extra dimension (depth) provides another means of delineating elements and reduces perceived clutter.

     

    Honestly, if Android could provide the security Apple offers I might be tempted. But it doesn't so I'm not.

  • Reply 58 of 110
    rogifanrogifan Posts: 10,669member
    I kinda like it. It's going the exact OPPOSITE direction of iOS aesthetically -- adding depth instead of removing it. I think the "flat design" approach is a bad idea. An extra dimension (depth) provides another means of delineating elements and reduces perceived clutter.

    Honestly, if Android could provide the security Apple offers I might be tempted. But it doesn't so I'm not.
    Ooh it has shadows! Android FTW!
  • Reply 59 of 110
    rogifanrogifan Posts: 10,669member
    With an even more offensive palette of colors than Apple was widely criticized for adopting.
    and of course the usual suspects (like The Verge whose writers suck on Matias Duarte's cock any chance they get) will be slobbering all over this. :rolleyes:
  • Reply 60 of 110
    gatorguygatorguy Posts: 24,628member
    Did you notice that when Google announced Docs will have full native compatibility with Microsoft Office they did so without once mentioning Microsoft by name> I don't think any competitive platform was mentioned in the entire Google I/O presentation for that matter were they? I like that they concentrated on discussing improvements and products from their own stable without resorting to any bashing of anyone else. Plenty of that already going around without the principals stooping to it.
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