Android weekly summary # 50: Nexus 6 release, 4G Tele2 and Google Fit update – Android Planet

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Facebook removes liability from Messenger Android app

In the latest beta version of the Facebook app – we use 24.0.0.0.14 – the obligation to use Facebook Messenger removed so that users can chat via the chat section. It is unclear whether the removal of the requirement to all Facebook users has been rolled out, or only those who use the beta version of Facebook. Facebook introduces possible slow this feature, after much criticism from users. If you have removed the Messenger app, you get into the chat section of the Facebook app is still a message that you “better experience” can install the Messenger app. This message pressing however is just way, then you can only chat with the Facebook app.

Tele2 starting January 1 rollout of its own 4G network

It is our opinion too long, but starting from 1 January Tele2 finally rolling out its own 4G network. It will first be rolled out in the Randstad and continuously expanded in the coming quarters. At the beginning of 2016 the network has to offer nationwide coverage. In March 2015, the first Tele2 customers Free includes a transition to 4G, but they must then have a device that can handle the faster connection. It is striking that Tele2 directly LTE-Advanced (also known as 4G +), will provide a connection that is significantly faster than the regular 4G. This is due to the fact that there cooperate a plurality of frequencies. This enables theoretical speeds to be achiev ed of 225 Mbit / s. In practice, the speeds are, however, always lower.

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Update, Google Fit considerably more functional

Google released this week from all different updates and also Google Fit is underway. Where we previously Fit only had access to four activities (walking, running, cycling and other), there are now more than 100 activities to choose. This walk quite widely, for example yoga to kickboxing. However, the new activities you have to manually enter and Google are Fit functionality adjusts accordingly. There is also added a nice feature for Android Wear users. Smart Watches with Google Fit are now able to count your steps without the need for a connection to an Android device is required. Wear an Android watch remembers independent steps and syncs directly if there is a nother connection with a smartphone. A nice feature if you do not always your (large) smartphone to be included.

Samsung Gear VR postponed until early 2015

The Gear VR, virtual reality glasses from Samsung that the company developed in cooperation with Oculus, we do not have more before the end of the year expected. At the official unveiling of the glasses was still communicated that the Gear VR would be available in the fourth quarter of 2014. On Monday, the accessory went into US in sales, but the release is our country is slightly delayed. The Gear’s suggested retail VR, which appears only in the color White Frost, appearance is at 199 euros. Do you also have a Game Pad at the playing games, then you pay 50 euros more. You can order the device including through the Samsung E-Store.

Android Lollipop update for Android Wear leading

The first major update for Android Wear, Google’s optimized platform for smart watches, is last week announced. This brings a watch face API which all clocks must meet to be found in Google Play in any case before 31 January as they are otherwise removed. There will also be in the Play Store a special section for the watch faces, so you can more easily find and download. Perhaps even more important is the fact that the Android Wear Lollipop update probably dramatically improved the battery life of smart watches. The first generations of devices with Android Wear is notorious for the fact that they only last for one day with average use on a single battery charge. With the n ew Android version Wear the battery life is doubled possible

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