Did you miss Google IO keynote? That’s ok! We were tuned in the whole time. And while we cannot wait to see what’s next, here are the projects you have to look forward to in the coming year.

Google’s Senior VP of Products, Sundar Pichai, opened Google’s I/O’s keynote address in San Francisco, May 28, 2015.

Android M

In addition to “tons of bug fixes” and improved battery life, Androids new operating system promises a more user friendly interface and enhance customization. Probably the most exciting feature for app developers, Google has collaborated with Pinterest to incorporate of Chrome tabs, an in-app browser that allows users to seamlessly consume web content linked within the app.

Developers, want to try the Android M preview? Get it here

Android Pay

Google promises a simple and secure way to pay in more than 700,000 retail locations across the country. Using the secure NFC (near field communication) technology developed in previous years and a virtual account that protects credit and debit card information, Android Pay appears to have thought of everything. Simply unlock your phone and tap on the secure payment station anywhere from Macy’s to McDonalds (and soon, Lyft and Grubhub). They are even working with banking institutions and mobile carriers to enhance usability from end-to-end.

Not enough security? Google has made finger print scanning technology available to users and developers, so purchases made using Android Pay, or even through a website using stored information, can require bio-metric verification.

Android Wear

Imagine, a watch that can tell you the time just by looking at it. Novel, no?

Google stated that their focus was on useful apps for wearable devices, including those that can be always available (no need to tap, twist or shake your wrist to see the time) and run without being tethered to your phone. Google has introduced dozens of features over the past year including GPS, offline music, heat rate monitor, motion sensor, WiFi… you see where I’m going right? There are over 4,000 Android wear apps on the market now, and Android wear promises to only get better over time.

“Because you should be able to wear what you want and build what you want, and with Android wear, you can.”

Internet of Things

How can we make the Internet of Things an attainable reality? Standardized parts, that’s how!

Introducing, Brillo, the stripped down Android operating system that is available for use in everything from cars to coffee machines, and Weave, a system for all these devices to communicate with each other in the same way. Google developers are working with the minds at Nest to identify the essential elements to create an end-to-end solution that is, above all, user friendly.

Google Photos

Thanks to advances in machine learning, Google’s current neural nets (which are 30 layers deep!) have dropped incorrect search results for images from 23% to 8% in just the past year. The result? A photo storage that can recognize and categorize people, places and themes and display them for you in a cloud-based gallery. The best part? You get unlimited storage of all your high definition images and videos absolutely FREE.

Can’t wait? You don’t have to. Google Photos is available now.

Google Now

Google Now takes mobile user experience to another level. In addition to increased understanding on natural language, Google Now introduces content recognition to search. The content recognition allows Google to recognize text in emails and chats, the webpage you are viewing, and even location data to create the context for your query. Example, if you are texting your friend about going to see a movie, and you ask, “Hey Google, what time does it start?” Google will be able to tell from the context of your recent activity what “it” is, and bring you local movie times.

Android Studio

App developers, how many times have you thought, “If only I could track the use of my app, including ads…”
Well now you can. Google is making it easier not only to develop your app and engage your users, but to integrate apps with Google Analytics and ad tracking, so you can make better decisions about your in-app activity based on how your customers are using it.

Virtual Realty

Google Cardboard

Last year, Google Cardboard turned any phone into a virtual reality viewer. “The first view was great, but,” as Google developer Clay Bavor quipped, “phones have gotten a lot bigger in the past year.” This year’s Cardboard is compatible with screen sizes to 6”, and now supports both Android and iOS.

Jump

In the pursuit of an immersive experience, Google is working with to build a rig that can easily be replicated around the world, including being made, “just for good measure,” out of cardboard. The design is available now, so anyone interested in creating a virtual experience will be able to. They have also partnered with GoPro to develop a 360°, 16 camera rig that will interface with the Jump software.

And that’s just scratching the surface. There will be much more coming from Google this year, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Want to watch the full event?

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Rooting your Android phone is term you are bound to hear at some point. Especially if you own an Android and definitely if you are someone who loves to customize their technology. With over 500,000 Android activation’s each day we decided to give you a basic introduction into the world of rooting and to let you decide if it’s something you’d like to do.

Android Rooting is the process by which you regain administrator access to your phone. Even though Android is an open source operating system you still don’t have full administrator rights to do what you please. Back when the iPhone launched in 2007 the hardcore techies quickly realized the true potential of the device, and the cruel software limitations that Apple had sealed it with. What became ‘Jailbreaking’ on iPhone was quickly translated to other platforms as well, and when the world saw the first Android back in 2008, the term “Rooting” was born.

Why Users Are Rooting Android Phones & Tablets?

The main reason people root their Android device is for freedom and control. When you root your Android phone or tablet you gain full control over your system and can tweak it to your liking.

Improved Performance: There are applications available in the Android Market that will allow you to speed up your phone’s processor considerably. Think of it as adding turbo to your car engine. It will also considerably extend battery life on your device.

Alter System Files: You can replace many parts of the “Android Core” which include the ability to add new themes, edit the core apps (maps, calendar, clock, etc) and change the boot images.

More Application Choices: You will be able to install apps that are only compatible with rooted phones, some of these apps include an app that will allow you to take a screenshot of your phone, overclock your device and use it as a modem.

Baseband: Rooting your device grants you the ability to update the Basebands on your phone. The Baseband is what controls the radio on your device. By updating to the newest basebands, you can potentially improve the signal, quality of your phone calls and even your 3G reception.

Backing up your device: The ability to easily backup all of your applications and data is one feature that has been missing on the unrooted Android devices ever since their appearance. But if you root your device, backing up everything on your phone becomes a simple task. Titanium Backup is a must have application for anyone who has rooted their devices and wants to backup and restore their phones.

Install applications to your SD CARD: One of the most talked-about feature (or disadvantage) of any Android device is the limitation where you can install applications only in the phone’s internal memory and not the SD card. While Google may reason that SD cards are slower in general and cannot run apps as effectively as internal memory, fact of the matter is that most Android devices do not come with massive internal storage spaces, and hence greatly limit the number of applications that can be installed at a time. With rooted devices, you can use programs, which will copy ALL your applications to a SD card and will also store future builds in card. Freedom to choose!

Latest Android OS (Operating System): With many carriers holding back the updates to the latest Android operating system, rooting your device will give you the option to install any current and future Android Operating Systems including numerous custom made Systems that correlate directly with your needs.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Tethering: After having rooted your device, you can also use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to share your cellular data connection with your laptop, PC or other phones that do not have this ability. The application works like wireless connection in your home and will get you up and running online on your laptop or PC in no time. Similarly, tethering can also be achieved over a Bluetooth connection.

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