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PS4 Remote Play port now allows feature on all Xperia devices

One of the big things about the Xperia Z3 family that Sony announced at IFA 2014 – that is the Xperia Z3 flagship device, the Xperia Z3 Compact, and the Xperia Z3 Tablet – is the PS4 Remote Play feature. Short version is that the feature allows you to play your registered PS4 games using your Xperia device as the screen – provided that everything is connected to very reliable internet connections.



In the opinion of XDA forum member with the surreptitious handle “XperiaPlaystation”, it is a bit sad that only the Xperia Z3 series officially carries this feature. So in line with doing things “unofficially” the XDA way, the aforementioned forum member created a port so that the feature can now be available to all Xperia devices. It’s notable that the system dump for the Xperia Z3 was recently made available, so that all these tweaks and ports are now possible.


The port needs a rooted device and a working CWM custom recovery – so if you shy away from tweaks like that, this may not be for you. The developer of the port explains the instructions at the source link, so you may want to go check that out. As always, make sure that you are able to get out of any bind that the process may accidentally create.


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At the moment, the announced Remote Play App has not been released by Sony yet – but the thread starter says that when it becomes available your Xperia device will be ready for it via this port. We assume that Sony has hardware in mind when it decided not to make this available to other Xperia devices – so a gentle warning here, streaming PS4 games and playing them on your device will most likely demand a lot of graphics power. Be ready to experience some graphic lags or issues.


SOURCE: XDA


Moto 360 Released! Xperia Z3 System Dump Available, Android Wear Offline Updates Incoming! – XDA Developer TV

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The Moto 360 has been released! That and much more news is covered by Jordan when he reviews all the important stories from this weekend. Included in this weekend’s news is the announcement of the Verizon HTC One M7 Android 4.4.3 KitKat and be sure the check out the article talking about getting an Unlocked Moto X in any color! That’s not all that’s covered in today’s video!


Jordan talks about the other videos released this weekend on XDA Developer TV. XDA Developer TV Newcomer RootJunky released a video showing you how to install TWRP on your Android Wear device. Then Newcomer droidmodd3rx showed off how to make any Android Device have the same software as the OnePlus One. And if you missed it be sure to check out Jordan’s Review of the Nvidia SHIELD Tablet. Pull up a chair and check out this video.



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The post Moto 360 Released! Xperia Z3 System Dump Available, Android Wear Offline Updates Incoming! – XDA Developer TV appeared first on xda-developers.


Moto E, Moto G can now enjoy multiboot goodness

Multiboot refers to an Android device’s capability housing multiple operating systems and being able to boot to whichever you choose or that one that fits your current fancy. This is a very cool capability – although not featured in most devices for practical and business reasons – and one of the tools you can use for this is MultiROM, made by XDA developer “Tassadar”. This cool capability has now been tested on Motorola’s budget device the Moto E, as well as the older version of the Moto G (not the one recently announced at IFA 2014).



Just recently, MultiROM was ported for the Moto E by another XDA senior member “percy_g2”. This is, by technical definition, an unofficial port, but it works just the same. The day after the Moto E port was released, XDA forum member “montamer” also came up with a working port for the hugely popular Moto G device. When the port is done, users of the Moto E will be able to boot into any Android OS.


Caveat number 1 is that touch functions are not yet supported by the MultiROM interface, so you get to use your volume rocker to scroll and select – but most of you who tweak via CWM custom recovery will already be used to that. Caveat number 2 is that achieving this process so that this capability can be used is not for the faint of heart. Users have to make sure that they are protected from data crashes and bugs by having a solid working backup that they are able to return to when all the wrong stuff hits the proverbial fan.


If you remain interested despite our best efforts to dissuade you (you’re still interested, of course), then head on over to the official XDA threads – the Moto E port here, and the Moto G port here. Once you get MultiROM running, be nice and come back over and leave us your thoughts about it.


SOURCE: XDA (1), (2)





Daqri’s Android-powered hardhat leverages AR features

Daqri, a California-based startup, is putting a lot of the company’s efforts onto producing a very unique hard hat. A very different kind of an Android wearable device, Daqri’s hard hat is a re-imagining of what is usually an ordinary construction safety tool into a very helpful and information-rich device.



Daqri’s hard hat looks closer to a cyclist’s helmet because of the transparent visor that functions as a heads-up display (HUD) for the user. The HUD visor is where all the augmented reality (AR) information shows up. It can show information about real-world equipment and construction projects as the user – probably an engineer or architect – casts his gaze their way.


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In this sense, this wearable is different from Google Glass – the hard hat has industrial and construction situations and environments in mind. The hat can actually be programmed to also “look for” potential safety hazards and can warn the user of danger if anything in the construction environment seems out of place.




With ambitious design objectives like this, the device will need a lot of processing power – that should be taken care of by two Snapdragon processors which Daqri is planning to design the hat with. Data can be stored in user replaceable flash memory cartridges, and the hat should come with a powerful camera/video sensor of its own. Given these, the hard hat would be a bit costly to make. But given the target market, it would be interesting to see if the idea gets good traction.


VIA: Engadget





Moto Voice: more control over device through spoken commands

Swiping and typing on your smartphone is so like 3 years ago. As more people begin to discover the joy of ordering your device around through the power of speaking, OEMs will continue to develop better voice controls for their smartphones and tablets. Motorola has now renamed and revamped Touchless Control into Moto Voice, and it will now work with the Japanese tech company’s recently announced new devices like the Moto X (2nd generation) and the Moto Hint.



With the official announcements of their new devices out of the way, Motorola is now releasing updates to their apps, and first and foremost is the old/new Moto Voice, With a new name and even more customizable options, future owners of the new Moto X and Moto Hint (a bluetooth mono earbud) will enjoy using voice commands with their smartphone. You can now make your own launch phrase, from a simple “Hello Moto X” to something more in line with your personality like “What’s Up Moto X” or “Moto X I command thee”. It now also has voice command support for more apps. You can aurally search for a video on YouTube, post a status on Facebook and respond to a message on WhatsApp.




Other Motorola apps have received minor updates and support for both old and new gadgets. Both the Motorola Contextual Services and Moto Assist can now also be used by the Moto G and Moto E smartphones. Motorola Connect, which makes it easier to have all your Motorola accessories connected in just one app, can now connect the round-faced smartwatch, the Moto 360, as well as the Power Pack Micro, a battery pack and locator for your gadgets.


As for the Moto Voice for older models of Motorola, like the Moto X (first generation), the Droid Maxx, Droid Mini and Droid Ultra, an update to their former Voice Control app will be coming soon. So if you have a Motorola device, you can download Moto Voice now from the Google Play Store for free.


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HomeTube makes access to YouTube simpler for children

Children nowadays rarely watch television shows on the actual TV and will instead prefer to borrow your Android phone or tablet to browse for old and new episodes and other videos on YouTube. But if you really think about it, the YouTube app on your device is bit tricky to navigate, even for young children who are part of the mobile generation. That’s where a new app called HomeTube comes in, as it will make viewing simpler (and safer) for the young ones who borrow your phone or tablet.



HomeTube, which is not directly related to YouTube or Google, takes away the other options that you would normally see on the YT app, and instead just lets the kids search for the videos that they want (child-friendly content of course) and shows the Top 20 results in a grid. They just have to click on the video that they want, and after they finish watching it, they can move on to the other search results.


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If your device is running on Android 4.2 and higher, you can create a user profile for your kid and when they log on to it, the only app they can open is HomeTube. No need to worry now that they’ll be able to “accidentally” post something embarrassing on your Facebook app or reply to your boss’ email with all the letters on the keypad that they can use. But when it comes to monitoring what they actually watch on YT, nothing still beats actually checking it, as some “objectionable" content may still come through, depending on the search terms that are used.


Also, as kids are more tech-savvy than their parents sometimes, those who are good with gadgets may still find some work-around to accessing your settings. So it is still best to every once in a while check out what your child is doing with your device. HomeTube is available for free on the Google Play Store but there is a one-time in-app purchase that will let you customize the content displayed on the app.


SOURCE: +Chris Lacy


Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

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