Moto X Reviews Android Apps Working On Chromebooks iPad Magic And More Tech News Digest

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Moto X Reviews Android Apps Working On Chromebooks iPad Magic And More Tech News Digest

Also, Windows 9, Google refunds, Facebook ads, Xbox noise, and iPad magic with LEGO. Also, a sneak peek at Windows 9, Google cedes to buyer's remorse, Facebook asks why its ads suck, Microsoft replaces noisy Xbox Ones, and the wonder that is iPad magic with LEGO.

Moto X Reviews Roundup

http://youtu.be/CJTlB_S7ct0 isn't the only new smartphone in town, even though the inordinate press coverage that particular device has garnered may have fooled you into thinking so. Motorola has also recently taken the wraps off of , the second-generation follow-up to last year's best-selling flagship phone. The reviews are just starting to trickle in, so, to save you the hassle of scouring the Web for them, we have rounded up a selection of views on the new 2014 Moto X. thinks that, "Motorola has learned from its mistakes," and so while "this year's Moto X still isn't perfect," it's "the flagship Motorola should have made in the first place," and good enough to earn a spot in "the pantheon of smartphone greats." laments the larger screen size of the Moto X, and makes mention of the relatively shoddy camera and the "not top-of-the-class" battery life. However, there is more good than bad, with "curves and contours [that] feel nice in the hand," and the fact that "everything about this new Moto X looks and feels high-end." thinks everything on the new Moto X has been "improved to the point that this is the best Android smartphone available today." However, the desire for "a better camera and improved battery life" is mentioned, meaning the Moto X (2014) is still far from perfect. loved the original Moto X and are fans of the new version as well. Gripes about the quality of the camera, poor battery life, and larger screen size don't detract from the conclusion that the Moto X offers "the best user experience from anything we've yet seen in 2014." To conclude, the new 2014 edition of is definitely bigger, and almost certainly better. However, it still fails to inspire in a couple of rather important areas. Do let us know if you buy a second-generation Moto X (2014), and if so, whether you feel these reviews are accurate or not.

Android Apps Land On Chromebooks

Guess I better dust off the Chromebook I never use and find the charger to play with some Android apps — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 11, 2014 As in June, Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. The first four apps to be are Vine, Evernote, Duolingo, and Sight Words. This is the first step in an ongoing effort to bring Android and Chrome OS closer together. To that end, Google is "working with a select group of Android developers to add more of your favorite apps so you'll have a more seamless experience across your Android phone and Chromebook."

New Windows 9 Screenshots Leak Online

http://youtu.be/--wgAsHWNRE Another day, another set of leaked screenshots showing the , AKA Windows Threshold, AKA (just) Windows. The screenshots of the Windows Technical preview come courtesy of German websites and . The latter also posted a video (as embedded above) showing . Which seems to have split opinion very much down the middle. Leaf through the screenshots and watch the video before coming back here and telling us your thoughts on the direction in which Microsoft is taking Windows.

Try Before You Buy On Google Play

If the entire world smoked a joint at the same time, there would be world peace for at least two hours. Followed by a global food shortage. — Jennifer Lawrence (@itsjenIawrence) Google has increased the time you have to from 15 minutes to two hours. This effectively means you can try before you buy, as long as you ensure you within the new two-hour window. With paid apps varying in quality to such a degree, we suspect the level of buyer's remorse is high, so this could prove invaluable to .

Facebook Asks Why You Hate Its Ads

these Facebook ads for Facebook are still so mystifying to me pic.twitter.com/KUe4haZLUo — Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) September 11, 2014 Facebook wants to know why you hate the ads it's showing you, and it's in order to learn the truth. From now on, when you hide an advert from , you'll be asked why you chose to do so. And facebook is promising it will pay attention to any feedback received. The temptation to troll is strong with this one.

Microsoft To Replace Noisy Xbox Ones

http://youtu.be/20jUE9RugKg Microsoft is offering to replace noisy Xbox One games consoles. As reported by , the official Microsoft forums are full of complaints from Xbox One owners over loud buzzing, grinding, or clicking noises emanating from their machines. The complaints started rolling in at the beginning of August, suggesting the new model is responsible. Xbox One owners experiencing this issue are invited to contact Xbox Support for advice and a possible exchange. But only for another , and not, unfortunately, for a .

iPad Magician Blows Kids Minds With LEGO

http://youtu.be/CBrxGvd4FWA And finally, kids are very easily impressed, and no more so than when a combination of LEGO, an Apple iPad, and some impressive sleight of hand are used to create magic before their very eyes. Sure, this is a , but we can forgive that given the pleasure these kids clearly derive from the display. And, if I'm honest, the pleasure I got from it too.

Your Views On Today s Tech News

Will you be buying a Moto X? Should Chrome OS and Android be merged? What are your early impressions of Windows 9? Let us know your thoughts on the tech news of the day by posting to the comments section below. Because a healthy discussion is always welcome. Image Credit: via Flickr