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Google IO 2014

They were just talking about Android L UI enhancements. Oh my goodness, that was a very long way of saying "we are adding more shadows". Sounds like the flat look will be a bit less flat with more bolder colors and some shadows between elements.
 
I don't like tabs being in multitasking, and also I'm iffy on animations, I really hate animations.

But the new API's and such are really cool. Also, the new ART stuff is insanely awesome.
 
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Is that the new Recents screen? Haven't we learned from Vista that the card stack view is pretty but ultimately less efficient?
 
NikolaeVarius said:
It's effectively the same as the current recents screen.
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No, it really isn't the same seeing as one shows you a larger portion of recent apps instead of devoting most of the screen the current app (requiring scrolling to see contents of actual recent apps). I dunno, maybe I'm getting the wrong impression from the screenshots.
 
ChronoReverse said:
Is that the new Recents screen? Haven't we learned from Vista that the card stack view is pretty but ultimately less efficient?
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Yah, but the current interface is just an utter waste of space. Lots of blank areas. Use it on a Nexus 10 and you will see that 2/3rd of your screen is wasted.

With that said I'd love for an OS X Expose-like display especially with 5+" phones having so much screen real estate.
 
tHa ShIzNiT said:
chromecast just became the best set top box, again. or, it remained the best...depending on what you think.
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Add 5ghz wifi and I'd almost agree with you. Except I wish there was to control it that doesn't involve your phone. That's where I think FireTV has the advantage.

I'm looking forward to the AppleTV announcement this fall. I think Apple will be able to counter GoogleTV platform just fine.

So basically, I think both Apple and Google have really brought it this year. I'm not likely to switch platforms but I keep Android stuff around all the time anyways so I'm really looking forward to it. I'll definitely replace my FireTV boxes with a GTV box if Apple doesn't update ATV this year.
 
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