We knew inline adverts were coming to Gmail’s mobile apps after Google added support for them in its latest Android update, and this week they’ve started appearing in users’ inboxes. Just like in Gmail on your desktop, the ads are displayed under the ‘Promotions’ tab and they cannot be turned off, but you can dismiss the ones you’re not interested in.
The first reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Gear rolled in last week, and just as we suspected, they weren’t all that positive. While almost all had good things to say about the device, they also agreed that it was rushed and unfinished, lacking key features, and in need of improvement in a number of areas — most importantly in notifications and battery life.
But while the device itself may not be all that impressive, its first TV commercial is.
Almost half of the top 50 apps on iPad are unavailable or have not been optimized for competing devices that run Google’s Android operating system. That’s according to a new report from Canalys, which believes Google should be doing more to encourage top developers to build high-quality tablet apps for its platform.
Earlier this week, HTC announced its new “Change” ad campaign starring Robert Downey Jr., and the first of a series of ads was set to air on YouTube tomorrow, August 15. But the two-minute clip was leaked earlier today, and so it appears HTC has been forced to release the official version a day early.
You can watch it below.
Following the grand unveiling of the LG G2 on Wednesday, LG has uploaded a series of videos to its official YouTube channel to showcase the handset’s design and features. There are eight altogether; one features the G2’s clever rear key, while other show off software features like Plug & Pop, Audio Zooming, and the Camera app.
