Google Glass early compatible with iPhone
Even owners of a smartphone iOS can take advantage of features offered by Google Glass Web, Android users for the time reserved.
Those who have already had the opportunity to get their hands on Google Glass knows that the only way to take full advantage of the glasses is to use them together with an Android device, connecting them through the application MyGlass. Just so you can browse or send text messages through the innovative device in Mountain View. A representative of bigg Frederic Lardinois has confirmed to TechCrunch that soon iPhone users will be able to do the same.
It is not clear if the same app will be released also on the App Store, or if you just put the iPhone in communication with glasses via Bluetooth or using the same WiFi network. To the holders of the smartphone iOS but unfortunately will not be allowed (at least initially) get directions, one of the most interesting features shown from the outset to Google Glass, for example, if you are in a strange city to find a way or a building . It is not clear whether the decision is due to limitations of a technical nature or if it is a move aimed at maintaining some exclusive features for Android users.
The units in the hands of developers (Explorer Edition) and the ones given to the winners of the contest # ifihadglass, however, still do not represent the final version of the product. It is possible that before the launch on the market, no fixed by Google, all the features of Glass is made available to users regardless of the type of smartphone use. In this regard it should be noted that the glasses will not be equipped with 3G or 4G module: no connection to the Internet on the move, unless you use the phone via tethering.
In recent days bigg unveiled the official channel dedicated to the device on YouTube, uploading a video first (visible here in streaming) focused on how the interaction with menus and app via the built-in touchpad. It is possible that further information can be released in the coming weeks, during the keynote program on May 15 at the opening of the event I / O 2013.
Even owners of a smartphone iOS can take advantage of features offered by Google Glass Web, Android users for the time reserved.
Those who have already had the opportunity to get their hands on Google Glass knows that the only way to take full advantage of the glasses is to use them together with an Android device, connecting them through the application MyGlass. Just so you can browse or send text messages through the innovative device in Mountain View. A representative of bigg Frederic Lardinois has confirmed to TechCrunch that soon iPhone users will be able to do the same.
It is not clear if the same app will be released also on the App Store, or if you just put the iPhone in communication with glasses via Bluetooth or using the same WiFi network. To the holders of the smartphone iOS but unfortunately will not be allowed (at least initially) get directions, one of the most interesting features shown from the outset to Google Glass, for example, if you are in a strange city to find a way or a building . It is not clear whether the decision is due to limitations of a technical nature or if it is a move aimed at maintaining some exclusive features for Android users.
In recent days bigg unveiled the official channel dedicated to the device on YouTube, uploading a video first (visible here in streaming) focused on how the interaction with menus and app via the built-in touchpad. It is possible that further information can be released in the coming weeks, during the keynote program on May 15 at the opening of the event I / O 2013.