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Minuum shows off their keyboard app running on Android Wear, take it for a test run here
While Google had very clear intentions when building Android Wear — a light mobile OS meant to free users from getting lost in your smartphone — that’s not going to stop app developers from taking the OS to places it was never meant to go.
Take the folks at Minuum, who’ve made no qualms about the usefulness of their keyboard on the very small screen. We’ve had our doubts when they first showed off their keyboard running on a smartwatch back in January and after teasing their app for Android Wear only a few weeks ago, they’re now back with video proof.
In a new blog post on their site, you can see Minuum running perfectly fine on the recently released LG G Watch. While there aren’t very many text fields for actual input in Android Wear (that’s because Google wants everyone to rely on the sometimes inaccurate voice typing), Minuum hopes this will soon change. When it does, they’ll be ready.
For those interested in trying out the app before it goes live on Google Play, you can sign up for their newsletter where they’re promising to provide a download for the test build. Minuum is confident you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well their vision of a smartwatch keyboard works on a tiny display.
[Minuum]
Android Deals: 50% off Nexus 7, Anomaly series on sale, free Breaking Bad and more
What if I told you I could point you toward savings of over 50% on a 32GB Nexus 7 tablet? You’d probably jump right on that deal and stop reading this article altogether, but I insist you don’t do so just yet. There are plenty of more discounts to be had, including savings on the excellent Anomaly series of games as well as an Emmy season nod to Breaking Bad. Read on for the goods, but remember, as always, these deals won’t last forever. All were active as at the time of posting on July 15th.
Hardware & Accessories
Get a 2nd generation Nexus 7 with 32GB onboard storage for $159.99 through eBay’s Daily Deals page. We’re still waiting for Google to announce an updated Nexus 7 for 2014 (or the rumored Nexus 8), but you can save over 50% on last year’s model right now plus snag free shipping in the process. [eBay]
Save up to $24 on the purchase of a Nexus 5, another great eBay Daily Deal. You can get the unlocked GSM version of the Nexus 5 with 16GB of storage for $335 (a $15 savings, now out of stock) or the 32GB model for $375 (a savings of $24). Free shipping is included. [eBay]
A refurbished Kindle Fire HD is today’s Lightning Deal over at Amazon where you can snag a 16GB model (previous generation) for only $89. The deal only lasts for a couple more hours, so act quick. [Amazon]
Get a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $85 as Amazon’s Deal of the Day. If you missed out on your chance to save big on the Kindle Fire HD, perhaps this comes as some sort of consolation. It’s not a tablet and it doesn’t run Android, but it sure is cheap. [Amazon]
Save 66% on this 5-port USB charger with space for your tablet, Android smartphone, and even an iOS device or two. The Photive 24 Watt 5 Port USB Desktop Rapid Charger is normally $33, but you can get it now for $16.95 [Amazon]
Save $30 on a Philips Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker with Dolby Digital technology. Set it up with your TV or pair with a phone to listen to your favorite tunes, no wires attached. [Amazon]
Apps & Games
We’ve got some great deals on apps and games this week. Highlights include popular media streaming app Plex for only $1.99 as well as the entire lineup of 11 Bit Studios’ excellent turn-based strategy series Anomaly
Apps
- FloatifyPro Key – $2.30
- My Backup Pro - $2.99
- Plex – $1.99
Games
- Anomaly 2 – $1.99 (was $$4.99)
- Anomaly Korea - $0.99 (was $3.99)
- Anomaly Warzone Earth HD – $0.99 (was $3.99)
- Flappy Nyan – Free (Amazon App of the Day)
- Frozen Synapse – $1.2o (was $10)
Music & Media
Summer is a time for leisure, and this week’s deal have got you covered in that regard. Hot on the heels of its nomination for multiple Emmy Awards, Google is featuring the first season of Breaking Bad at a discounted price (plus the pilot for free) for your binge-watching pleasure. You can also snag MAGIC!’s summer earworm “Rude” for only $0.69 over at Amazon and an excellent compilation of free tracks from Merge Records over at Google Play
Music Albums
- Supernova – Ray LaMontagne ($6.99)
- Frozen (soundtrack) – Various Artists ($3.99)
- Born to Die – Lana Del Ray ($3.99)
Music Singles
- Rude – MAGIC! ($0.69)
- G# – Kitten (Google Play Free Song of the Week)
- She Looks So Perfect (Acoustic) – 5 Seconds of Summer (Free)
Music Compilations
Movies
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($7.99)
- Eat Pray Love ($6.99)
- Date Night ($7.99)
TV Shows
- Breaking Bad Season 1 (Pilot- free, full season – $9.99)
- Falling Skies (Episode 1 – free)
- The Almighty Johnsons (Season 1, Episode 1 – free)
- Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination (Season 3, Episode 1 – free)
[Find any great deals not included here? Be sure to send them our way or share in the comments below!]
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