Google has announced an update for its Google Glass device based on feedback it received from the early-adopter group it calls The Explorer Program.
Software-wise, Google says it has improved battery life, added a voice-controlled viewfinder and Google Now features for keeping track of where you parked your car and when packages are set to arrive.
Hardware-wise, the company says it's ushering in better performance with 2GB of RAM, and several sources report the device has a bigger battery as well. (Via YouTube / Ty Moss)
And Gizmodo reports Google's launching a whole host of new apps for the device ahead of its annual Google I/O conference. (Via Flickr / TedEytan)
Like Livestream, an app that — yep — lets you broadcast from your Google Glass device and Shazam, the app for recognizing music.
The new update, however, is causing a bit of an uproar. Despite Google's previous update — one in which the company swapped out old devices for new ones — it's not doing that this time.
So current members of The Explorer Program won't be able to get the RAM upgrade. (Via Flickr / Max Braun)
According to TechCrunch, Google says Glass' improved performance is mostly due to software updates, which are available to all Explorer Program members.
Despite the uproar, a writer for The Verge says there's something more important to pay attention to — it looks like we're still a while away from a public launch.
"With Google I/O 2014 ready to kick off, it looks like this latest update means the company won't be dropping any details about a final, consumer-ready version just yet."
