Is Google's Project Fuchsia a Windows and Android Killer? (The 3:59, Ep. 96)
Google's got something brewing.The online search giant is working on something called Project Fuchsia, and no one really knows what it is.A description says it's an operating system for "modern" phones and computers, which is pretty vague.
Fuchsia: Google's new operating system won't replace Android
The first thing you need to know about this new OS is that it is the first operating system by Google not to be based on Linux, as Android, Chrome OS and Chromecast all are.However, as well remembered by Corbin Davenport of Android Police, "the Linux kernel is not ideal for all situations."This is because Linux has a significant impact on the performance of the device, which makes it cumbersome to use in small devices such as a that of a GPS or even the dashboard of a car.
Google's FaceTime-beating Duo is now on Android and iOS
Google is taking on the likes of FaceTime and Skype with its brand-new messaging app for iOS and Android.Duo is a free app for 1-to-1 video calling that makes speaking to friends and family easier on mobile devices than using Google's already popular Hangouts service.Duo also boasts a new feature called Knock Knock, which shows a live video of the person on the other end before you pick up.
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