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Google Launches Customizable 'Live Cases' For Nexus Devices (techcrunch.com)

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Google is launching a new service today that allows you to create $35 custom cases for its Nexus 5X, 6 and 6P phones. There are two variations of the Live Cases: one that allows you to pick any photo and print it onto your case, and one that lets you design and print a stylized map with the help of Google Maps. Both variations allow you to select a couple of filters and other styling options to personalize your case even more. Google says there is a programmable shortcut button on the back of the case that will allow you to launch your favorite app with a single click using NFC. Once you've created and ordered your case, Google will also let you download a wallpaper with the same design.

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  1. Re:A fancy case for a laggy phone by ShogZilla · · Score: 1, Informative

    List of phones I've owned which had no lag or locking up when trying to take pictures:

    iphone (original)
    iphone3g
    (when the i3g died in a hurricane and itunes was still antiquated enough that new phone == paying for all apps / tunes over again, I made the switch...)
    nexus 1
    htc g2
    htc evo3d
    htc evo3gle (or whatever it was called... commonly called 'eagle')
    sony psx phone (whatever that was called)
    htc shift
    nexus 4
    nexus 5
    nexus 6
    blackberry priv

    The sad part is, I know I've missed at least two phones in there. And those two, didn't have lag or lock up when using the camera either. I've never met anyone who complained of lag, or this lock-up-camera thing.