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

Posted by BeauHD on from the more-options-the-better dept.

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: Shitty case for a shitty phone by unrtst · · Score: 2

    True. "Live Case" should be reserved for cases that actually add live content (maybe via an Eink screen or low power oled).

    That said, this case does have a NFC button on it, so at least it adds *something* that's not on most cases.

  2. Yawn. by Miamicanes · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Call me underwhelmed & disappointed. I was hoping this was going to announce sled-like cases with a built-in flash drive that looks (to the phone) just like a USB flash drive hanging from an OTG cable.

    If I had a 3D printer & knew somebody with a Voltera circuit-board prototyping machine & a decent 3D scanner, I'd design something like this myself....

    1. Re:Yawn. by mwvdlee · · Score: 2

      This.

      It's basically a very expensive phone case printing service with very limited choice.

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  3. Meh by markdavis · · Score: 2

    Rather they spend the effort making a higher-end 5 version with wireless charging...

  4. A fancy case for a laggy phone by GAATTC · · Score: 2

    Perhaps Google should focus on making phones that actually work without lag or locking up when you try to take pictures with the camera instead of fancy cases. That would be much more impressive. https://productforums.google.c... https://productforums.google.c... https://productforums.google.c... https://productforums.google.c...

  5. google; the fashion house? by sittingnut · · Score: 2

    oh, how the mighty have fallen!
    once there was technological breakthroughs/innovations that benefited everyone, and made money for the company. usually by simplifying things(others have made overly complicated and inefficient ) and by sticking to core. then the benefits were so obvious there was no need for much fanfare.
    now things that others can do better with more expertise, are made more complicated and expensive than needs be , and then hyped as if they are the greatest innovations.

  6. Your photo can't be used by RubberDogBone · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Tried to make a case with a photo I made myself of a rendering I painted. I made the image. And took a capture of that image and tried to make a case.

    Nope. "The photo you selected cannot be used. It may be copyrighted or indecent"

    No you idiots. It's my art and quite decent. Fuck you. I can buy a vinyl case decal for less money anyway and get whatever I want printed on it.

    I really hate my Nexus anyway. I want a new phone. Maybe I will accidentally break this one and be forced to get the hell out of it.

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