6. Developing for the Timeline
• Cards synchronize between Google and Glass after an API
command
• Subscribe to notifications of user interaction to handle on the
backend
• Card appears in order on timelineCurrent Mirror API Limitations
• 10 Min location updates
• No live access to microphone or camera
• No cellular access (tethers with phone)
• No hardware access (accelerometer, orientation, etc.)
**Google encourages rooting but voids warranty**
11. What’s Next?
• Full Google Glass GDK to be released
“within a few months”
• Developers are encouraged to Develop for
Android 4.0.4 and side-load APKs
• Provided root kits and instructions to
access all the hardware
12. Recent Updates
“Google Glass owners will get their first app
store in 2014”
“Could be a $3B per-year-business”
“First live surgery done with Google Glass
via Hangouts”