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This article was published on June 5, 2014

New Google Glass feature shows your notifications when you glance up at the screen


New Google Glass feature shows your notifications when you glance up at the screen

Tired of tapping or nodding to see a notification in Google Glass? Google thinks you are. Today the company announced that an experimental feature, Notification Glance will let you see Notifications by just looking up.

Notification Glance

The current method for seeing a notification involves either tapping the touchpad or nodding your head up. Neither of which seem very cool to anyone standing near you while wear Glass. Now when you hear the notification chime, just look up at that display and see who’s texting or emailing you.

To enable the feature head to Settings bundle and tap the new Notification card. After some calibration, you’re good to go. Google does want feedback concerning the experimental feature. So try it and and share your experience with them.

 

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