In August of last year, word broke that Google was flirting with the idea of allowing users to add a bit of customization to their Nexus smartphones in the terms of cases built on moments or photos. After that though, nary a word was mentioned and some had thought that Google had abandoned the idea. However, new information surfaced in the past few days that suggests the search giant may actually still be working on the project.
According to new information gathered, it appears Google is working on Workshop still but it only caters to the Nexus 5. Though, a new image has serviced suggesting the Nexus 6 could see the same treatment (see below). From what’s seen, Google has already build the interface and user experience with two tools to create custom cases. Not only that, but it appears custom live wallpapers are now in the mix.
The two tools, MapMe and Moments. While we’ve seen moments before, it appears MapMe will allow users to base their custom cases and live wallpapers on a location of choice. Users can then customize the look of the map in different colors and text for the case where as the live wallpaper would show location-specific information like weather or tweets.
As for moments is concerned, the tool takes a photo uploaded to a Google+ album and allows the user to customize text on it for a case or live wallpaper. From there though, we’re not sure of what else or when this will debut. It’s possibly we could see it at I/O next month or it may come later.
source: Android Police
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