Google Glass

An update to the software that runs Glass gives users of Google's wearable computing device more control over their interactions with contacts.
The latest version of the software -- also known as version XE20.1 -- adds the flexibility to choose how to reach out to a contact after selecting the person from the contacts list.
"Now, when you tap on one of your contacts, you can swipe between Hangouts, email or SMS -- whichever strikes your fancy at that moment," explained Joel Kalmanowicz, a Glass product manager.
Users' entire phone address books are now available on Glass as well, he added, with a selection of 20 contacts accessible by voice and the rest by swipe.
The new app is already available for Android users; iOS users will see it arrive "in the next week or so," Kalmanowicz said.
In separate news, meanwhile, Google recently received a patent that suggests a new, less-conspicuous look might be in the works for Glass.