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Windows 10 Will Make Secure Boot Optional
Microsoft launched the secure boot function together with Windows 8, a thing the open source software association and many users weren’t happy about. Manufacturers had to enable this mandatory in order to get the “Designed for Windows 8” certification and logo. This looks set to change now as the Windows 10…
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Android Devices Could Dual-Boot Sailfish OS
The Jolla smartphone barely reached the market and it looks like it already wants to take a drastic approach with its Sailfish OS. Jolla’s CEO, Tomi Pienimäki, is already talking about a dual-boot capability between the Sailfish OS and Android on current and new android-powered smartphones. Jolla wouldn’t be the…
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Sony Confirms Unlocking Xperia Z1 Bootloader Stops Your Camera From Working
XperiaBlog reports that Sony has warned users against unlocking the bootloader on the Xperia Z1. Rumours about potential damage/malfunctioning to the handset after unlocking the bootloader have been circulating for a while but now Sony has finally confirmed and warned users against it. When unlocking the bootloader users will find…
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Motorola Droid Maxx Developer Edition Now Available For A Hefty $649
Motorola, in partnership with Verizon, is now offering the Droid Maxx handset in a Developer Edition version. The Droid Maxx is now available for $649.99 on the Motorola store with Verizon and Developer Edition branding. The unlockable bootloader does void your warranty when activated but it gives developers and crazy…
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Motorola Teases The Moto X Developer Edition
Motorola are getting ready to launch the new developer edition of the Moto X smartphone and it has been spotted by Droid-Life. The developer edition uses 32GB of storage and has an unlockable bootloader. Although the unlockable bootloader makes it easier for users to unlock the device and tinker around…
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Ubuntu Edge Will Not Be Bootloader Or Carrier Locked
The Ubuntu Edge smartphone will reportedly not have a locked bootloader or locked carrier network. That is according to the developers from Ubuntu for the Edge smartphone, on an AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit. The Canonical IndieGoGo project page unfortunately omitted these two crucial pieces of information which…
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