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Multiple Motorola Devices Will Not Be Upgraded to Lollipop
These days we are being told that we need to install or swap out software and hardware all the time to keep it up to date. With everything from Windows Updates recommending a whole new operating system to a “security update” locking up your iPhones. When I decided to try out…
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Revive an Old PC With the Android-Based Remix OS
Last year, Jide launched the Remix Mini, the world’s first Android PC, and now the company is launching its Remix operating system, a forked version of Android Lollipop, for free later this month. Remix OS works on any x86 PC that supports USB legacy booting, so if you’ve an old…
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Omate Rise Android Smartwatch Crowdfunder Raises $50,000 in Half-an-Hour
The Omate Rise, billed as the “World’s first standalone water-resistant smartwatch with carbon Fiber bezel powered by Android 5.1” by its creators, has smashed its $30,000 goal on Indiegogo, raising over $50,000 in the first half-hour of its 65-hour crowdfunding campaign alone. Omate is an ambitious, two-year-old startup, based in…
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Stagefright 2.0 is Here and Every Android Device Could be Vulnerable
Stagefright 2.0, the long-awaited sequel to August’s devastating Android vulnerability, is here, and this time every device with an Android operating system could be at risk. This new iteration of Stagefright exploits how Android reads MP3 and MP4 files to install malware on the device. While Stagefright 2.0 definitely affects…
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Android Lollipop Lock Screen Can be Bypassed Using Really Long Password
Any Android Lollipop device that is not using the latest build of the mobile operating system is vulnerable to having its lock screen bypassed by inputting a long string of characters as password. The bypass was discovered by researchers from the University of Texas this week and can be applied…
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New Android Vulnerability That Kills Devices Discovered
Following the discovery of the Stagefright vulnerability, another potentially dangerous Android hack has been found. The bug, uncovered by Trend Micro, can leave an Android device effectively dead, killing the screen and all communication functions, including calls, and can be found in Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) up to the current…
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Marshall Announces Their Very First Music Dedicated Smartphone
When you hear of Marshall, you are thinking about speakers, headphones or dedicated music gadgets for your instruments. But a Marshall smartphone? That’s something completely new and somewhat interesting. While Marshall is just ‘borrowing’ the name and not building the actual handset, the thing itself looks pretty good. However, the…
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Bluboo X550 Smartphone Features 5300 mAh Battery
If you were looking for a decent Android Lollipop phone that boasts a big battery to last your through the day, you might consider waiting another week. Why? A new Android-powered smartphone with a massive 5300 mAh battery is set to launch and it looks impressive! Meet Bluboo X550, a…
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Amazon Fire Phone Finally Recieves Android Update
Amazon, global online e-tailing giant has taken a dip into a multitude of different markets with varying success rates. Its own branded product range includes the highly regarded Kindle range, which in its own right is massive. Then you have the Fire smartphone and tablet range; the Fire Tablet was…
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Sony Unveils Xperia Z4
Sony have unveiled the latest phone in their Z range.The announcement arrived on their Japanese website outlining the specs for the new device. The Z4 will have a 5.2-inch, HD display and is 6.9mm thick. The device will weigh 144 grams and contains a 1920*1080 resolution screen. Sony have made…
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Cyanogen 12 is Finally Available for the OnePlus One
Cyanogen just announced that Cyanogen 12, the Android 5.0 Lollipop version is finally done and available for OnePlus One owners. The update had taken so much longer than expected that OnePlus created the OxygenOS Rom for its users to be able to update to Android Lollipop. The drama between OnePlus…
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Sony Xperia Phones Get Lollipop Update
Sony are continuing their Lollipop roll-out to their Xperia range of devices. The electronics company released on their blog today. The 5.0 upgrade will be available for the Xperia Z3 Dual, Xperia Z1, the X1 compact and the Xperia Z ultra. Sony plans to bring updates to the Xperia Z,…
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OnePlus Releases Version 1.0 of In-house OxygenOS ROM
It is no secret that smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has had a falling out with its initial software supplier Cyanogen. The public spat over the CyanogenMod 12S update delay has led the company to go ahead and develop its own ROM. OxygenOS is now available to download for owners of the…
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New NVIDIA SHIELD Portable Coming Soon, According to Bluetooth SIG
The next NVIDIA SHIELD Portable games console model will be launching soon, according to documentation from Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance. Both bodies, responsible for setting the standards in their respective areas, have the Android-powered NVIDIA SHIELD P2523 listed. According to the certification, the P2523 supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi…
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Android 5.0 Lollipop More Stable than iOS 8
With Android Lollipop 5.0 being such a major update, including its new Material Design, change from JIT to ART compiler, and adding support for 64-bit procressors, we have a chance now to look at its progress. Specifically it’s stability, which now preforms better than older versions of Android. Lollipops crash…
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