Tag: Android 5.0

The Asus Zenfone 2 is the perfect example of why unlocked phones will rule the market in 2016 (Review)

Being a writer definitely has its perks. The last two phones I reviewed were the Google Nexus 6P and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Both define  “flagship”, and impress in just about every way. You can argue that both phones would please almost any Android fan, but the major downside to both devices is the

How to setup a new Android smartphone or tablet

If you’re getting new Android device this holiday season, setting it up can be a chore. It’s not as simple as powering the new gadget ...

The Asus Zenfone 2 is the perfect example of why unlocked phones will rule the market in 2016 (Review)

Being a writer definitely has its perks. The last two phones I reviewed were the Google Nexus 6P and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Both ...

Android vulnerability allowing attackers to easily bypass passwords in lock screens

We like to think our password-protected lock screens will keep our data secure. At the very least it should force thieves to perform a factory ...

Android distribution numbers for September show more growth for Lollipop

Each month, Google organizes the distribution of Android into a very simple pie chart. The data shows which the versions of Android that are still ...

Lenovo starts rolling out Android 5.0 update for the A6000 in India

Lenovo has finally started pushing out the long-awaited Android 5.0 update to all unlocked models of the A6000 located in the India. In terms of ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo confirmed to get Lollipop in the UK

On Twitter, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be getting the Lollipop software update in the United Kingdom shortly. Samsung stated that it ...

Verizon’s finally pushing out the Lollipop OTA for the Galaxy Note Edge

Verizon is now rolling out the long-awaited Lollipop update to all carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy Note Edge located in the United States. In terms of functionality, ...

7 best Android apps for musicians and music makers

The mobile boom brought forth a world of opportunities to creative individuals – especially musicians. Gone are the days when these artists were bound to full ...

DROID Turbio software soak test invites going out, report says

A new report from an Android Central tipster says that Lollipop soak tests invites are going out for the Droid Turbo on Verizon. We’ve heard ...

Samsung UK say’s the Galaxy Ace 4 won’t be updated to Lollipop

It’s something that many of us with flagship smartphones take for granted – firmware updates to the latest version of Android. Granted, we still complain ...

Verizon leaving LG G3 owners hanging out to dry?

When LG rolled out the Lollipop update for their then flagship smartphone, the LG G3, they staked a claim as being one of the first ...

T-Mobile offering free tablet promotion for Father’s Day

Need to get dad something nice for Father’s Day? T-Mobile thinks he’ll appreciate a new tablet. What’s more, it also believes you’ll appreciate the pricing. T-Mobile ...

Android 5.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 being tested now, release coming soon?

It almost seemed like when Android 5.0 was almost ready for the world, Android 5.1 was already ready to pounce. As a result, there are quite ...

T-Mobile will start rolling out the Lollipop update for the LG G3 shortly

If you cast your mind back to April, you may remember that T-Mobile briefly started rolling out the long-awaited Lollipop update to all its carrier-branded ...

Micromax Unite 2 getting the Android 5.0 update in India

One of India’s top manufacturers, Micromax has started rolling out the Android 5.0 update for the Unite 2 A106 smartphone in the region. This comes ...

No Android 5.1 in sight: Minor update to the LG G3 improves “phone usability and functionality”

LG was one of the quickest manufcaturers to update its flagship at the time, the LG G3, to Android 5.0 after its release, however since then, ...

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1 now getting Android 5.0.2

T-Mobile customers rocking a Sony Xperia Z1 have now begun to receive the update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. This comes not long after Sony brought ...

How to set up your computer for Android application development

The thought of creating our own Android apps amuses most of us. “I have an excellent idea for an app,” we tell ourselves. “I could do ...

Humble Bundle and Artifex Mundi partnership brings you the latest mobile bundle

It’s that time again for another Humble Mobile Bundle. As per the norm, donate as much as you want to support charity and you’ll get ...

T-Mobile’s Galaxy S Tab 10.5 getting Android 5.0 OTA

  As of yesterday, T-Mobile is pushing out a new firmware upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.1, bringing the device to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Keep ...

Samsung distributing Lollipop OTA for the Galaxy Note 3 in South Korea

A month later than expected, Samsung is now finally distributing the long-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy Note 3 with the ...

HTC One M7 from Verizon getting Android 5.0 today

The HTC One M7 smartphone from Verizon is receiving the Android 5.0 update starting today. The carrier made this official a few days ago, so ...

LG’s G Pad X 8.3 tablet is headed to Verizon with Android 5.0 and stereo speakers in tow

Following up on his earlier leak saying that Sony, LG, HTC and Apple were sending the Xperia Z4, G Pad X 8.3, Desire 826 and ...

Android 5.0 update for the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3 gets certified

The T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3 is all set to get the Android 5.0 update as it has just been certified by the PTCRB. It’s common ...

Samsung begins rolling out the Lollipop update to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE

It was only a couple of weeks ago that Samsung began rolling out the Android 5.0 update to the WiFi variant of the Galaxy Tab ...

Android distribution numbers show Lollipop nearly breaking the 10% barrier

The latest Android distribution numbers for the month are in, and it looks like Lollipop has taken a massive jump thanks to the release of ...

Samsung now rolling out Lollipop OTA for all LTE variants of the Galaxy S5 in China

Samsung has at last started pushing out the much-anticipated Android 5.0.1 update to all LTE variants of the Galaxy S5 located in China. In terms of added functionality, ...

The HTC One Mini 2 won’t receive a Lollipop update

If you own an HTC One Mini 2, we regrettably have some bad news for you. Earlier today, the Taiwanese company announced that it will ...

Living on the Edge: my week with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Aerosmith references aside, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a rockstar. I haven’t gotten this much attention sporting a phone since I bought the Samsung ...

Samsung now rolling out Lollipop OTA for all LTE variants of the Galaxy S5 in India

As expected, Samsung has just started pushing out the much-anticipated Android 5.0.1 update to all LTE variants of the Galaxy S5 located in India. In terms of added ...

LG formally unwraps the 5.5-inch G4

The flagship phone comes with leather, metal, and ceramic options As if we were to expect anything else out of LG today, the handset maker has ...