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LG G5 Android flagship gets full LineageOS 14.1 support

LineageOS now supports 15 more devices

The latest LineageOS update brings a new Gallery app, Quick Settings tiles, as well as support for more than a dozen devices, including the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 tablet, T-Mobile's LG V20, various Galaxy Note II variants, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2017 17:30

Bixby to reach Germany by the end of the year

Although Samsung's answer to Apple Siri and Google Assistant only made its debut with support for English and Korean, the South Korean giant has just confirmed that Bixby is scheduled to become available in Germany by the end of 2...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2017 12:55

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Android tablets finally get Android 7.0 Nougat

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 receive Android 7.0

Both variants of this slim Android tablet receive the Nougat update in Europe, so the US should follow in the coming weeks as well. In addition to the usual Nougat changes, the new firmware also comes with Game Launcher.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2017 09:05

Game console emulators like Nesbox will no longer be available on the Windows Store. (Source: Nesbox)

The Windows Store has officially banned emulators

Microsoft's latest policy change for the official Windows Store bans emulators outright. However, the software can still be found and downloaded online.

Sam Medley, 07 Apr 2017 22:19

The PX7 Pro SE is a notebook capable of server workloads. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom unveils lightweight PX7 Pro SE Mobile Server

The notebook is designed for heavy server loads and packs an Intel Xeon E3-1505M, up to 64 GB of ECC memory, and up to 16 GB of RAID 0/1/5 storage.

Sam Medley, 07 Apr 2017 00:58

Ubuntu will use the GNOME desktop environment for future versions. (Source: Canonical)

Ubuntu kills Unity desktop, shifts focus to GNOME

Canonical is stopping all development on the Unity desktop and shifting focus to the GNOME desktop.

Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2017 23:00

Fairphone 2 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Fairphone 2 to finally get Android Marshmallow

Although way behind other brands, Fairphone is now ready to launch Marshmallow for its second handset but also unveiled that the company's original handset would also get Android 4.4.4 KitKat at some point in the future.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2017 21:25

Huawei Honor 8 premium Android smartphone, Honor Beta program hits the US

Huawei Honor Beta program launches in the US

While the Honor 8 Pro goes on pre-order in Europe, Huawei launches the Honor Beta program in the US, promising to offer for testing both hardware and software products scheduled to launch "in one or even two years from now."

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2017 20:15

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet gets Nougat update on Sprint

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets Android Nougat on Sprint

Although the most recent Note phablet still available for the masses received the Nougat update in other parts of the world already, Sprint now becomes the first US carrier to roll out Android 7.0 in the country.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2017 18:40

Many users probably believe they can maintain a secure system without regularly sending usage data back to Microsoft. (Source: TechCrunch)

Microsoft publishes details on Windows 10 data collection

Executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson wrote on Microsoft's blog about the updates to the Windows 10 privacy policy that will roll out with the Windows 10 Creators Update on April 11.

Isaac Brown, 06 Apr 2017 17:59

The Pebble smartwatch can still work even when disconnected from Pebble's servers. (source: Pebble)

New Pebble update allows smartwatch to keep ticking

The latest update to the Pebble app allows the smartwatches to continue functioning even when not connected to Pebble's servers.

Sam Medley, 05 Apr 2017 23:44

Apple Music for Android major update released in early April 2017

Apple updates Music for Android

This app for music lovers got out of the beta stage a few months ago, and now it gets a major interface overhaul that makes it look similar to the version available for Apple iOS 10 devices.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2017 20:50

Twitch's online game store now open for business

The new service will allow users to buy the PC game in the stream they're watching. The store will offer 50 titles to start, and Twitch Partners will get 5% of purchases made from their stream.

Sam Medley, 05 Apr 2017 17:54

The report says the security holes can be found on versions of Tizen going back years, and affect all forms of the OS. (Source: Phone Arena)

Samsung's Tizen OS vulnerable to hackers

Samsung's plan to grow Tizen's user base just got a little more difficult. Their Tizen-powered mobile devices reportedly have serious vulnerabilities that could allow malicious hackers to remotely take control of them.

Isaac Brown, 05 Apr 2017 16:35

StatCounter's data is based on 15 billion page views per month of 2.5 million sites. (Source: StatCounter)

Android is now the world's most popular OS for web browsing

Google's Android has overtaken Windows to become the world's most popular platform for accessing the internet, according to StatCounter. StatCounter called the March figures a "milestone in technology history and the end of an era...

Isaac Brown, 04 Apr 2017 18:17

iOS 10 Spotlight screen, iOS 10.3.1 now available for download

Apple releases iOS 10.3.1

The new update comes in a small package, and it does not bring any new features, only offering the usual bug fixes and security improvements. All iOS 10 users can download it for free via OTA or iTunes.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2017 14:15

The Sony Xperia XZs is now available for preorder. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia XZs will go on sale April 5th

The Xperia XZs is now available for preorder on Amazon and will go on sale April 5th. Priced at $699, the Xperia XZs pairs an impressive camera with outdated internals.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 17:09

Android Nougat statue, update 7.1.2 now rolling out early April 2017

Android 7.1.2 update rolls out

The new firmware is now available for Pixel C users, coming with a new launcher, a multitasking menu optimized for the larger screen, and more. However, Google still has to make the official announcement.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2017 15:45

Bixby unofficially available for older Samsung handsets

Although it made its debut exclusively for the Galaxy S8 family, the Bixby virtual assistant has just been spotted running on a Galaxy S7 so it seems it can run without problems on older Samsung handsets as well, although this has...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2017 10:55

JEDEC is the global leader in setting memory standards. (Source: JEDEC)

DDR5 memory is coming, and it is fast

The new standard promises to bring twice the bandwidth and density over current DDR4 memory. Publication is expected to be finalized in 2018.

Sam Medley, 01 Apr 2017 05:03

Samsung S Health app for Android becomes just Samsung Health

S Health becomes Samsung Health

Selected countries now get Ask an Expert Telehealth Services via the rebranded service by Samsung, its list of changes also including a new user interface, personalized insights, social capabilities, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2017 21:55

Google Calendar available on Apple iPad March 2017

Google Calendar hits Apple's iPad

This well-known app by Google is now available for the iPad and allows its users to search their calendar from the home screen with Spotlight Search, also having many more useful features currently in the pipeline.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2017 16:10

The vulnerability was first discovered by an 18-year-old in Arizona who took advantage of a JavaScript flaw in a bid to collect a bug bounty last year. (Source: Apple Insider)

Apple says iOS 10.3 fixes flaw that caused phones to repeatedly call 911

The iOS 10.3 update included frontend improvements and security fixes, one of which addressed a major security hole that allowed other users to remotely take control of iOS devices and use them to call 911.

Isaac Brown, 31 Mar 2017 02:28

The original Starcraft is now available for free as a public beta. (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard releases original Starcraft for free

The title is currently available for free on Battle.net. Technically a public beta test of version 1.18, the single player campaign is available in its entirety, and multiplayer is available through PTR.

Sam Medley, 31 Mar 2017 02:02

Without Palmer Luckey, the Rift and VR as a whole may not be what they are today. (Source: Oculus)

Palmer Luckey, inventor of the Oculus Rift, exits Facebook

Luckey, who co-founded Oculus and was a driving force in the development of the Rift VR headset, will be leaving Facebook on Friday.

Sam Medley, 30 Mar 2017 23:20

The Casio WSD-F10 will still receive Android Wear 2.0. The update has been delayed for other smartwatches. (Image source: Casio)

Android Wear 2.0 update halted and delayed

After discovering a bug, Google has delayed any future rollouts of Android Wear 2.0

Sam Medley, 30 Mar 2017 21:41

An example of an app taking advantage of an expanded screen ratio. (Source: Google)

Google wants developers to optimize their apps for tall screens

Citing the advent of smartphones featuring expanded screen aspect ratios, Google is encouraging developers to update their apps appropriately. The company's words might fall on deaf ears, however; after several years Google's requ...

John Garcia, 30 Mar 2017 17:07

You can pre-order Microsoft's customized Galaxy S8 only at its retail stores. (Source: Microsoft)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition now available for pre-order

Microsoft is accepting pre-orders for a customized version of the Samsung Galaxy S8. This "Microsoft Edition" includes a variety of the company's mobile apps that run the gamut from productivity to virtual assistance.

John Garcia, 30 Mar 2017 17:03

HTC 10 Android flagship gets Nougat update on Verizon Wireless

HTC 10 gets Android Nougat on Verizon

This flagship on Verizon Wireless gets the update more than four months after its unlocked siblings received Android 7.0 in the US. The official change log is not available yet, but it should come with the latest security patch fr...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2017 16:30

A screenshot showing off Windows 10's new "Compact Overlay" feature, which will allow apps to have a sort of picture in picture mode when in the background. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 Creators Update available early

The official Windows 10 Creators update is already available for those who would like to update manually. The update brings some significant new features to Windows 10.

Douglas Black, 29 Mar 2017 11:47

Aida64 v5.90 update adds support for Ryzen Summit Ridge and Apollo Lake

The new version is now available for download in preparation for the Windows 10 Creators Update.

Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2017 03:49

India's Truecaller Pay mobile payment service launch event

Truecaller Pay mobile payment service launches in India

The new service includes two-factor authentication, and its introduction creates the largest mobile payment platform in India - a country where Truecaller has no less than 150 million customers.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 22:15

MS Office 2013 running on an Asus Chromebook Flip C100. (Source: CodeWeavers)

Microsoft Office can run on Chromebooks via CrossOver

Using CrossOver Android, James Ramey (president of CodeWeavers) was able to run MS Word 2013 on his Asus Chromebook Flip C100. The group plans to have a preview of the software released before the end of the month.

Sam Medley, 28 Mar 2017 21:43

Pixel Launcher formerly known as Pixel Launcher, Android O variant now unofficially available for Marshmallow (and later) devices

Unofficial Android O Pixel Launcher available for Marshmallow and Nougat

Although the latest Pixel Launcher app was made to work with Android O Developer Preview, one XDA Forums user made it available for download to those running at least Android 6.0.1, who should be able to have the launcher up and r...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 16:15

Opera Mini browser for Android gets media downloader feature

Opera Mini to offer fast access to downloads and more

In the coming weeks, this mobile browser will gain many useful features, including the ability to automatically scan sites for downloadable multimedia content, a new Facebook notification bar, various UI improvements, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 12:35

Black Pearl Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android flagship, unlocked Galaxy S7 lineup gets new Marshmallow update in the US

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in the US get updated

While the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagships in the US receive one more Marshmallow update, their siblings on T-Mobile that already got updated to Nougat get this month's security patches.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2017 10:40

Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android Nougat to desktop PCs

Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android 7.1 to desktops

While Android was not designed to work as a desktop operating system, those who would like to employ it in this manner can use Phoenix OS. The early 2.0 Alpha build is based on Android 7.1 and integrates a taskbar, a start menu, s...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 23:59

iOS 10.3 is now available for download. (Source: Apple)

Apple iOS 10.3 now publicly available

The update brings a shift to Apple's new APFS file system, which should increase overall system performance and better allocate storage space. There are a few other changes as well.

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 23:26

Intel's Optane Memory is coming to consumer markets in bite-size capacities. (Photo source: Intel)

Intel Optane storage coming to consumer markets

The fast storage solution will be available in 16 GB ($44) and 32 GB ($77) capacities. Their primary use seems to be as a fast cache drive for a larger SSD or HDD.

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 20:25

Cortana's latest update adds voice recognition to the lock screen. (Source: Google Play)

You can now talk to Cortana from your Android lock screen

Cortana for Android's latest update brings all of the virtual assistant's features to the lock screen. You can now ask questions and issue commands without having to unlock your phone.

John Garcia, 27 Mar 2017 18:12

The new app is not integrated with Google Photos, though it does borrow plenty of inspiration from that app. (Source: Android Police)

Google is creating a social app based on editing, sharing and organizing photos

Google's newest social app is no longer about text messages; now, the software giant wants to compete with Snapchat and Instagram for a slice of the photo-sharing social media pie.

Isaac Brown, 27 Mar 2017 15:29

Google Play store gets Free App of the Week section

Google Play gets a "Free App of the Week" section

This new section is apparently available for US users only at this time. Out of the roughly three million apps on Google Play, the first one to be featured as the "Free App of the Week" is the $2.99 USD Card Wars - Adventure Time ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 12:40

Starcraft is getting a 4K remaster this summer. (Source: Blizzard)

Original Starcraft is getting a 4K remaster

One of the most popular RTS games on the PC is getting a graphical and audio overhaul, including a bump to 4K resolutions and tweaks to the story and gameplay experience.

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 00:16

Nova Launcher beta gets "Dynamic Badges" feature

This Android launcher app takes icon badges to a whole new level, focusing on images instead of numbers. This feature rolls out to Nova Launcher 5.1's first beta and can be already taken for a spin, but numeric counts remain avail...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2017 22:15

Most Android phones in the US are running old security software. (Source: Skycure)

Most Android devices are running old security patches and could be vulnerable

A whopping 71% of Android devices in the United States run security patches that are 2 months old or older. This could leave them vulnerable to exploits made known in the latest security update logs.

Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 21:18

Wikileaks says the CIA specifically targeted Apple products

The notorious activist group says that the CIA developed specialized tools to specifically target and infiltrate Apple products, namely Macbooks and iPhones. The tools have been in use since at least 2008.

Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 20:55

T-Mobile's Scam ID service will identify possible scam phone calls. (Source: T-Mobile)

T-Mobile fights scammers with call warnings

Two new programs, Scam ID and Scam Block, will help T-Mobile customers avoid scam phone calls by identifying known scam numbers and warning users. Clients can also opt in to Scam Block, which outright blocks known scammers.

Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 18:59

Android Pay in action, Etsy gets Android Pay support

Etsy adds Android Pay support

Now one of the most popular online stores for handmade and vintage items, Etsy has just added Android Pay support for its customers in the UK and the US. However, some users might have to wait for this feature for a while, since A...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2017 13:55

Nextbit Robin Android smartphone finally gets Android Nougat update

Nextbit Robin gets Android Nougat

Razer-owned Nextbit started a closed beta test for the Android 7.0 update back in November, and now the official Nougat firmware is finally ready for everyone. The handset should continue to receive updates until February 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 22:27

LG Pay unveil event, service launching in South Korea this June

LG Pay to finally launch in June

Apple Pay and Samsung Pay will get a competitor made by LG after all since it is now official that LG Pay would launch this June in South Korea, although there is no information about its availability in other areas yet.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 21:15