Android 5.0.2 OTA links are starting to arrive — this is how you use them
Android 5.0.2 factory images started arriving back in December and continued into January, and now we’re starting to see the first OTA updates rolling out to Nexus devices as well. As is usually the case with these small point releases there’s no major reason to run out and flash the file, but if you’re the kind of person that absolutely has to be on the bleeding edge it’s easy to take a few minutes and get up to 5.0.2 without waiting for the file to be pushed to you.
Head past the break for the links to the OTA files, and to find out how to use them!
Marriott looking to bring Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora to your hotel room TV
Marriott is about to make your hotel stay much more rewarding. The hotel chain has confirmed to Bloomberg that it is testing a TV service that allows its guests to access streaming content from their own Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora accounts. The service is currently being trialled in eight hotels across the US.
Latest promo video from LG shows just how curvaceous the G Flex 2 really is
It’s no secret LG is excited about the G Flex 2. The company took what made the original G Flex so unique and has made some notable enhancements. LG has published a new promo video showing off some of these features and why you should definitely consider picking one up for yourself, should you be looking for a new handset.
Latest promo video from LG shows just how curvaceous the G Flex 2 really is
It’s no secret LG is excited about the G Flex 2. The company took what made the original G Flex so unique and has made some notable enhancements. LG has published a new promo video showing off some of these features and why you should definitely consider picking one up for yourself, should you be looking for a new handset.
If Spotify was an ’80s record store, it might’ve looked something like this
Have you ever wondered what a Spotify record store would’ve looked like in the ’80s, or a Now TV-branded video rental chain? Me neither, to be honest, but that didn’t stop Vodafone from including these fantasy locations in its retro-inspired “1984G Street.” Set up a stone’s throw from London’s Covent Garden Tube station, the temporary, temporal anomaly was less ‘street,’ more handful of small pop-up shops with a nostalgia-meets-now vibe; much like Sony’s PlayStation ’94 20th anniversary store. It was just an elaborate PR stunt and brand awareness exercise, of course, as part of a Vodafone’s ongoing campaign celebrating 30 years since its mobile network went live. It might’ve had something to do with 4G, too, given the name. David Hasselhoff rocked up in Knight Rider mode to officially open 1984G Street, which is fitting as he hasn’t changed much in 30 years, despite eating more than his fair share of burgers off the floor. The morning I arrived, the Hoff and whatever crowd he drew had long departed, giving me plenty of opportunity to explore the strange installation.
Highlights included the retro-styled Vodafone store, which had various mobiles from the ’80s on display, and the “4G Arcade,” because who knew there’s such a thing as a Temple Run arcade machine? Joining a Pac-Man cabinet and an Indiana Jones pinball table was also an absurdly large model of an old Nokia, in case you wanted to play the most frustrating game of Snake ever. Spotify Records and the Now TV video rental store were slightly more promotional outlets, nodding to the services offered as perks with some Vodafone contracts. Spotify was doing some special playlist offer and Now TV, a lucky-dip situation where you could win free movie passes, popcorn, etc. While I avoided both of these in a miserable, non-participatory sort of way, the attention to detail throughout the little shops was commendable. The Now TV store was full of VHS boxes, complete with Breakfast Club poster, bargain bin and fuzzy CRT above the counter. Spotify Records was wall-to-wall with original vinyls, and even the attendant’s cubicle in the 4G Arcade was littered with ’80s-era knick-knacks.
Everyone “working” there was also dressed appropriately, with the worst of them behaving in-character, which exacerbated the drawn-out, cringe-like feeling one gets from attending a live marketing experience. That being said, I might’ve gotten more “into it” if I was the one being paid weekend rates to play pinball all day while waiting for the free RUN DMC performance to start. Anyway, if you didn’t stumble across 1984G Street yourself, couldn’t be bothered, or simply didn’t want to, then enjoy the visual tour. Or, go watch Breakfast Club.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
Source: Vodafone
If Spotify was an ’80s record store, it might’ve looked something like this
Have you ever wondered what a Spotify record store would’ve looked like in the ’80s, or a Now TV-branded video rental chain? Me neither, to be honest, but that didn’t stop Vodafone from including these fantasy locations in its retro-inspired “1984G Street.” Set up a stone’s throw from London’s Covent Garden Tube station, the temporary, temporal anomaly was less ‘street,’ more handful of small pop-up shops with a nostalgia-meets-now vibe; much like Sony’s PlayStation ’94 20th anniversary store. It was just an elaborate PR stunt and brand awareness exercise, of course, as part of a Vodafone’s ongoing campaign celebrating 30 years since its mobile network went live. It might’ve had something to do with 4G, too, given the name. David Hasselhoff rocked up in Knight Rider mode to officially open 1984G Street, which is fitting as he hasn’t changed much in 30 years, despite eating more than his fair share of burgers off the floor. The morning I arrived, the Hoff and whatever crowd he drew had long departed, giving me plenty of opportunity to explore the strange installation.
Highlights included the retro-styled Vodafone store, which had various mobiles from the ’80s on display, and the “4G Arcade,” because who knew there’s such a thing as a Temple Run arcade machine? Joining a Pac-Man cabinet and an Indiana Jones pinball table was also an absurdly large model of an old Nokia, in case you wanted to play the most frustrating game of Snake ever. Spotify Records and the Now TV video rental store were slightly more promotional outlets, nodding to the services offered as perks with some Vodafone contracts. Spotify was doing some special playlist offer and Now TV, a lucky-dip situation where you could win free movie passes, popcorn, etc. While I avoided both of these in a miserable, non-participatory sort of way, the attention to detail throughout the little shops was commendable. The Now TV store was full of VHS boxes, complete with Breakfast Club poster, bargain bin and fuzzy CRT above the counter. Spotify Records was wall-to-wall with original vinyls, and even the attendant’s cubicle in the 4G Arcade was littered with ’80s-era knick-knacks.
Everyone “working” there was also dressed appropriately, with the worst of them behaving in-character, which exacerbated the drawn-out, cringe-like feeling one gets from attending a live marketing experience. That being said, I might’ve gotten more “into it” if I was the one being paid weekend rates to play pinball all day while waiting for the free RUN DMC performance to start. Anyway, if you didn’t stumble across 1984G Street yourself, couldn’t be bothered, or simply didn’t want to, then enjoy the visual tour. Or, go watch Breakfast Club.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
Source: Vodafone
Mega for Windows Phone goes public with version 2.0 [Update: now live!]
Following an initial private beta period, Mega, the cloud storage app for Windows Phone, has been bumped to version 2.0 and becomes public with it. Or that’s apparently the plan, anyway. While the app has been updated with the store listing reflecting the new public status, that isn’t currently how it is in practice.
Report confirms two-edge Galaxy S 6
With everyone a buzz about the Galaxy S 6 moving toward a less Touchwiz filled direction, the rumors of Samsung making an “edge” variant of the Galaxy flagship have somewhat died down. That said, it looks to be all but confirmed as in the works as a new report from SamMobile suggests the S6 Edge is definitely a go. Just like the Note Edge, the S6 Edge will feature less prominently curved edges on both sides of the display. However, the S6 Edge isn’t the official name of the device.
The SM-G925 will feature the same panel-based system the Note Edge sports, however Samsung is adding new features to make the S6 Edge a bit more unique. Things like Finance, news, sports, briefings, pedometers, favorite apps and contact panels will be available plus other items will be downloadable from Samsung’s app store. Other items light a night clock and an Express Me panel will be available, too.
Unlike the Note Edge, where right handed people can easily take advantage of the edge (unless you want to turn the device upside down) both ride and left handers will have an easier time using whichever edge they choose. Another feature will include Glance Lighting that will allow just the edge to light up when a call or notification comes in. Calls and notifications from certain people can be colored as well, allowing the edge to reflect those colors.
That said, until it’s official all rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. But given Samsung’s track record (and its love of bells and whistles) I’d say most, if not all, of these feature have the potential of popping up.
source: SamMobile
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HTC One Receives Unofficial Lollipop Update
There’s been a bit of a delay for the much-awaited Android 5.0 update for the HTC One M7, but if you’re tired of waiting, you can grab the update on the XDA Forums, courtesy of LlabTooFeR. The build is called Maximus HD and includes both Lollipop and Sense 6.0.
Despite the funky-sounding name, the ROM doesn’t bring a plethora of customizations and superfluous features. There are very few additions to the OS, making it extremely similar to the official build.
The update supports the international, Asian, and AT&T/T-Mobile versions of the M7, so those of you using Sprint and Verizon as your carrier will have to keep waiting. The HTC One M8 will be receiving the official update throughout the next week, with the M7 following soon after.
If you want to grab the update, just swing over to XDA Forums and follow the instructions.
Source: XDA Forums
Via: Phone Arena
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HTC One Receives Unofficial Lollipop Update
There’s been a bit of a delay for the much-awaited Android 5.0 update for the HTC One M7, but if you’re tired of waiting, you can grab the update on the XDA Forums, courtesy of LlabTooFeR. The build is called Maximus HD and includes both Lollipop and Sense 6.0.
Despite the funky-sounding name, the ROM doesn’t bring a plethora of customizations and superfluous features. There are very few additions to the OS, making it extremely similar to the official build.
The update supports the international, Asian, and AT&T/T-Mobile versions of the M7, so those of you using Sprint and Verizon as your carrier will have to keep waiting. The HTC One M8 will be receiving the official update throughout the next week, with the M7 following soon after.
If you want to grab the update, just swing over to XDA Forums and follow the instructions.
Source: XDA Forums
Via: Phone Arena
Come comment on this article: HTC One Receives Unofficial Lollipop Update
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