Virgin Media customers finally get access to Sky Sports’ Android app
As part of its tie-up with Sky, Virgin Media has been letting subscribers use their logins to access Sky Sports and Sky Movies. Apple users gained access to both services in August last year, while Android device owners have had to make do with Sky’s movie streaming app. Today, the cable giant announced that it’s finally completing its Android rollout by granting customers access to the Sky Sports app. Like the other services, users need to have already signed up for the TV package, but if that prerequisite has been fulfilled then Sky Sports 1 to 5, Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports News HQ can be streamed right away.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Sky Sports for Android
Want a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge in 24 karat gold, rose gold or platinum? Goldgenie has you covered
Have you been thinking about getting the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge in 24 karat gold, rose gold or platinum? Well, Goldgenie has you covered. The customization company is at it again with Samsung‘s latest flagships, covering either device completely in your choice of gold, rose gold or platinum, all for around $2,500 – still […]
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What would make people switch from iPhone to Galaxy S6? A lower price, apparently
There’s a lot that Android enthusiasts don’t like about the new Samsung Galaxy S6 – its lack of microSD slot immediately springs to mind as well as its lack of removeable battery. The list is exhaustive, as it usually is, but in the bigger picture where Samsung is doing battle with Apple for top dog […]
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Latest Chrome Canary release utilizes next-gen HTTP/2 web standard
The latest build of the experimental Chrome Canary web browser, which early testers can download to see what’s coming to Google’s web browser, now supports the HTTP/2 web standard. This next-gen standard requires websites to be configured to use the improved tech (so you’ll likely fail to notice any improvements for the time being), but it’s a solid step towards a speedier web experience.
Microsoft will let you upgrade to Windows 10 for free, even if you’re running a pirated version
In what may turn out to be an historic move in the battle against piracy, Microsoft’s Terry Myerson has announced that the software vendor will allow all customers — whether they’re running genuine Windows software or a pirated version — to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.
Lenovo’s long-promised Windows Phone might actually arrive
Like a dozing teenager promising to take out the trash, Lenovo’s been pledging to build a Windows Phone handset since November 2011. Microsoft, like a patient parent trying to motivate its offspring, has now tried to inspire its partner by giving Lenovo a very public deadline. In a post on the Microsoft Blog, Terry Myerson has revealed that ol’ Lenny will launch its first Windows Phone handset by the mid-year of 2015. The one-line announcement was buried deep in a story about Windows 10 upgrades, but there’s a sting in the tail for expectant westerners. Unfortunately, the devices will only be available on China Mobile, but we can always hope that Motorola might see what its new owner is doing and take the hint.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft, Lenovo
Via: CNBC
Source: Microsoft Blog
Cyanogen 12 will let you theme individual apps, paid themes also coming
With Cyanogen 12 (Lollipop-based) expected by the end of the month, the Cyanogen team announced two new features coming to the OS: individual app theming and paid themes.
Extensive theming is one of the core features of Cyanogen OS (as well as the non-commercial CyanogenMod project), and a lively community of modders and themers has sprung up around it. The new features coming to Cyanogen 12 should boost activity in this budding ecosystem.
First up, App Themer will let users select specific themes for individual apps. Accessible from the Theme Chooser, the feature only allows selecting one of the installed themes, so you won’t be able to manually tweak the appearance of apps. However, the feature should still be very helpful for the times when the system theme doesn’t look good on a specific app or when you simply prefer some apps to look different. There’s no limit on how many apps you can theme or how many different themes you can use.
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The second feature, paid themes, has long been requested by Cyanogen themers looking to monetize their work. Free themes will continue to be available, but it’s safe to assume that many high quality themes will be paid going forward. You will need a Play Store account to buy themes.
The new features will roll out as part of the Cyanogen 12S update coming over the air to the OnePlus One on or before March 30. The Yureka Yu and Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2+ will also receive the update via OTA in the coming weeks or months.
Microsoft and Xiaomi enter a ‘program’ to test Windows 10 [Updated]
Nestled within Microsoft’s announcements today from the WinHEC conference in China is a familiar, yet unfamiliar name: Xiaomi. Currently Xiaomi makes exclusively Android powered mobile devices, but the Chinese OEM has entered into a program with Microsoft to test Windows 10 on a very small, select group of its smartphones.
Microsoft details Windows 10 for Internet of Things
Microsoft has announced earlier this year that it will be providing Windows 10 for free with Internet of Things devices, and the software maker is now offering more details on the different versions of Windows that will be available in this space.
Microsoft teams up with Tencent to launch League of Legends on Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that it is partnering with Chinese internet giant Tencent in launching the highly popular MOBA League of Legends, along with other games published by the company, including Cross Fire and Dungeon & Fighter, on the Windows 10 store. In addition, Tencent has mentioned that it will deliver the free upgrade to Windows 10 “available to as many Chinese consumers as possible, as soon as possible.”
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