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Apr

Android 5.1 rolling out to HTC One M7 and M8 Google Play Editions

Owners of either HTC One Google Play Editions will be receiving Android 5.1 shortly as Vice President of Product Management Mo Versi confirmed via Twitter that the latest Android update will be hitting these phones soon.

“Approval for both M8 & M7 GPE versions have been granted by Google for 5.1 OS. OTA out shortly!” tweeted Versi.

A Google spokeswoman also confirmed the 5.1 rollout for the two phones to CNET. HTC’s Mo Versi has also confirmed that their latest One M9 will be receiving Android 5.1, although no date has been given yet.

Android 5.1 provides many fixes to 5.0, including a slight memory leak fix, more animations, better volume controls, better quick settings and support for HD voice calling.

The post Android 5.1 rolling out to HTC One M7 and M8 Google Play Editions appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Apr

New leaked Windows 10 for phones screenshots reveal a new task switcher

New screenshots of an unreleased Windows 10 for Phones build have leaked online, showing off a new task switcher and other notable improvements.

Apr

Grab the Lumia 735 directly from the Microsoft Store for £149

The affordable Lumia 735 just got that much more affordable with a £40 price drop on the Microsoft Store. The Windows Phone can be yours for just £149.

Apr

Lumia 640 in black now available from Unlocked Mobiles for £150

The Lumia 640 by Microsoft is an affordable Windows Phone that is now available through Unlocked Mobiles in the UK for £149.98.

Apr

Microsoft Lumia 640 camera sample gallery

The new Microsoft Lumia 640 comes with a respectable sounding 8MP camera on the back. It’s a step up in resolution from its predecessor, the Lumia 630, and despite no Pureview or Zeiss lens, it does have the benefit of the latest Lumia Camera 5 software.

We’re in the process of putting together a full review, but since the camera is a popular point of conversation, we’ve put together a very quick sample gallery for everyone to have a look at.

Apr

Dictator: Revolt – wielding unlimited power from the comfort of your Windows Phone

If you are looking for a simple, somewhat amusing Windows Phone game to pass the time with consider Dictator: Revolt. You play the role of a young dictator who must make wise and timely decisions that will impact the stability of your government and most importantly the balance in your treasury.

Available for low-memory Windows Phones the game has had a fair amount of success over on the iOS and Android platforms. In playing Dictator over the past few days, I can see the appeal the game has and Dictator: Revolt should do well on Windows Phones. However, the lack of a trial version my hold this Windows Phone gaming title back

Apr

How to better track and manage your cellular data usage

If you’ve ever gone over the data allowance on your iPhone, you aren’t alone.

It’s a problem a lot of smartphone owners run into. From streaming music to watching YouTube videos, we all love to consume data. Unfortunately with capped data plans being the norm nowadays, it’s easy to get hit with overage charges. That’s exactly the problem an iMore reader is having:

Every once in a while I find myself going over what I’m allowed on my iPhone data plan. Is there an easier way to stay on top of this other than checking my carrier’s app or getting text updates?

Short answer: Yes, absolutely!

iOS Help

Every Thursday our Ally Kazmucha brings you iOS Help — a column where you can get your iPhone and iPad questions answered and problems solved!

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How to stay on top of your iPhone data usage with DataMan

There are many apps in the App Store that let you monitor your cellular data usage, but my favorite suite of apps is DataMan. There are two consumer versions to choose from, DataMan Pro and DataMan Next. The Pro version has a few more features than the Next version. You can view a complete breakdown of the differences on the DataMan website.

DataMan Next – $1.99 – Download Now
DataMan Pro – $5.99 – Download Now

Once you’ve installed either DataMan Pro or DataMan Next, make sure you activate the Today view widgets in Notification Center. This way you can quickly swipe down from virtually anywhere and see your current data usage. DataMan Pro offers an advanced feature called AppWatch that can tell you what apps are the most data hungry. If you’re experiencing high data usage and you aren’t exactly sure what’s causing it, I highly recommend using AppWatch to weed out the problem app.

An important note about family plans

If you’re on a family plan, DataMan and apps similar to it can only track the specific device you’re using. I suggest solving this problem by dividing up your data plan into equal parts. Whatever your portion is, that is what you should tell DataMan your monthly allowance is, not the entire data amount for the whole family.

I also recommend making sure you check your data usage from your actual carrier every now and again if you’re on a family plan. This way you have a good idea of what everyone else is using too, so you can prepare appropriately for an overage before it actually happens.

Apr

Microsoft launches the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL in the UK

Microsoft today announced the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL in the UK, with prices kicking off at just £99.99. The former is available today while the Lumia 640 XL is set to arrive later this month.

Apr

Apple Watch orders will be online only during initial launch

When Apple Watch pre-orders start at 12:01am PT this Friday, get to the Apple Store site or app

Apple is gearing up to launch the Apple Watch and they want to make sure expectations are properly set and as many customers as possible are able to get exactly the size, finish, and bands they want come launch time. Hence the push store.apple.com or the Apple Store app. Angela Ahrendts, senior vice president of Apple Retail and Online Stores:

“We are excited to welcome customers tomorrow and introduce them to Apple Watch, our most personal device yet. Based on the tremendous interest from people visiting our stores, as well as the number of customers who have gone to the Apple Online Store to mark their favorite Apple Watch ahead of availability, we expect that strong customer demand will exceed our supply at launch,” said Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores. “To provide the best experience and selection to as many customers as we can, we will be taking orders for Apple Watch exclusively online during the initial launch period.”

Full details below.

Apple Watch In-Store Preview & Online Pre-Order Begin Friday

Available for Purchase Online April 24

CUPERTINO, California—April 9, 2015—Apple Watch™, Apple’s most personal device yet, will be available for preview and pre-order on Friday, April 10. Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US can try on and experience Apple Watch at their local Apple Store® or at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Isetan in Tokyo, Selfridges in London, and select Apple Authorized Resellers in Japan and China. Customers can pre-order their Apple Watch through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) beginning April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PDT for delivery beginning April 24.

“We are excited to welcome customers tomorrow and introduce them to Apple Watch, our most personal device yet. Based on the tremendous interest from people visiting our stores, as well as the number of customers who have gone to the Apple Online Store to mark their favorite Apple Watch ahead of availability, we expect that strong customer demand will exceed our supply at launch,” said Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores. “To provide the best experience and selection to as many customers as we can, we will be taking orders for Apple Watch exclusively online during the initial launch period.”

Customers interested in learning more about Apple Watch can visit their local Apple Store for a personalized session with a Specialist to try on, fit and size their band, and explore the amazing features of Apple Watch. Customers who want to try on an Apple Watch are encouraged to make an appointment by going to http://www.apple.com.

Starting Friday, customers can try on Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport or Apple Watch Edition* to find the model with the size, finish and band to best fit their personal preference and style. Everyone visiting an Apple Store will be able to view all three collections and get hands on with Apple Watch Demo to browse and edit different watch faces, and learn about Apple Watch’s health and fitness features, Digital Touch, Siri®, Apple Pay™** and more.

Pre-orders begin April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through the Apple Online Store, the Apple Store app for iPhone® and iPad®, and select Apple Authorized Resellers in China and Japan. Customers who pre-order their Apple Watch can have it shipped for delivery beginning April 24. All Apple Watch customers will be offered Personal Setup, online or in-store, to pair their Apple Watch with their iPhone. New owners will also learn how to personalize Apple Watch by selecting a watch face, deciding which notifications to receive, setting up the Activity app, and receive an introduction to Apple Pay** and the Apple Watch App Store™.

Beginning April 24, Apple Watch will also be available at boutiques in major cities including colette in Paris, Dover Street Market in London and Tokyo, Maxfield in Los Angeles and The Corner in Berlin, and select Apple Authorized Resellers in China and Japan.

Apple Watch is an incredibly accurate timepiece, an intimate and immediate communication device and a groundbreaking health and fitness companion. Highly customizable for personal expression, Apple Watch also brings an entirely new way to receive information at a glance and interact with the world through third-party app experiences designed specifically for the wrist.

Apple Watch introduces revolutionary technologies including the Digital Crown™, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly without obstructing the display. The Retina® display with Force Touch on Apple Watch senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access relevant controls. The all-new Taptic Engine™ discreetly delivers a gentle tap on your wrist whenever you receive a notification or message.

Apple Watch