Kwikset brings official Kevo app to Android, unlock your door and more with just your phone in hand
While at CES this year I stocked by the Kwikset booth to take a look at their unlock solutions that used Bluetooth low energy tech to unlock your door without the need for a key. At the time, they only offered up an iOS app and key fobs. They were working on an app for […]
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Android 5.0.2 Lollipop caught on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S
In the coming weeks and months, Samsung will begin pushing software updates to its devices. We have already heard about various phones from the company preparing for Lollipop updates, but not much has been said regarding its tablets. The Galaxy Tab S, though, is a lock for the boost to the latest version of Android. The tablet has been spotted running Android 5.0.2 and a video published shows what there is to know in terms of changes.
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Source: SamMobile
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AT&T Moto X (2nd Generation) receiving Lollipop OTA now
If you’re on an AT&T plan and own a 2014-edition Motorola Moto X, you’ll be happy to know that Lollipop is rolling out now in an over-the-air (OTA) update. This update will bring your current version of Android to 5.0.2.
Motorola recommends that your device has at least a 50% charge and is connected to WiFi.
If you want to know what you can expect to see in your Android update, check out the source link below for Motorola’s synopsis of Lollipop.
Source: Motorola
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LG G3 now receiving Lollipop update in Canada
LG has just started rolling out the much-anticipated Lollipop update to all unlocked variants of the G3, located in Canada. This upgrade brings the latest version of the Android operating system, together with a multitude of new features, bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
- Bold and colorful interface.
- New notification options.
- Longer battery life.
- Increased security against malware.
- Automatic device encrytption.
- Settings for multiple device users.
- A new quick settings drop-down menu.
- Improved internet and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Voice activation when screen is off.
To download the update, make sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. Then, from the home screen, press the Menu key, followed by Settings. Scroll to the bottom and tap ‘About Device’, followed by ‘Software Update and ‘Update Now’.
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Lollipop update now rolling out to the HTC One (M7) in Europe
If you live in a Europe and own an unlocked variant of the One (M7), you may want to listen up, as HTC has just started pushing out the much-anticipated Lollipop update for the handset.
This firmware brings an awful lot of new features, optimizations and improvements to the table, like, for example, a brand new Material Design style user interface, enhanced privacy features, support for multiple pages within the multitasking window and rich notifications.
To see if the update is ready for your handset, head into Settings, followed by About Device, then click Software Updates.
Source: Twitter
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Samsung starts rolling out Lollipop update for Note 3′s in the UK
Samsung has finally started rolling out the long-awaited Lollipop update to all unlocked models of the Galaxy Note 3 located in the United Kingdom. This upgrade transports the latest version of the Android operating system, together with a multitude of new features, bug fixes and stability improvements for your handset.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- Android 5.0 Lollipop update
- Lock screen and Notification: New Lollipop UI style with enhanced privacy features
- Recent apps: Support multiple pages
- Addition of search function within settings
To start the upgrade, make sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. Then, from the home screen, press the Menu key, followed by Settings. Scroll to the bottom and tap ‘About Device’, followed by ‘Software Update and ‘Update Now’.
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T-Mobile users can track Android updates with new website
T-Mobile customers worried about receiving the latest version of Android can now track the status in an official capacity. A newly launched Software Updates page helps subscribers pin down the update for their respective device.
Broken into three categories, the tool lets interested parties see where the update is along the development process. As of today the site is tracking Android 5.0 Lollipop for nine models spread over smartphones and tablets.
Noticeably missing as of this time are any Sony and LG products. What’s more, we imagine the page could be expanded to include all of its portfolio, even those not expecting Lollipop. Sure, it might not be the best of news, but it’s transparent.
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Here’s how to find out when your T-Mobile smartphone or tablet will receive the next software update
Probably the biggest question smartphone owners have is, “When will I get a software update?” Well T-Mobile is now making it a lot easier to find out that answer. They launched a dedicated site which will let you select your device (phone or tablet) and then find out where things stand.
Software updates have 3 stages and they include manufacturer development, T-Mobile testing, and completion. Once a manufacturer finishes development, they send it to the carrier (in this case T-Mobile) for testing. Testing checks for bugs, which could end up going back to manufacturing development. However, once the carrier (again in this case T-Mobile) is satisfied, then it’s considered completed, and the update will be rolled out. This new site will let you know at what stage your next update is at, as well as what version of Android it will be.
So for example, if you were to select the HTC One (M7), you will find out that Lollipop is in T-Mobile testing right now. This means that it could literally get approved for roll out any day now. Unfortunately, depending on how many bugs there are, it could still be a ways off. So no, you won’t get any target dates, but it will give you an idea of how things are progressing and if the manufacturer is committed to offering the most recent update.
You will be able to select from the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), HTC One (M7), HTC One (M8), Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, and Galaxy S 5. Of course more devices will be added soon.
Hit the source link to get started.
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OnePlus One to get CM12S and OxygenOS ROM by March
The co-founder of OnePlus, Carl Pei has announced that the OnePlus One will receive the CyanogenMod 12S update sometime in March. He also mentioned that users willing to flash the Android 5.0 based OxygenOS ROM can do so at around the same time. Carl Pei gave out the following information while responding to a user query on Twitter.
CyanogenMod 12S updates will be available as an OTA to existing devices (with the exception of Indian units). Others will have to rely on OxygenOS which won’t be available as an OTA and will require users to manually flash the ROM.
Since Cyanogen is yet to issue a stable release of CM12S, it’s out of OnePlus’ hand to issue the update. As for the OxygenOS ROM, it is said that the team is hard at work to perfect the ROM before it is made available for public use. The alpha version of the ROM has been made available by OnePlus sometime ago.
Source: Twitter
Via: Android Authority
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Here’s when your Android smartphone will receive the Lollipop update
If you’re wondering when your HTC, Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei smartphone is set to receive the long-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update, then wonder no more. Here at Talk Android, we have compiled a list extracted from a variety of sources, predominantly leaks, to provide you with an estimated timeframe of when your beloved handset should start receiving the upgrade.
Just remember, that unlocked versions are likely to get the update first. Carrier branded devices go through rigorous testing, which can take up to a month or two depending on how many bugs are found. So, without further ado, here is the list:
HTC:
- One (M8) — Asian, International and American distribution in progress.
- Desire Eye — March
- One E8 — March
- One Mini 2 — March/April
- Desire 816 — March/April
- One Max — April/May
- One Mini — April/May
- Butterfly S — May
Samsung:
- Galaxy S5 — Asian, European and American distribution in progress.
- Galaxy S4 — European and American distribution in progress. Update expected in Asia in March.
- Galaxy S4 LTE-A — European distribution in progress. Update expected in Asia and America in April/May.
- Galaxy Note 4 — Asian, European and American distribution in progress.
- Galaxy Note 3 — Asian, European and American distribution in progress.
- Galaxy Alpha — April
- Galaxy Note Edge — February
- Galaxy S4 Mini — June/July
- Galaxy S5 Mini — June/July
Sony:
- Xperia Z3 — March
- Xperia Z3 Compact — March
- Xperia Z3v — March
- Xperia Z2 — April/May
- Xperia Z2 Compact — April/May
- Xperia Z — June/July
- Xperia ZL — June/July
- Xperia ZR — June/July
- Xperia Z1 — June/July
- Xperia Z1 Compact — June/July
- Xperia Z Ultra — June/July
LG:
- G3 — Asian, European and American distribution in progress.
- G Pro 2 — European distribution in progress. Update expected to arrive in Asia and America in March.
- G2 — March/April
- G2 Mini — March/April
- G3 Beat — April
Huawei:
- Ascend Mate 2 — March/April
- Honor 6 — May/June
- Ascend P7 — April/May
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