HTC starts rolling out Lollipop update for One (M8) in India
Despite recently announcing it wouldn’t meet its 90-day self-imposed deadline, HTC has just started pushing out the much-anticipated and very eagerly-awaited Lollipop update to all developer and unlocked variants of its flagship smartphone, the One (M8), located in India. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade carries the latest build of the Android operating system, together with a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
System Improvements:
- Radio stability improvement
- Transition improvements
Eye Experience Implementation:
- Split Capture
- Crop-Me-In
- Photo Booth
- Auto Selfie
- Voice Selfie
- Swipe-To-Switch
- Video Face Tracking
- Live Makeup
- Video Screen Sharing
- Application Improvements:
Material Design: You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device – from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
Notifications UI & Priorities: In order to alert you to the most timely and relevant information, the format and behavior of notifications have evolved:
- notifications will appear on the lock screen and are intelligently ranked by type and who sent them.
- you double-tap to open one, swipe left or right to clear one, or clear all notifications from the bottom of the list.
- you can set the priority and privacy of notifications for each application.
- very high priority notifications will pop up briefly over other applications so that you can take action.
- when you dismiss a notification on one device it will be dismissed on your other Android devices, if they are connected to the Internet.
- you can further tailor how notifications behave with the new Downtime and Ambient Display settings (see below).
New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear as separate cards. This provides a consistent way to switch amongst tasks.
Flashlight: Lollipop includes a new flashlight option as part of Quick settings (swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to see it).
Pin a view/app: Screen pinning allows you to keep a specific app or screen in view. For example, you can ‘pin’ a game and your child will not be able to navigate anywhere else on your phone.
Battery: The Battery settings panel now shows an estimated projection for how much time you have left while discharging or charging. You can also enable a new battery saver mode that will save power by reducing performance and most background data operations to extend your battery life.
Smarter Internet Connections: With Android Lollipop, your phone will not connect to a Wi-Fi access point unless there is a verified Internet connection. This feature improves hand-offs between Wi-Fi and cellular connections, helping to maintain your video chat or voice-over-IP (VoIP) call as you switch.
Performance: Your phone now uses the new Android Runtime to help optimize application performance. After upgrading to Lollipop, your applications will undergo a one-time optimization process. Note that the optimization for ART requires more space.
Security: Encryption can now use a stronger 256-bit key to help protect your data. Note that the stronger key willonly be used after you perform a factory reset on Android Lollipop. Otherwise encryption will continue to use 128-bit key. You can turn on encryption in the Security settings menu.
To see if the update is ready for your device, head into ‘Settings’, ‘About Device’, then tap ‘Check for Updates’.
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New HTC Desire model rumored in the works labeled as the HTC A55
Leaks and rumors are nothing new to the world. Be it a leaked movie trailer, a new mobile chip or an unreleased phone. HTC has been making the headlines lately with leaks of their upcoming HTC Hima and Hima Plus, which are supposedly two variants of the upcoming HTC One M9 that is scheduled to […]
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New HTC Desire phone revealed with a 64-bit octa-core and 2560 x 1440 display
We are told this one isn’t a flagship, but it sure sounds like one based on the specs. The HTC A55 is a Desire phone that seems a lot like the upcoming One (M9) Plus. Perhaps it will be a plastic version of it with a slightly toned down processor
The specs include a 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display, a 2.0 GHz 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6795 (as opposed to a Snapdragon 810) processor, 3 GB of RAM, 20 MP rear camera, 13 MP or 4 MP Ultra Pixel front camera, BoomSound, less than 3,000 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.1, Android 5.0, and Sense 7.0.
The launch date is February 2015, which is even before the March 1st unveiling of the One (M9) and One (M9) Plus.
The Desire brand is usually reserved for the economical devices, but this one appears to be at the upper echelon of that category. We should see it at Mobile World, Congress so stay tuned.
source: Upleaks
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We have no words for this HTC rap video parody
Okay, actually, we have a few words. Peter Chou is involved. There’s some Samsung dissing, some iPhone dissing. And it’s called “Hold the Crown.” Get it? No mic drop, though. Disappointing.
And here’s the “making of.”
Pretty catchy, eh?
Octa-core, 5.5″ QHD display HTC A55 rumored for the Desire series
When it comes to HTC, all of the focus may be on the company’s much anticipated One M9 (Hima), but, according to @upleaks, HTC also has another interesting upcoming smartphone, code-named the A55.
According to the leak, the HTC A55 is a relatively high-end smartphone. It is expected to feature a 20MP rear camera, 3GB RAM, a 5.5-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixel) display and a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795 processor. The handset is packing some other impressive features too, so here is the full leaked spec sheet:
- MediaTek MT6795 2.0GHz*8 64Bit
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB ROM
- 5.5″ WQHD Display
- 20MP Back Camera with a LED flash
- 13MP or 4MP UltraPixel Front Camera
- BoomSound
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Not big battery (less than 3000)
- Android 5.0
- Desire Sense 7.0
- Launch Date Feb 2015
Despite the high-end specifications, the A55 is not related to HTC’s flagship One smartphone line up, but will instead fall into the Desire range, apparently. Originally, it had been rumored that a high-end HTC Hima_Ace was in the works, which would offer a larger 5.5-inch display. However, this appears to have been scrapped in favor of the A55.
It seems that HTC Hima_Ace is cancelled and replaced by A55.
— @upleaks (@upleaks) February 2, 2015
An interesting feature of note in the MT6795 chip is that it supports 1080p video recording at 480 frames per second, allowing for impressive slow motion shots. This may explain why HTC chose this chip for a phone in its camera focused Desire series, although we will have to wait and see if this feature ends up being implemented. A dual-SIM variant, the A55#DTUL, is also apparently in the works, to satisfy the demands of the Asian market. The only real concern on the spec sheet is that a sub 3,000mAh battery may not provide sufficient battery life for such a high resolution display.
We may not have long to wait to see if the A55 turns out to be real, as the release date is scheduled for some time this month. The leak promises a choice of White Rose Gold, Grey or Brown Gold color options at launch.
What do you make of the HTC A55?
Android Authority this week
Hello Android fans, here’s what went down in the world of Android this week: Facebook launched its Lite app for entry-level Android devices, we’ve heard some troubling news about Sony, Qualcomm confirmed its overheating problems, ZTE and Meizu introduced new devices, alleged renders of the Galaxy S6 and One (M9) surfaced, we discussed Cyanogen’s plans to take Android from Google, and Microsoft launched its Outlook and Office apps for Android.
Inside AA HQ
This week Josh and Darcy visited Huawei’s headquarters in China, where they learned more about the tech giant’s plans for 2015 and got a peek at all the work that goes into designing, building, and selling a modern smartphone. Expect a look behind the scenes soon.
Because of Josh’s trip, our Friday Debate podcast is actually going down this Sunday. In this edition, Josh, Andrew, Joe and Jon are talking about the Cyanogen’s plans for a Google-free Android. This topic has been on everyone’s lips this week, especially since news broke that Microsoft has become an investor in the company founded by Steve Kondik. We’ll update this post with the podcast widget as soon as it goes live.
Joe is piloting a new format and a new name for his popular weekly show about apps. The segment is now called Android Apps Weekly, but the gist of it is the same – cool new apps, big updates, and all the news that matter in the world of Android apps.
In our Sunday Giveaway, we’re putting up for grabs a brand new Nexus 9! Throw your name in the hat here.
The stuff you shouldn’t miss
Here are some interesting posts for your Sunday reading:
- Opinion: Matthew prefers Tizen to Android Wear – read all about it here
- Hands-on: Josh checks out the new Huawei Honor 6 Plus
- Review: It’s thin, it’s cheap, it’s the Blu Vivo Air
- Throwback: A modern look at the phone that start it all – the T-Mobile HTC G1
- Debate: Cyanogen has huge ambitions. Can it make it?
Top news of the week
And here are the top news in the Android world this week:
Sony news
- Sony is getting back to longer smartphone release cycles – report
- Is releasing a single Xperia Z flagship a year the right move for Sony?
- Sony will reportedly cut 1,000 more jobs from its mobile division
- Sony announces partnership with Spotify to replace Music Unlimited service
Facebook Lite
The heat is on Qualcomm
- Snapdragon 810 issues may put the heat on Qualcomm
- Qualcomm reveals “large customer’s flagship” won’t use Snapdragon 810, all signs point to Samsung
- LG reassures that the G Flex 2 and G4 won’t be affected by Snapdragon 810 issue
ZTE Blade S6
Meizu M1
Our first look at the One (M9)?
Cyanogen saga
Microsoft loves Android
- (Update: final versions) Microsoft Office for Android tablets now available on Google Play/
- Microsoft Outlook Preview for Android lands in the Google Play Store
Galaxy S6 rumors
- There will be less bloatware on the Galaxy S6 – report
- Don’t take those Spigen Galaxy S6 cases too seriously (Updated)
Samsung’s shaky quarter
- Q4 2014 was a photo finish between Apple and Samsung
- Samsung sold fewer phones in Q4, but made more money out of them
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HTC to miss Android Lollipop 90-day deadline update for flagship devices
When Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop everyone instantly began to wonder when their device would receive the next version of Android and more importantly how long the carrier or manufacturer would delay it while they applied their layer on the software. HTC were quick off the mark to promise that the update would be delivered to HTC devices within 90-days of Lollipop being released to the public.
However, Mo Versi of HTC has issued a statement via the HTC web site to let owners of carrier versions of the One M7 and One M8 know the update is not going to happen and indicates that HTC decided to opt for ensuring the “rollout is right” even if it means missing the target date.
For those with unlocked devices, you’ll still be getting Android Lollipop pretty soon, if you haven’t already gotten it, but unfortunately with HTC not having given a timeframe for carrier-locked devices to receive Lollipop, the future looks a bit bleak at the moment.
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HTC’s Lollipop update won’t reach every One phone on time
HTC hasn’t always had success upgrading One users to the latest version of Android within its promised 90-day window, and history is unfortunately repeating itself with Android 5.0 Lollipop on the way. The phone maker is now warning that “some carrier versions” of the One M8 and M7 won’t get Lollipop by the expected February 1st deadline. Reportedly, Google’s rush to fix Lollipop (which emerged, shall we say, less than polished) gave HTC little time to both finish its own update and put it through the usual provider testing routine.
You might not see the update all that soon, either. In the US, it still hasn’t reached the certification stage with the big four carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon). At least some UK users report seeing the new software, but there’s no handy chart to detail progress. As you might guess, the only surefire way to get Lollipop right now is to own a One M8 developer edition, Google Play Edition or unlocked model — otherwise, you might have to make-do with last year’s software for a while longer.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HTC
Via: SlashGear
Source: HTC
HTC One (M8)’s in Canada now receiving Lollipop upgrade
HTC has now started rolling out the much-anticipated and eagerly-awaited Lollipop update to all Bell, SaskTel and WIND Mobile carrier-branded variants of its flagship smartphone, the One (M8), located in Canada. This upgrade transports the latest build of the Android operating system, together with a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Hit the break for the full changelog.
System Improvements:
- Radio stability improvement
- Transition improvements
Eye Experience Implementation:
- Split Capture
- Crop-Me-In
- Photo Booth
- Auto Selfie
- Voice Selfie
- Swipe-To-Switch
- Video Face Tracking
- Live Makeup
- Video Screen Sharing
- Application Improvements:
Material Design: You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device – from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
Notifications UI & Priorities: In order to alert you to the most timely and relevant information, the format and behavior of notifications have evolved:
- notifications will appear on the lock screen and are intelligently ranked by type and who sent them.
- you double-tap to open one, swipe left or right to clear one, or clear all notifications from the bottom of the list.
- you can set the priority and privacy of notifications for each application.
- very high priority notifications will pop up briefly over other applications so that you can take action.
- when you dismiss a notification on one device it will be dismissed on your other Android devices, if they are connected to the Internet.
- you can further tailor how notifications behave with the new Downtime and Ambient Display settings (see below).
New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear as separate cards. This provides a consistent way to switch amongst tasks.
Flashlight: Lollipop includes a new flashlight option as part of Quick settings (swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to see it).
Pin a view/app: Screen pinning allows you to keep a specific app or screen in view. For example, you can ‘pin’ a game and your child will not be able to navigate anywhere else on your phone.
Battery: The Battery settings panel now shows an estimated projection for how much time you have left while discharging or charging. You can also enable a new battery saver mode that will save power by reducing performance and most background data operations to extend your battery life.
Smarter Internet Connections: With Android Lollipop, your phone will not connect to a Wi-Fi access point unless there is a verified Internet connection. This feature improves hand-offs between Wi-Fi and cellular connections, helping to maintain your video chat or voice-over-IP (VoIP) call as you switch.
Performance: Your phone now uses the new Android Runtime to help optimize application performance. After upgrading to Lollipop, your applications will undergo a one-time optimization process. Note that the optimization for ART requires more space.
Security: Encryption can now use a stronger 256-bit key to help protect your data. Note that the stronger key willonly be used after you perform a factory reset on Android Lollipop. Otherwise encryption will continue to use 128-bit key. You can turn on encryption in the Security settings menu.
To see if the update is ready for your device, head into ‘Settings’, ‘About Device’, then tap ‘Check for Updates’.
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HTC to miss Android Lollipop update for flagship devices
This weekend was supposed to be the deadline for HTC to update the HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M7) with Android Lollipop. However, Mo Versi with HTC has issued a statement via the HTC web site to let owners of carrier versions of those devices know the update is not going to happen. Versi indicates HTC decided to opt for ensuring the “rollout is right” even if it means missing the target date of 90 days after Google released the code.
In the statement, Versi indicates part of the problem has been on Google’s end as they work to “address several issues with this release” referring to Lollipop. HTC points out that the Google Play, Unlocked, and Developer Edition of the HTC One (M8) have received the Lollipop update already. However, other versions such as those sold by the carriers are still not ready. Versi says that if the update does not “result in an even better experience with your device” it would defeat the purpose of the update.
HTC has not issued a revised timeline for the update to be available for the affected versions. They invite owners of the impacted devices to continue to watch their Software Updates page and their @HTCUSA Twitter account for updates.
source: HTC
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