LinkedIn Android app finally fills position for ‘Material Design’
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The LinkedIn Android app is pretty much a must for anyone who is serious about professional social networking, but the ageing interface hasn’t always made that easy. Thankfully, LinkedIn has updated their app according to the Material Design guidelines which should make plenty of people happy and generally make for a better user experience.
Gone is the grey bar at the top of the app – it’s been replaced by a blue bar that gives a bit more consistency to the app. The menus have also been reshuffled quite a lot, making it easier for users to make changes to their profile without needing to dig around in the app. While the update is live for some, it appears that it is rolling out in stages – you’ll need to keep an eye out for the update on the Play Store.
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What do you think about the updated LinkedIn Android app? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Police
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OnePlus releases Reflexion, a unique photo app for all Android devices
OnePlus came out of nowhere last year and made a pretty big impression with the OnePlus One. Whether the long-term impression was positive or negative depends largely on who you ask, but the company has certainly continued to ramp up its ambitions in 2015.
So far OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 2, and is just starting to offer up its new OnePlus X. And now they are also getting into the app game with Reflexion, a new photography app that is extremely simple to use and basically is designed to capture two shots, one from the front cam and one from the rear, and stitch them together into a unique reflected pattern. As you’d expect, there is a social sharing option that makes it easy to share your “creations” with others.
I’ll be honest, this is kind of cool but feels like something that should be part of a full-fledged camera as an option – not a stand-alone app. That said, the OnePlus Reflexion app is still extremely interesting for two other reasons: first, it’s cross-platform, with both an iOS and Android version being released, no need to own the OPO, OP2, or OPX. The second reason, you can actually get it without an invite!
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Okay, invite jokes aside, you can try out the app for yourself right from Google Play. You can also head over to OnePlus’ blog for the rest of the details.
Nexus 6P Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images now available for download
Google has just posted Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images for the Nexus 6P. There are two images available as builds MDA89D and MDB08K, though Google hasn’t specified if either of the images are specifically for something like Project Fi or T-Mobile.
The company just released Marshmallow factory images for the Nexus 5X almost a week ago, just one day before the LG-made devices began shipping out to the masses. We still aren’t sure when Nexus 6P pre-orders will start shipping, though we have heard that some lucky users have already started receiving their new devices. Hopefully the arrival of the factory images signal that more pre-orders will begin to roll out soon.
Just remember that flashing a ROM will restore your device back to factory settings, so you’ll want to have everything backed up before you do so. If you’ve tried tinkering around on your new device and want to revert back to stock, the factory images can be downloaded at the link below. And if you’re wondering how to manually install Marshmallow on your Nexus device, feel free to read our guide here.
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Android 6.0 will work on the Nexus 4
There are those of us who still cherish their Nexus 4 phones and are unwilling to move past to get a bigger device. While Google is leaving the phone behind in terms of the Android 6.0 update, it is still possible to get the latest Android on the Nexus 4 if you’re into flashing custom ROMs.
This is only for device owners who have unlocked their bootloaders and rooted their devices. Developer Dmitry Grinberg is the first to provide the custom ROM for the Nexus 4, and also works for the 2013 Nexus 7 since both devices share very similar hardware. Being a Nexus device, the custom ROM also fully supports the installation of Google Apps from the AOSP image for the full Android Marshmallow experience on the phone.
Team Win Recovery Project is required for flashing the ROM onto the Nexus 4. Here’s a quick guide on how to proceed with manually installing the Marshmallow ROM onto the phone. Proceed at your own risk:
- Extract the downloaded ROM to get fastboot files such as system.img, boot.img and the radio folder containing two modem files
- Choose the modem file you want to flash on Nexus 4. Select the normal one in case you don’t want LTE. Then rename the file to modem.img
- Create a folder named Nexus 4 update (whatever name you want) and move all the .img files into it
- Connect your Nexus 4 to the PC via USB cable. Copy the Gapps file to the phone’s storage and remember the location. Then disconnect the phone
- Boot the phone into bootloader mode. Use Quick Boot app to boot into bootloader mode, if your phone is rooted. Alternatively, do the following steps to manually place it in bootloader mode
- Switch off the phone
- Press Volume up and Power buttons together until you see some text on the screen. This is bootloader mode and on top of the screen you should see FASTBOOT written on it
- Use the Volume down button to go to recovery mode and Power button to select it and boot into recovery
- Open a command prompt that opens the device’s update folder with the .img files
- Type in the following commands to install the ROM
- fastboot flash boot boot.img
- fastboot reboot bootloader
- fastboot flash radio modem.img
- fastbpoot reboot bootloader
- fastboot flash system system.img
Finally, to flash Google apps onto your phone, use TWRP to boot into recovery mode and select the folder of Google apps you moved onto your phone, and install them.
For more information on installing Marshmallow onto the Nexus 4, head over to the developers site for more instructions.
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There is now an unofficial way to get Android Marshmallow on the Nexus 4
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When it was announced the that Nexus 4 wasn’t going to get Android Marshmallow, many users hanging onto their aging Nexus phone were understandably disappointed, but given the community support that Nexus devices generally have, it’s not like it was ever going to miss out. Case in point, one Dmitry Grinberg has released a guide on how to get Android Marshmallow on the Nexus 4 – note though that it’s not the standard straightforward method of flashing an images; it does require some basic Android modding know-how. If in doubt, just take a look at the guide and see whether or not the instructions make sense.
As far as we can tell, the method detailed by Grinberg appears to be very stable and has had standard functionality tested, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, cellular and the camera, all apparently working. However, as with all modding activity, there’s a very real chance that things will still be buggy and thing will go wrong, so don’t expect the three-year-old Nexus 4 to run everything perfectly.
What do you think about this method to get Android Marshmallow on the Nexus 4? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Dmitry Grinberg via Phones Arena
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First Nexus 4 Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM already up
Nexus 4 owners were probably disappointed to discover that their smartphone is missing out on Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates from Google this week. However, the custom ROM community has stepped up once again and already has a working version of Marshmallow for Mako, with more options on the way too.
Dmitry Grinberg appears to be the first with a working AOSP ROM uploaded on his site, complete with instructions on how to put together a build yourself, should you so wish. There are also some installation instructions for the files down in the comments section of the page, which are certainly worth a read if you are new to this type of thing.
Google Plus user Aldrin Holmes also looks to have his own Marshmallow ROM for the Nexus 4 very nearly ready for release. At last check in the ROM is around 80 percent done, with a zip file on the way shortly. Although there is no confirmed ETA.
Of course, you will need to find your own copy of GAPPS if you want the full Android experience, which includes the essential Google services such as the Play Store. After a little searching around, early testers don’t appear to be having consistent success with various files floating around online right now, so it might be worth waiting for a confirmed solution to appear before diving into Marshmallow on the Nexus 4.
What to expect: A tour of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Although Google may not be supporting Marshmallow on the Nexus 4, there is a good chance that the development community will have users covered with a stable alternative very soon.
Here’s how to install Android 6.0 on your Nexus 4
Remember the Nexus 4? You might, but Google isn’t particularly invested in keeping it in everyone’s memory anymore. Out of all the devices slated to get the Android 6.0 update, the Nexus 4 didn’t make the cut. To be completely fair, the Nexus 4 is pretty old, and all devices will eventually reach the end of their official support, but if you’re still rocking a Nexus 4 it might be a little disappointing.
The good news is that it’s still a Nexus device, and that means unofficial support for the device will last for years and years past when Google decides it’s time to retire the phone. A Nexus owner, Dmitry Grinberg, has kindly uploaded a list of instructions for building your own Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM to install a Nexus 4, complete with an optional radio flashing that will bring LTE support for the not-officially-LTE Nexus 4.
If you’re not interested in compiling things for yourself, there’s also a pre-built image you can go ahead and flash to get your Nexus 4 updated to the latest Android release. Not a bad deal for a device that’s no longer officially supported.
source: Dmitry Grinberg
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Enable multi-window mode in Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a bit of tinkering
Multi-Window is one of the most awesome features that has blessed larger Android devices. You will never use a smartphone the same way once you try running two apps at once, but sadly this is a feature limited to very few handsets (mostly Samsung ones). This is why the whole Android modding community went nuts when it was discovered the Android M developer preview code included this featured, hidden deep within all those ones and zeroes.
People had to tinker with the phone to enable multi-window mode in the Android M developer preview, but it was definitely possible. The real question was whether this would also be the case for Android 6.0 Marshmallow when it became available, in its full glory. It turns out multi-window works, and all you have to do is follow the very same steps you did with the Android M developer preview.
The news comes from Reddit, where Android enthusiasts shared their experiences regarding the matter, and showed images as proof of this feature working. The process is not that simple, but those who know their way around rooting, flashing custom recoveries and running ADB on a PC should be fine.
And just in case those crazy words don’t manage to scare the faint of heart, the following might. Do keep in mind that rooting, flashing recoveries and tinkering with your device may harm it or void your warranty. Go on with this at your own risk and do your research, for you may be left alone if anything happens.
With that in mind, those who choose to continue can just follow the instructions over at XDA Developer forums, where pretty much all hacking and modding goodies come from. Have any of you tried this? How is it working for you?
Get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images for Nexus devices!
Today, Google posted the Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images for various Nexus devices. You can now manually install Marshmallow on your Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, and Nexus Player. The exact version here is MRA58K.
Get ’em while they’re hot!
Source: Google Developers
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Viber for Android updated with public group chats, 7,000 character limit & more!
Earlier today, mobile messaging platform Viber took delivery of a rather nifty update via the Play Store. In terms of added functionality, the upgrade carries the facility for user to like individual messages, join public group chats and send text up to 7,000 characters long.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- Group Likes – ‘like’ messages in group chats and see who’s loving your vibe
- Forward Public Chat messages – share content with your friends more easily
- Write freely – text messages can now be up to 7,000 characters long
- Better video messaging – new features improve the experience
- Public Chats – now available on Android
To install the update, simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Viber, then hit the update button.
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