Android 4.4.4 for HTC One M8 and M7 Google Play editions is now Available
Android 4.4.4 was a surprise release that happened just over a week ago, apparently to stem a security risk. So far, only a handful of devices have received the update, including Nexus, Sony and Motorola handsets. The Google Play edition devices have been slowly getting the update, and today, Android 4.4.4 for HTC One M8 and M7 Google Play editions has now been made available.
The update should be rolling out as we speak, so if you have either of these devices and get the notification to update, do let us know in the comments below.
What do you think about HTC’s update schedule so far: are you satisfied? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: TalkAndroid
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Microsoft is testing a fix for Windows 8.1 upgrade woes
There are many Windows 8 and RT users who want to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, but can’t; a glitch has kept a seemingly random batch of PCs from installing this latest revision through the Windows Store. Thankfully, relief is in sight. Microsoft tells SuperSite for Windows that it’s testing a patch which automatically upgrades these stubborn computers to their respective 8.1 releases. If you’re eligible, you only need to check Windows Update (not the Store) to get the ball rolling. Windows RT users, at least, can also download the solution if they’re impatient. Microsoft isn’t saying if and when the fix will spread worldwide, but it likely can’t come soon enough if you’re stuck with outdated software.
Filed under: Software, Microsoft
Source: SuperSite for Windows, Microsoft Support
Android L preview source code is available for all current Nexus devices on AOSP
The Android L preview has been out in the wild for almost a week now and owners of the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 2013 have been enjoying the benefits of a new and slick operating system. Owners of the other Nexus devices have been wondering whether they would get the chance to experience to see what Android L is like, and it looks like they might just get to very soon. The Android L preview source code for all current Nexus devices have been released on AOSP, including the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 2012 and the Nexus 10. This will hopefully mean that eager developers can start tinkering with the source code and produce their own Android L builds in the very near future.
A full list of the available source code files includes (as seen on Android Police):
- Nexus 4 – https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/mako/+/l-preview
- Nexus 5 – https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/hammerhead/+/l-preview
- Nexus 7 (2012 Wi-Fi) – https://android.googlesource.com/device/asus/grouper/+/l-preview
- Nexus 7 (2012 LTE) – https://android.googlesource.com/device/asus/tilapia/+/l-preview
- Nexus 7 (2013 Wi-Fi) – https://android.googlesource.com/device/asus/flo/+/l-preview
- Nexus 7 (2013 LTE) – https://android.googlesource.com/device/asus/deb/+/l-preview
- Nexus 10 – https://android.googlesource.com/device/samsung/manta/+/l-preview
The Android L preview has made many impressive improvements, ranging from significantly increased battery life to the complete UI design makeover known as Material Design. It’s truly captured what we expected from the next version of Android, and even if it isn’t that different under the hood, it’s definitely got the looks to convince us.
Are you excited to hear that the Android L preview files are now available on AOSP? Let us know your thoughts.
Source: AOSP via Android Police
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Songza now a Google owned service, could bode well for Google Play Music
Songza has now become part of the Google. Songza is a music curating service that does its best to offer you up tunes that are right for you at any given moment. Many of you out there might have and love it already. The details of the deal were not announced, not that we saw anyways. Google and Songza both state that there won;t be any immediate changes with the service. Google did say that they will be exploring ways to integrate Songza into Google Play Music and look for potential opportunities within YouTube and other products.
Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re becoming part of Google. We can’t think of a better company to join in our quest to provide the perfect soundtrack for everything you do. No immediate changes to Songza are planned, other than making it faster, smarter, and even more fun to use.
Songza is apparently ‘walking on sunshine’ as well they should be. Anyone out there a huge fan of Songza What do you hope Google brings to Play Music?
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Google snatches up streaming service Songza
Google has just purchased music streaming service Songza and, while the exact terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, it reportedly involves what financial experts refer to as “a boat load of money.” Apple boosted its streaming music presence by picking up Beats. So it only makes sense that Google would have to fire back with an acquisition of its own. Like Beats, Songza relies pretty heavily on actual human curation to build playlists. The newest member of the Mountain View family uses contextual data about you to decide the best playlist for you at any given time. These lists are put together by DJs, musicians and music critics rather than some algorithm that looks at meta data like genre or BPM. These lists can get you pumped for a work out or just get you through a slow work day, but what they’re not is a Pandora style infinite radio station.
For now, the service will continue as normal, but expect to see it curated lists and powerful data stores brought to bear on Play Music and YouTube. See, Songza knows not just what people listen to, but when they listen to it, what the weather is like and where they are. Imagine this coming together with the rest of Google’s contextually-driven services. You could wake up one morning and Google Now will have already selected a playlist for you from All Access. Seeing as how it was a rainy Monday morning and you had along commute ahead of you, Google decided a set of tunes hand picked by Morrissey would perfectly match your mood.
Vine’s loop counts tally plays in six-second increments
Until now, Vine’s stats only indicated likes and revines for those carefully crafted six-second masterpieces. With an update rolling out today, Twitter’s video app tacks on a real-time loop count tallying plays across both mobile and embedded footage the web. There’s also a redesigned feed with larger videos and polished likes and comments. In the activity tab, new items are easily recognizable alongside the older stuff, and notifications are now included for post milestones (100 likes, for example). The new version is headed to both Google Play and iTunes, so both Android and iOS users will be able to snag the latest.
Source: http://blog.vine.co/post/90463642406/introducing-loop-counts
Breakout, Centipede and Asteroids, now in your Denny’s app
Denny’s — or as Denny’s and no one else calls it, “America’s Diner” — has partnered with Atari to create…interesting versions of classic games Breakout, Centipede and Asteroids. The games are free, and available now in both iOS and Android app stores via the Denny’s app. Whether you can stomach what they’ve become in the transition — from classic games to a “retro, remixed promotion” for a trio of new dishes at a chain of diners — is the question you’ll have to ask yourself. Breakout becomes “Take-out”; Asteroids becomes “Hashteroids”; and Centipede becomes “Centipup.” There’s a trailer too that’s only slightly soul-crushing.
We couldn’t help but share these game descriptions as well, straight from whoever at Denny’s was hired to write madness.
- Hashteroids – You’re aboard the SS Denny’s Condiment Transport ship and the mission is clear: deliver 40 tons of condiments to the 4th planet in sector 7d.
- Centipup – Once upon a time, a young boy named Danny came across a bottle of syrup and with just a slight squeeze the bottle’s sticky contents had the power to turn anyone or anything into a fried egg.
- Take-out – A wall made entirely of delicious Denny’s breakfast items appears blocking all the take-out orders from their rightful owners. The only way to feed customers is to break down that wall!
Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Handhelds, Tablets, Software, HD
Source: iOS App Store, Google Play Store, Atari
LG G3 vs Nexus 5 head-to-head review also shows a neat comparison between Android L and KitKat
The Android L preview that was announced at Google I/O 2014 has been the most enthralling of all the announcements made at the keynote. Impressions of the newly designed operating system have been flooding the internet, and they have been mostly good. For those who can’t really see what all the hullabaloo is for, adrianisen has put together a very nice LG G3 vs Nexus 5 video comparison that not only gives us a really good run down of two of the best devices available right now, but is a convenient way to see the differences between the outgoing Android KitKat and the brand-spanking new Android L preview.
The graphical improvements in Android L are really evident in the video, and while some of the features have compromised beauty of functionality, it looks fantastic on the Nexus 5′s 1080p display. In its own right, however, the LG G3′s Quad HD display is something else too, and if you watch the video review in 4K, you really get a sense that the LG G3 is one impressive piece of engineering.
What do you think of the LG G3 vs Nexus 5 comparison? Are you liking the changes between KitKat and Android L? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
Source: YouTube via Phones Review
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Barclays brings Pingit phone number payments to Windows Phone
Windows Phone users often have to resign themselves to getting apps months, if not years after their iOS- and Android-toting counterparts. That’s especially the case for Barclays’ Pingit app, which after more than two years has finally made its way to Microsoft’s mobile platform. If you’re not familiar, Pingit allows users to send money using only a recipient’s phone number regardless of who either bank with. Banking customers have been able to check their balance and pay bills using Barclays’ mobile banking app, but with new initiatives like Paym aiming to streamline mobile payments, Pingit could enjoy great momentum as a result. Despite being late to the party, Barclays’ new app is still likely to enjoy some early-mover advantage, as only a handful of other banks have dedicated Windows Phone apps.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, Microsoft
Via: V3
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 mini keeps the sensors but not the specs
Samsung has revealed the latest mini update to its flagship smartphone: the Galaxy S5 mini. While it’s often expected that the company will scrimp on sensors to save on price, the S5 mini includes many of the same features as it’s full-sized sibling, including waterproof certification, power-saving modes, a heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner, and support for the latest Samsung wearables. As expected, there’s also a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.4, 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 64), and 1.5GB of RAM, which match what we’ve seen in years past. The display is a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED affair, which powered by a 2,100mAh battery, with the cameras enjoying in 8- and 2.1-megapixel resolutions. The company expects the S5 mini to go on sale in Russia from “early July,” but there’s no word on when it’ll spread to other countries. Samsung plans to expand sales globally, though, offering the device in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Samsung
Source: Samsung Mobile Press
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