Google releases Pixel C Android 6.0.1 factory image
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In case you were wondering whether Google would be treating its new Pixel C tablet as it would one of its Nexus devices, wonder no longer. Google has today put up the Pixel C Android 6.0.1 factory image, joining the list of factory images that was released just a few days ago. Unusually, the Pixel C is codenamed “ryu”, which as far as I can tell isn’t a species of fish – Nexus devices (and even Android Wear devices) are generally codenamed with the name of a species of fish, but obviously the Pixel C must have been a different kind of beast.
I’m not even sure if anyone actually has the Pixel C in their hands (apart from media reviewers), but if you do and you want to try your hand at flashing the factory image, you’ll be able to download it from the Google Developers website here. Of course, the safer route would be the wait for the OTA update, which undoubtedly will start rolling out very shortly. And as a reminder, apart from the December security update, the main update in Android 6.0.1 has been the addition of new emoji.
What do you think about the Pixel C tablet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google Developers via TalkAndroid
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Expect split screen functionality to be in Android N, says Pixel C team
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After Google officially made the Pixel C tablet available for sale, the team behind the new device took to Reddit to answer some questions about the device. Over the course of the Q&A session, the team dropped somewhat of a bombshell, talking about split screen functionality for Android devices and that it would be coming in Android N. Obviously Google is quite okay with this information dropping, but it’s rare to see Google staff referring directly to an unreleased software build – the team didn’t want to reveal any more than they were allowed to, though.
If we use previous releases as a yardstick, we should expect Android N to be released sometime in October – it’s also possible that Google would want to tease the feature at Google I/O 2016 now that we know about it. What’s interesting to consider is that this seems like a feature specifically made for larger display devices, which could signal that Google is going to consider tablet-only features again; of course, it’s all conjecture at this point so we’ll just have to wait this one out patiently.
What do you think about split screen functionality on Android N? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: reddit via Droid-life
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Android Marshmallow for the Moto E 2015 is coming, but only in a few countries
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Back in October, Motorola announced the list of device that it would be updating to Android Marshmallow and there was one painfully obvious omission – the recently announced Moto E 2015. The Moto E, while much less loved than its larger, more powerful brother the Moto G, was still a great option for the budget Android owner – and best of all, it had the guarantee of getting the latest updates whenever Motorola’s other devices got them too. That all changed this year, however there is a glimmer of light in a few countries where Android Marshmallow for the Moto E 2015 is actually coming.
Motorola recently updated the list they first unveiled in October and has added an entry for the Moto E 2015 and also added that this will only apply to Latin America, Canada, Europe and Asia (though not in China). That’s still kind of a bummer for the regions left out of this list, especially since the update is obviously possible, but Motorola apparently doesn’t feel the need to roll-out the update in these other places.
What do you think about Motorola adding Android Marshmallow for the Moto E 2015 to its list of updates? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Motorola via TalkAndroid
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AT&T branded HTC One A9 receiving security, camera and battery update
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The HTC One A9
The update brings in camera and battery improvements to the device as well as bulletin security updates. It weighs in at 444MB’s and does require a Wi-Fi connection to get downloaded. If you haven’t seen the update land in your One A9’s notification panel yet, head to Home > AT&T software update > check for updates > OK. At least, that is what AT&T says. It could be Settings > About > Software Updates > Check Now. As that is the typical process on most devices. When all is said and done you should be on software version 1.27.502.5.
Any AT&T One A9 owners out there get the update installed? If so, have you noticed a battery improvement or better camera performance?
Via: AT&T
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Android Marshmallow increases its Android Distribution share to 0.5%
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Google has released its Android Distribution numbers for this month, and Android Marshmallow has shown some sizeable growth. After recording a population of 0.3% last month, Android Marshmallow has grown to 0.5%, which seems like nothing, but considering the total population of Android that’s included is close to a billion devices, that’s a a pretty huge number of smartphones and tablets that are now enjoying the latest version of Android. It’s still going to take some time for Marshmallow to gain sizeable traction, but plenty of manufacturers have queued up their updates for the near future – let’s hope they come before the new year.
Other notable changes include Android Lollipop increasing its share from 25.6% to 29.5%, while KitKat, Jelly Bean and Ice Cream Sandwich all saw their share decrease this month. And for those interested, Gingerbread and Froyo are still hanging around with 3.4% and 0.2% respectively.
What do you think about the Android Distribution numbers for December? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Developers via Droid-life
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Factory images for Android 6.0.1 update have been released
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We’ve had the Android 6.0.1 update on our radar for some time now and it seems Google has decided today is the day – Google has released the factory images for Android 6.0.1 for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. While the update inevitably contains the December security update, one of the more anticipated additions are the new emoji that SVP of Android Hiroshi Lockheimer announced would be coming in this update. We also got a sneak peek at all the new emoji if you’re not keen on flashing a new factory image right now.
As with all software updates, you can either wait for the update to roll out to your device – which can take days or weeks depending on where you are – or you can download the factory image from the Google Developers website and flash it yourself. In case this is your first time, flashing a factory image will wipe everything on your device, so make sure to backup everything before you attempt anything – otherwise, you might be better off waiting for the OTA (over-the-air) update.
Are you excited to see the factory images for Android 6.0.1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google Developers via TalkAndroid
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Facebook shutters Slingshot and other Creative Labs apps
Facebook isn’t throwing in the towel when it comes to experimentation, but it has shuttered the project that sought to encourage it. Three apps born from its Creative Labs have been pulled from their respective app stores and the website for the initiative itself is no more. Creative Labs began as a way to encourage experimentation among the social network’s employees through hackathon-type sessions, and it led to the development of Slingshot, Rooms and Riff. Slingshot is perhaps the most recognizable of the three for its attempt to take on Snapchat in the realm of ephemeral messaging. Facebook says that since those apps launched, it has pulled features from each into its core Android and iOS app.
Source: CNET
Check out all the new emoji coming to Android next week
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A few days ago, SVP of Android Hiroshi Lockheimer announced that there would be new emoji coming to Android this week. However, some clever chaps haven’t been content with just waiting around the the software update, instead writing up a script that managed to pull all the new emoji out of Hangouts (albeit in low resolution). The extract of emoji is also important in that it confirms that there are not only new emoji being added, but existing emoji are being updated as well.
Here is the list of new emoji that Lockheimer was referring to:
And here’s the full list that includes the updated emoji:
What do you think about the new emoji coming to Android?
Source: Reddit via Droid-life
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Robots expected to run half of Japan by 2035
Data analysts Nomura Research Institute (NRI), led by researcher Yumi Wakao, figure that within the next 20 years, nearly half of all jobs in Japan could be accomplished by robots. Working with Professor Michael Osborne from Oxford University, who had previously investigated the same matter in both the US and UK, the NRI team examined more than 600 jobs and found that “up to 49 percent of jobs could be replaced by computer systems,” according to Wakao.
Via: Motherboard
Source: NRI
Gameloft’s Sniper Fury goes live in the Play Store
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Back in October Gameloft teased out an a new first person shooter entitled Sniper Fury. They followed up the tease in November announcing the launch date. Well, today is that day and they followed through with the launch on queue.
The new first person shooter places you squarely behind the scope of a sniper riffle in over 130 missions. You will take on ground soldiers, armored vehicles, air units and a variety of other enemy classes. Your amazing shots will be slowed down and showcased in bullet time effects to show your those critical kill shots across sandstorms, blizzards, rainstorms and other environmental effects. While you will have access to the traditional sniper rifles, and a slew of upgrades, you will also use assault rifles, railguns and the usual amount of top-secret weapons.
There is a main story line to follow, but you can also take on rival snipers and steal their resources in PVP modes. You will want to build up a strong squad to keep your own loot safe against other players attempts at the steal.
Sniper Fury is a free title, but you can expect to find the usual amount of pay-to-play options that find their way into most new titles. The initial download comes in at 31MBs, but you will be prompted for a 300+MB download upon first run. Be prepared for a Wi-Fi connection or to burn through some data. Feel free to pick it up via the link below and let us know what you think of it.
http://playboard.me/widgets/pb-app-box/1/pb_load_app_box.js
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