Android 5.1.1 for the LG G2 allegedly coming in the next few months
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The LG G2 is by now a 2 year old flagship that most people have forgotten about. Fortunately those who do still remember – most probably owners of the device – Android 5.1.1 for the LG G2 is allegedly going to be released for the device in the coming months. This marks about a 6 month gap between Android 5.0 and Android 5.1.1 being released on the device, and is great news for existing and prospective LG owners who are wondering whether the Korean manufacturer is going to keep supporting their aging devices.
Unfortunately for LG G3 owners, there’s still no news of their update to Android 5.1.1, with the only news being rumours that it won’t be getting Android 5.1.1 in favour of Android M. This actually marks the second update to the LG G2 that the LG G3 hasn’t received with the first being Android 5.0.2 and now Android 5.1.1 – as an owner of the LG G3, that really grinds my gears. But really, this should be a celebration for LG G2 owners whose device is getting a much needed breath of fresh air in a smartphone market that waits for nobody. Based on the rumour, the update is going to be rolled out in the next two months – but remember that carrier variants will take some time after that to “appropriate” the update for your device.
What do you think about Android 5.1.1 for the LG G2 being released in the near future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: AndroidPit via Phone Arena
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iTunes 12.2: New version a missed opportunity for Apple Music
Apple released a new version 12.2 of iTunes for OS X and Windows this week as part of the launch of its Apple Music service. The initial reactions from users are anything but positive. But aside from obvious bugs, there’s a bigger problem: iTunes needed a revamp, not more features. By simply adding the subscription service, Apple squandered an opportunity for a fresh start.
Apple released the new version of iTunes late Tuesday. On Wednesday, complaints began to mount, with a number of users experiencing issues with mismatched song titles, artist names and album art. Reviewers generally suggested to hold off on updating iTunes, and one even called the latest version of the app “a disaster.”
But the mishandling of existing music libraries isn’t the only problem. Apple also added its music subscription service as one more layer to an already very complex app: Users can now access their own local music files, the subscription catalog, personal recommendations and the existing iTunes download store, all in separate tabs, with crucial links missing. For example, someone browsing the iTunes store isn’t informed that an album is also available as part of his subscription tier.
This pattern continues throughout the app. The music section of iTunes has a radio tab, which showcases Apple’s new Beats 1 online radio station as well as a number of genre stations. But there’s also a whole separate internet radio section, tucked away in a sub-menu, that also organizes online streams by music genres – except these aren’t streams curated by Apple, but actual radio networks from all around the world. Plus there are podcasts, again in a separate section of the app, even though many are published by the very same radio stations.
There’s also a section for home movies, and one for movie rentals and purchases, which is separate from educational downloads, even though both are somehow available through the iTunes store. Add audio books, ringtones, iOS apps and the ability to manage your iPad and iPhone storage, and it’s all too much of a good thing.
Apple should have taken a cue from the way it manages content on iPhones and iPads, and broken out many of these sections into separate apps. There’s no real reason why movies and TV shows have to live in the same app as Apple’s music service, and it really doesn’t make sense to manage devices with the same software also used to listen to music.
iTunes didn’t need a refresh. It needs to be broken up, and Apple needs to launch an Apple Music app for Windows and OS X in its place.
SoundCloud iOS update makes it easier to find new music
SoundCloud has been keen on adding new features regularly to make its version of music streaming more useful for listeners. With an update today, the company’s iOS app received a handful of tools that’ll make it a bit easier to find new tracks and keep your favorites organized. When you find a song you like, selecting the “Play related tracks” option from the menu will serve up some related suggestions. For that collection of songs you’ve liked, or playlists you’ve created, there’s a new shuffle option to change things up a bit. Finally, when the time comes to edit those playlists, you can now add or remove tracks from inside the app. You’ll no longer need to venture over to a browser to do a bit of organizing. The new tools are available now for iOS users, but, unfortunately, there’s no word on when the Android faithful will get access.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Software, Mobile
Source: SoundCloud, iTunes
BlueStacks emulator puts Android apps on your OS X Mac
The BlueStacks Android emulator, which already has around 90 million Windows users, has finally arrived on OSX after an extended beta testing phase. The free emulator runs both x86 and ARM-based apps as well as provides full keyboard and mouse support. It even allows for gesture controls like pinch to zoom with a trackpad and takes advantage of your Mac’s Retina display. Users can sync files and data from their mobile devices or pull new apps from Google Play directly to their Mac. You can download the program directly from the BlueStacks website.
Filed under: Desktops, Gaming, Internet, Software, Apple, Google
Via: SlashGear
Source: BlueStacks
AT&T LG G3 getting minor update that brings Factory Data Reset Protection to the device by way of.. McAfee
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One aspect of Android 5.1 is Factory Data Reset protection. This small, but useful, addition to Android is designed to cut down on Android theft by requiring the Gmail account holders password to reset the device to factory defaults. Whether or not I feel it will actually help cut back on theft, or just force criminals to be more tech savvy, is not the topic of discussion. Rather, it is all about a similar ability that is being pushed out by AT&T today for LG G3 owners. The G3 is currently sitting on Android 5.0.1 comfortably, but still lacks Android 5.1 at the moment. In a change to the devices support page a new update is being rolled out that brings Factory Data Reset protection to the handset by way of another app that the carrier has obviously partnered with, McAfee.
I will assume the update is rather small, about the size of the app. There could potentially be some bug fixes or tweeks inside as well, but AT&T doesn’t list anything else on the support page. It is your call to update or not, but if/when Android 5.1 does come to the device you will have no alternative option.
Source: AT&T
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You might not get the Windows 10 upgrade on launch day
We hope you didn’t book off July 29th to celebrate Windows 10 launch day — depending on your circumstances, you might be disappointed. Microsoft has detailed its rollout plans for the new operating system, and it notes that only Windows Insiders (aka beta testers) are likely to get Windows 10 on day one. If you’re a regular user who reserved an upgrade, you’ll likely have to wait as Microsoft deploys the new software in gradually larger “waves” until everyone can hop aboard. Big companies and schools who pay for Windows licenses in bulk, meanwhile, won’t get their copies until August 1st. In either case, you’ll get a heads-up if your system isn’t quite ready. The cautious approach is understandable given the sheer scope of what Microsoft is doing (“millions” of people are going to get a major OS for free), but it’s not so hot if you want to be the first on your block to make the leap.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Software, Microsoft
Source: Blogging Windows
Google parks its map-making tool inside Drive for easy access
To make things easily accessible, Google is nesting its My Maps feature in Drive. This means that in addition to creating custom maps for whatever need may arise, you can also nestle them alongside documents or forms created with the productivity suite’s other apps. Drive’s cloud storage abilities also make it simple to store and share those custom maps in a place that you’ll know exactly where to find them. Even if you can’t remember, Drive’s search box can lend a hand. My Maps has been around for a bit, but it hasn’t nearly as easy to find. Now, it’s accessible from the red New button in Drive, situated in the extend menu under the core apps. As Google notes, it’s incredibly useful for building a guide for multiple colleagues attending the same conference or keeping a few different hiking trails organized. And perhaps best of all, it’ll pull data from a Sheet, Document or Form to save you from all of that extra typing.
Filed under: Internet, Software, Google
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Google
Moto X 2nd Gen on AT&T getting Android 5.1 update today
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Looks like my coverage of Lollipop updates gets to continue this evening. AT&T started pushing out an Android 5.0 update for the HTC Desire Eye earlier this morning and now they are following it up with an Android 5.1 update for the Moto X 2nd Gen. The update is pushing out to devices right now, carriers version number 23.16.2.en.US and weighs in at 507.7MB’s. The changelog lists the following:
Software Update Includes
- Upgrade to Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (additional details available from Motorola)
- Factory Reset Protection
- Added Ready to Go
- Updated NameID
- Updated Moto Connect
- Updated Moto Migrate
- Updated Gestures
- Updated Active Display
- Updated Voice Defined Triggers and Commands
- Updated Highlight Reel
- Updated Authentication
- Other planned fixes, updates, and enhancements
That is the short list provided by AT&T, and as Droid-Life points out, it is updated on the 1st gen Moto X, not the 2nd Gen. If you look at the wrong device update info, you will see they copy and pasted in the details for the update to the wrong page. It is pretty funny really. However, I can confirm that the update is indeed for the 2nd Gen variance. Motorola lists out a number of other things like bug fixes such as the clock not updating in the status bar, no ringer audio while making an outgoing call, Chrome crashes and more.
If you are sporting a Moto X 2nd Gen on AT&T, be sure to head into your devices settings and check for the software update. Be sure you have well over 50% battery life, a solid Wi-Fi connection and some time to kill for the OTA to download and update. As you can see in the screens above, it will take about 20 minutes to install after it is downloaded. Plus or minus depending on the number of apps you have installed.
Source: AT&T (Moto X 1st Gen page) | Actual Moto X 2nd Gen support page
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Smart software fixes bugs by ‘borrowing’ from other apps
The days of waiting anxiously for bug fixes (assuming they come at all) might soon be over. MIT developers have built a system, CodePhage, that automatically patches flaws by borrowing features from other apps. The tool scans apps to see how they perform security checks, and imports any superior techniques it finds — whether or not they’re written in the same programming language. It doesn’t need access to the source code to see what makes something tick, and it’ll even check that any fixes are working the way you’d expect. While this is still early and likely wouldn’t address every glitch, the hope is that you’ll get software which perpetually improves itself. You wouldn’t have to worry about security exploits so long as they’ve been fixed in at least one other program.
[Image credit: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT]
Filed under: Science, Internet, Software
Source: MIT News
Apple’s GarageBand uses trackpad pressure to control your tunes
Apple’s Force Touch trackpads haven’t done a whole lot in official apps besides fast scrolling and shortcuts, but they’ll do considerably more if you grab the latest version of GarageBand. As of the 10.1 update, you can use the pressure-sensitive pad on newer MacBooks and MacBook Pros to vary the strength of certain tools — if you want to subtly finesse a track using only your finger, you can. This is also a big upgrade if you’re an aspiring DJ, since there’s both a virtual morph pad as well as gobs of new dance- and hip-hop-friendly audio kits. You can check out all of GarageBand’s new tricks for free if you already have GarageBand (not hard if you bought a relatively modern Mac), and it’ll cost $5 if you’re completely new.
Source: Apple, Mac App Store
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