It’s turning out to be a busy day for the Moto G. Along with the announcement that the Moto G was coming soon to Virgin Mobile Canada, a new software update is rolling out to TELUS and Koodo owners of the smartphone. Version 173.44.30.en.CA is a maintenance release that addresses a number of issues, most of which center around call […]
Firmware update
HP to limit firmware updates to customers under warranty
In a blog post ironically called “Customers for life,” Hewlett-Packard this week announced upcoming changes to the way it provides firmware updates. Starting February 19, the company will provide firmware updates only to customers who have a valid warranty, Care Pack Service or support agreement. In other words, as soon as your support coverage runs out, you could find yourself without […]
Software update rolling out to Bell LG G2
A new software update is now available for the Bell version of the LG G2 (LG-D803). Build D80310D_00 leaves Android at version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Without a change log, I guess it is just a minor update with some bug fixes. There are no reports yet of the update landing on the LG G2 versions offered by other Canadian carriers […]
Samsung Galaxy Gear firmware update rolling out in Canada
Good news on the Canadian smartwatch front today! Having kicked off in other countries earlier this month, the much anticipated Galaxy Gear update is now rolling out across Canada. Firmware version V700XXUAMK7 makes significant improvements to the notifications functionality of Samsung’s first smartwatch. The original notfication system worked only with Samsung’s own apps and a few third party ones. For […]
Google rolls out Moto X camera update via Google Play
Continuing a growing trend, Google and Motorola have taken to Google Play to roll out the latest Moto X camera update. While an earlier one was rolled out over-the-air, this latest one will join a growing number of apps that no longer require carrier involvement to be updated. Here is what you’ll find in version 3.1.5: Brightened camera viewfinder so […]
Android 4.2 firmware update coming to Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra
The Sony Xperia Z1 and Ultra Z are barely out in Canada and the U.S. that Sony Mobile also announced it is pushing out a maintenance release for both devices. The update incorporates changes that Sony realized were necessary after the devices launched earlier in other markets. After these products started hitting markets, (as always) we listened closely to feedback […]
Rogers Moto X software update now rolling out
There is good news for Rogers owners of the Motorola X. The software update that has already rolled out to several U.S. carriers is now being pushed out north of the border. Not surprisingly, the update, bearing version number 139.12.36.en.CA, is the same update with these following key improvements: Improved photos (colour accuracy, exposure, focus speed) Increased accuracy of Touchless […]
Motorola pushing out AT&T Moto X camera update
Verizon and Sprint customers have already received a software update to improve the camera features (along with a few other updates) of their Moto X smartphone . It is now available to AT&T customers as well. AnandTech describes the update as “nothing short of the biggest I’ve ever seen come across in an OTA update.” Benefits include improved exposure in outdoor […]