Shortly after the Google Nexus 7 (2013) began to land in users’ hands, reports began to surface of touchscreen issues. The company has now begun to push out the first OTA update for its latest tablet with a fix for this particular issue. Confirmation came from Google’s Paul Wilson (his fifth post as paulw) over at the Google Product Forums: […]
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First OTA update coming to Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast dongle is only about a week old but it is already getting its first OTA update. The maintenance release will deliver a variety of unspecified improvements but does not add any new functionality. According to Ambarish Kenghe, Chromecast Product Manager: Today, we are pushing a bug fix update to Chromecast devices to improve performance, reliability and security. The […]
Google Glass XE7 update includes hidden features
Google rolled out its new update, XE7 this week. It included a change-log, but beyond the usual bug fixes and minor upgrades, there are a few hidden gems. First, Some of the new features highlighted: OK Glass – If someone sends you a message that requires your immediate attention, say, “ok glass, reply” when viewing the message. Take a picture, […]
Microsoft releases Surface With Windows RT firmware update
As part of its regular “Patch Tuesday,” Microsoft yesterday released an update for the Surface RT. It’s a maintenance release that provides System Firmware (UEFI) improvements including: Improvements to audio playback when in Connected Standby Additional capabilities for handling firmware updates during low battery situations While many were hoping for some pesky Wi-Fi issue fixes, Microsoft is still “working on […]
Samsung to address Galaxy S III mainboard failures with software update
Samsung has acknowledged to Dutch site Tweakers that the Samsung Galaxy S III can abruptly die to a mainboard failure. The issue is apparently limited to “a very limited number” of the 16GB model, according to spokeswoman Anne ter Braak. While this would suggest to most that a hardware issue is the culprit, Samsung has identified the root cause and […]
Sony releases Xperia T software update
Sony today announced that it will begin pushing out a new firmware update for the Xperia T [specifications] and Xperia TX smartphone. The new update adds a number of new features but leaves Android at version 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. These are: Wi-Fi Miracast Screen Mirroring which allows you to wirelessly pair your Xperia T to your TV and share […]
Firmware update now available for Rogers HTC One X
Rogers yesterday announced via Twitter that a new firmware update is now available for the HTC One X. Bearing version 1.94.631.3, it makes improvements to Wi-Fi stability and Media Link performance. If you have not seen a notification yet, you can also check using Settings, select About phone > System updates > Check Now. Read more: Rogers [via Twitter]
New ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity firmware now available
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) users are reporting that ASUS is now pushing out a few firmware update. Version 9.4.5.26 is now being deployed both to U.S. and worldwide models. This update is a maintenance one and does not upgrade the tablet to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – That update still has no ETA. A change log for this update […]