Following the announcement of Android 5.0 Lollipop (along with the new Google Nexus 6 and Nexus 9), many are wondering whether the latest version of Android will land on their current device. Motorola and HTC have both quickly come out with announcements about their Android 5.0 Lollipop update plans. In the same blog post that announced the Google Nexus 6 which is […]
OS upgrades
OnePlus rolls out CM 11S 38R OTA update for OnePlus One
There is good news today for owners of the OnePlus One smartphone. A much anticipated firmware update has begun to roll out. The CM 11S 38R update addresses a wide range of issues including ones related to touchscreen responsiveness, battery life, speaker static and the camera’s exposure meter being stuck in auto mode. The update also rolls out some new […]
Apple release iOS 8.0.2 after aborted iOS 8.0.1 launch
Apple yesterday released iOS 8.0.1 but quickly pulled it after finding that the update created more issues than it seemed to solve. Shortly after pulling the update, it provided a workaround by which users could reinstall iOS 8 through iTunes to regain cellular service and Touch ID functionality. It has now released iOS 8.0.2. This latest version of iOS 8 […]
Android L updates to begin rolling as early as November?
Android L is expected to launch within the next few weeks possibly as Lemon Meringue Pie or as Lion (after the Nestle chocolate bar). Rumours are consistently pointing to new Nexus devices launching sometime in October (the latest suggests October 16) even if they don’t seem to agree on a specific date at this point. The new Nexus devices will […]
Sony Mobile begins to roll out Android 4.4.4 to Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z
Sony may have just unveiled a new family of Xperia devices at IFA 2014 but it continues to roll out updates to its older devices as well. Following similar updates for more recent devices, the company yesterday tweeted that it has begun to roll out Android 4.4.4 KitKat to the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. […]
Apple iOS 8 to launch on September 17
Apple first announced iOS 8 back in June at WWDC 2014. After a few rounds of beta releases, the company today announced that the iOS 8 launch is set for September 17 as a free download for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. We’re excited for hundreds of millions of users to begin experiencing iOS 8, with incredible features that offer new […]
Android Wear 2.0 said to start rolling out October 15
Following word that Google was planning several Android Wear updates before the end of the year, we now have word via AndroidPolice that Android Wear 2.0 could start rolling out as an overthe-air (OTA) update on or around October 15. Details are slim but the information is deemed to be “very credible.” A minor update may well be released before […]
Android 4.4 rolling out to Rogers and TELUS Sony Xperia M2
The mid-range Sony Xperia M2 was announced alongside the Xperia Z2 back at Mobile World Congress in February. Unlike its flagship sibling, the Xperia M2 came with Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Sony Mobile had good news this week for Rogers and TELUS owners of this device. An update to Android 4.4 KitKat is now rolling out. #Android 4.4 is […]