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Apple takes 42% of US smartphone market in Q4 2013

Apple, Google, Internet & Software, Mobile, Online Marketing, Tech NewsDecember 22, 20180Comments

Research company NPD has just released a PR in which data shows that Apple has taken over 42% of the US smartphone market in Q4 2013 and Samsung 26% while most of the other mayor tech firms struggle on keeping their market share growing.Companies like HTC, LG and Motorola have all seen a decline in market…

Improve Nexus 6 performance by disabling encryption

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 20, 20180Comments

Benchmark test show that the Nexus 6 performance is outstanding and nothing else was expected from Google's new flagship smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop. One of the main improvements over Lollipop is the device encryption or so, you would think.New benchmark test performed after disabling the forced device encryption are significantly better than those done…

10 most awesome and best wallpaper for Nexus 6

Google, Internet & Software, MobileDecember 20, 20180Comments

Google's new Nexus 6 isn't just the most expensive Nexus device yet it is also the biggest one featuring a massive 5.9inch display with a a resolution of 2560 × 1440 and a 496ppi screen the Nexus might be the smartphone with the most advanced display ever. Of course, with this and Android Lollipop's material design it is time…

Android Lollipop FAQ: What is Guest Mode and how do i activate it?

Google, MobileDecember 18, 20180Comments

Android 5.0 Lollipop has a not very well known feature called Guest Mode. Guest Mode is one of the many features that has been added in Android 5.0 but isn't easily found yet very useful. Guest Mode allows users to set up a Guest Account for friends or other someone else that might want to…

Google launches Google Drive v2.1 [APK download]

Apps, Google, Internet & SoftwareDecember 18, 20180Comments

Google seems to be busy launching updates of its apps before Android 5.0 Lollipop gets released to the public. Right after launching the update to its Google Wallet v7.0 app it has now released Google Drive v2.1 which comes with several new features and improvements. The most significant ones are the following:New feature called Activity Stream…

HTC One M8 Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Download 4.16.1540.8

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 18, 20180Comments

The HTC One M8 Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA update is finally available for the HTC One M8 Developer edition and Unlocked edition. The software update with version 4.16.1540.8 brings several new improvements, here is the full changelog of the 584MB update:Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update New Lollipop UI style with enhanced privacy features Recent apps now supports multiple…

New Nokia X Software update to improve Multitasking and Nokia Store

Google, Microsoft, MobileDecember 18, 20180Comments

The Nokia X line up of devices which run a customized version of Android are getting a software update Microsoft has confirmed in a blog post. With the recent announcement regarding Microsoft discontinuing the X line up of devices, this might be very well one of the last Nokia X Software update.The update will fix bugs…

Nexus 5 to launch in India on November 18

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 17, 20180Comments

Google's Nexus 5 featuring the latest Android version Android Kit Kat 4.4 launched back in October but the phone isn't available in India yet. Spotted by Androwin Google Plus user Anirudh Sriram posted a picture showing a banner featuring the Nexus 5 in an LG store located in Bangalore and will be available on Monday 18th…

How to get 2GB Free Google Drive storage

Google, Internet & Software, Tech NewsDecember 14, 20180Comments

Google has just started a new promotion giving users 2GB of free Google Drive Storage if they perform a security checkup. The promotion will be available until February 17th so if you are interested in getting an additional 2GB of free Google Drive storage we highly recommend you follow the steps bellow and make sure you get…

How to Downgrade Nexus 6 – Android 5.1 to Android 5.0 LRX21O

Google, MobileDecember 14, 20180Comments

Android 5.1 Lollipop is the latest Android version available for the Nexus 6. Google's latest Flagship device is one of the first to get updates to the latest Android versions but this doesn't always mean they bring huge improvements.Many users have been complaining about performance and battery issues. A great option to prevent these issues…

How to get Android L style notification on older Android versions

Apps, Google, Internet & SoftwareDecember 9, 20180Comments

A cool feature coming to Android L which is currently available to developers are the notifications. These notifications will show at the top of your device and will notify you if you get an email, text message etc. you will also be able to interact with them.If you just can't wait till Android L becomes available…

Motorola confirms the Moto X will get Android L

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 8, 20180Comments

According to the VP of Product Management at Motorola Punit Soni the Moto X will get the Android L Update. It is yet unknown when it will get the update as there has not been an official announcement on the release date of Android L, keeping in mind the history of Motorola updates we can expect it some…