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Android 5.1 Lollipop Release Date set for March

Google, Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyJuly 8, 20190Comments

Android 5.1 Lollipop will start rolling out soon for the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013), Nexus 9, and Nexus 10. While the full Android 5.1 changelog has already leaked it seems like the much awaited update (containing a fix for the Android 5.0 Memory leak problem) will be a Maintenance Release which…

More users report Nexus 6 exploding battery issue

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJuly 5, 20190Comments

First, the Galaxy S5 was affected by the exploding battery issue even catching fire but it seems that now the Nexus 6 seems to be experiencing similar issues as more users are reporting their battery blowing up.It doesn't seem that battery life isn't the only bad thing about the Nexus 6 as it can also…

Is Google going to completely ditch the Navigation Drawer menu on Android?

Google, Tech NewsJuly 2, 20190Comments

In the recent Google Plus app update, Google has removed the Slide out navigation menu (also known as the Navigation drawer). This feature is on both iOS and Android a much used one by developers and allows users to easily access a menu, it is also something Google has been using in its own apps (like…

3 ways on How to get an Inbox by Gmail invitation

Apps, Google, MobileJuly 1, 20190Comments

Google has recently announced a new app called "Inbox" some users have called it "gmail on steroids" as the app makes reading your emails a much more pleasant experience allowing you to automatically group emails together into categories, a new feature called Highlights and a reminder system.The app is currently available for iOS and Android, you…

The Google Smartwatch is all about Google Now

Google, Personal Tech, Tech NewsJuly 1, 20190Comments

The latest report about Google's very own Smartwatch (codename "Gem") could mean that it is ready within a couple of months the WSJ claims. It was no surprise to hear that it will be running Android, but WSJ also claims that the importance of Google Now in the device is incredible and you (as a user)…

Google now "Make me a sandwich" easter egg

Google “Make me a Sandwich” easter egg

Apps, GoogleJune 30, 20190Comments

Spotted by the Redditor znupi "Make me a Sandwich" is a funny Easter egg included into the Google Now app on Android. When asking "Google, make me a sandwich" it will reply with "What? make it yourself!", "Poof you're a sandwich" or with "You're a sandwich!" depending on if you have the UK or US voice enabled.…

New malware infects Android devices through PC

Google, Internet & Software, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 28, 20190Comments

A new PC virus is attempting to install a mobile banking malware on Android devices when they're connect to infected PC's according to researchers at Symantec. This method is one of the most unusual the researchers has seen since the attackers usually prefer to use fake apps which are normally hosted on a third party…

Free storage on Android 5.0 Lollipop to improve device performance

Google, MobileJune 25, 20190Comments

If you have been using your device for some time now and have used it with several different Android versions it most likely doesn't run as smooth anymore as it once used to. This could be because you didn't do a clean wipe of your device before upgrading affecting your device performance.The more junk you…

Google to release Android 5.1 March 11

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 22, 20190Comments

Android 5.1 Lollipop is almost here. Google is preparing to launch Android 5.1 next week (most likely Wednesday March 11). Google has started updating the Nexus download page and Drivers page as Artem Russakovskii points out in a Google plus post .Google has a history of making minor changes (non can be seen on the page yet)…

Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 Update – How to install Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 6

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 21, 20190Comments

Google has released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 9. While we don't expect them to release Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 Update any time soon, you can now install Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 6 with the Chroma AOSP ROM.Chroma AOSP ROM is a ROM well known for its Battery improvements, performance and…

New Moto X boot animation includes “Powered by Android” text

Google, MobileJune 20, 20190Comments

Motorola has just updated the boot animation for the Moto X also adding a new "powered by Android" text which now all devices using the Google Play Store must have. The new boot animation celebrates April fools day and has some alien looking animals and a UFO.All though the new boot animation is mainly meant as…

Google sued for forcing manufacturers to use Google Search Engine on Android

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 19, 20190Comments

Google has been sued for forcing smartphone OEMs (like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and other manufacturers) to use Google's own search engine as the default one on their devices. This strategy is what has allowed Google to own more then 87% of the mobile search market. Google made the following statement: “Anyone can use Android without Google and…