Android Leftovers
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Is it still possible to do phone phreaking? Yes, with Android on LTE
In the 1960s and 70s, technically savvy enthusiasts sought to game telecommunications systems to make free calls, keeping telecom engineers on their toes.
That practice, known as phreaking, involved such luminaries as Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and John Draper, known as Cap'n Crunch, who used a whistle from a cereal box to meddle with AT&T's long-distance trunk lines.
These days, mobile operators have fully embraced the Internet and are increasingly moving voice calls over fast, packet-switched networks, known as Voice over LTE (Long Term Evolution). The advantage is higher-quality voice calls for subscribers and lower costs for operators.
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HTC says unlocked One A9s will receive Android updates ‘within 15 days’ of Nexus line
HTC has promised to deliver Android updates to its newest flagship phone — if it's unlocked — within about two weeks of when Google's own Nexus phones receive the software. In a live stream this morning dedicated to the new One A9, HTC America president Jason Mackenzie confirmed the update cycle for the device, which is the first Android smartphone shipping with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
"This One A9 unlocked edition will provide you with every Android software update within 15 days of when Google first pushes to their Nexus line," Mackenzie said. The unlocked edition goes on sale in November for $399.99. However, you'll be bogged down by a cellular carrier's update roadblocks if you buy the phone from AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon in the US. HTC says carriers will announce pricing and availability soon.
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HTC One A9: an iPhone for Android users who prefer 'open'
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Sony Rolls Out Concept For Android Marshmallow To Xperia Z3 And Xperia Z3 Compact Users
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the latest version of Google's popular mobile operating system (OS) and is slated to start rolling out soon to more devices from various OEMs. Virtually all owners of a modern Android smartphone are eagerly waiting for this update, as it will bring a slew of neat features and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
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How to access Android 6.0 Marshmallow's native file manager
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Google Maps for Android displays quick stops along your route
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Huawei Takes US P8 Lite To Android 5.1 Lollipop, But There's A Catch
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BlackBerry’s New Android-Powered Priv Has 1 Big Problem
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15 Useful Linux and Unix Tape Managements Commands For Sysadmins
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AVG study reveals worst of resource-hungry Android apps
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BlackBerry Priv With Fixed Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Security Glitches – What’s New?
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow makes full-disk encryption mandatory for most new devices
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Ebay Smartphone Deals: Unlocked LG G4 Android Flagship Drops To $380
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OnePlus One Receives Unofficial Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update
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Make pit stops in navigation mode with Google Maps' update for Android
Google Maps' latest update for Android lets you search for gas stations, restaurants and other points of interest along your route without leaving navigation mode. Prior to this update, you would need to leave your turn-by-turn directions to search the map for a gas station, for example, and then jump back into navigation mode. Now, you can search along the way without losing your spot. Google Maps will also show you how long a stop will add to your trip while keeping you on your route.
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