Android Leftovers
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5 great free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
It’s been a long time, Android fans, but one of your favorite series of recurring posts is finally back. Last year, we periodically put together lists packed with examples of great Android apps that feature functionality the iPhone simply can’t match. The iPhone is a terrific smartphone, but there are plenty of limitations in Apple’s iOS ecosystem that simply don’t exist for Android app developers, and here we can celebrate some of the apps that shine particularly bright.
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Sony Rolls Out Android 5.0 Lollipop Update For Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, And Xperia Z3 Dual
Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z3 Dual users will now get a taste of the much-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
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Samsung Galaxy Android 5.1 Update: What We Know So Far
Google’s Android 5.1 Lollipop update isn’t limited to its Nexus smartphones and tablets and there’s a good chance that it will be making it to Samsung’s stable of Galaxy smartphones in the future. Today we take a look at what we know, so far, about the Samsung Galaxy Android 5.1 Lollipop update and its rumored release.
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Google Posts Android 5.1 Factory Images For The Nexus 4, Nexus 7 2013, And Nexus 7 2013 LTE
There's no more waiting for Android 5.1 if you've got a Nexus 4 or either version of the 2013 Nexus 7. Google has posted the full factory images on the dev site, meaning you can flash the new version to get up to date no matter what you've done to your device's software.
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500? 1,000? You’ll never guess how many different Android devices are available
Google’s mobile operating system Android is something of a phenomenon. The platform rocketed to the top of the mobile market thanks in large part to Google’s open source model. Any vendor can use Android to power its devices for free, and companies can make all sorts of customizations to suit their needs.
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Dormi Turns Android Smartphones Or Tablets Into A Video Baby Monitor
A number of companies today leverage the ubiquity of smartphones in order to offer parents “connected” baby monitoring systems that can be accessed from anywhere. Often, as with devices like NapTime or Evoz, these include a monitor and camera of some sort and an accompanying mobile app. But a startup called Dormi has historically offered a different take – instead of selling new hardware, the company allows you to re-use old Android smartphones or tablets in order to remotely monitor your baby’s room.
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(Update: WiFi version too) Android 5.1 rolling out to Nexus 7 2013 LTE, OTA and factory image available
The Android 5.1 rollout is probably the slowest in living memory, with some of Google’s Nexus devices still waiting for it more than a month after the official announcement of the new version.
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Android 5.1 Problems: 7 Things Nexus Users Should Know Now
Google’s Android 5.1 Lollipop update continues to roll out bringing a collection of feature tweaks and bug fixes to Nexus users. And as the roll out picks up speed, we continue to hear about Nexus Android 5.1 problems. With that in mind, we take an updated look at Android 5.1 Lollipop problems, fixes for those problems and more.
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How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop on the Nexus 4
Back in March Google finally announced and released the highly anticipated Android 5.1 Lollipop update for most Nexus smartphones and tablets. However, the updates have been slow to arrive for most users, and hasn’t arrived at all for others. The Nexus 9 is still stuck on Android 5.0.1, and now this week the Nexus 4 is finally getting Android 5.1 Lollipop. This guide will show you how to install the brand new Android 5.1 Lollipop update so that you can try out Google’s latest version of Android right now on your Nexus 4.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop arrives for Samsung Galaxy Alpha, S5 Active
It seems not a day goes by without another smartphone picking up its Android 5.0 update. Today sees a pair of AT&T handsets from Samsung joining the Lollipop guild.
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Lost your Android phone? Now you can just Google its location
Google can help you find almost anything, but it’s no good if you’ve lost your smartphone – until today. The search engine now has the ability to look up your lost device directly from its homepage.
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Google search 'Find My Phone' to locate your missing Android
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It's official: Meerkat is finally coming to Android
Meerkat is now allowing Android users to sign up to get access to the beta version of the Android app, the company announced Wednesday.
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Android gets biometric voice unlocking
Google is deploying what it calls Trusted Voice to allow Android users to unlock phones using their voice, according to reports.
The feature is filed under the Choc Factory's Smart Unlock feature which sports easier unlock mechanisms like Trusted devices, places, and faces.
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Battle of the Phablets: Nexus 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 4
When it comes to smartphones, the recent trends seem to veer towards the notion that “bigger is better.” It all started with Samsung’s Galaxy Note series. At that time, phones looked like boxes of tic-tacs compared to this giant beast they dubbed as phablet (phone/tablet).
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There Are over 18,000 Android Phone Models in the Wild, Google Says
We have recently told you that the European Commission has officially accused Google of abusing its dominant position while its search services are concerned and also issued an antitrust probe into the Android mobile operating system.
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