Lollipop update starts rolling out to select Moto X first gen users

Motorola has been diligent in updating its recent devices to Lollipop soon after Google released it. In fact, some devices, such as the second generation Moto X and Moto G, got the update even before some of the Nexus devices. However, while almost all the other Motorola devices are now running on Lollipop, the first generation Moto X is still on KitKat. Whatever the reason for that might be, the company is now finally making amends. As part of a soak test, some of the members of Motorola's support forums are now receiving the Lollipop update on their Moto X. This is the 5.0.2 update, and Motorola has no current plans for the 5.1 update for the Moto X. This being a soak test will be limited to a select few users, who will be, in a way, beta testing it. The update will eventually start rolling out for other users, starting with the carrier unlocked version and later to the rest of...

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Xiaomi reportedly working on its own smartwatch

It looks like Xiaomi is planning to take on Apple in a new product category. According to a report from Chinese technology news website 36Krypton, the startup - which is also known as China's Apple - is working on its first smartwatch. As per the report, the Xiaomi smartwatch will sport a round dial and feature a brushed metal design. It is also said to offer pulse wave velocity identification, which is a measure of arterial stiffness, or the rate at which pressure waves move down the vessel. Although details are scarce, given that it's a Xiaomi product, it is expected to have an affordable price-tag. Aside from the smartwatch, the Chinese company is also working on a successor to the Mi Band, the report...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_working_on_its_own_smartwatch_report_says-news-11557.php

Upcoming LG G4 will reportedly feature a 5.6" display

The yet to be revealed LG G4 will reportedly feature a 5.6" display. The successor of LG G3 is expected to make its official debut in April. The report comes from the same source which leaked the early press renders of the upcoming smartphone. There is no word of the resolution of the screen however - it could be a 2K or a 3K unit. Rumored specs of LG G4 include Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 16MP main camera, Android 5.0 Lollipop, and even a fingerprint sensor. LG plans to sell 10 million units of the smartphone - up from 6-7 million LG G3 devices. Source...

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Microsoft Lumia 640, 640 XL are up for preorder in the UK

Microsoft announced the new Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL at the recent MWC 2015. Both Windows Phone devices are now up for preorder at the Microsoft UK website. The Lumia 640 is listed at £170, while the Lumia 640 XL is priced at £219. And the listing for both phones state the available from 28 April onwards. Microsoft Lumia 640 XL was recently put for preorder in Germany. The Lumia 640 offers a 5" HD LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of expandable storage, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 1MP front camera, DLNA support, and 2,500 mAh battery. Microsoft Lumia 640 XL features 5.7" HD LCD screen with ClearBlack technology and the same Snapdragon SoC as the Lumia 640. However, this handset features a 13MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss f/2.0 optics, and a 5MP front camera for selfies. It packs 1 GB RAM, 8 GB expandable storage and a 3,000 mAh battery. We managed to take a quick look of both Lumia Denim update running devices at the MWC 2015. Thanks for the tip,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_640_640_xl_are_up_for_preorder_in_uk-news-11555.php

Microsoft Lumia 435 is now available in Ireland for €80

Microsoft announced the Lumia 435 with Windows Phone 8.1 in mid-January. After launching in India, the smartphone is now available in Ireland from Tesco Mobile for €80. Microsoft Lumia 435 is a budget-friendly smartphone with 4" LCD display (480 x 800 pixels), which runs the Lumia Denim update out of the box. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 mobile chipset wit dual-core CPU powers the device, coupled with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB of built-in storage. It is worth noting that one can add up to a 128 GB microSD card to expand the storage. At the rear us a 2MP fixed-focus camera for sharing images over social networks, while the front is home to a VGA camera. Packing 1,560 mAh battery, the Lumia 435 supports 3G networks. It can also use the GPS with A-GPS and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_435_is_now_available_in_ireland_for_80-news-11554.php

Google fixed Android 5.1 memory leak, no timeline for update

Google's Android team is constantly working on tweaking the OS. When Android 5.0.1 Lollipop was initially seeded out to devices, many users jumped with joy. However, few could notice some issues. The search giant's Android Open Source Code issue tracker forums heated with memory leak reports from the early Lollipop builds. Basically, devices with Android 5.1 on board would experience app crashes, launcher issues, and overall poor experience. The reason for the above niggles was a memory leak happening in the background. The Android team has quietly fixed the issue internally, though Google remains uncertain about the potential time when the patch will be released to the public. Source |...

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