Yota's e-paper smartphone goes on sale this week
The YotaPhone 2, a smartphone with a second electronic paper display on its rear side, is set to go on sale in the UK tomorrow, December 3rd. It's the sequel to the first YotaPhone , and looks very similar to a prototype from Yota Devices that we saw at MWC earlier this year. The secondary…
Android 5.0.1 shows up on AOSP, factory images also released
Google has pushed out a new build of Android Lollipop to the Android Open Source Project . Android 5.0.1 release 1 is now showing up on AOSP with a build number LRX22C. We'll need some time to look and see what's changed in Google's Lollipop recipe, naturally, but the small version bump…
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android 4.4.4 update adds bloatware, fixes bugs
It looks like Verizon is finally giving the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet an over-the-air software update to Google's Android 4.4.4 KitKat. Along with the update to a newer build of Android, users will also notice new improvements, the addition of new pre-loaded apps, and some bug fixes.
How to change the band on your Moto 360 smartwatch [Video]
Here we unbox the official Moto 360 Cognac leather band and show you how to change the watch band yourself in just a few minutes. All you need is a simple tool.
Google Wallet offers free $5 promo card with online gift card purchase from select stores
It looks as though Google is eager to kick start your holiday shopping this season. Running through January 31st, you can score a free $5 gift card for yourself when purchasing gift cards with Google Wallet from select online stores.
The AMOLED/E-Ink YotaPhone 2 Gets A Full Review Before Its Russian Release
Are you curious to see how the versatile YotaPhone 2 performs in the real world? So are we. But with a launch in Russia and Europe scheduled for later this week and no US launch in sight, we'll have to admire it from afar. One Russian technology site is a little more lucky, however:…
Papuh Walls makes finding beautiful wallpapers quick and easy
Papuh Walls is another great app that takes all the effort out of finding that perfect Android wallpaper.
Android 5.0.1 (LRX22C) Hitting AOSP Now [Update: Factory Images Too]
There have been whispers about an impending update to Android 5.0.1 for a little while now, and it looks like Google has begun pushing the new release to AOSP now. The build being pushed right now is LRX22C. We've heard that Android 5.0.1 will also be coming to Android Wear, a possibility…
Android 5.0.1 factory images now available for Nexus 7, Nexus 9, and Nexus 10
Just as we suspected, Android 5.0.1 factory images are slowly becoming available for Nexus devices. Currently, only Android 5.0.1 for the Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi), Nexus 9 (WiFi), and Nexus 10 are available, but we're sure more will be added shortly.
Android 5.0.1 (build LRX22C) has just landed in AOSP
Android 5.0.1 has just been added to AOSP as build LRX22C. We wonder what's new? T-Mobile WiFi calling? Better Android Wear support?
Moto 360 ads introduce playful twist to the classical watch design
Motorola debuted a pair of new ads for its Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. The ads focus on the traditional watch form factor while showing off the notification feature of the smartwatch as Motorola highlights that it is a "watch for our times." Both ads show the Moto 360 at home in…
KitKat continues to chip away at Jelly Bean as Android distribution shifts yet again
On Monday, Google released the latest data detailing Android platform distribution for the 7-day period ending on December 1st. For the first time in 2014, the three versions of Jelly Bean have fallen below 50% distribution as KitKat continues its steady ascent — 30.2% in November to 33.9% in…
This week's sidebar poll: Did your Lollipop update go smoothly?
Is everything as sweet as you had hoped? This week we have a poll question that I hate to ask, but I have to. Our inbox is filled with people using Nexus phones and tablets (the 4, the 5 and the 7 are all well represented) who were probably happy when they received a notification that a Lollipop…
Google now says updates for Nexus devices can be delayed based on your carrier
Seems the Nexus 6 changed everything. In an update to Google's support page, they now say Nexus (and Google Play edition) software updates can be delayed by carriers.
A simple accessibility app can make the visual world audible
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis has created an app to make visually impaired people's lives a little easier. ViaOptaDaily is available for iOS and Android phones, offering a suite of functions that aim to translate the visual world into audible cues. I...
Black Friday 2014 was a day for Britain to forget
A new tradition off to a bad start Black Friday didn't used to be a thing in the UK. Just like Thanksgiving is just a normal Thursday to us, the following day traditionally was just any other Friday. Then it began to creep in. In 2013 a few retailers jumped on the bandwagon, led by the…
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