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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Confirmed for Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10, and GPE Devices in Coming Weeks

Tim October 15, 2014 96

The new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 from Google will of course feature Android 5.0 Lollipop, but anyone who still rocks any other Nexus device has been holding their breath, waiting to see if Google planned to shower them with updates as well. Today, good news comes...

Google Announces Android 5.0 Lollipop

Tim October 15, 2014 83

After being teased and released through a developer preview at Google I/O this year, Android 5.0 aka Lollipop has been made official by Google this morning. Over 5,000 developer APIs have been released alongside the updated OS, and of course, users will begin...

Sony Xperia Z3 Pre-order Now Open at T-Mobile

Tim October 15, 2014 15

The Xperia Z3 from Sony is now available for pre-order through T-Mobile here in the US, with general availability beginning October 29. Packed with great specs and a design that many seem to favor, American consumers have always had a hard time getting their...

Fancred, a Social Network Based on Your Love for Sports

Tim October 14, 2014 19

A social network built entirely around sports called Fancred has finally arrived for Android, after making the rounds on iOS and the web. The service is geared towards super fans who love going to games in person, allowing users to share photos, top plays, and...

Tuesday Poll: How Often do You Use Voice Search?

Tim October 14, 2014 100

Google published a survey this week which it commissioned through Northstar Research. The goal was to find out not only how often users in different age categories used voice search, but how they used the service itself. The study also asked users what they...

Skype Launches First App Since Skype Itself, a Video Chat Service Called Qik

Tim October 14, 2014 11

Skype, the service that practically made video messaging mainstream for this generation, has released its first app since, well, the invention of Skype itself. The app is called Skype Qik, and to be completely honest, it is much like Stories from Snapchat....

Samsung Reported to Partner With Facebook to Create New Phone

Tim October 14, 2014 99

According to Korean media outlets, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg recently held meetings with Samsung to discuss future projects. Concluding as a "win-win" meeting for both parties, it is being reported that Facebook may have found its next hardware partner in...

DROID Ultra, MAXX, Mini Soak Test Rolling Out, Brings VoLTE

Tim October 14, 2014 38

Users of the DROID Ultra, Maxx, and Mini report an incoming soak test from Motorola, one which brings Advanced Calling 1.0, also known as VoLTE for Verizon's network. Usually, once the soak test rolls out and is successful, the firmware is sent to all owners...