At the Google I/0 Event, Google has taken the wraps off the next major version of is mobile operating system – the Android M. Android M would succeed the Android L (Android Lollipop) which in itself is slowly finding it’s way into devices. Android M focuses more on user experience and this time around not […]
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New Android OS versions to be announced yearly: Android M in 2015, Android N in 2016 …
The announcement of next release of Android OS – Android M is all but confirmed at the upcoming Google I/O conference which is expected to start tomorrow. Android M is expected to succeed Android L (Android Lollipop) and is currently known internally as the Macadamia Nut Cookie. With Android M confirmed for 2015, it wouldn’t […]
Lite OS is the Huawei owned operating system for ‘IoT’ devices
One of the biggest Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei has announced the Lite OS, the operating system is aimed at the devices which are associated with the Internet of things ‘IoT’. IoT is a segment which is tipped as the next big thing; this would see a home using different devices connected via a single platform. […]
Russia partnering with Jolla to launch own Mobile OS
Russia has constantly been in the news for several months now, whether for good reasons or bad reasons, that’s up to you to device. The country is said to be partnering with Finnish company, Jolla to launch its own Mobile OS. There is no final name for the Mobile OS, but sources believe that the […]
Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition launched in China for CNY 1799
Meizu has finally made the Ubuntu Edition of the flagship MX4 smartphone; the device was showcased earlier this year the MWC 2015. The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is available in China for CNY 1799 ($290, €253) directly from the Meizu website. The device is expected to start selling across Europe soon and a Chinese Edition […]
Day 1: Microsoft Build 2015 Conference Highlights
Today, Microsoft made some interesting announcements at the annual developer conference, Microsoft Build 2015; the keynote and presentations were all about the future of Windows and the Windows 10 OS which would run across a wide range of devices. Let’s quickly recap the Microsoft Build 2015 Conference Highlights • Microsoft forecasts the universal Windows 10 OS […]
LG UX 4.0 user interface to ship with the flagship LG G4
LG has already sent out press invites for an event on April 28th; the company is expected to announce it’s next flagship – the LG G4. The South Korean company has showed off its latest UI – the LG UX 4.0 which is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. The latest UI is expected to […]
OnePlus announce OxygenOS ROM for OnePlus One smartphones
Chinese OEM, OnePlus has finally officially released the OxygenOS ROM. After initially failing to meet the proposed launch date the company has finally deemed it fit to out the final build to OnePlus One smartphones. The OnePlus OxygenOS ROM is based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS, comes with an array of custom features and brings […]
Orange launches Kaduda dual SIM handset in Kenya
Orange Kenya has announced Kaduda -an entry-level handset for the Kenyan market and obviously aimed at first time smartphone users in the country. The device supports Dual SIM functionality and is contract locked on one SIM and the other SIM is open to be used on other network offerings. Other specs features of Orange Kaduda […]
Apple releases iOS 8.2 Firmware update; comes with Apple Watch support
Apple released the final build of the Apple iOS 8.2 firmware update; the OS has been in the works for several months. The iOS 8.2 with build number 12D508 introduces support for Apple Watch, several improvements to the Health app, increased stability and bug fixes. The biggest feature on the update has to be the support […]