Older phones mean fewer chances of OS updates, and the Galaxy Note 2 is a prime example of this trend. While the phone still holds its own and performs admirably, given its age, it’s not really the center of focus for Samsung. Any phone that has been out on the market for over two years is unlikely to get new ...
Read More »Samsung pushes for S5 Lollipop fixes, still no Android L 5.0.1 in sight
Getting fast, prompt operating system updates is a good thing, right? Well, not if you’re the unlucky owner of a Samsung Galaxy S5 and you’ve had the misfortune of upgrading to Samsung’s own Android Lollipop 5.0 version for the phone. The update has been out for a long time now (started rolling out back in December), yet the number of ...
Read More »Tattoos Won’t Ruin Your Apple Watch
In a statement published by CNN Money, Apple says, “Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can also impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern, and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.” However, are users really that concern about their heart rate? The way Apple ...
Read More »Windows 10 Coming to Xbox One
In the light of the recent Windows 10 announcement, Microsoft also announced that Windows 10 will be coming to the Xbox One, the new HoloLens, and other mobile devices. What does this mean for the future of Microsoft’s gaming products? Gamers will be able to experience their console games from the comfort of their laptops, but only on a local ...
Read More »iPhone 6S delay rumor unfounded, phone still likely releasing this fall
Over the past few weeks, a lot of rumors have been popping up regarding a prediction that Apple will not be launching a new version of its iPhone line (meaning iPhone 6S) this year, simply because the current iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus versions are doing particularly well in terms of sales. While these rumors have absolutely no believable ...
Read More »Motorola Moto X 2014 getting Android 5.1 update next week
Owners of Motorola smartphones are well aware of the advantages the brand brings. Along with Google’s own Nexus line, the Motorola phones are among the first to get important OS updates for Android, and this seems to be the case once again with the company’s flagship phone, the 2014 version of the Moto X (2nd gen). The popular phone will ...
Read More »Android 5.1 Lollipop update for One M8 delayed to August
While people are generally excited about the newly launched HTC One M8, many One M8 owners are wondering about the upcoming Android 5.1 Lollipop update that will reportedly include Sense 7.0 in the mix. Although One M8 users were expecting an update to come forth this week, after the official release of the HTC One M9, it seems like HTC ...
Read More »Snapdragon 808 bypasses overheating issues with great performance
As you all probably already know, the LG G4 was launched on April 28 sporting not the most recent Snapdragon 810 CPU, but the Snapdragon 808 CPU which is the slightly inferior version. The decision of LG to go with the Snapdragon 808 processor most likely relies on the bad experiences users had had with the Snapdragon 810 in the ...
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S6 – Top 5 issues you need to know about
If you’re planning on buying the new Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, you should be informed regarding the potential issues the new Samsung flagships might come with. Since the phones have been out for awhile now, it’s easy to form a more solid opinion about the phones based on user feedback. There’s an abundance of both positive and negative ...
Read More »How Will Windows 10 Impact Gaming?
Microsoft be praised. In light of recent developments, Microsoft promises to introduce fan-requested features on Windows 10 and the mobile Xbox Smartglass. Some of the features include an Avatar Tile, live TV streaming and PIP (picture in picture) support, and even Voice Messages. It’s great that Microsoft is building a solid console-to-computer relationship. What players can do on their consoles can ...
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