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Android Wear Adds Support For iPhones

Android Wear Adds Support For iPhones

August 31, 2015
Bringing along good news to iPhone owners, Google has announced that Android Wear will now support iPhones. The supported list of Apple devices is limited to the iPhone 5 and newer, all of which should be running iOS 8.2 or a higher version as well. The Wear App will soon go live on the App Store...
The Age of Compromises: A Data-Driven Look at the End of Annual Flagships

The Age of Compromises: A Data-Driven Look at the End of Annual Flagships

August 31, 2015
Most of us here are Android power users and enthusiasts. We take for granted that smartphones will get better and better every year—we demand ever more from smartphone OEMs, and we get upset when we don't see enough improvement on the latest flagship year-over-year. But the past year in the industry has been disappointing for...
Sunday Debate: How Will Lenovo Affect Motorola’s Future?

Sunday Debate: How Will Lenovo Affect Motorola’s Future?

August 30, 2015
Join us in a fun Sunday Debate on Lenovo and Motorola. Come with your opinions and feel free to read some of our thoughts, then pick your side or play devil’s advocate to get your voice heard and engage in friendly discussion. You can read our food-for-thought or jump straight into the fray below!Do you trust...
Xposed Module To Fix MobileRadioActive Bug

Xposed Module To Fix MobileRadioActive Bug

August 30, 2015
Lollipop will be remembered as the Android version that introduced us to the world of Material Design, bringing on a rather significant change in how Android attempted presentation of UI. What Lollipop is also famous for is the numerous bugs it introduced to an OS that was very close to maturity, and ended up souring what...
A Personal Perspective of Android and India

A Personal Perspective of Android and India

August 28, 2015
If you are a follower of Android-related news, you may have noticed a rather stark increase in the attention of the big Android players towards the Asian market, specifically India and China. China is being predominant with its manufacturing efforts which range from mobile components like SoCs and displays, all the way to phones which...
We Have 30 OnePlus 2 Invites, Here’s How to Get One!

We Have 30 OnePlus 2 Invites, Here’s How to Get One!

August 28, 2015
After some hurdles and delays, OnePlus is finally sending out invites this weekend in an aggressive attempt to make up for their lost time. The OnePlus 2 received mixed reviews all over the internet, but the overall consensus is that for the price, it is a very solid phone. And now that it's truly launching, all eager fans...
A Dece Oasis Power Bank Review

A Dece Oasis Power Bank Review

August 27, 2015
Lenovo subsidiary ZUK has launched its own accessories brand called "A Dece Oasis", currently the company only produces a small but loud Bluetooth/NFC speaker and power banks, here we will take a look at the latter. The power banks are due to go on sale over the coming weeks, and a price has not been set...
New S Pen Mini-Review: Why is this Stylus Better, and Why Should You Care?

New S Pen Mini-Review: Why is this Stylus Better, and Why Should You Care?

August 27, 2015
The S Pen is what makes a Note a Note, and now that there are two flagship Samsung phablets competing for your pocket, that differentiator is more important than ever. I’ve been on this train since the Note 3, and with each iteration, I find a new reason to use the S Pen. While this...
App Review: YouTube Gaming

App Review: YouTube Gaming

August 27, 2015
Yesterday saw the release of Google’s new addition to the global video site YouTube, YouTube Gaming. Being brought to you by the makers of Android, it of course comes with an app which we have taken an in-depth look at for you. Firstly, what is YouTube Gaming? Well, not only does it let you keep up-to-date with...
ZUK Z1 Specifications, Info and Launch Event – XDA TV

ZUK Z1 Specifications, Info and Launch Event – XDA TV

August 27, 2015
Last week, I traveled for 24 hours straight to the other side of the world, to spend a grand total of 36 hours in Shenzhen and to feast my eyes on the international launch event for the ZUK Z1. Today, I share my experience with you. After a whirlwind couple of weeks obtaining plane tickets and...
Root & TWRP Available For Samsung Galaxy Note 5!

Root & TWRP Available For Samsung Galaxy Note 5!

August 27, 2015
Hopping on to the root bandwagon is the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, courtesy of XDA Senior Member Manh_IT's Noble Kernel. Speaking about the kernel, it is significant here in the fact that it is the only way to get root on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The kernel is pre-rooted and also contains a fix for...
5 Kickstarter Projects in Mobile You Should Check Out Now – XDA TV

5 Kickstarter Projects in Mobile You Should Check Out Now – XDA TV

August 26, 2015
Thank you for tuning in to XDA TV. Today we are going to be talking about five interesting Kickstarter projects.There have been noteworthy Kickstarter projects that have changed the mobile scene and created new market segments. And there have been other highly funded projects that promised much and delivered little. The five projects we are discussing...