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LG G Pad 10.1 LTE Gets Lollipop OS Update

Verizon is bringing an over-the-air update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop to the LG G Pad 10.1 LTE. Aww yeah. Users can expect to see the usual Lollipop ornaments in full tow, albeit with a UI adorned by a thin LG facade. You know, to ensure users get that old-timey LG experience. The navigation buttons are a prime example, as they follow the usual Lollipop scheme while adding a new, fourth button into the mix. You can read more about this update direct from Verizon here. OTA updates can be a little fickle at times, so don’t lose hope if this update isn’t immediately available to you […]

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Samsung Pay Coming Soon, No Need for Vendors to Have NFC

When Samsung debuted their Galaxy S6 lineup this past April, they teased their own forthcoming mobile payment system (á la Apple Pay, Google Wallet), and now we have a projected launch window. Senior Vice President, Rhee Injong announced June 3rd that Samsung Pay will launch in the US and South Korea sometime this September, in time to coincide with Samsung’s next flagship smartphone release. A followup release in China and South America was hinted; however, no specific details were given as to when that would be. While effectively identical to its competition, Samsung Pay promises to stand out above the competition in at least one major way: it interfaces

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How to Get the Android M Preview on Your Nexus Device (Video)

The Android M developer preview has been released by Google and if you happen to have a Nexus device then you already know what time it is: update time! In this video, I’ll show you how to update any Nexus device to the Android M Developer Preview downloaded from Google. Keep in mind, there will be bugs, glitches, etc. as will all of these type of previews, but if you’re as anxious to try out the latest version of Android on your device as I am, it’s a small price to pay. I. Before You Begin 1. This will erase

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Android Wear New Features Debut at Google I/O Conference

The War of the Smartwatch rages on. It’s Google against Apple in a fight for survival and dominance in the smartwatch market. Google highlighted the latest improvements to their line of Android Wear watches at this year’s Google I/O conference, so here is a quick roundup of some of those advancements: Unlike Apple Watch, Android Wear allows for an Always On screen. You know, just in case you want to flaunt one of your awesome 3rd party watch faces. Gestures will become more integrated. For instance, a flick of the wrist in one direction can help you scroll through pages. Director

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Android M’s New Features

Announced at the Google I/O conference, Android M is the precursory name given to the newest Android OS. Likely to come out later this year with a dessert themed name (I’m betting on Mochi), M will likely look a lot like Lollipop –but have some new features added. A new developer build is available and with it come a few exciting features to whet our appetites while we wait for the full release. Here are some highlights: The revamped Google Photo app will come with M and with it unlimited storage (up to 16MP pics/1080p video) and intelligent auto-tagging functionality. App permissions will also be tweaked allowing for developers to

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Windows XP Modded to Boot on Android Wear Watch

Yowzers. YouTuber Dave Bennett has modded Windows XP to boot up on his Android Wear watch (an LG G Watch, specifically). The full 1.5 gb version of the OS, as Bennett mentions in his video, would’ve taken over 12 hours to transfer, so instead he boots up a slimmed down (100 mb) version in the following video: Nicely done, good sir! For those on the fence about smartwatches, this proof of concept may just tip the odds in favor of Android Wear. What other mods and ports would you like to see on a smartwatch?

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Android Lollipop Comes to Sony Xperia Z Lineup

Owners of Sony Xperia Z phones can now upgrade to the latest OS, Android Lollipop 5.0.2. At the moment, the firmware update is available only over the air, so make sure you have at least 1.2GB worth of space available and as always: back that biddy up beforehand! From GSMArena, some of the updates are as follows: Google Material design across the UI and compatible apps Intelligent lock screen notifications and customizable settings Support for multi-user profiles and guest mode Move apps to SD card option The update should also be available for Sony’s desktop software (PC Companion and Sony Bridge for Mac)

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: Not Just a Rumor Anymore

Adventurers and incurable butterfingers alike can now breath easy! Thanks to a quickly fixed leak via Samsung’s Plus Program webpage, we know now that the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is coming soon. No official word yet from Samsung as to availability, exact specs, or cost; however, Samsung historically tends to drop the tank-like Active versions of their flagship phones three months after the initial release. This means that we can probably expect to see the Galaxy S6 Active sometime this July. Based on Samsung’s other Galaxy Active releases, the S6 Active will likely sport near identical specs to the standard S6 model except with the added protection of

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How to Use UberEats to Get Lunch Delivered in Minutes

If you haven’t heard, Uber just extended their free lunch delivery in Manhattan for another week to help promote their new UberEats service and this got me curious. How exactly does UberEats, from the people that take me to and from bars at ungodly hours, work to get me food faster than a traditional delivery service? I opened the app, ordered some food, and figured I’d show you what I learned. Here’s how to use UberEats: 1. Open the Uber app. 2. Select your location (like you would in Uber for a car). Important Note: At the moment, UberEats only delivers

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How to Root the LG Optimus G (Korean)

No matter whether it’s the original variant of the device or it’s a custom variant, you generally will get a root method when you have a really popular Android device. In this case, we’re talking about the Korean variant of the LG Optimus G. If you’ve got this version of the device you can thank the popularity of it’s other variants for the root access. Once rooted, the device will be administrative unlocked and you can remove system files (bloatware), add new software, etc. Here’s how you can go about rooting your LG Optimus G from Korea. I. Before You Begin 1. This

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How to Root the Huawei Honor 3X

More and more older devices are getting root access, all thanks to the universal rooting tools that combine several root exploits in a single package to be used for rooting multiple Android devices. Rooting the Huawei Honor 3X is now possible using the universal Root Genius tool that that is one of those tools. All it takes for you to root your Honor 3X is clicking a few buttons in the tool, waiting for it to do its magic, and getting your device rooted. As soon as it’s done, you’ll have the freedom to do all the things on your device that come

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How to Root the LG Volt (New Method)

While Towelroot worked fine to root the LG Volt for some time, it seems it doesn’t work anymore to root that device. But, as with the norm in the Android world, there’s usually someone ready to step up to the challenge. The LG Volt now has a new root method that seems to be working just fine. It lets you gain root on your device within a few seconds for you to enjoy many of the root-only apps on your device. Here’s how: I. Before You Begin 1. Just like any other rooting method, this should also void the warranty of

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Iron-Man Themed Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Coming Soon

There were some renders of various Avengers themed Galaxy S6’s floating around the web not too long ago, but no one was quite sure if they were the real deal or just a fanboy’s fantasy. Today, however, Samsung tweeted the following image on their official Twitter account: Welp. Guess that means at least the Iron Man one might be real (or Samsung was inspired by the rendering and saw dollar signs). The image from the Twitter account doesn’t show what the device would look like, but there’s a safe bet it’ll be red and gold and given the metal look

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How to Optimize Your Speakers on HTC One M9 w/ BoomSound

Bob Dylan called it, you guys: the times they are a-changin. Increasingly, more people are sharing and listening to music and video via their phones’ – often craptastic – built-in speakers. For this reason, the music industry is placing a higher emphasis on song mixes tailored specifically for smartphone playback. Yet even with Taylor Swift’s diminutive dynamic range, there still persists a series of reasonably understandable limitations inherent to a pocket sized speaker that will almost undoubtedly leave the listener wanting something more out of their TayTay listening experience. In response, HTC debuted BoomSound on the One M8. It’s purpose was to project as much volume from a tiny speaker as possible.

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How to Use Easy Mode on the Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge to Simplify Your Home Screen

Like so many Americans, Galaxy S6 users love their freedom. They take pride in their smart phone autonomy: the ability to govern how their phone looks and functions. These Android-given rights allow us to feel a degree of sovereignty when our lives feel stuck on a singular path toward an unavoidable end. They are a life vest that keeps us afloat in a sea of existential determinism. They are the animal style seasoning to our In’n’Out fries. But then again, “moderation in all things,” right? Perhaps having too many options can get in the way of productivity, which is why it may be worth investigating Easy Mode on Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.

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