Every Saturday we run a community show and tell on Twitter, many of you take part and join us in showing the latest changes, tweaks and improvements to your homescreens in something that has become...
Sunday, January 31, 2016
What Does the S7 Need to Improve upon, Change, and Avoid?
The S7 is a much-awaited flagship by the android community at large, but like with every Samsung release, there are still many users skeptical of the upcoming Galaxy, and with good reason too.
It’s undeniable...
H2OS based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow Leaked for OnePlus 2
XDA Member gagne.pierreluc has shared with us a leaked build of Hydrogen OS for the OnePlus 2, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Do note that there is no recovery or fastboot, so you will have...
Flashable Zip Brings Xposed for Marshmallow to the LG G4
LG G4 owners have been facing bootloop problems when flashing Xposed for Marshmallow. Now, there’s a flashable zip file fix available, courtesy of XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89....
Walloid Updates Bring New Features, Pro Version 50% Off
Walloid is a free app with a large collection of OEM/custom ROM wallpapers. Recent updates have added more wallpapers, new features like Muzei support and several other improvements. Walloid Pro is currently...
Quick Toggles Small App for Sony Xperia Devices
XDA Recognized Contributor abo hani has developed an app for quick toggles for JellyBean+, which works as Sony’s small app. If you’re looking to add in quick toggles to your Sony device on...
Render Images of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Surface
Leaker Evan Blass aka @evleaks has posted images of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge. Inline with the rumors, the renders show different screen sizes for the phones, indicating a shift in...
Android 6.0 Rolling Out to Sprint HTC One M8
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is rolling out to HTC One M8 users on Sprint. This is good news for One M8 owners because the HTC One M9 on Sprint is still looking at a tentative release date for...
Saturday, January 30, 2016
One-Click Enable Double Tap-to-Wake on the Nexus 6P (Root)
Just like the Nexus 6, the Nexus 6P has a double tap-to-wake feature. And just like the Nexus 6, it’s disabled by default. We don’t know exactly why it’s been disabled, but thankfully you can easily...
Open-Source Android App turns your Tablet into a Magic Mirror (Mirror not Included)
The idea of a magic mirror assistant was popularized thanks to Disney’s iconic Snow White. One of the most popular attempts at making a magic mirror was a project made by Hannah Mitt, and used a...
Google Publishes a “No-Nonsense” Guide to App Monetization using AdMob
Google’s AdMob is an invaluable source of income for developers publishing free apps. Advertisements, when done poorly, can be a contentious issue for many users. That’s why Google has published a free...
Android Pay no Longer Working with Systemless Root
Tap. Pay. Done. If you’re the owner of an NFC enabled Android phone running 4.4+, then you’ve probably heard of Android Pay. The app supports adding cards from many different banks and works in many...
Windows Phone 7 Gets a Makeover with Windows K UI
No one can argue that Microsoft’s life in the mobile market has been a story of ups and downs (more downs than ups during the past 5 years). They make a solid (albeit closed) product that is victim of...
Friday, January 29, 2016
Three UK Forcibly End All Remaining Unlimited Tethering Plans
In a move that will surely surprise no one in today’s society, mobile carrier Three UK has now ended all plans that still allowed for unlimited tethering.
Back in 2010, Three launched the One Plan...
Jolla to Ship 540 More Tablets, Will Seek to Offer Refund to 21,000 Backers
Jolla has been in financial trouble, but they are still trying to maintain a positive attitude. The company plans to ship the already produced 540 tablets they have in stock to Indiegogo backers, while...
US Banks Said to Integrate Cardless-ATM Technology in 2016
Reports of multiple US banks including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Wells Fargo, will all be working to add cardless-ATM technology this year. This means that people will...
Microsoft Posts Q4 Financial Report, Sells 4.5 Million Lumias
For the second quarter in a row, Microsoft is showing a decline in sales of their Lumia smartphones. During Q4 of 2015, the company says they were able to sell only 4.5 million Lumias. The financial...
Sony Made $1 Billion in Profit During Q4, but Still Losing Mobile Sales
Sony has just released their financial report for Q4 2015 and revenue still seems to be dropping for their mobile division. The overall company brought in $1 billion in profit, but they saw a 13% year-over-year...
Google Brings Smart Suggestions to Google Calendar in Latest Update
Google is making the task of adding events into the Google Calendar quicker and easier with Smart Suggestions. As you’re entering in a new event, you’ll see suggestions appear as you type. This feature...
Xiaomi to Showcase the Mi 5 During Their First MWC Keynote
Xiaomi has never hosted a keynote at Mobile World Congress, but that changes this year. The company has announced and scheduled a press event for MWC 2016 so they can show off their upcoming Mi...
What Was Your Most Overdue Android Epiphany?
Android is a big ecosystem, with lots of gadgets and plenty of software to tinker with. Phones come chock-full with features, and we are constantly bombarded with updates on our applications and services....
rCast Turns your Chromecast into a Stand-Alone Media Player
The advent of the smart TV gave us quite a few things to enjoy. It allowed us to consolidate (most) of our screen-on time on a single device (without the need to have side-by-side screens), and it has...
MediaTek “Backdoor” Potentially Opens up Devices to Attacks
Justin Case has informed of a vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets which opens up devices on Android 4.4 Kitkat to security attacks. The flaw allows an attacker to glean private data from the phone, and...
Zenfone Zoom Launched, OnePlus X Invites No Longer Needed! OmniROM Marshmallow Nightlies Incoming! – XDA TV
Hands-on with Reddit’s Official Android App (Beta)
9to5Google has gone hands-on with Reddit’s new Android app, which is in beta. The app features a few Material Design elements, a optional night mode and the ability to switch between accounts. They do...
OnePlus Brings OnePlus 2 16GB to India, Priced at Rs. 22,999 ($340)
After pulling the 16GB/3GB variant of the OnePlus 2 from US and Europe, the company has brought the device over to India. The 16GB/3GB OnePlus 2 will be available for purchase invite free for Rs. 22,999...
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Google Paid Out $200,000+ to Android Security Researchers
Google brought Android into the company’s Vulnerability Reward Program in June of 2015. Since then, they have paid out over $200,000 to researchers who helped keep the mobile operating system secure....
Registration is Now Open for IDEAA’s 2016 DC Code Kitchen and Meat & Greet
IDEAA has been hosting Android events for a while now and it is now time to register for your spot at their 2016 DC Code Kitchen and Meat & Greet. This event takes place on April 9th from 8:30am...
BlackBerry Priv Launched in India for Rs. 62,990 ($925)
BlackBerry has launched its first Android smartphone in India, at a whooping Rs. 62,990 ($925). The phone will be available at leading retail outlets and on Amazon.in from January 30....
Rumored Details of Upcoming HTC Flagship Revealed in Leak
Infamous mobile leaker Evan Blass has just revealed possible information about the upcoming HTC Perfume flagship. It is believed that the device will have the Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage,...
Samsung Confirms 10nm Chips will go into Mass Production in Q4 2016
Samsung has revealed that they are on schedule to start mass production of 10nm SoCs in the fourth quarter of 2016. This should put have things ready for the next flagship system on a chip from both...
Recording Breaking 1.4 Billion Smartphones Reportedly Shipped in 2015
The latest shipment report from Strategy Analytics suggests there were over 1.44 billion smartphones shipped in 2015. In 2014, this number tipped over the 1.2 billion mark so this year sets a new...
LG Announces Global Rollout of K4 and K10 Smartphones
LG is ready to release the LG K4 and LG K10 smartphones on a global scale. The company has just announced that these two devices will be available across Europe and in the Commonwealth of Independent...
XDA Sub Forums Available for the LG G5!
While we wait for LG to drop us more scoop on the G5, XDA sub forums for the device are now live! Gather around with other users as we await for LG to unveil its revolutionary new flagship!...
Samsung Galaxy S7 Forums Now Live!
We’re preparing for the imminent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7! If you plan to purchase Samsung’s flagship of 2016, head on over to the forums to interact and discuss various topics with other use...
Oppo Reveals Details of the F1 Plus with 4GB of RAM
When Oppo teased the F1 smartphone, they described it as a mid-range smartphone that focuses on camera quality. It seems the company also wants to launch an upper mid-range to high-end version of it...
Huawei’s honor 5X & honor Holly 2 Plus Launched in India
Huawei’s honor brand has launched two devices in India: the honor 5X and the honor Holly 2 Plus. The devices will be available for sale via two of India’s popular e-commerce portals, Flipkart and Amazon.in.
The...
Lenovo CEO Says to Expect a Motorola Smartphone in July
The WSJ had a chance to interview Yuanqing Yang, CEO of Lenovo, and he revealed some plans they had going forward. Firstly, he says they are using the Motorola brand to launch a “more innovative,...
Top 5 Google Maps Tips – XDA TV
When he’s not destroying innocent phones, XDA TV Host Ronald spends his time exploring. Exploring the world can be a dangerous task. You shouldn’t leave the house without knowing your way around Google...
The OnePlus X Can be Purchased Without an Invite Now
Just last month we saw the OnePlus X go invite-free with open sales happening every Tuesday. Now it seems that OnePlus is happy with the amount of stock they have built up because anyone can purchase...
Samsung Releases 4th Quarter Financial Report and Thinks 2016 will be Difficult
Samsung says they were able to make just over $5 billion in profit in the last quarter with a total of $44 billion in overall revenue. The South Korean tech giant says 2016 is going to be difficult thanks...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Over 5 Million Google Cardboard Viewers Have Shipped
Google just released some interesting stats about Google Cardboard and the state of VR for Android. Over 5 million viewers have been shipped (this includes viewers that 3rd-party vendors sell/ship too),...
Huawei’s Ascend Mate 2 Gets Marshmallow with CyanogenMod 13
The Ascend Mate 2 was launched with Huawei’s EMUI 2.0 interface that was built on top of Jelly Bean. The device never saw an official update to KitKat, but it did get Lollipop around the end of 2014...
Mobile Comments Arrive on Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Mobile App users of Google Docs, Sheets and Slides can now add comments onto their documents from within the app. This is one of the long missing features from the apps, so the addition of this will...
Review: CHOETECH T513 Wireless Charger & G4 Wireless Charging Case
Much to the chagrin of others, including a fellow moderator on this site, I’ve never jumped onto the wireless charging hype train. The idea of being able to drop my phone down did entice me but I was...