If you have the Sony AR application on your Xperia device it’s time to lookout for a new system notification alerting you of a new app update. It moves the build number from 3.1.12 to 3.3.13, so as you can imagine, […]
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Droid Turbo 21.44.8.en.US Android 4.4.4 KitKat Changelog and Release Notes
The ‘Big Red’ is rolling out a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat software update that boosts the build number to 21.44.8.en.US. Sadly, it’s not the new Android 5.0 or the 5.0.1 Lollipop update that many device owners were wishing. It is, […]
Motorola Moto G Android LRX21Z 5.0.1 Lollipop Update for Google Play Edition is Rolling OTA
A new LRX21Z Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is now live for the Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition smartphone. The folks over at Mountain View love looking after the GPE phones before trickling the same update to the rest of the […]
23.0.1.A.5.77 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact Now Live
Owners of the Sony Xperia Z3 series should look out for a new system notification alerting them of a new Android 4.4.4 Kitkat update. The build number associated with this edition is 23.0.1.A.5.77. Both the standard Z3 and the Z3 Compact […]
Thinnest Smartphone of 2014 is Vivo X5 Max
When we think of smartphones we think it’s the United States that leads the pack not only for the Americas, but for the entire world. However, that’s a very narrow-minded approach to assessing the current phone market globally. The Asians […]
Samsung Galaxy S4 M919UVUFNK2 OTA Rolling out Now to T-Mobile Customers
T-Mobile network subscribers are finding a new over the air update that boost the OS to M919UVUFNK2 M9Android 4.4.4 KitKat. OTA means it arrives automatically and when alert you with a system notification when it’s ready to install on your device. […]
UVU1BNK4 Android 4.4.4 for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 LTE Rolling out OTA
T-Mobile subscribers owning the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 LTE ought to keep their eyes peeled for a new software update notification coming in over the air. The new build number for the update is UVU1BNK4. You can choose to […]
Motorola Moto G XT1033 220.21.16.en.03 Android 5.0 Lollipop Software Update Rolling OTA Now
The first-generation Motorola Moto G smartphone is finding the Android 5.0 Lollipop software update in the form of build number 220.21.16.en.03. The new iteration updates the handsets with the latest firmware Android has to offer. Owners are starting to find […]
PTCRB Certify 20.1.A.2.14 Firmware For Sony Xperia E1
The PTCRB are applying the finishing touches for certifying a new software update for the Sony Xperia E1. The new iteration comes with the build number of 20.1.A.2.14. The two model numbers are D2005 and D2004. We are sure it’s […]
HTC One M7 and M8 LRX22C Android 5.0 Lollipop out Now OTA
Last year’s One M7 and this year’s One M8 Google Play Edition by HTC are both receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop today. The new build number LRX22C firmware update is arriving weeks later than first anticipated. Furthermore, it has HTC behind the […]
C105A_KKUCUBNI1 Android 4.4.2 for Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom OTA Notifications out Now
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom for AT&T Subscribers is receiving a new C105A_KKUCUBNI1 software update over the air. The firmware brings the OS up to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The ‘Zoom’ stands for the camera lens attached to the front, making this […]
23.0.1.A.3.12 Firmware for Sony Xperia Z2 out Now from PC Companion
If you own the Sony Xperia Z2 D6503 smartphone it’s time to download the PC Companion if you haven’t already and update to the new 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware. The new build is only available from the Sony Companion and won’t be […]
22.21.11 Android 5.0 OTA for Motorola Moto X Pure Edition XT1095 out Now
If you own the 2014 Moto X “Pure Edition” you are finding a new software update arriving over the air. The build number is 22.21.11 and it brings the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. Lollipop comes with the Material Design UI, […]
6.09.401.11 Android 4.4.3 KitKat for HTC One M7 Firmware OTA out Now
Owners of last years flagship under the HTC name — the One M7 — are finding a new software update rolling out over the air. The new build number is 6.09.401.11 and it’s an innovative version of Android 4.4.3 KitKat. […]
Android 5.0 LRX21T OTA Live for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F International Model
Owners of the European Samsung Galaxy S5 with the G900F model number are finding the official Android 5.0 Lollipop update arriving over the air. OTA’s roll out to all customers in periods, meaning your friends may end up with the […]
AUCU1BNK3 Android 4.4.4 OTA for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 AT&T Subscribers
So long as you are a subscriber to the AT&T phone carrier network and own the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 you are finding a new over the air software update coming in the next few days. The build number for […]
PTCRB Certify 23.0.1.A.5.77 Firmware; Is It 5.0 Lollipop for Sony Xperia Z3?
The PTRCB website shows us that a new 23.0.1.A.5.77 firmware build number is certified for the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone and the Z3 Compact. As you likely know, certifications don’t always arrive to the Sony PC Companion or even over […]
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.0.1.A.4.30 Android 4.4.4 Rolling out Now to Limited Carriers
Owners of the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet have a new 23.0.1.A.4.30 firmware build rolling out over the air. The build keeps the same 4.4.4 KitKat number but upgrades the performance. There is no official change-log that we know of yet. […]
Android 5.0 Lollipop LRX21P.S3.4201 for Sony Z Ultra GPE Rolling out Now
If you own the Google Play Edition of the Sony Z Ultra it’s time to smile since the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is officially heading your way. Today, we know many people who are receiving the system update notification alerting […]
Sprint LG G3 ZV6 OTA Update Live, Brings International WiFi Calling
If you are a subscriber to the Sprint phone carrier network you ought to lookout for a new software update arriving over the air that equips your smartphone with International WiFi calling. The new update is still on the Android […]
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Voice Text Ad Starring Jimmy Fallon with Justin Timberlake
Apple don’t always use big-time actors in their advertisements, but they are fast developing a rapport for being the Cupertino company with celebrities in their ads. The first celebrity to star in any Apple commercial is Kevin Coster in 1982. […]
18.3.1.C.0.21 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia M2 Aqua Now Live
If you own the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua you ought to keep an eye on the notifications panel as a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat version is rolling out OTA. We know there are two different model numbers receiving the 18.3.1.C.0.21 […]
Sony Style Cover SCR24 Smart Cover Shows Display by Adding a Window
We’ve reviewed many phone cases in our time and this is one of the most innovative solutions we’ve come across. Dubbed the ‘smart cover with display,” the new Sony Style Cover SCR24 gives users a restricted view of the smartphone […]
Sony Update Movie Creator to 2.2.A.0.8, Brings Movie Highlight Features
Sony is updating the movie Creator application to version 2.2.A.0.8. You can find the updated app from the official Update center. It brings in three main feature including automatic prompt for when it’s ready to create a highlight movie, more […]
LG G3 ZV26 and G Flex ZV9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Updates Rolling Out as of December 1
Two smartphones in the Sprint LG lineup — LG G Flex and the LG G3 — are receiving a new software update starting on Monday the 1st of December according to a leaked document stamped by the Android Police blog. […]
15.4.A.1.10 Android 4.3 Update Rolling for Sony Xperia M Boost Mobile in Australia
If you are one of the Aussies subscribed to the Boost Mobile phone carrier network and own the Sony Xperia M smartphone, you ought to keep an eye on the notifications panel for a new software update that’s rolling out […]
Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 Brings Music Features for Android Wear
The Japanese phone-maker has a Sony Xperia Live Walkman smartphone and a Walkman application available to download from the Google Play store. The app is witnessing an update today that moves the firmware version to 8.5.A.0.6 and it’s one the […]
18.3.1.C.0.21 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia M2 D2306 Rolling Out
If you own the Sony Xperia M2 you ought to lookout for a new message arriving to the notifications panel alerting you of the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update. The software update comes with the firmware build number of 18.3.1.C.0.21 and […]
18.4.C.2.12 and 18.4.B.2.14 Firmware for Sony Xperia E3 & E3 Dual Rolling out Now
If you own the Sony Xperia E3 or the E3 Dual you ought to keep an eye on the notifications panel for a new message alerting you about a OTA update that’s ready for installing. The new software update comes […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to Android 4.4.4 (N910FXXU1ANK4 Firmware)
A new software update is rolling out to the folks in Germany with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The firmware build number is N910FXXU1ANK4 and it comes with bug fixes, stability improvements, enhanced or new features and performance improvements. Putting that […]