T-Mobile's update page keeps you abreast of your phones update to Android 5.0

T-Mobile's update page keeps you abreast of your phone's update to Android 5.0

If you're a T-Mobile customer wondering if your handset will soon receive the Android 5.0 update, all you need to do is visit the carrier's Software Updates page and click on the image of your phone. You will receive information related to your model's update to Android 5.0. For example, click on a phone that has already been updated like the Nexus 5, and you will see that the stock Android model has already been Lollipopped.

Ok, maybe the Nexus 5 is an obvious one to pick. Let's choose another phone. Click on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and you'll see that the update is in the process of being tested by T-Mobile. In fact, there are three levels and the Galaxy Note 3 is on the second level. Level one, called Manufacturer Development, means that T-Mobile and the manufacturer of a device have agreed to update the model's current OS build. Level 2, is called T-Mobile testing. In this stage, the carrier runs through the update in an effort to certify it.

When you get to Level 3, the process is completed and the update is available for the device. Some of the devices listed on T-Mobile's Software Updates page include the Nexus 4 (Level 3, Completed), Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (Level 1, Manufacturer Development) and the HTC One (Level 2, T-Mobile testing).

If you want to know where your T-Mobile branded Android phone stands in relation to the Lollipop update, click on the sourcelink below. Source

HTC suggests the One M9 will have more powerful BoomSound speakers

HTC suggests the One M9 will have more powerful BoomSound speakers

Stereo BoomSound speakers are among HTC One (M8)'s defining features, so it's no surprise that HTC is equipping the upcoming One M9 with similar audio capabilities. In fact, they might not be similar, but better.

HTC today suggested that the One M9 will have more powerful BoomSound speakers. The company posted a short teaser video on Twitter, alongside the comment "get your hands on bigger boom." The video (embedded below) doesn't really reveal much, but it's pretty clear that we should expect the One M9 to have very loud speakers. According to a previous report, HTC may have partnered with Dolby Laboratories in order to pack Dolby 5.1 audio technology into the One M9.

Just like Samsung, HTC will announce its next flagship handset on March 1 at MWC 2015. The new smartphone will most probably have two variants: One M9 (with a 5-inch 1080p display), and One M9 Plus (with a 5.2-inch Quad HD display). We assume that both will feature exactly the same improved BoomSound speakers. But we'll see on March 1 if we're right or not. source

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be launched by Sprint, too, pre-registrations now open

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be launched by Sprint, too, pre-registrations now open

Shortly after T-Mobile and AT&T put up Galaxy S6 teaser pages on their official websites (see here and here), Sprint also joined the party, allowing customers to pre-register for "the latest Samsung devices."

Sprint is showing the same teaser image that T-Mobile and AT&T are using, revealing the side of a Samsung handset that features a curved display. You can check out all three images in the slideshow below. Mind you, the smartphone that we're seeing in these images is, almost certainly, the Galaxy S6 Edge, not the regular S6 (since it's unlikely that the regular model has a curved display which wraps around its edges).

As you may already know, both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge should be officially announced on March 1 at MWC 2015, when Samsung will host one of its most important press events of the year. US carriers are planning to start selling the S6 and S6 Edge "this spring" - which could mean anytime between March and May. We assume the Galaxy S6 Edge will be more expensive than the regular S6 (just like the Galaxy Note Edge costs more than the Note 4). But we'll see about that.

Do you plan to buy a Galaxy S6, or a Galaxy S6 Edge? Let us know in the comments section.  Source

Samsung Norway might be telling us to expect a larger display on the Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Norway might be telling us to expect a larger display on the Samsung Galaxy S6

Over the weekend, we told you about Samsung Norway's teasers for the Samsung Galaxy S6. Based on real rumors being bandied about online, our theory is that this is really a back door way for Samsung Norway to confirm some of the features expected for the new flagship model. The features include front-facing stereo speakers, a durable and strong build, and curved glass that covers both sides of the phone.

On Monday, Samsung Norway added a new rumor, number four, which says "It has been rumored that the new Galaxy will feature a larger display." So we can now add a larger display to the list of other features that we expect from the phone. Actually, one of the previously listed rumors is not a rumor anymore. Samsung provided teasers to T-Mobile and AT&T that show the Galaxy S6 with curved glass covering at least one of the sides of the phone. We are going to go out on a limb and say that both sides are probably covered.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 will see the light of day during MWC 2015 in Barcelona on March 1st. As usual, we will be at MWC to provide you with all of the exciting new product introductions (don't forget that the HTC One M9 will be unveiled sans parenthesis on the same day), late breaking news and hands on videos. Source

Second generation Motorola Moto E headed to Verizon, LTE in tow

Second generation Motorola Moto E headed to Verizon, LTE in tow

While Motorola hasn't confirmed the existence of a second generation Moto E, we already saw a few renders that allegedly show the new smartphone. Now, we can take a look at another render, which seemingly shows a Verizon-branded next-gen Moto E. That's right, it appears that Motorola's upcoming budget handset will be launched by Verizon, though there's no word on exactly when this is supposed to happen.

Earlier this month, Best Buy listed the new Motorola Moto E as coming soon, mentioning that this would cost only $99.99 off contract. However, the retailer quickly removed the Moto E webpage from its website, so for now we've no idea when the smartphone should become available (though "soon" is probably a good guess).

The new Moto E should be a bit larger than last year's model, reportedly offering a 4.5-inch display with 540 x 960 pixels. The upcoming handset should also come with LTE connectivity and a front-facing camera - two features that can't be found on the old Moto E. Other than that, the second-gen Motorola Moto E could have a Snapdragon processor, 1 GB of RAM, and microSD card support. Near stock Android Lollipop will almost surely be on board.

As a reminder, Verizon should soon also launch the Motorola-made Google Nexus 6, becoming the last major US carrier to sell the extra-large handset. Back to the new Moto E, is anyone looking forward to buying one? Source

Verizon's LG G3 starts to receive Android 5.0.1 update

Verizon's LG G3 starts to receive Android 5.0.1 update

Is that a smile we see on the faces of Verizon subscribers rocking the LG G3? It sure is. This afternoon, Big Red has started rolling out Android 5.0.1 to LG's current flagship handset. The update carries software version number VS98523A and will include the Lollipop Material Design, the new ART compiler making apps run faster, the revised "Recent apps" menu, improved battery life thanks to Project Volta, lock screen notifications and the two-finger slide-down Quick Settings to name a few.

This is a rather hefty update, and while we have not seen Verizon post it on its LG G3 support page yet, you should make sure that you are hooked up to a Wi-Fi network when downloading and installing it. Furthermore, your battery should be charged to at least 50% before you begin the updating process.

You can try to pull Android 5.0.1 out of your phone manually by going to Settings > General > Systems Updates. If you do get the update, let us know by dropping your comments in the box below. Good Luck! Source

Google to offer Inbox to its business customers starting next month

Google to offer Inbox to its business customers starting next month

Inbox is an app offered by Google that is like a Gmail inbox on steroids. With Inbox, you can more easily sort out your Gmail, snooze the messages in your inbox and even rescind messages you've sent before they are read. Google has discovered that many of its users want to be able to access Inbox at the office.

With Inbox at the office, you can more easily keep track of your appointments. Certain email messages related to corporation business can be snoozed until they are officially released, lowering the odds of someone stealing the information from your phone and getting it in advance. And Google says that since Inbox was built on the same infrastructure as Gmail, it is secure enough for corporate use.

In March, Google plans on offering Inbox to some of its Google Apps customers for case studies. If you think that you'd like to use Inbox as your primary email client for work, and your firm has many mobile users, you should send an emailed request for a Inbox invite from your Google Apps for Work administrator account. You need to send the request to inboxforwork@google.com. Those who are approved will get to help Google build Inbox for work. Source