“A new build of CyanogenMod 11S for the OnePlus One is ready, so it’s time for some fixes to another batch of awful bugs that you wouldn’t expect any modern phone to ship with in such large numbers. Many of these problems should fade away following this over-the-air update.”
I’m going all-in with Hangouts for messaging and calls
“I’m just finishing a two week experiment where I’ve gone “all in” on Google Hangouts for my calling and texting.”
Android Lollipop’s WebView Un-bundled From To Improve Device Security
“In the last couple of years, we’ve seen something of a sea change with Android devices. Google and some of the device manufacturers, most notably HTC and Motorola, have started un-bundling certain applications from the operating system and allowing them to be updated from the Play Store.”
Google Adds Optional Rating Filter To Play Store Searches That Limits Results To Apps With 4 Stars Or More
“Searching for an app in the Play Store can be a bit of crap shoot, which is odd when it’s run by a search company. Google just added a new filter to the web Play Store that lets you restrict results to only those apps with 4 or more stars. That should clear out a lot of the junk.”
Check Out These 3 New Android Ads, Starring Androidified People and a New Slogan
“Android L, which we believe will be called Lollipop, will likely arrive on Wednesday along with a massive marketing campaign to help promote the platform. From what we can tell, that marketing campaign will feature Androidified people of all types, coupled with the slogan “be together.”
Google’s new Android ads appear days before rumored Nexus launch
“Google has launched three new Android ads with what looks like a new slogan for the mobile operating system. “Be together. Not the same,” appears at the end of each ad, complete with animated characters and a playful take on the message of Android for everyone.”
This ADB Console Windows app makes data communication with your phone quick and easy
“I know plenty of us are hardcore phone hackers who actually enjoy installing the Android SDK and tinkering with the command console.”
How to: Setup Google Voice Voicemails in Hangouts
“This morning’s Hangouts update on Android finally began the process of merging Hangouts with Google Voice, something Voice users have been waiting well over a year for.”
The Apps You Need to Deauthenticate Before Selling Your Devices
“Selling a computer, smartphone, or tablet should be as easy as wiping all your personal data off of it and handing it over to the buyer, but sometimes there are little hidden authentication things you might forget about.”
