“It took a little longer than expected, but if you own an unlocked HTC One A9, you should expect to see the big Android 7.0 Nougat update start rolling out later tonight. HTC One A9 Unlocked Owners! We have received technical approval on the Nougat OS update, and OTA will begin tonight!”
Massive Windows 10 Upgrade Has A Bigger Omission
“On the surface, Microsoft has started 2017 in style. Today it announced a massive new build of Windows 10 that is chock full of new features. But it has made a mess of the most important one… First the good news.”
How to get ADB and Fastboot utilities without installing the Android SDK
“You can now grab the current version of the Android platform tools directly from Google. Using adb and Fastboot to do things like flash an update or factory image to your Nexus or Pixel isn’t that hard. But it still involves using a command line, and potentially making a bit of a mess.”
China nibbles at Samsung share to take 50 pct of India’s smartphone market
“MUMBAI Chinese brands took their largest ever slice of the $10-billion Indian smartphone market in late 2016, accounting for more than one in every two phones sold – a growing market share that ate into sales from top-selling Samsung Electronics.”
Atlassian acquires Trello for $425M
“Atlassian today announced that it has acquired project management service Trello for $425 million. The vast majority of the transaction is in cash ($360 million), with the remainder being paid out in restricted shares and options. The acquisition is expected to close before March 31, 2017.”
Samsung and LG could launch foldable phones later this year
“We might soon be able to buy actual foldable phones after years of looking at one concept after another. According to The Korea Herald, Samsung and LG are planning to launch bendable phones later this year.”
Amazon to add more than 100,000 jobs in U.S. hiring spree
“NEW YORK/WASHINGTON Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it will create more than 100,000 jobs in the United States, from software development to warehouse work, in its latest move to win over shoppers by investing in faster delivery. The world’s largest online retailer will grow its full-time U.S.”
Nougat’s notification system is now a requirement for Android device makers
“If you are an Android handset maker, you no longer can mess around with the operating system’s notification features. That is what was discovered in the latest update to Google’s Compatibility Definition Document for Android, with the new requirements made for smartphones that use Nougat 7.1.1.”
Amazon is seeking FCC permission to conduct wireless technology tests
“Last week, Amazon.com filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission, seeking permission to run experiments on a number of frequency bands that might have some connection to the company’s work with delivery drones.”
Former Android chief ready to take on the iPhone — again
“The man who created Android, the most popular mobile software on the planet, is preparing his follow up act and it involves going after his longtime nemesis: Apple’s iPhone and its iOS rival software.”
