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Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update to 4.4.2 G900HXXU1ANI1, brings Play Music Apps and Improved Performance

There is an update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H in Latin America regions that bumps the baseband version to G900HXXU1ANI1 and complete build number to KOT48H.G900HXXU1ANI1. It's still base on Android 4.4.2 and the update says it adds an improved performance to the phone. The update was first seen hitting the Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H users in Panama and Uruguay and now has also started rolling on some select countries in the Americas. In addition, according to reports the update will bring new apps that has never been pre-installed before such as the Google Play Music. The update is more likely bringing new updated versions of Google's applications like the Chrome, Google Search, Gmail, Maps, Play Movies, Play Books, Play Games, Google Drive, Hangouts, YouTube and more. The Sync Contacts and back up, including weather widgets has also receive a new updated version. The G900HXXU1ANI1 4.4.2 will replace the previ...

Twitter just got better music listening with Audio Cards for Android and iOS apps

Twitter for mobile announced this week an added feature, the new Audio Card, for iOS and Android users. The latest technology lets you of music streaming straight from the popular micro-blogging site itself. The Audio Card enables you to listen to your favourite songs on Twitter without leaving the Twitter application. This is made possible with the embedded player that will play the linked piece of audio so you can go on without having further interruptions. You can go on browsing on your Twitter feed while enjoying music playing at the background. You just have to tap on the link to expose the Audio Card, then minimize it by simply pushing the Card to the bottom of your screen. Reports say Twitter has plans to work with several third-party streaming services. As for the present, Audio Cards function only with SoundCloud. This partnership includes about 50 SoundCloud “partners” (i.e. Twitter users) that can add Audio Cards to their tweets. If you happen to be a fan of The NPR, N...

Spotify reveals latest family plan fit for five users

Spotify users with up to five members in the household can now have a single billing account even though each of them keep individual playlists. It is now made possible with Spotify’s new family plan catered especially for the entire household of up to five members. These people will be able to share a single Spotify subscription, setting off from $14.99 per month, which means that it will be more convenient for them to pay out their bills. Each family member can still keep separate storage for recommendations, listening history, and playlists despite the fact that they have to share the same billing account which means that privacy will be kept as it is as before. In terms of pricing, $14.99 will be required for two members, $19.99 for three, then it goes up at $24.99 for four, and lastly, a household of five will be required to pay $29.99. On the other hand, Spotify Premium currently sells at $9.99. Spotify Family is set to be released internationally in the next few weeks so y...

Galaxy S5 G900F 4.4.2 Update G900FDXU1ANI3 is out now in Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia region

New firmware update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F comes with firmware build number G900FDXU1ANI3. The update still base on Android 4.4.2 but and it is now seen rolling out in Singapore for the unbranded Galaxy S5 G900F, while the rest of southeast Asian countries have also receive the G900FXXU1ANI4 4.4.2 update in Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines. The new 4.4.2 G900FDXU1ANI3 build has the same kernel version changed value of '2089850' to the recent 4.4.2 maintenance software update that we have seen released in Europe — dubbed with build number G900FXXU1ANI3 and the G900FXXU1ANH6 . Some of the Galaxy S5 users says that the recent 4.4.2 update came out from September up to this month has resolved several issues such as the IMS framework bug that keeps on appearing every 10 seconds informing that "IMS Framework Process Has Been Stopped" and the only way to stop the notification window to obstruct the screen...

Root G900VVRU1ANI2 4.4.4 Update on Verizon Galaxy S5 SM-G900V using Towelroot

If it happens that you've already lose root after the Android 4.4.4 update dubbed with firmware build G900VVRU1ANI2 on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon version. You can still gain root on G900VVRU1ANI2 4.4.4 update using the same method that we have been proven worked on previous 4.4.2 update build G900VVRU1ANE9. The root process only requires some workaround by tweaking the stock kernel and then by installing Towelroot and the latest SuperSU into your phone. In addition, this root method requires you to revert back to G900VVRU1ANCG kernel version as *Geohot’s Towelroot* only covered and only worked on an older firmware build that did not exceed the June 3rd 2014 time limit. Once the G900VVRU1ANCG kernel installation has made you can then run Towelroot then simply flash back the new G900VVRU1ANI2 4.4.4 kernel build. If you have nay doubt if this root method truly worked, our fellas...

Branded Galaxy S5 G900F gets new maintenance update to 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANI3

For those who got branded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and happens to be from Vodafone network then you have a maintenance software update dubbed with firmware build number G900FXXU1ANI3. The update still based on Android 4.4.2 and the baseband version also stays at G00FXXU1ANG8 which is exactly the same from previous released of 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH4 . It is only a minor update and there is no clear info of what's new on the update is all about as the changelog only says that it adds up another enhancements to improved performance. This update is available via either Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) or using Samsung Kies desktop companion software. The update weighs 121.19 MB in size via OTA update and roughly around 1.4 GB on Samsung Kies. Technical Details of G900FXXU1ANI3 4.4.2 Update Model: SM-G900F Android version: 4.4.2 (Kitkat OS) Baseband version: G00FXXU1ANG8 Build number: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANI3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-2089850 dpi @ SWDD3917 # 1 Fri September 1...

Carrier branded Galaxy S5 G900F receives minor OTA update in Europe to 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH6

New firmware update with build number G900FXXU1ANH6 and as been continuously rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. The software build G900FXXU1ANH6 is still based on Android 4.4.2 and continually hitting the carrier branded Galaxy S5 in Europe. Several users of Galaxy S5 with T-Mobile and O2 branding receives the 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH6 and has said that it brings additional system stability improvements and performance enhancements. In addition, the G900FXXU1ANH6 has similarity on previously rolled out 4.4.2 updates with build numbers G900FXXU1ANH4 , G900FXXU1ANG9 and G900FXXU1ANG2 that we have seen some improvements and it much smoother and snappier user experience. Some noticeable changes is the fingerprint sensor which as lot better now and show fewer errors than before.Thus, errors are mapped to the finger scanner app. You can also see the new unlock pattern which the color one has changed while it also has new lock sc...

Release dates of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for several countries already out

Samsung revealed that Galaxy Note 4 will be made available in over 140 countries come the last week of October this year. Simultaneously, the release dates of the phablet came out as more specific than the first one. Samsung has posted a photo on Facebook showing colored dots on various regions around the world that represent dates for the dotted market to offer the said device. The photo presentation gives an overall clue as to when you can acquire the Galaxy Note 4. After Korean market, which has already made the device available last September 26th, the next in the line will be the several major markets such as the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, as well as India, to start offering Galaxy Note 4 starting October 10th. Several countries including Singapore and Thailand will follow suit, having the release to be scheduled in the second week of the month. South American market will need a little more patience until the release of the 4th generation Galaxy Note ...

Apple set to reveal newest iPads and several others on October 16th

This coming October 16th, Apple will conduct an event to release a lot of new devices, the schedule giving them more than enough time to launch the products to the market before the beginning of holidays. This report from Re/code caused the rumors that the company is having it on October 21st to subside. According to Re/code, Apple will reveal two new iPads that will come in gold for the very first time. Besides the iPads, the company will also launch OS X Yosemite, detail Continuity and Apple Pay. Apparently, they would also release latest iMac products along with the aforementioned devices. The upcoming event will reportedly be held at the Town Hall Auditorium in Cupertino so make sure to mark your calendars on the date. Source: Re/code via mobilesyrup

Latest Moto X Now Available on US Cellular for only $99 on contract

Motorola’s newest Moto X will be made available on US Cellular for $99 on a two-year contract or at $480 without. Motorola is letting the US Cellular to be the only third carrier to directly give a whole new experience with the latest version of Moto X, leaving Sprint and T-Mobile out of the question this year. As for the present, the black plastic phone is the only available variant, but if you are willing to wait a little more, the black leather and bamboo variants will be released later this month for additional $50 and more. As to whether or not Motorola will permit Moto Maker customization on the US Cellular model, we are still left in the dark, having no signs to support it as of the moment. Source: Androidpolice

OneDrive app for Android gets "All Photos View" and several updates

Microsoft's OneDrive app takes you to another level with their new All Photos View option that enhances browsing your photos on OneDrive. The update has started to roll out the updates of the said app for Android devices. The update also provides better viewing of stored photos on the app by enabling the user to search for specific documents so that users will have shorter and more convenient time to search. It is also reported that Microsoft will be offering yet another new feature that will be useful especially for photo sharing. In their statement on their blog post, Microsoft said, "We've also created a new sharing view that lets you easily see what's been shared with you by your colleagues at work." Furthermore, the blog mentioned that OneDrive app users can obtain additional 15GB storage for free for a limited time once they activate the Camera Roll feature that will automatically store their smartphone and tablet photos on their account. This means a...

CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies brings support for the Sprint Galaxy S5

Some of you probably have been carrying some heavy burden with the usual TouchWiz for a very long time but it might turn around now that CyanogenMod enters the picture as an added support for the Galaxy S5 on Sprint, taking the form of nightly builds. Galaxy S5 Sprint CM11 Nightlies Starting with tonight's nightly cycle, the 'kltespr' better known as the Galaxy S5 Sprint variant will be receiving CM11 builds. Work is continuing to support the rest of the 'klte' family, but there are no updates on its status beyond that at this time. Given this device's roster entry coming so near to the impending M10 release, it willnot be available beyond the development update cycle for the time being. (You can set this in CMUpdater settings). Before flashing any ROMs, you first have to unlock your boatloader. And because it is the first of which is now available, it is likely that the nightly may be a bit buggy. So if you’re the type of person who wants to keep...