Google's chocolatey KitKat 4.4.x flavor of Android is seen by many as a rather incremental bump on 4.3 Jelly Bean, and as such, there's a real sense of anticipation surrounding what's next from the search giant's flagship mobile OS. According to reports and leaks, the next version is currently being referred to simply as "L" at its current developmental stage, and as per some more recent coverage, the so-called "Quantum Paper" movement underpinning the entire process will seek to bring uniformity to Google software in general - irrespective of device or platform.
Facebook has just rolled out version 11 of its official app for those in ownership of an iOS device, and version 10 for those on Android, and although the run-down of features isn't as noteworthy as the version number would suggest, it still packs its fair share of socially-inclined quirks. The original changelog only mentioned rudimentary bug fixes and performance enhancements, but in actual fact, there's a lot more to it than that. Check out the key details after the fold.
Amid a considerable amount of fanfare, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S5 back in February at the Mobile World Congress, but even though the wave of rumors and speculation regarding the flagship handset could finally be put to bed, we knew even then that the device's showcasing would only be the first part of the story. We've already caught sporadic rumors and leaks relating to the Galaxy S5 mini, which we expect to pack a smaller form factor and slightly lower-end hardware than the main attraction, and now we've what looks to be a very legitimate photo of the device, accompanied by those all-important specs.
SwiftKey Keyboard regularly tops the Play Store charts for most popular paid app, and if you've ever used it, you'll know exactly why this is. One of the most versatile and fluid keyboards available on any mobile platform, it packs an abundance of great features, and to mark a significant new update - which is cause for celebration enough - the developers have rolled out the $3.99 app completely free!
If you're a fan of the trend that sees smartphone sizes seemingly increasing with every new major product release, then you're probably already a big fan of Samsung's Galaxy Note line of smartphones-cum-tablets. Weighing in with screens that most of us wouldn't want to carry around in our pockets, the Note family of smartphones has always been popular amongst those who want a device that's large enough to watch movies on without having to carry around a tablet.
If we can ask you to ignore this year's WWDC for just a moment, and kindly request that you cast your minds back to last year's event, you may remember that one of the least celebrated additions that iOS 7 was touted to bring was iBeacon. Technology that would allow iOS devices to essentially sense their surroundings, iBeacon has since been adopted by retail outlets and Major League Baseball alike.
Want to download and install the latest Android 4.4.3 on your GPE Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M8 and HTC One M7? We have got direct download links for you right here.
After the 2012 release of the acclaimed Nexus 7 tablet, Google and ASUS came through with an improved, more powerful and refreshed model last year in the form of the Nexus 7 (2013), and this time around, we're expecting the search giant to upgrade its famed line-up once more. With the I/O developers conference almost upon us, the Nexus 8 slate will probably (still skeptical) be showcased as Google's main hardware announcement, and now, we have what appears to be a legitimate leak of the device in photos.
Android 4.4.3 has just been officially rolled out over-the-air by Google, but as you'd expect, only a select batch of devices - notably the more recent Nexus models and Google Play Edition devices - will be in receipt of this relatively minor bump. Below, we'll check out the new features, run through the decidedly short list of compatible devices, and also present to you the download links (for Nexus devices) if you're unwilling to wait for the OTA.
Facebook-owned Instagram has today unleashed version 6.0 of its famed photo-sharing app for iPhone and Android, and it arrives complete with a very healthy bunch of new editing features. The filters that Instagram is famed for continue to achieve their main objective in offering one-click convenience in modifying a photo before sharing, but with mobile camera enthusiasts demanding a little more than the odd overlay, the updated app is arguably the biggest improvement in the app's history.
