HTC is missing its own 90-day update deadline for Lollipop
y sticks to its goal of getting new OS updates out within 90 days of their release, but that deadline for Android Lollipop is about to arrive - and many HTC devices will miss it.February 1 was HTC's own self-imposed goal, and the company's Vice President of Product Management, Mo Versi, has take to HT... -techradarIN DEPTH: 10 best iPhone keyboard apps for iOS 8
ne keyboard apps #1-5For years, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners have cast the green eye of envy in the direction of Android users, whose relatively more open operating system allowed for all manner of customization, including the ability to swap out software keyboards at the tap of a button.With the rele... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S6 might finally ditch all that TouchWiz crapware
ew Samsung phone can be really exciting, but that excitement is also usually tempered by the realization that your brand new phone has dozens and dozens of bloaty crapware apps stuck on it forever.Samsung is by all accounts losing ground to Apple at landslide rates, though, and it's reportedly considerin... -techradar
AndroidIN DEPTH: I brush my teeth with my smartphone and my smile is now cutting-edge
smartphone-connected brushTen out of 10 dentists agree: toothbrushes are getting smarter in 2015 thanks to the Internet of Things. It's giving otherwise dumb household electronics cutting-edge makeovers. Oral B's SmartSeries 5000 electric toothbrush is my latest ... -techradarHTC One M8 finally gets Android 5.0 Lollipop in Europe
a European HTC One M8 owner then check your handset, as there should be an Android 5.0 Lollipop update waiting for you.You'll probably want to make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi (or at least have a very generous data allowance) before you start, as the update weighs in at a hefty 780MB.There is a catch, however, a... -techradarHuawei steering clear of 'hard to differentiate' Windows Phone
ast Windows Phone was launched almost two years ago, and the firm has no plans to get back into Microsoft's software platform.TechRadar spoke to Shao Yang, Huawei's CMO for Device, during a special briefing at the firm's campus in Shenzhen, who explained why we haven't seen any more Windows Phone.Y... -techradarSamsung is officially trying out a new letter with the Galaxy J1
infamous for throwing devices at the wall until something sticks, and the Korean company's latest ploy is to try out as many letters of the alphabet as possible.Besides its flagship S series, Samsung also launched phones with "A" and "E" in their names in the last year, including the G... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S6 and S Edge will reportedly support Gear VR
Gear VR virtual reality headset is currently compatible only with the Galaxy Note 4, but that will reportedly change when the Korean company launches its next flagships.The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S Edge will also be compatible with Gear VR, sources told SamMobile.Smar... -techradarLG Chem may have created the bendiest OLED display yet
isplays have still yet to appear en masse, despite many of the biggest tech companies spending lots of time and money developing them.There are plenty of barriers to the tech, but LG Chem has created a bendy OLED display that's more flexible than any that have come before it, reports OLED-Display.net.Samsung's Galaxy Note E... -techradarSamsung tipped to offer a Kindle-killing e-ink Galaxy S6 case
reportedly to offer a special Galaxy S6 case that incorporates an e-ink screen, letting it double as a Kindle-style e-reader. Samsung is the master of adding extra features to its top phones, and rather than cleaning up its act in 2015 it's going offer them as accessories. One of the most interesting reported ... -techradarZTE Blade S6 Android phone offers 64-bit smarts at a 16-bit price
nounced the Blade S6, a 5-inch Android phone with impressively up-to-date specs and a reassuringly affordable US$250 (£170, AU$314) price.Want high-end phone specs but don't want to pay the earth? That's what the ZTE Blade S6 is all about. It gets you a 720p 5-inch screen, 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor, ... -techradarWindows PhoneMicrosoft wants to spill the beans on Windows 10 for phones
e watching Microsoft's recent Windows 10 event and were disappointed at the relative lack of information about the upcoming Windows 10 for phones, then fear not as Microsoft is apparently planning to unveil more features in the next few weeks.Windows 10 is a huge deal for Microsoft, which wants to banish the memor... -techradar
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creen, power and cameraThe LG G Flex impressed in a number of ways, not least because it was the world's first curved smartphone, but ultimately it felt more like an over-priced oddity than anything that was likely to catch on.LG is obviously serious about curves though, because it's back with the LG G Flex 2, a smaller yet more powerf... -techradarWe could see 128GB Android phones at MWC, but microSD won't be forgotten
doing its best to deter manufacturers from including expandable storage options in their smartphones, but the trusty microSD slot has made a comeback over the past 12 months and it's not going away any time soon.TechRadar spoke to Ruben Dennenwaldt, SanDisk... -techradarThis is how powerful the HTC One M9 might be
claim to show Geekbench benchmark results for the upcoming HTC One M9, which if real gives us a good idea of just how powerful the device, also known as the HTC Hima, will be.There have been a lot of rumours surrounding the HTC One M9 in the run up to its expected unveiling at MWC 2015, but for the most part they have concentra... -techradarWindows PhoneIn Depth: 10 things you need to know about the Lumia Denim update
ate, Cortana, live folders and moreMicrosoft is updating its Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system with a range of new features that the Redmond company hopes will boost its fortunes in the fight against iOS 8 and Android 5.0.Along with the updates that will reach every handset that ... -techradarAcer sees a big future for Windows 10 on its phones
rent smartphones, like the Liquid E3 and Liquid Jade, aren't terrible, but they haven't exactly made a splash either.Nevertheless the Taiwanese company is going to keep at it, with a batch of new Windows phones it will reveal at MWC 2015.That's what Acer CEO Jason Chen said dur... -techradar
Have a small look at Android Lollipop running on Sony Xperia phones
one thing Sony Xperia users everywhere have been just dying to see, it's how their phones' navigation buttons will look once Android Lollipop arrives on Xperia devices.Today's a very lucky day, as Sony released some screenshots promoting a recent update to its Movie Creator app - and inadvertently... -techradar
AndroidIN DEPTH: Here's how Windows 10 on phones acts like a grown-up OS
0 upgrade, design, Office appsThe leap from Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 on smartphones isn't just going to be a jump in version numbers. It's going to drop "Phone" from the name entirely.This has been a huge advantage for large tablets that run full Windows instead of water-down mobile versions... -techradarOpinion: Windows Phone just died
ot a Windows Phone? You won't for much longer.That's not to say you're suddenly going to be one victim in a mass mugging, but that your phone is about to change massively.You see, Microsoft just killed Windows Phone. Gone. No more. It's an ex-operating system. It won't happen now, nor in the next 6 months, but the countdown has begun on any ... -techradarWindows PhoneTechRadar.com
a whole heap of Windows 10 information announced yesterday and while we're still digesting it all there's one more nugget to add: the Lumia Camera will be the stock camera app for all Windows 10 devices.This wasn't revealed in Microsoft's presentation, but Engadget has since got confirmation. The Lumia ... -techradarMicrosoft confirms flagship Windows 10 smartphone for 'later this year'
excitement surrounding Windows 10 and its relationship with Windows phones has got you in the mood to try a Microsoft handset, then it looks like you're going to have to wait.Towards the end of Microsoft's recent press conference, executive vice president of the Operating Systems group Terry Myers... -techradarSpotify gets touch previews and - finally - a 'recently played' list
we enjoy Spotify's curated content, a playlist called 'Almost Easy Listening' with a picture of a cat on a box doesn't reveal much about what's to come.So Spotify is sorting this problem with one of its latest features, Touch Preview. As the name suggests, you'll now be able to hear a short segment of any... -techradarUpdated: Windows 10 for phones detailed with PC syncing, better voice commands
detailed the next version of Windows for phones at an event in Redmond today, where Microsoft Operating Systems Group Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore took the stage to talk about the OS on sub-8-inch devices, meaning small tablets and smartphones."Windows 10 is designed for a wide... -techradarUpdated: Windows Phone 8.1 devices will jump straight to Windows 10
ttp://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/windows-10-1267364/review">Windows 10 brings more integration among Microsoft devices than ever before, and to that end the company has announced exactly how Windows Phone fits into the equation.When the new Windows finally hits shelves, ... -techradarOpinion: Will rumoured hybrid laptop star at Windows 10 event?
more interesting rumours about today's Windows 10 event is that Microsoft will be revealing a hybrid smartphone-laptop device that will target businesses.We have had our fair share of hybrid smartphone/laptop devices from the past, all of which have been poorly executed and turned out to be commercial failures.The ones I remember a... -techradar
AndroidBest Android Wear smartwatch apps 2015
ear apps 1-5Launched less than a year ago, Android Wear is now coming into its early golden age with devices such as Sony's Smart Watch 3, LG's G Watch R, Motorola's Moto 360 and more. There are now several hundred apps available for the OS, augmenting your Android Wearable's powers beyond the standard notifications 'n' fitness ... -techradarWindows PhoneThe new Spotify for Windows Phone finally catches up to iOS
a signed-up user of both Windows Phone and Spotify, there's a treat in store for you today - the music streaming service has pushed out a new-look version of its app that includes some of the missing features already present in the iOS and Android editions.Those features include Your Music - for saving your f... -techradar
AndroidOnePlus Two might get a quadHD display and Snapdragon 810
f="http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/oneplus-one-1244307/review">OnePlus One has been notoriously difficult to acquire, no doubt frustrating some would-be customers, but those present troubles aren't stopping OnePlus from looking to the future.The latest OnePlus T... -techradarCompetition: WIN! The ultimate smartphone accessory bundle
has teamed up with MobileFun to offer a bumper prize pack of no fewer than 21 great Olixar smartphone accessories - ensuring you're prepared for everything life throws at you.From a set of bluetooth headphones, wireless speakers and a Qi charging dock to handy phone chargers, car kits and even a selfie stick - we've got everythin... -techradarA stable Lollipop build for the OnePlus One arrives next month
a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/android-l-5-0-release-date-when-can-i-get-it--1257804">latest and greatest mobile OS is slowly making its way out to handsets around the world - the latest figures show it has yet to even claim a share of 0... -techradarWeek in Tech: Week in Tech: The best gaming handheld yet and the phone you'll make yourself
mes to technology we're like Jason Statham in the Crank movies, always seeking something that'll keep our hearts pumping. Last week we were mainlining CES 2015, and this week we're getting excited about new Nintendos, VIP smartphones and Sony speculation. Not onl... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S6 looks set to be a 2K marvel
cting Samsung's next flagship phone to break cover in the near future, and we now have some solid details on what to expect - thanks to a discovered User Agent Profile. As spotted by Dutch site TechTastic (that's the bit of code that tells a site how to behave on particular devices) the Galaxy S6 looks set to pack a QHD 1440 x 2... -techradarLG G4 rumoured to offer 16MP wide angle camera
tch of leaks allegedly show the specifications of the upcoming LG G4, and if true it could mean that LG is preparing to release a pretty powerful handset.Although the inclusion of the new Snapdragon 810 had been in doubt due to problems with the chipset, according to the latest rumours the LG G4 will still be rock... -techradarIn Depth: Could the impressive Saygus V2 topple the OnePlus One?
have heard of the Saygus V2 unless you were one of a handful of people to take a punt on a completely unknown brand last year.But that hasn't stopped the US-based firm from making one the most impressive smartphones at CES 2015.Let's get the main problem out the way first: this is a chunky handset, a... -techradarSamsung says 'a flood' of Tizen devices are on the way
s of development, Samsung finally has its first Tizen-powered smartphone on the market in the form of the Z1. The company is promising that's just "the tip of the iceberg" though, and "a flood of devices" are on the way in 2015.Does that make Android the Titanic, about to run aground on Samsung's own OS? Perhaps. Samsung's Mingi Hyu... -techradarWindows PhoneLumia phones are pulling on their 'Denim' updates now
iscussed "Lumia Denim" update to Windows Phone 8.1 has begun to roll out to Lumia devices.It brings with it Cortana voice activation and other new Cortana features, live folders on the Start screen, a new Glance screen that can show health and fitness info from an MSN app, a better Internet Explore... -techradar
Updated: Samsung and BlackBerry deny buyout talks
date 1: BlackBerry issued a short statement denying it's held talks with Samsung "with respect to any possible offer to purchase" the company. The Waterloo-based firm said it wouldn't give further comment since it, like many, doesn't comment on rumors or speculation.... -techradar
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s been on a bit of a hiatus when it comes to releasing Android tablets, but it looks like the Korean company is getting back in the game with rumours claiming that it is working on four new devices.The Galaxy Tab AS (SM-T350/351) is said to be the follow up to the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, with the Galaxy... -techradarSamsung's Tizen-powered Z1 finally launches... in India
ught our first glimpse of a Tizen-powered phone from Samsung, the world was a simpler place: the iPhone 4S was the hottest phone on the market and the London Olympics was about to get underway. Nearly three years later, you can finally get your hands on an official handset.Or at least you can if you live in India. As ... -techradar
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f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/android-5-0-lollipop-1271651/review">Android 5.0 Lollipop update that HTC One M8 owners have been waiting for is about to arrive - or is arriving now, depending what version of the phone you have.For users with the developer or unlocked editions of... -techradarSamsung may finally tidy up TouchWiz for the Galaxy S6
been working hard to improve its smartphone hardware lately, but its software can still prove aggravating. Sure, the company's handsets tend to be powerful and feature packed, but TouchWiz is rather bloated, taking up a lot of storage space and even eating up memory, hurting performance in the proces... -techradarFirst images of Samsung's new Moto G competitor emerge
tch of images that show Samsung's latest handset, the Galaxy J1, have appeared online along with information about the type of specifications we can expect from the new smartphone.The Samsung Galaxy J1 will be a budget handset that will be competing with the Moto G, EE Kestrel, the Sony Xperia M2 and others. Alth... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S5 updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop right now
or Samsung Galaxy S5 owners in the UK to upgrade to Android 5.0 Lollipop is finally over, as Samsung has begun rolling out the update for Google's latest version of its mobile operating system.Samsung is aiming to get the update out to its customers as quickly as possible so there's a ... -techradarIN DEPTH: Here's the most crazy, awesome and weird tech at CES 2015
2015 tech #1-10This year there has been no shortage of new products at CES 2015. The biggest trends included enhanced home viewing with higher 4K TV resolution, more virtual reality headsets beyond Oculus Rift and increased connectivity to everything you own.Among the wearables and speakers, this innov... -techradarNever say die: unkillable HTC HD2 handset runs Android Lollipop
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-hd2-647049/review">HTC HD2 is often referred to as 'the phone that never dies', and it's lived up to its name once again by proving it can run Android 5.0 Lollipop.Some brand new flagship smartphones are still waiting to be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop, t... -techradarWindows PhoneJanuary 21 may be the date Microsoft reveals Windows 10 for phones
osoft has revealed much of what to expect from Windows 10, it's remained relatively tight-lipped about what to expect from Windows 10 for phones, however it looks like the company might be about to spill the beans.Microsoft has already announced a January 21 Windows 10 press event and according ... -techradarSamsung flirting with a Windows Phone 8.1 handset for later this year?
a very long time since Samsung released a smartphone with a Microsoft operating system on it, but that might change soon.The company is reportedly "interested" in Windows Phone 8.1, the current version of Microsoft's mobile OS."Samsung has run pilot programs on the stability of ... -techradar
