Motorola releases Kernel Source Codes for Moto X(2014) and Moto G(2014)

Motorola has published the Android 4.4.4 KitKat build Kernel Source Code for Moto X(2014) and Moto(2014), according to Android Police. The initial kernel source code for Motorola Moto X (2014) is codenamed ‘Victara’, while that of the Moto G (2014)  is dubbed ‘Titan’.

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Apple’s rumored iPad Pro to have 12.2 inch screen, stereo speakers and more

It looks like Apple is not stopping itself after launching the next generation iPhones and iPads. As per latest rumors, the company’s next iPad will sport a 12.2 inch screen and that will compete with Microsoft’s Surface tablet.

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HTC One (M8) to likely receive Android 5.0 update with Sense 6 instead of Sense 7

HTC announced last month that One (M8) and One (M7) will receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update “within 90 days of receiving final software”. Last week, leaked screenshots of the device showed the Android 5.0 update with a layer of Sense 7 UI over it.

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Samsung claims Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition violated their deal

Samsung is claiming that Microsoft has violated the deal between the two after it completed the Nokia acquisition earlier this year, as per the latest report from Reuters. The South Korean electronic giant is hence defending its action of not paying the royalties to Microsoft as the Nokia deal makes the software giant a direct hardware competitor.

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Google working on “Copresence” tool for cross platform communication

Google is working on a new feature that will allow Android and iOS devices to share content and communicate when nearby. The cross platform feature is codenamed as Copresence.

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1Password for iOS gets Touch ID support and improved lock screen

1Password for iOS is getting few enhancements and features in latest update. The 5.1.1 version of the 1Password  iPhone and iPad app gets Touch ID support.

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Google Wallet adds recurring bank transfers, low balance alerts and more

Google is updating a bunch of new features to Wallet. One of the key features is the ability to add money to your Wallet through recurring bank transfers.

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Android co-creator Andy Rubin leaving Google to start hardware incubator

Android co-creator Andy Rubin has decided to leave Google, as per latest report from the Wall Street Journal. The report said that he will be moving on to launch a hardware startup incubator.

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Skype for iPhone updated with faster chat and photo saving feature

Skype has updated iPhone app with an array of features based on user suggestions. The app gets an improved chat experience as chats will now load quickly after tapping a new message notification.

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Xiaomi appoints Spotify’s Donovan Sung to lead international product development

Xiaomi has hired Spotify’s Donovan Sung to lead international product development, according to a latest report from TechCrunch. The report comes weeks after the Chinese telecom maker hired Jai Mani as lead product manager in India.

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Google Play Books for Android gets Material Design, skimming and browsing features

Google Play Books is the latest app that is being given a Material Design tweak. The Android app for Play Book is being updated with redesigned reading experience that’s optimized for nonfiction books.

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Lenovo completes Motorola acquisition for $2.91 billion

Lenovos’s Motorola acquisition is a done deal. Motorola Mobility is officially a part of Lenovo as the $2.91 billion acquisition that was announced in January earlier this year has been completed.

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Flipboard App for Android and iOS gets major overhaul, features Zite powered topics and more

Flipboard has received a major revamp that includes a cleaner look and a bunch of customization tools for better news feed. The version 3.0 focuses on easy content discovery along with few enhancements.

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