Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Google is now rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop to all major Nexus devices

Google Nexus

Google announced on Wednesday that it has started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop software update as an over-the-air (OTA) update to "most Nexus devices". The devices set to receive Lollipop include the Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2012), Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 10. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 come with Android 5.0 preinstalled out of the box, but are also receiving an OTA update with bug fixes.

YouTube Music Key announced, a subscription based ads-free music, background play and offline viewing experience


The folks at YouTube have announced a new subscription service called Music Key, which brings features like offline music, full albums, background music, and ad-free music playback. The service will cost $9.99 per month and include an All Access pass to Google Play Music.The service is currently in beta, and early adopters will get a promotional price of $7.99 per month.

Google Nexus 6 - Video Review

Google Nexus 6

When it comes to phones, Google has had a history of offering them at very affordable prices. Sadly this changes with this year's flagship, the Google Nexus 6 which comes at a higher price point form a new manufacturing partner. 

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Apple iPhone 6 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy AlphaApple iPhone 6 Plus

While Apple has chosen to experiment on larger screen sizes with the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung has decided that they will replace their all plastic body with a premium metal design on their Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Both handsets offer nearly identical specs and features, so lets see how they compare.

Motorola Moto G (2014) becomes first to savor Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Motorola Moto G (2014)

Well technically the Nexus 9 is the first Android 5.0 Lollipop device, but the Motorola Moto G (2014) has become the first smartphone to receive the software update. While manufacturers are hard at work building the update for their flagships, Motorola has managed to beat Google's Nexus line and become the first to bring Lollipop to their devices.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Microsoft rebrands Lync as 'Skype for Business'

Skype for Business

Microsoft is continuing to evolve to offer a more uniform experience across all their devices and services. Most recently the company has rebranding its Lync unified communication products as "Skype for Business."

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 - Video Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 4Nokia Lumia 1520

The Nokia Lumia 1520 has been around for along a year now, and it seems to be fighting a lone battle against the continuous lineup of phablets on the Android platform. One of the top large screen phone choices this year is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and despite being physically smaller than the Lumia 1520, its on a quest for domination.