Android 4.4.3 Kitkat OS Update Rolls Out to Nexus 5, 4, 7 And 10?

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A leaked photo has hinted Google is already rolling out Android 4.4.3 Kitkat OS update to Nexus devices.

Android Origin reported a photo showed a device with 4.4.3 version of Android operating system. The image showed a Google Nexus 7 tablet with Android version 4.4.3 listed in the About page. Reports said Google is working hard on the new Android 4.4.3 Kitkat OS update. But Google has not announced when it will release the new mobile software.

The photo origin was still unknown. It was quite suspicious that no data about the official change log if the update is already being pushed. Usually Google will at least update the AOSP binaries page when a new update has been released.

Another suspicious aspect on the photo is the Build Number. The supposed build number of the new update was KTU72B and KTU83 with KT stood for KitKat, U stood for Update, and the numbers meant the builds were created on the 72nd day of 2014 and the 83rd day of 2014. But the photo showed KMU89C.

The photo began to circulate on April1, which could be an April Fool's Day prank. Thus, Android users must not get too excited as the update roll out has not been confirmed.

Google usually rolls out new Android updates during the working week rather than weekend. Also, the update was rolled out in stages. This meant some users will receive the latest update until Google has ensured smooth delivery of the OS update.

Meanwhile, Android Police reported Android 4.4.3 will be a massive bug fix update. But users must not expect any cosmetic changes or any new features. Google might save new features and UI changes for the next major version of Android. Other bug fixes that will be included in the Kitkat update are:

• Frequent data connection dropout fix
• Camera focus fix
• Power Manager display wakelock fix
• Multiple Bluetooth fixes
• Random reboot fix
• USB debugging security fix
• Wi-Fi auto-connect fix
• Stuck in activation screen fix
• Missed call LED fix
• VPN Fix

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Apple iPhone 6 Release Date and Features Round-up: Killer Features Include Smudge-Free Sapphire Glass and Transparent Texting

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Apple has been investigating a new way to make lives of smartphone users easier. According to a recent patent sighting, the company will be including a transparent texting feature and smudge-free sapphire glass screen on the upcoming iPhone 6. The transparent feature will be usable with live video offering a more clever way of multi-tasking. Can the iPhone 6 be the killer it has been reported to be?

According to a report by Apple Insider, a new patent has been sighted describing the use of a "transparent texting" system. According to the patent, Apple proposed a technology that modifies the background of apps to show video images continuously as fed by the back camera. The patent application was published under the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Smartphones are usually used while on the go. The mobile nature of the devices prompts people to treat it as a staple device when traveling or moving. While being on the go is fine with calling, it may not be ideal for other tasks like texting or emailing. Users often find it hard to text while moving. On most cases, they have to stop and devote some time to the device to make sure they send out messages properly.

Apple wants to change that. The new system proposes app backgrounds to be customised to show a live feed of whatever the primary camera can see. This will create a transparent effect or at least the screen will appear more transparent. According to the patent filing:

"The camera can be a rear-facing camera on the device, so that the video images represent the views that the device's user would see if the device's display were transparent."

"The camera can continuously capture and present the video images as the background in the text messaging session, so that the device's user continuously can be aware of the environment beyond the device's display while still focusing on the text messages being communicated."

The proposed system is beneficial when users need to check their emails or read a book. The patent also adds that users can activate the feature through a button within the app button.

The smudge-free patent, on other hand, describes the use of oleophobic coating on sapphire. The coating can repel oil to prevent smudges or other marks on the screen.

According to a report by Barron's, UBS analyst Steve Milunovich indicated that Apple will have two iPhone versions, but only one will release around September. The 4.7-inch device will be released this fall, while the 5.5-inch device's release date remains a mystery.

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Android 5.0 Lollilop to Arrive Soon Instead of Android 4.5? Lollilop Top Killer Features Targets Businesses

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The roll out of Android 4.4 KitKat continues but it appears Google has a new plan already. Android 5.0 Lollipop has been making the headlines recently. According to an analyst, Google appears to be working on the system to "look like a professional platform." Whereas the Android 4.4 KitKat update sought to lessen fragmentation among Android devices, the upcoming Android 5.0 will be targeting business professionals. What can people expect? 

According to a report by SC Magazine, forums and newswires have been buzzing about an Android program from an alpha developer. The report noted that the new program goes by the name "Lollipop." It appears the developer has been preparing for the formal launch of the new mobile operating system. Google is set to hold its Google I/O event this June in San Franciso. Analysts believe the internet giant plans to unleash whatever OS it is working on during the event. 

The most interesting tidbit of the report is the focus of the upcoming Android OS to addressing business needs. Analysts note that Google may be following a similar move Apple did with its iOS v4.2.1 back in November 2010. The updated operating system allows users full-multitasking capabilities. This was further enhanced by iPad support. The iPad came out in the same year together with the iOS 4.0. This prompted companies to buy the tablet for their operations. 

Google may be aiming for the same thing. 

Rob Bamforth, a principal analyst with Quocirca shared his thoughts on Google's supposed focus on business needs. According to him, Google appears to be improving its platforms for business purposes. 

"It's starting to make Android look like a professional platform, rather than the amateur and tinkerer's aspect to the portable operating system that has seen to date," he said. 

"Samsung and few others have been going in this direction for some time, but if security features such as containerisation and sandboxing are supported in Android 5.0, then this will propel the platform firmly into the business arena," explained. 

Bamforth said that Google should look into its security to make sure it can cater to businesses properly. The main concern among Android platforms is how it can support both personal and business usage. 

"This has been Blackberry's approach for some time. Doing it on the Android platform, however, will ensure widespread industry support, rather than having one or two manufacturers going it alone," he added. 

Another report by Mobile Gazette noted that Google may be working on Android 4.5 as well. The new operating system may feature a built-in Bitcoin miner. Google has yet to clarify whether it will release Android 4.5 or Android 5.0 soon.

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Apple wins patent for interchangeable iPhone camera lenses

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he newly granted patent describes a way to attach lenses to the iPhone via a bayonet mount.

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Apple has moved a step further in a proposed invention that could more securely fasten different camera lenses to your iPhone.

Granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, a patent dubbed simply "Bayonet attachment mechanisms" describes a method of using a bayonet mount on your mobile device through which interchangeable camera lenses could be attached.

Bayonet mounts are often used in cameras and other consumer products to easily yet firmly attach two different parts. You push and then twist one part into the other so they lock together. You then simply twist one part in the opposite direction to unlock it.

As expressed in the patent filing, Apple sees bayonet mounts as superior to other types of connections, such as magnetic coupling, which are not as secure.

The one possible drawback to a bayonet mount is that such a mount would protrude slightly from the rear body of the phone. The fixed camera lenses on most mobile devices typically are flush with the device. But that may be a small price to pay for the ability to securely attach a variety of lenses to the phone.

What happens if you drop your phone with a lens attached? Could the drop damage both your phone and the lens since they're joined at the hip? In the case of just such a "drop event," Apple has proposed a way to automatically decouple the phone and the lens to reduce the possibilty of damage to the phone itself.

Of course, other manufacturers already offer products to stick a camera lens on your phone. But assuming Apple's idea ever hits the real world, a bayonet-mounted invention could provide an easier and more secure way of attaching a lens.