Continuing on from last week, this series of articles is to help keep you guys up to date with what's been happening in the gaming world, and fill you in on what's coming in the week to come. I'll be announcing game releases, interviews, as well as introducing next
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Motorola Won't Release Lollipop For DROID Ultra, Mini And Maxx
Android Lollipop operating system has become almost standard for any new smartphones, and many companies have updated their old lineup. Motorola has updated most of its lineup, but some smartphones that were expected to get the update, will not get it.
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More Live Photos And Leaked Brochure Confirm Everything We Need To Know About Galaxy S7
With only a day before the official announcement, another set of live images and official brochure has revealed everything we need to know about the Galaxy S7 smartphones. Although we already knew everything, this leak has just confirmed all of the rumours in the past few months.
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Google Creating Engineering Team In Singapore To Focus On Southeast Asia
To increase its focus on the southeast Asian market, Google is going to create a large engineering team in Singapore. The team will be Google's first in the area and the company also plans to train up to 100,000 developers over a period of 4 years in Indonesia.
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Volvo Plans To Let Drivers Ditch Car Keys, Use Phone App Instead
Volvo intends to become the first car company to move away from car keys. The company is kicking off a trial this year in Sweden in which cars will be sold without a physical key that has to be used, meaning customers can use a mobile application instead.
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Will.I.Am Has A Second Smartwatch
Will.i.am is not giving up on the smartwatch market despite his first device, the Puls, not doing well. He has introduced a new wearable, called the Dial, that will be available exclusively to Three subscribers in the United Kingdom. It accepts a SIM card.
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Google Internet Balloon Crashes During First Flight
One of Google's internet-delivery balloons from Project Loon crashed during its first flight in Sri Lanka. The balloon crashed in a tea plantation, according to local police, and individuals in the area had to pick up its pieces and bring them to the police station.
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Verizon Wins Network Test, Has Best US Wireless Service
Verizon Wireless is the best wireless network in the United States, according to RootMetrics, which has carried out some tests to determine which carrier has the best performance. RootMetrics gave Verizon a rating of 94.5, which is ahead of AT&T's 91.3.
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Yahoo Brings In Bankers, Moving Towards Possible Sale
Yahoo has taken another step towards putting itself up for sale by forming a special committee that will help decide the company's fate. The company has brought in banking advisers from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and PJT Partners who will help Yahoo.
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Apple Given 3 Extra Days To Figure Out If It'll Hack iPhone
Just in case Apple was not totally sure if it wanted to build a back door into iOS, the company has been given another three days to pick its course of action. The original order had demanded Apple give a response to the court and the FBI in five days, but that's been extended.
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ZTE Teases New Smartphone For MWC 2016
ZTE has released a new teaser for the Mobile World Congress 2016, confirming that they won't come empty-handed to the event. The press conference will take place on February 21, on the same day when Samsung and LG will announce their flagship smartphones.
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New Leaked Image Confirms LG G5's Modular Design
One of the biggest rumour of the upcoming LG G5 was the modular design, which seemed to be fake until now. Thanks to a leaked image, the LG G5 does indeed feature modular design. There will be complete mini-ecosystem of hardware add-ons and accessories.
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The Division PS4, PC Open Beta Begins Today
The open beta for The Division on PS4 and PC is opening up today. Following its arrival on the Xbox One, it has now reached all three platforms. While the open beta is available, you will have access to a new story mission that was not seen in the closed beta.
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Microsoft Translator Adds Offline, Camera Translations
An update has been released for the Microsoft Translator app that brings offline and camera-based translations to the app, though the feature updates differ between iOS and Android. Android users have received an offline AI-powered engine that works with language packs.
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Garmin Vivoactive HR, Vivofit 3 Can Tell What Activity You're Doing
Garmin has introduced two new fitness trackers that come with a software update, Move IQ, which lets the trackers figure out which sport/activity your doing. Move IQ is able to differentiate between walking, running, biking, swimming, and elliptical training.
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Facebook, Twitter Get Behind Apple In Encryption Fight
Joining WhatsApp, Google, and others, Facebook and Twitter are now supporting Apple in its fight with the FBI. The tech industry at large isn't voicing support for Apple, but many of the top tech companies are. Apple is in the process of fighting a court order.
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SpaceX Hyperloop Test Track Hit With Minor Delay
The test track for SpaceX's Hyperloop is going to open a little later than expected. Due to delays in the construction of the track, it will now move into its next phase by August (perhaps later), rather than June 2016. The track is going to be used for a competition.
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Smartwatches Are Outperforming Swiss Watches
Smartwatches are now doing better than traditional Swiss watches and much of the change in the watch market can be attributed to Apple. Research from Strategy Analytics has found more smartwatches shipped globally in Q4 2015 than watches from Switzerland.
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Three, UK Carrier, Will Block Ads On Network Level
UK wireless carrier Three is going to block advertisements on its level, preventing the worst ads from reaching users. Three is working with Shine on the ad-blocking implementation and it says the ad blocking gives subscribers "control, choice, and greater transparency."
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Optus, Huawei Reach 1.4 Gbps Download Speed Testing 4.5G
Optus and Huawei are engaged in tests of a 4.5G wireless network and their latest test reached a new speed record. Huawei says it was able to reach 1.41 Gbps during a live trial of the network, with the trial taking place in Newcastle. 4.5G should be able to roll out prior to 5G.
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