Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Roundup: HTC, Google, LG, Motorola, Xolo, OnePlus, Samsung And Sony Upgrade Plans

HTC, Motorola and Sony have confirmed the upgrade plans for the next generation Android5.0 Lollipop. Latest reports unveiled the current position of LG on the new Android version and what possible changes on the Android Lollipop version of Samsung's TouchWiz UI.

Confirmed Android 5.0 Lollipop Upgrade Plans

1.      Taiwanese company HTCconfirmed the upcoming Android 5.0 Lollipop for HTC One series. Android 5.0 with HTC Sense UI will be primarily available on HTC One M8 and M7 then followed by other HTC One models such as HTC One Max and HTC One Mini. Other selected models are also planned to be upgraded but the company did not provide specifics yet.

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8 ways Google is tying Chrome OS and Android together

Fear not, true believers in the idea of different operating systems for different types of devices: Even though Chrome's engineering head has taken over Android's technical aspects, Google isn't likely to forcibly combine Chrome OS and Android into a Windows 8-style Frankenstein’s monster any time soon. That said, Chrome OS and Android have been forging closer ties over the past months, evolving into two highly complementary operating systems.

Chrome OS can run Android apps, and Android can run Chrome apps. But it doesn’t end there: New features will make a Chromebook and Android phone or tablet complement each other much more nicely. Here are eight notable ways the lines are beginning to blur.

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Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3 Android 4.4.4 KitKat Guide, More Devices Receiving Update this October

Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3 and Grand 2users can update their devices to Android4.4.4 KitKat soon. According to the recent Samsung roadmap released, the company has finished phase 1 of its Android 4.4.4 rollout. Some devices may already have access to the program but others may have to wait according to their carrier and region. It appears the company wants to finish the update as the Android 5.0 Lollipop release looms around. 

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Android Circuit: Samsung's Continued Collapse, Android Loves Lollipops, Stunning Nexus Hardware

Taking a look back at the week in news across the Android world, this week’s Android Circuit highlights a number of stories including all the details of the new Nexus devices, the low-down on Android 5.0 Lollipop and the rollout of 5.0, reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Q3 numbers from the world of Android, and the upcoming update of Android Wear.

Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many things that have happened around Android over the last seven days.

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How to access the Android Lollipop Easter egg

If you're a Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 owner, then you'll be pleased to know that Google has just updated the Android 5.0 Lollipop preview along with the 5.0 SDK tools. Additionally, AndroidCentral noticed that this update also contains a special surprise from Google: the latest Easter egg.

Ready to check it out? Here's how:

Head to the Settings menu (the cog in the notification shade at the top) and choose About phone/tablet.

Tap repeatedly on the line that says Android version (with 5.0 underneath).

When the lollipop loads, you can tap it to change colors, or long-press it to reveal the Easter egg: a Flappy Bird clone game, made with a bugdroid and lollipops.

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Android 5.0 L Developer Preview and Android 5.0 SDK for Google Nexus 5 and 7 Now Live for Download

Google has released the official Android 5.0 SDK and the Android 5.0 Developer Preview final build. Check them if you’re a developer and you wish to start working on optimizing your applications for the full Android 5.0 Lollipop release that should take place early November.

With the Android 5.0 SDK released now all the developers can move on from the previous preview builds and start testing the real deal. The new API number for SDK 5.0 is 21 and it comes with a brand new Camera 2.0 API, better performance, support for DNG, improved JobScheduler, new Material Design capabilities. Check more info about the Android SDK 5.0 here.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Android 4.4.4 Update

While the world is abuzz with the release of Apple's iOS 8 and Google's impending release of the Android L (Android 5.0), the Android Kitkat 4.4.4 is still making its rounds across the Android compatible phones. Finally though, the Samsung Galaxy S3 along with the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 will be getting the 4.4.4 Kitkat update.

In the recent weeks, the Android 4.4.4 Kitkat update was released alongside the 4.4.3 update. Both are essentially bug fixes to the much troubled 4.4.2 update and was rolled out on Android phones across the board. However, many phones received the updates later than most and it seems that the Galaxy S3 is one of the phones which will be getting the updates late.

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