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Android M Developer Preview receives first OTA update

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The Android M Developer Preview was launched by Google at the end of May, after the official unveiling of the most important new features in the latest OS release. Back then, Google promised that the M Developer Preview would receive a couple of updates before the software becomes stable enough to be consumed by the general public. These updates were supposed to hit roughly at the end of June and at the end of July.

It's a bit late by that time frame, but the first update to the Android M Developer Preview is now out. You can either grab one of the new system images from the developer preview website and manually install, or wait for your device to notify you about the new bits.

In a first for Google, this time around the preview comes with over-the-air updates enabled. The company estimates that all the devices which currently have the original preview image installed should receive the update within a few days.

The preview can still only be installed on the LG Nexus 5, Motorola Nexus 6, HTC Nexus 9, and Asus Nexus Player. The update contains fixes based on developer feedback. It comes with the up-to-date M release platform code, as well as near-final APIs. The full changelog is available at the Source link below.

The final release of Android M will become available sometime this fall, just as initially…

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo surfaces in Wi-Fi certification

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The possibility of a Neo variant of the Galaxy S5 has been tossed around ever since the former flagship came out last year. Since then at least a few rumors have gone by, but the device never came to be. Recently, however, the possibility of a new S5 variant has been rekindled and a new Wi-Fi certification might finally give us a glimpse of what specs to expect from the rebooted flagship.

The document in questing concerns a Samsung handset with a model number of SM-G903F, which could very-well be the Galaxy S5 Neo. A reboot of last-year's design could appeal to a lot of fans, craving a more-classical Samsung look and feel, but the timing seems rather odd.

What we are referring to is another piece of news from late last month, which revealed that the said phone was already up for preorder in the Czech Republic for $490 and with a shipping date listed as July 3. The Wi-Fi certificate itself is dated – July 6, so something is definitely amiss. Still, we could simply assume that the Czech retailer twisted the delivery timeframe a little, in which case the only problem should be a few disappointed early clients.

As far as we currently know, the Galaxy S5 Neo will be powered by an Exynos 7580 SoC with 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, and a Mali-T720 GPU. In addition, the handset will feature a 5MP front camera, just like the S6. All other specs remain the same as that of the S5 – a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory, 16MP rear camera, and 2,800 mAh battery. The report also notes that the S5 Neo will come in both single-SIM and dual-SIM variants running Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, and will feature LTE-A connectivity.

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The restructured Microsoft to release up to six phones per year

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Microsoft is undergoing some major changes, starting with the writing off the Nokia acquisition and laying off 7,800 employees. The Nokia Devices and Services business was obviously a failure and quickly became a burden.

The restructuring includes Microsoft's Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson to become the head of the entire Microsoft Devices division. This means Microsoft is uniting its Windows, phone (Lumia), tablet (Surface), console (Xbox), HoloLens, and Band business under a single Devices division. This should help Microsoft programming and engineering teams to work closer and better on future products.

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella announced all those changes yesterday, but he didn't shed some light on the company's plans on the Lumia series. Still, Bloomberg received a generous tip from an anonymous Microsoft source, with some spicy details on the Lumia plans.

Apparently Microsoft will be taking a new approach with the Lumia smartphones, somewhat similar to Apple's release schedule. Microsoft will be dividing the phones in three different categories – flagship, business and value. Each year Microsoft will launch "one or two models" per category, which makes for up to six handsets per year.

Those changes aren't immediate and will probably take effect next year. Microsoft has already released a plethora of phones this year and it is expected to unveil a Windows 10 flagship this fall.

Dividing the phone business into those categories will help the manufacturer focus on certain features and deliver unique and satisfying experience.

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Xiaomi Mi5 Plus swings by TENAA, poses for photos

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It is no secret that Xiaomi is hard at work on two new devices – the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi5 Plus. The latter was the subject of many rumors and more than a few speculations about its specs sheet.

Now, the headset has gone through TENAA and we can finally confirm its hardware once and for all. Sadly, earlier rumors of a 23MP rear camera should be disregarded.

According to the certification authority, the successor to the Mi Note Pro will only feature a 13MP main camera with dual-done flash and a 4MP shooter on the front. Still, the rest of the specs sheet paints a picture of a really beastly device. It boasts a spacious 5.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

Under the hood, we find Qualcomm's newest top of the line SoC – the Snapdragon 820, which should deliver unmatched computing power. Just to make sure things run as smooth as possible, Xiaomi has also thrown in 4GB of fast LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

As far as connectivity goes, the Xiaomi Mi5 Plus reaps all the benefits from the Qualcomm chip, including fast Cat.9 LTE and GPS plus GLONASS. Also, Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.0.

On the physical side, the phone measures 155.1 x 77.6 x 6.95 mm and weighs in at 160 grams. Rumors say that the battery capacity will be 3,500 mAh and quite naturally, the unit boots Android Lollipop with Xiaomi's own MIUI.

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