Category: update

Twitter to implement new format, allows longer tweets

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Starting September 19, Twitter is implementing a new format that would allow users to fit longer tweets by changing the way its algorithm counts the allotted 140 characters. The Verge reports that the company will no longer eat up the space allotted when attaching content like photos, videos, etc. so that their users can have […]

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Samsung rolls out Android 6.0 update for Galaxy A8

Kevin Bruce Francisco

After seeding Android Marshmallow updates for its front-runners, Samsung is now rolling it out to devices that are next in their model hierarchy.

galaxy-a8

With that, users of Galaxy A8 in other countries like India are already getting the 6.0 version of Android OS so we could expect it to arrive locally soon.

The update has a reported file size of 1112.27MB and with it comes the whole package of Android Marshmallow. If you have a Galaxy A8 you can wait for the OTA notification once it’s available here, but you can also manually check it by going to the Settings menu.

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ASUS outs Android 6.0 update for Zenfone Zoom

Kevin Bruce Francisco

ASUS rolls out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML just after the Zenfone Selfie got bumped up to the same OS version.

zenfone-zoom-marshmallow

By downloading the file (click the link), you just have to copy the firmware zip file to your internal storage and reboot the devices. There should be a system update notification once you turn it back on.

Below is the release note from their page:

  • Software update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Internal storage will decrease slightly after update. It is recommended to back-up data and relocate media files (pictures & videos) to SD card to reserve enough storage before starting the software update. Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  • Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  • Multi-user function won’t be supported if the account is deleted. Please keep your account to continue usage.
  • The apps listed below will no longer be pre-loaded once your device has been upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
    1. Omlet Chat
    2. Data Transfer
    3. Photo Frame
    4. ASUS Backup
    5. Dr. Safety
    6. What’s Next
    7. Party Link
    8. Remote Link
    9. PC Link
    10. Yahoo Shopping
    11. EZ Ding
    12. TripAdvisor
    13. Zinio
    14. iReader
    15. Dr. Eye
    16. Google+
    17. Puffin Browser
    18. Mirror
    19. Google Settings (Integrated with ASUS Settings)
  • Add new features and new apps:
    1. Google Calendar
    2. Google Messenger
    3. Dr. Booster
  • This update will remove ASUS Email, ASUS Calendar, ASUS Messaging, and won’t be preloaded in this software version. You can use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Messenger for relevant services.

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ASUS outs Android 6.0 update for Zenfone Zoom

Kevin Bruce Francisco

ASUS rolls out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML just after the Zenfone Selfie got bumped up to the same OS version.

zenfone-zoom-marshmallow

By downloading the file (click the link), you just have to copy the firmware zip file to your internal storage and reboot the devices. There should be a system update notification once you turn it back on.

Below is the release note from their page:

  • Software update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Internal storage will decrease slightly after update. It is recommended to back-up data and relocate media files (pictures & videos) to SD card to reserve enough storage before starting the software update. Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  • Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  • Multi-user function won’t be supported if the account is deleted. Please keep your account to continue usage.
  • The apps listed below will no longer be pre-loaded once your device has been upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
    1. Omlet Chat
    2. Data Transfer
    3. Photo Frame
    4. ASUS Backup
    5. Dr. Safety
    6. What’s Next
    7. Party Link
    8. Remote Link
    9. PC Link
    10. Yahoo Shopping
    11. EZ Ding
    12. TripAdvisor
    13. Zinio
    14. iReader
    15. Dr. Eye
    16. Google+
    17. Puffin Browser
    18. Mirror
    19. Google Settings (Integrated with ASUS Settings)
  • Add new features and new apps:
    1. Google Calendar
    2. Google Messenger
    3. Dr. Booster
  • This update will remove ASUS Email, ASUS Calendar, ASUS Messaging, and won’t be preloaded in this software version. You can use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Messenger for relevant services.

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Alcatel Idol 3 receives Android 6.0 update

Daniel Morial

Owners of the Idol 3 smartphone from Alcatel is getting a refresh in terms of software version as the company releases its awaited Marshmallow update.

idol3

The Android 6.0 update is for the unlocked version of the Idol 3. Although, there’s no mention of either if it’s for the 4.7″ or the 5’5″ variant. Anyhow, if you have the smartphone, it’s best to check it out. The update weighs more than 1GB and includes the June 2016 Android security patch.

alcatelidol3-6.0-screens

The Alcatel Idol 3 was exclusively released in the Philippines through Globe Telecom postpaid plan. Since the update is for the unlocked version, the update for Globe’s handset could be later than expected. See our review here.

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