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LG is working hard to get Marshmallow out quickly. Photo: LG

LG is working hard to get Marshmallow out quickly. Photo: LG

After making its G4 the first third-party smartphone to get a Marshmallow update, LG will rollout Android 6.0 to last year’s G3 next month. Users can expect to see it around mid-December, but like all big Android updates, it will take a while to reach all users.

 

Google Photos becomes even more useful! Photo: Google

Google Photos becomes even more useful! Photo: Google

Google is rolling out a new Google Photos update for Android that includes a number of new features that can help you free up storage space on your smartphone or tablet. Users will find a new “Free Up Space” button in the Settings menu that lets you bulk-delete photos that you’ve already backed up.

The Note 5's new S Pen warning. Photo: J. Williams

The Note 5’s new S Pen warning. Photo: J. Williams

Samsung has begun shipping its Galaxy Note 5 with new stickers that warn users not to insert their S Pen into the device upside down. The company hopes to ensure that new owners don’t make the same mistake many others have, which can lead to a broken smartphone.

Make your TV smart with the Chromebit. Photo: ASUS

Make your TV smart with the Chromebit. Photo: ASUS

If you have only basic computing needs, you might not need a pricey laptop or a powerful desktop. For just $85, you can now turn any old monitor or TV into a personal computer powered by Google’s excellent Chrome OS, thanks to the new ASUS Chromebit stick.

The Galaxy Note 5 gets even sweeter with Marshmallow. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Android

The Galaxy Note 5 gets even sweeter with Marshmallow. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Android

Samsung’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Galaxy Note 5 could be close to making its official debut after prematurely making its way to one user’s device already. The update packs a revamped user interface, Marshmallow’s new app permissions, and lots more.

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