You can now draw emojis on Android Wear. Photo: Google
Google is rolling out a massive Android Wear update that hopes to greatly improve the way we use our smartwatches. It finally brings support for Wi-Fi and a new app launcher, and also adds gestures, the ability to draw emojis, and more.
Nokia is to return to the smartphone business. Photo: Nokia
Almost a year since it sold its smartphone business to Microsoft, Nokia is preparing to launch new phones for 2017, according to sources familiar with the Finnish firm’s plans. Details are scarce for now, but it’s likely the devices will be powered by Android.
Invites are dead. For now. Photo: OnePlus
OnePlus is killing off the controversial invite system for its debut One smartphone as the device celebrates its first birthday. The device can now be purchased by anyone, at any time.
The Sony Xperia Z4 is official. Photo: Sony
Sony today announced its new Xperia Z4 smartphone, and while many will confuse it for last year’s Xperia Z3 thanks to its familiar design, the device is packing lots of big improvements under the hood — including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 810 chipset.
The Galaxy S6 has a paint problem. Photo: Techblog
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are the best smartphones Samsung has ever made — any review you read will tell you that, and having used the S6 myself for almost a week, I couldn’t agree more. But they aren’t without a few teething troubles.
The video below highlights an issue with paint chipping around the camera lens, while I’ve had problems with the Galaxy S6’s LED cover scratching worryingly easily.
