Minecraft Pocket Edition now supports controllers and cross-platform multiplayer. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Building spectacular structures in Minecraft Pocket Edition is now even easier thanks to a new update that adds support for physical game controllers. The release also introduces cross-platform multiplayer, allowing smartphone players to join those on PC for the first time.

Verizon wants to deliver even faster data speeds.

Verizon has confirmed plans to begin testing the first super speedy 5G network in the U.S. next year. Its new service will have 50 times the throughput of existing 4G LTE networks, and Verizon is working with a number of partners, including Samsung, to accelerate its development.

Nokia C1? Nope. Photo: CNMO

After selling its Lumia business to Microsoft, Nokia is gearing up to launch a brand new smartphone that you won’t have to switch to Windows for. But the Finnish firm’s new Android device is not the supposed “C1” that’s been appearing in apparent leaks this week.

HTC hasn’t ruled out Android Wear yet. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Despite being named as an Android Wear partner during the platforms unveiling almost 18 months ago, HTC is yet to release its first Wear watch. But the Taiwanese company is still working on it, according to a new report.

Beware dodgy porn apps for Android. Photo: Cult of Android

An Android app that promises free porn has been secretly snapping photos of its users as they enjoy its content. “Adult Player” then locks up the victim’s device and uses their photo in a ransom note demanding $500.