Google isn’t happy about this. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Android lovers couldn’t have been more excited to see the Android bot peeing on an Apple logo in Google Maps last month, but Google was far from pleased with the coverage. The company has now suspended the Map Maker service that allowed pranksters to create the image — and more more like it.

The 2014 Moto X’s camera let it down. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Leaked specifications for a third-generation Moto X suggest Motorola will address one of the biggest complaints fans had with the existing model — its camera. The new device is expected to have a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with all the features you’d expect from a high-end phone.

What ads might look like in BlinkFeed. Photo: HTC

A leaked HTC slide suggests the company is planning to monetize its BlinkFeed feature on Android by introducing ads and sponsored content. Screenshots demonstrate what BlinkFeed might look like with ads for the Clash of Clans game and HTC’s own Re Camera.

PingPongRoot on the Galaxy S6. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Struggling to live without root access on your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge? Well, now you don’t have to.

A new “PingPongRoot” exploit exploit for Samsung’s latest flagships makes rooting super simple — anyone can do it in just a few minutes. What’s more, it won’t trip your Knox counter, so you’ll still be able to take advantage of Samsung’s security features and you won’t invalidate your warranty.

Here’s what you need to do.

Will Google’s next Nexus have the Note 4’s display? Photo: Google

While it may seem unlikely, speculation surrounding a new Nexus smartphone made by Huawei refuses to die.

According to one analyst based in China, the device is indeed on its way, and it will deliver a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 810 processor.