Microsoft is beginning to push out the biggest update to Windows 10 since the operating system launched last summer. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a free update for anyone running Windows 10, and if you buy a new Windows 10 PC in the future, it’ll probably have the Anniversary Update pre-installed.
While the update begins rolling out today, Microsoft started talking about it in June and members of the Windows Insider program have been testing preview builds for a while.
Continue reading What’s new in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update? at Liliputing.
Microsoft is beginning to push out the biggest update to Windows 10 since the operating system launched last summer. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a free update for anyone running Windows 10, and if you buy a new Windows 10 PC in the future, it’ll probably have the Anniversary Update pre-installed.
While the update begins rolling out today, Microsoft started talking about it in June and members of the Windows Insider program have been testing preview builds for a while.
Continue reading What’s new in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update? at Liliputing.
Remember how TP-Link decided that the simplest way to comply with FCC’s new rules for wireless routers was to make it difficult for users to load third-party firmware on the company’s products? Yeah, it looks like the company has agreed to “work with the open-source community and Wi-Fi chipset manufacturers to enable third-party firmware.”
So why the change of pace? It’s due to a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission.
To be clear, TP-Link’s earlier approach does comply with those FCC rules.
Continue reading FCC settlement means TP-Link routers might support third-party firmware after all at Liliputing.
Remember how TP-Link decided that the simplest way to comply with FCC’s new rules for wireless routers was to make it difficult for users to load third-party firmware on the company’s products? Yeah, it looks like the company has agreed to “work with the open-source community and Wi-Fi chipset manufacturers to enable third-party firmware.”
So why the change of pace? It’s due to a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission.
To be clear, TP-Link’s earlier approach does comply with those FCC rules.
Continue reading FCC settlement means TP-Link routers might support third-party firmware after all at Liliputing.
Google is probably working on at least two Nexus devices this year, and it’s likely that the upcoming “Sailfish” and “Marlin” smartphones will ship with Android 7.0 Nougat software.
But according to Android Police, that won’t be the only thing that’s new: Google is said to be working on a new home screen/launcher which may be available exclusively for Nexus devices at launch.
One of the biggest changes is that there’s no longer an app drawer button on the home screen.
Continue reading Report: This is what Google’s new Nexus launcher will look like at Liliputing.
Google is probably working on at least two Nexus devices this year, and it’s likely that the upcoming “Sailfish” and “Marlin” smartphones will ship with Android 7.0 Nougat software.
But according to Android Police, that won’t be the only thing that’s new: Google is said to be working on a new home screen/launcher which may be available exclusively for Nexus devices at launch.
One of the biggest changes is that there’s no longer an app drawer button on the home screen.
Continue reading Report: This is what Google’s new Nexus launcher will look like at Liliputing.
In June Google made it possible to run Android apps on the Asus Chromebook Flip. A month later the company rolled out support for two additional Chromebooks: the Google Chromebook Pixel (2015) and Acer Chromebook R11.
But up until now the only way to run Android apps on a Chromebook was to us Google’s Chrome OS dev channel.
Don’t like living on the bleeding edge? Now you can just live on the slightly sharp edge… because Android app support has now graduated to Chrome OS 53 beta channel.
Continue reading Android apps for Chrome OS graduates to beta channel (sort of) at Liliputing.
In June Google made it possible to run Android apps on the Asus Chromebook Flip. A month later the company rolled out support for two additional Chromebooks: the Google Chromebook Pixel (2015) and Acer Chromebook R11.
But up until now the only way to run Android apps on a Chromebook was to us Google’s Chrome OS dev channel.
Don’t like living on the bleeding edge? Now you can just live on the slightly sharp edge… because Android app support has now graduated to Chrome OS 53 beta channel.
Continue reading Android apps for Chrome OS graduates to beta channel (sort of) at Liliputing.
Sign into Android on a new device for the first time and Google will send you an email to verify that it’s really you. If you didn’t sign in on a new device, it could mean somebody else is accessing your account.
But there’s one little problem: Google finds that people don’t always pay much attention to email messages. So Google is going to start using native Android notifications to alert you when a new device is added to your account.
Continue reading Google will use Android notifications to let you know when a new device is connected to your account at Liliputing.
Sign into Android on a new device for the first time and Google will send you an email to verify that it’s really you. If you didn’t sign in on a new device, it could mean somebody else is accessing your account.
But there’s one little problem: Google finds that people don’t always pay much attention to email messages. So Google is going to start using native Android notifications to alert you when a new device is added to your account.
Continue reading Google will use Android notifications to let you know when a new device is connected to your account at Liliputing.
Nearly four years after Sony launched the PlayStation Vita handheld game console, a team of hackers have released a simple method for jailbreaking the device.
All you need to do to jailbreak your device is visit the HENkaku website using the PlayStation Vita web browser and tap the install button.
HENkaku will take advantage of a vulnerability in the PS Vita’s software to install homebrew packages, allowing you to run software that’s not officially supported.
Continue reading PlayStation Vita jailbreak lets you run emulators, other homebrew software (PlayStation TV too) at Liliputing.
Nearly four years after Sony launched the PlayStation Vita handheld game console, a team of hackers have released a simple method for jailbreaking the device.
All you need to do to jailbreak your device is visit the HENkaku website using the PlayStation Vita web browser and tap the install button.
HENkaku will take advantage of a vulnerability in the PS Vita’s software to install homebrew packages, allowing you to run software that’s not officially supported.
Continue reading PlayStation Vita jailbreak lets you run emulators, other homebrew software (PlayStation TV too) at Liliputing.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update launches tomorrow, just days after the company stopped providing free upgrades to Windows 10 for folks running Windows 7 or later.
Sure, if you missed the deadline but still want to upgrade for some reason, you can pay $120 or more for a Windows 10 license. But I suspect most people will probably move to Windows 10 if and when they buy a new computer.
So it’s not surprising that Microsoft is highlighting a number of Windows 10 laptops that are on sale this week.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-01-2016) at Liliputing.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update launches tomorrow, just days after the company stopped providing free upgrades to Windows 10 for folks running Windows 7 or later.
Sure, if you missed the deadline but still want to upgrade for some reason, you can pay $120 or more for a Windows 10 license. But I suspect most people will probably move to Windows 10 if and when they buy a new computer.
So it’s not surprising that Microsoft is highlighting a number of Windows 10 laptops that are on sale this week.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-01-2016) at Liliputing.
Huwei has launched a new large-screened smartphone in China, and as expected, the Honor Note 8 features a 6.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display, an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and other premium specs.
But the price isn’t all that premium: the goes on sale in China August 9th for ¥2,299 and up. That’s about $345 in US dollars.
The starting price gets you a phone with 32GB of storage, but 64GB and 128GB options are also available.
Continue reading Huawei launches 6.6 inch Honor Note 8 smartphone in China at Liliputing.
Huwei has launched a new large-screened smartphone in China, and as expected, the Honor Note 8 features a 6.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display, an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and other premium specs.
But the price isn’t all that premium: the goes on sale in China August 9th for ¥2,299 and up. That’s about $345 in US dollars.
The starting price gets you a phone with 32GB of storage, but 64GB and 128GB options are also available.
Continue reading Huawei launches 6.6 inch Honor Note 8 smartphone in China at Liliputing.
Asus and Verizon launched a new 8 inch Android tablet called the Zenpad Z 8 in June. It features a 2048 x 1536 pixel display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, and 2GB of RAM.
Now Asus has unveiled the non-Verizon version of the tablet. Meet the Asus ZenPad 3 8.0.
For the most part, this tablet seems to be a lot like the Verizon model. It has the same 7.9 inch display, the same 6-core CPU with Qualcomm Adreno 510 graphics, and the same 8MP rear and 2MP front-facing cameras.
Continue reading Asus launches ZenPad 3 8.0 Android tablet at Liliputing.
Asus and Verizon launched a new 8 inch Android tablet called the Zenpad Z 8 in June. It features a 2048 x 1536 pixel display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, and 2GB of RAM.
Now Asus has unveiled the non-Verizon version of the tablet. Meet the Asus ZenPad 3 8.0.
For the most part, this tablet seems to be a lot like the Verizon model. It has the same 7.9 inch display, the same 6-core CPU with Qualcomm Adreno 510 graphics, and the same 8MP rear and 2MP front-facing cameras.
Continue reading Asus launches ZenPad 3 8.0 Android tablet at Liliputing.
LG’s latest flagship smartphone raised eyebrows when it launched earlier this year, thanks to its semi-modular design that allows you to attach accessories to the LG G5 for enhanced audio, camera, or other functions.
But late last year the company launched a phone that was unusual for a different reason: the LG V10 had top-tier specs, dual front cameras, and a secondary, always-on display for notifications and other information.
Now LG has announced that a successor is on the way.
Continue reading LG V20 smartphone coming in Sept (with Android 7.0) at Liliputing.
LG’s latest flagship smartphone raised eyebrows when it launched earlier this year, thanks to its semi-modular design that allows you to attach accessories to the LG G5 for enhanced audio, camera, or other functions.
But late last year the company launched a phone that was unusual for a different reason: the LG V10 had top-tier specs, dual front cameras, and a secondary, always-on display for notifications and other information.
Now LG has announced that a successor is on the way.
Continue reading LG V20 smartphone coming in Sept (with Android 7.0) at Liliputing.