Start small, win quick, then move on to bigger issues. That appears to be the European Union's strategy to pursue Google (GOOGL.O) in a competition dispute by choosing to push a narrow set of charges around its shopping service, while opening another investigation of Google's Android mobile phone software.
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A leak showed Google’s plans in becoming a mobile carrier. The leak revealed an app named ‘Project Fi’, showing the concept of charging customers for “as per data usage.” The app is rumored to work only with a Nexus 6 device. One report also believes that ‘Project Fi’ could be changed into ‘Google Wireless’ upon its release.
LTE Nexus 7 2013 is receiving the Android 5.1 update (LMY470). However, other Nexus 7 users complain of device malfunction upon receiving an Android update. Speculations point to the Android 5.0.2 as the culprit. As of this moment, Google is reportedly not offering help.
The European Union accused Google Inc on Wednesday of cheating consumers and competitors by distorting Web search results to favor its own shopping service, after a five-year investigation that could change the rules for business online.
Android 5.0/5.0.2 updates for HTC Desire Eye, Desire 816, and Butterfly S were released recently. The latest OS upgrade included new features such as Sense 6.5. Meanwhile, an Android 5.1 LMY470 factory image file can be downloaded for Nexus 4 devices.
The Frankfurt-listed shares of Internet companies Yahoo and Facebook outperformed those of rival Google, after media reports that Google would face anti-trust action from the European Union.
A German retailer listed three Apple devices: iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6C, and iPad Pro. The list seemed to confirm that Apple will release these devices this year. However, other reports maintained that an iPhone 7 is imminent, with specifications such as a Force Touch sensor, a camare that gives DSLR-like photo quality, and many more.
Google has started rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop updates particularly for Nexus 5 and 6 users. It is also expected that more Nexus owners will receive the update. However, time frame, and type of update are yet to be confirmed. A bonus guide about Nexus 6, and Galaxy S6 devices were also revealed.
A phone with a model number LG-VS999 reportedly had an "eye-popping screen resolution of 2880 x 1620 pixels." It was also assumed that it could be the LG G4 and Google's Nexus 2015 phone. The G4 sports features such as a Quad HD resolution, and many more. Further, LG company recently decided to dole out 4,000 G4 smartphones in US, UK, and other regions.
A short comparison of the features of the three Android Lollipop versions: Android 5.0; Android 5.1; and Android 5.1.1. The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update is said to be released in “the coming days.”
