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CyanogenMod 12.1 builds rolling out, but you might want to wait
4/18/2015 1:32:28 PM
CyanogenMod is perhaps the most popular custom Android build out there today and consequently, it has been getting a constant flow of attention from developers, tinkerers and android-enthusiast all around. The latest 12.1 version of the OS has finally made it out of the source code realm and on to actual device builds. So if your handset currently supports CyanogenMod 12, it is most likely updatable to 12.1, which is, in fact, based on the AOSP version of Android 5.1. This brings the popular custom ROM up to date, seeing how Android 5.1 is currently being seeded to Nexus devices, as well. Even better yet, Cyanogen developers promise that the new version is directly installable over an existing CM 12.0 install, so no data loss should occur. There is a catch, though - all third party add-on zips must be manually updated to run properly. So the challenge is actually finding the proper, Android 5.1 compatible versions that don't crash on the new OS. On another CyanogenMod-related note, some of you might remember a recent scoop about a partnership between Microsoft and CM, boiling down to the integration of MS apps and services straight into the custom ROM. The whole story was quickly debunked, but Cyanogen took the liberty of reiterating this along with the new builds announcement. In the team's own words: We are not bundling or pre-installing Microsoft (or any Cyanogen OS exclusive partner apps) into CyanogenMod. So, with that fiasco officially out of the way, we can happily enjoy CM 12.1. But, if you do hop on the new version, let us just remind you, that it is a nightly build and as such, bugs of all caliber are expected. So, if you rely heavily on your CyanogenMod-powered device, you should probably wait for a more stable milestone build to pop up in the near future. Also, the official download page for the custom ROM is currently down, so you might have to check back a bit later for the package. Source |...
New Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 specifications leak
4/18/2015 11:34:17 AM
A brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 has been spotted on TENAA, as well as in a Bluetooth certification. This means that the next iteration of the tablet family is well on its way, which, frankly, surprised us a little. Earlier this month, the current generation Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, received a 64-bit processor upgrade and so did the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, a few months earlier, so we naturally assumed Samsung was futureproofing its tech and thus postponing a fifth series. A set of recently uncovered TENAA certification pages definitely says otherwise. According to the enclosed specifications, the pair of devices will come equipped with an 8.0-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Both will also feature quad-core CPUs, clocked at 1.2 GHz, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. In terms of dimensions, the Tab 5 will be thinner than the previous Galaxy Tab 4, but perhaps, a little shorter and wider. The certification pages for both models seem to show little difference between then, so at this point, we can't really be sure what their main distinction will be. The SM-P355C is listed as being a little heavier and only with white color as an option, although its picture clearly shows a different pallet. The camera setup on the P variant is also described in more detail. The tablet should come with a 5MP main shooter and a 2MP front one. Judging from the photos, the SM-T355C will also come with two cameras, most probably the same. Undoubtedly, both models will run Android Lollipop out of the box and if rumors are to be belied, will also come with a stylus, better known as S Pen, just like Samsung's Note series. It will, allegedly, reside in a slot neat the upper right corner of the Galaxy Tab 5. There is no official information on the new Tab series yet and we will surely know more about the upcoming tablets once Samsung discloses its future plans for the Galaxy Tab lineup. Source 1 (in Chinese) | Source 2 (in Chinese) |...
MediaTek unveils 64-bit MT8163 and MT8735 chips for tablets
4/18/2015 9:20:21 AM
At the Hong Kong Electronics fair, MediaTek just announced two new 64-bit quad-core MediaTek chipsets - MT8163 and MT8735 - both designed for the tablets. The new MediaTek MT8163 chip comprises of 64-bit Cortex-A53 CPU, powerful enough to drive a 1080p display. This chip supports Android 5.1 Lollipop by default and also ropes along dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooh 4.0, FM radio, and GPS. Even the MT8735 offers 64-bit support with Cortex-A53 architecture and promises competitive performance. Packing support for 6-mode 4G LTE network, this SoC can also supports dual-band Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, and GPS/GLONASS/Beidou. Tablets based on either of the chipset to start hitting the China and other Asian markets in the coming months. These tablets will mostly belong in the entry-level to mid-range segment. Source |...
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