Google has an Android TV app released for iOS that lets you control your smart TV. After installing you will see a D-pad, you can give finger movements and search with your voice. You can also connect multiple apps with a Android TV, for example, to play multiplayer games.
Android TV is a counterpart of the Apple TV , but still is the insertion something else. Android TV is a special version of Android optimized for the big screen. There are now TVs (eg Philips and Sony) and set-top boxes (such as the Nexus Player) appeared. Like the Apple TV, you get quick access to content. You get a remote control, but now with the published app, you can also use your iPhone or iPad.
Google would prefer that you control with speech. This is a feature that we already know of Siri on the Apple TV, but with Android TV, you can ask all the questions in Dutch. For example, ask “all the James Bond films” or “Who will star in Golden Eye?”. Android TV app then provides the answer.
With Android TV can also purchase content from the Google Play Store, such as movies and music. Additionally, you can install apps and games from Google Play, for example, to use NPO, YouTube, Netflix and Plex. The games you can play multiplayer with other people, possibly with more than one person on one screen. Each player or have their own smartphone or tablet to control. By now announced iOS app can also iPhone users so participate.
Are you enthusiastic, for example you can get the Nexus Player at home, though it is not as readily available in the Netherlands. However, Philips and Sony TV sets with Android TV will still be getting.
BlackBerry had earlier announced that the update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow would come in May and now has let the company know that update is off and on May 3 will be available to everyone.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Priv
BlackBerry seems well in fulfilling his promises. Not only know the manufacturer to be faster than Google in the rollout of the monthly security updates, as well as the Marshmallow update coming for the BlackBerry Priv as promised in May from. According to the company will roll out the update on May 3.
The update is made the standard enhancements of Android 6.0. The Priv thus get a longer standby time with Priv and enhanced permissions system. Also, it becomes possible to use the SD card as part of the memory. Read more about here.
BlackBerry itself also adds some of its own functions to it. Thus, improved notification system and the standard keyboard, there are more types of notifications for BlackBerry Hub and a slow motion option added to the camera. These and other improvements you see in the video below, and read in the announcement blog post BlackBerry.
Availability
BlackBerry’s new aircraft immediately extradite get with Android 6.0 and other devices from May 3rd update to the latest Android version. Possibly this has to do with the May 3rd is the day that the monthly security update for Android is released
Source:. BlackBerry
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From today, Android Marshmallow rolls out to the BlackBerry Priv. In addition to all the standard novelties BlackBerry has made some great improvements.
BlackBerry
the BlackBerry Priv
BlackBerry released late last year from the BlackBerry Priv, a according to the company itself last attempt to remain relevant in the smartphone market. A sliding keyboard and enhanced security BlackBerry Priv had to stand out from the competition. That seemed initially to succeed, but too high a price and moderate specifications made ultimately which were sold little ones.
This was the first and the latest Android smartphone from BlackBerry and the company will completely to focus on software? Earlier this year found that the Canadian company all the Priv had two cheap Android smartphones in development, so the chances are that will still see the light. Given the statements BlackBerry CEO John S. Chen’s chances, however great that we then do not have to look forward to another extension.
Priv
Fortunately, it is not nearly so far and the BlackBerry Priv still relevant. BlackBerry today officially announced that their first and latest Android smartphone very soon Android 6.0 Marshmallow will receive. The update is rolling out starting today to the device, so the owner of the Priv can expect the update soon. Marshmallow Android 6.0 brings some exciting new features with it.
So Doze exper ear that makes your smartphone saves power when your device is stationary, and you can quickly look up information with Google Now On Tap. For example, if your friend mentions the deceased singer Prince on WhatsApp, then you can receive through Google Now on Tap with a push of a button equal information about Prince. The software can namely on the basis of the context relatively accurately guess what you want to know.
Unique Features
In addition to all the standard new features and improvements Marshmallow brings with BlackBerry also has some additional unique features implemented for the Priv. For example, the battery life of the device greatly improved in accordance with BlackBerry and the BlackBerry keyboard become more intelligent. There are also new notification options, users can now easily customize their homescreen. Also, the Android security patch from March to the update included
Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS fighting in recent years in the Netherlands for the largest share of business smartphones. Android seems early 2016 continues to be on Apple. In the business market uses 39 percent a smartphone with Android operating system, compared to 37 percent of iOS. The iPhone is still the most used smartphone. This is evident from analysis of Computer Profile.
Operating Systems on business smartphones
Computer Profile loved the last six months of interviews with fifteen hundred iT managers of Dutch business establishments with fifty or more employees of the telecom area. This shows that Android 39 percent is the most used for business smartphones OS. This is closely followed by iOS (37 percent).
Blackberry, which was still the market leader four years ago, has virtually disappeared from the commercial market. Only 2 percent of business smartphones running on this operating system. Symbian devices, which were last seen in a number of sectors, are not to be found in the market in 2016.
iPhone
most business smartphones
Android is the most common platform, but Apple is the Dutch business market is still the most common smartphone manufacturer. Approximately 38 percent of business smartphone is an iPhone. Samsung is the number two with 31 percent. All other manufacturers running Android constitute less than 3 percent of the total. Huawei first appeared in 2015 on the market with a share of more than 1 percent. This year, the proportion is expanded to about 1.5 percent.
Windows Phone
Microsoft appears to be increasing in recent years in the business market little by little ground. Nokia / Microsoft represents more than a fifth of the detected devices. Particularly in education, where a relatively small number of business smartphones in use, forming devices with Windows Phone a large portion (54 percent) of the total number of business smartphones.
For the two frontrunners, Android and iOS , is that the proportion of Android devices is above average in the segments healthcare (61 percent), it & amp; utilities (52 percent) and transport (51 percent). iOS has the highest share in government agencies (62 percent) and in the retail segment (54 percent).
Mobile Device Management
Penetration Mobile Device Management
it also looks at the use of mobile device management (mDM). Approximately 17 percent of the locations with fifty or more assistants uses an mdm-solution. Especially multinationals use such a system. Almost a third of these locations using MDM software, compared to only one in ten locations of businesses with fifty to 250 employees.
The latest version of Android, Google has taken steps to prevent unintended apps send unencrypted traffic. According to Google, there are many Android apps that exchange encrypted data, but sometimes it happens that there is inadvertently communicated unencrypted.
It may be for example a change in the server which uses the app http links instead of https links. The app then communicates unencrypted, without this being visible to the user. Something both app developers and users do not need to stand out. For applications that communicate encrypted only has the latest Android version, Marshmallow, two security measures accidental fall back counter on unencrypted traffic. App developers, these measures have to add to their apps.
For example, during development, the measures ensure that apps already in production unencrypted traffic will be blocked and will the app when encountering unencrypted traffic crash. “It is a best practice to only secure network traffic for communication between your app and use its servers. Android Marshmallow let you enforce in practice, so give it a try!” Said Alex Klyubin the Android Security Team. According to figures from Google would run 4.6% of Android devices on Android Marshmallow.
The media player (categorize the device is difficult) looks very nice. It is compact and seems a subtle green light when it is on. The connection is also a piece of cake: HDMI cable to your TV and nutrition in the media player and you can get started. Setting is not too difficult, although the Shield in my case initially had some difficulty in recognizing the remote control. Read also: What is 4K exactly, and I need a new TV to buy
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in addition to the remote control is also supplied with a controller, which you can use to play games and to send the Shield. The controller can compete with the big boys under the consoles. It is fine to hold and sends fine, but it takes some getting used to, especially the part where you place your index and middle finger is slightly different than other controllers.
the remote also has a touchpad at the bottom.
In terms of video and audio has the shield up to date. he can be a 4K resolution at sixty frames per second. Also audio through 5.1 and 7.1 sound systems, the media player handle it
Android on the big screen
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Android TV is an Android version that has been specially adapted by Google for the big screen and remote control. the otherwise confuse with your normal Android that you can get on many TV sticks. Here you will notice especially in the ministry that it was not designed for TV screens, but touch screens.
The Android TV disadvantage compared to Android is the app offerings. With an Android device into your TV, you of course have access to the full range of the Play Store. offered only apps in the Play Store Android TV designed specifically for the smart TV platform. This offer remains quite disappointing. But maybe this will change in the future, as many new smart TVs equipped nowadays themselves with Android TV, without your NVIDIA Shield on to need to connect. New smart TVs from Sony and Philips for example.
However, by default Android TV has been quite a lot of fun on board. You can of course use the cast-functionality, so you instantly transforms your smartphone or tablet videos on the big screen TV. You can play your music affected their (what becomes interesting when you’re on your TV a good sound system depend of course), all in a beautiful interface. Services such as Play Music -Video and are naturally present. Even if you do not look at the picture opgefraaid with a wonderful photo screensaver.
Games
NVIDIA offers extras with Android TV. The manufacturer is trying to establish here specifically at gamers. So the included controller, and there is a separate application store with some games. The offer is (again) not huge, and because the device is by far not as powerful as a PlayStation or Xbox, gaming is quite amusing but a bit disappointing. No community, professional graphics and little games.
The competition with the big boys console is done in a different way: GeForce Now. This service makes it possible to play a select number of PC games via the Shield. These games are streamed and the library includes titles like The Witcher II Bütal Legend, Borderlands, Darksiders (I and II), Tomb Raider and Batman and Lego game series. But lack many recent top titles (yet). You get to buy the Shield three months free access GeForce Now. Then you pay a tenner a month for the service. It is a good addition, but does not excel in its accessibility. When signing up for three free uitprobeermaanden you should immediately leave payment information, so it is immediately debited automatically after three months. Moreover, you can only pay by credit card, making GeForce Now is anyway inaccessible to many.
Conclusion
Want to make a smart TV from your TV and Chromecast you too limited ? The NVIDIA Shield Android TV is a great device to consider. But because Android TV platform as some in its infancy and the game experience can not measure with a console, the NVIDIA Shield no reason to run directly to the store.
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Then a new piece of code points, found by a Reddit user.
Chromebooks running again provide an option that allows it to be possible at fresh 51 ChromeOS to run Android apps on Chromebooks. The option will disappear quickly, raising the possibility not to use yet.
There are several Android apps run on ChromeOS like Vine and Evernote. These applications were then made available on an experimental basis. The function now has surfaced indicates that many more Android apps also work on laptops from Google
Then a new piece of code points, found by a Reddit user.
Chromebooks running again provide an option that allows it to be possible at fresh 51 ChromeOS to run Android apps on Chromebooks. The option will disappear quickly, raising the possibility not to use yet.
There are several Android apps run on ChromeOS like Vine and Evernote. These applications were then made available on an experimental basis. The function now has surfaced indicates that many more Android apps also work on laptops from Google
Short news media paying attention to 4G, Android, Consumentenbond, Omroep West, ratings and more:
Dutch last year in total 112 million MB consumed on mobile data, more than in 2013 and 2014 together. That the Authority’s Consumer & amp; Market (ACM) quantified. Read more
Of all the devices that the Consumers Association tested, turns released in April 2016 only 16% of Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), whereas Google version already in October 2015 the last two years. The Consumers’ Association believes that manufacturers should accelerate the rollout of updates to Android 6.0. Read more
Omroep West and the local broadcasting Unity FM / TV from Leiden have underlined their close cooperation on Friday. Broadcasting West / Unity reporter now runs very recognizable through the region. Read more
Composer and pianist Jeroen van Veen (46) on Friday received the NPO Radio 4 Prize. He deserves the prize for his efforts to make classical music accessible to as many people as possible. Read more
The Media Authority will revoke the broadcasting license of local broadcasting RTV Zeewolde. That alderman Winnie Prince said Thursday night during the council meeting. Read more
Despite the march of adblockers was last year more to online advertising than ever issued. In the United States increased online advertising revenue by 20 percent to $ 59.6 billion, according to figures from the industry association IAB. Read more
The Labour Party has expressed public regret at the Limburg Parliament that it has agreed last year with a grant of 2 tonnes for the TV program RTL Breakfast Club. Read more
Again, fewer people their television on Friday tuned to SBS 6. The programs Shall we play a game and what a puppet show! drew 442,000 and 304,000 viewers respectively, according to figures from Saturday Rating Foundation. Read more
The union of Greek journalists has a 48-hour strike that began Thursday extended until next Wednesday. The board of the union Poesy then decides whether the action will last longer, made the league on Saturday. Read more
Fewer Dutch consider it important that the channels of NPO, RTL and SBS are available through an online (OTT) subscription, as a condition to trade in their regular TV subscription for such subscription . Read more
Romania may not participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by the many debts that have accumulated the public broadcaster TVR at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). That might be the umbrella organization itself more Read more
Journalist and Arabist Maarten Zeegers was three years undercover in the Transvaal and also talked there with Muslim radicals. Thursday published a book about his experiences. Read more
Martine Bijl’s voiceover in The Great British Bake Off, according to the listeners of Radio 10, the best on Dutch television. The presenter won an overwhelming majority of votes and had therefore among others Jeroen Look in the Vegte (RTL Boulevard, Private Home & amp; Garden). And Derk Bolt (Spoorloos) behind
The police tipped the Flemish commercial television station VTM still on the fingers for the live coverage of the arrest of Salah Abdeslam. Read more
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Android 6.0 finally rolls out the Huawei P8 Lite. The update brings a number of useful new features with it, like Doze and Google Now on Tap.
Huawei P8 Lite
After a long wait it’s finally come for owners of the Huawei P8 Lite Android 6.0 rolls out to the device from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The update came earlier to the Huawei P8, but it was not clear if Huawei would also deliver the software for its P8 Lite. Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings some useful new features with it.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Think of Doze, a special feature which ensures that your smartphone less battery consumption when you not using phone, giving you so much more to do with your charged battery. In addition, Google introduced Android 6.0 also Google Now on Tap, which you can request information on the basis of what happened on your screen. For example Justin Bieber listens on Spotify and activates the function, you will get similar information about Justin Bieber picture. If your girlfriend on Whatsapp calls a restaurant, you can with a press of a button equal to retrieve information about restaurant. Google Now on Tap is well clear of context aware and know in most cases exactly what you want to look up.
The update was on the other Huawei phones very well received by users. They experienced a great improvement in how fast was their smartphones, and especially the battery life of many smartphones went considerably improved.
Install Manual
The new update will unfortunately at the moment not automatically appear on your Huawei P8 Lite. You will have to set the software so manually on your smartphone, or you’ll have to wait quite awhile. You can download the update at Huawei official website via this link. Then you unpack the compressed file and put the folder DLOAD ‘on your memory card or your natural internal storage memory. Then restart your device here again, navigate to your settings to ‘updater’ and select ‘Local Update. Then it may take some time for the software update is installed, so make sure you Huawei P8 Lite is charged
Telecom Providers pollute Android by commercially driven pre-installs. This is the debate proposition given today presented Computable readers.
T-Mobile is actively working with various smartphone makers to distribute targeted updates to those devices. However, not so much for Android updates then close security holes. The collaboration is intended to implement provider-specific changes. These fall into two types:. Functional updates such as network optimization, in addition to extras such as apps, ringtones and splash screens T-Mobile
The telco seems thus to apply a previously applied strategy of competitor Vodafone. That provider has a few years ago made its 360 program, with Android customers using an update once Vodafone apps were on their device. After fuss Vodafone apart from those 360 updates. Yet telecom providers want to distinguish themselves by offering extras and get a better grip on devices. This, however, makes Android unattractive. What do you think
Last year, ZUK, a subsidiary of the Chinese Lenovo, with the high-end ZUK Z1 smartphone. Meanwhile, the company has announced a new Android flagship name ZUK Z2 Pro. A device that, in any case, on the basis of the specifications, few leaves to be desired.
The ZUK Z2 Pro features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a finish of 2.5D curved glass. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC clocked at 2.15 GHz, with the graphic work is accounted for by the present Adreno 530 GPU. The basic model has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB LPDDR4 UFS 2.0 storage memory while the more luxurious model provides 6 GB and 128 GB respectively.
At the rear is a 13-megapixel f / 1.8 camera with ISOCELL sensor and dual LED flash present, the front is decorated with an 8-megapixel f / 2.0 front-facing one. There is room for two nano-SIM cards while not missing a fingerprint reader and a heart rate monitor. Besides 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11ac both the 2.4 and the 5.0 GHz frequency band supported.
The system is powered by a 3100 mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, charging takes place via the available USB 3.1 Type-C connector. The device is equipped with Android 6.0, also known under the code name “Marshmallow”, the ZUI 2.0.
The luxurious model of the Z2 Pro is immediately available in China for an amount equivalent to about 370 euros. The basic model follows on May 10 at a still undisclosed price. It is not clear whether the smartphone in question also comes to Europe, the Z1 was ZUK this is the case.
