Sony Xperia Z2 gets firmware update with improved voice call quality and performance

Sony has rolled out a software update for its flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z2. This update is available globally for all models of Xperia Z2 with the Android 4.4 Kitkat version. The update has the firmware build number 17.1.2.A.0.314 and it is being rolled out in a phased manner.

The update contains many improvements and most important among these is the better voice call quality. Other upgrades include enhanced performance in various functions such as efficient charging of low battery, better touch function and some bug fixes.  Xperia Z2 users seem happy with the updates especially the ‘double tap to wake’, ‘hearing the call more clearly’, ‘more responsiveness’ etc.

The list of improvements given by Sony is as under:

• Enhanced voice call quality


• Improved touch function and performance


• Charging improved when battery is low


• Overall performance and stability improved


• And all of the latest bug fixes and improvements

 

The updates are being released in stages depending on the operator and country. Sony has not given any specific date as to when the update will become available for any particular device.

However, if you want to install the updates you can do so directly via PC by connecting your Xperia Z2 to it by a USB data cable and downloading it through Sony’s PC Companion.

Sony Xperia Z2 gets firmware update with improved voice call quality and performance

Motorola DROID Maxx, Ultra and Mini to get Android 4.4.4 update soon

Verizon’s exclusive Motorola DROID Maxx, DROID Mini and DROID Ultra smartphones are ready to get Android 4.4.4 KitKat update soon.

According to a new report from Android Central, Motorola is currently soak testing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for these three devices.The test firmware is being seeded already by the registered Motorola testers on its Feedback Network.

In other words, Motorola has decided to skip the Android 4.4.3 bug fix update and go straight for the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat build. This software version will bring prominent improvements, including a neat set of bug fixes and enhancements. Here is the official change log for the Motorola DROID Maxx:

• Improved camera performance.


• Contactless payments with ISIS Wallet support.


• Enhanced Visual Voicemail.

We are hoping that the change log for the DROID Ultra and DROID Mini should be similar to the DROID Maxx’s. This latest update also includes all of the goodies of Android 4.4.3—such a new dialer, the ability to pause during video recording, and enhanced security for OpenSSL.

The test build update is now available over-the-air and it is about 285MB big. If you own a Droid Maxx, Droid Ultra, or Droid Mini, make sure to drop by our comment section below as soon as you get the update and let us know how it fares.

 

Motorola DROID Maxx, Ultra and Mini to get Android 4.4.4 update soon

iOS 8 beta 3 rolled out for developers

Apple has rolled out the iOS 8 beta 3 build number 12A4318c to developers for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It allows the T-Mobile USA subscribers to use Wi-Fi Calling with better audio quality. The new firmware also supports new iCloud Drive options and improved Health Application.

The new Health application will make use of the M&7 motion co-processor to track the movement for data sourcing.Apple also added a tracker for caffeine along with other nutritional categories in the Health app. Meanwhile, there are several apps on the App Store that can track and analyze caffeine intake of the users. These developers will integrate their apps to the iOS 8. Lastly, Apple packed a Medical ID, which is an emergency card feature.

Apart from the new iOS 8 Beta 3 firmware Apple launches new beta versions of the Apple TV, Find My iPhone and Find My Friends apps. You can download them from the new Beta Apps in the App Store. Lastly, QuickType is now an option available in Settings, plus other minor tweaks.Certainly, Apple has initiated seeding the third beta of the Mac OS X Yosemite, too.

The iOS 8 Beta 3 is meant for developers to tweak their apps for the new iOS 8. The new beta version includes updates and fixes for the bugs found in the previous version. According to reports, the iOS 8 Beta 3 will be the last beta update of the mobile software before the official version will be released in the fall.

 

iOS 8 beta 3 rolled out for developers

Many New Features Come Added To Saapunki

If you are not familiar with Jolla, it is an independent designer and developer of various mobile devices. They also developed the open Sailfish operating system. Jolla is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Recently Jolla rolled out its latest upgrade to the Sailfish OS for the Jolla smartphone. This upgrade combines version 6 and 7 to bring many improvements to the Sailfish OS.

Here are some of the things that were included in the Saapunki upgrade:

• Support for 4G network


• Facebook notifications in events view, you can also like and comment posts


• Folder support in app launcher


• Google account synchronization


• Browser tabs now remember last position

Other features include:

• HTML5 supported Web Browser


• Lockscreen Personalization


• Quick access to SailfishOS updates in System Settings


• Support for more bluetooth profiles


• Support for Chinese Handwriting Recognition


• Quick scrolling feature


• Support for SIM and network-specific add-on services

You can visit their website to see the complete list of changes in this upgrade and details about the features included in the upgrade. There are plenty of things on the list.

First recipients of the upgrade were First One cover owners. Other people are expected to get the upgrade soon if they don’t have it already.

This upgrade has appeared a month after upgrade 5 came out. A week before this upgrade was released, Jolla announced that it will be cutting €50 from the retail price of the Jolla. They are already preparing to release upgrade 8 in July which means that plenty of stuff is still yet to come.

Many New Features Come Added To Saapunki

Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet getting new firmware update

Sony is rolling out new firmware updates for its flagship model Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Earlier in the month, a new firmware with build 17.1.1.A.0.402 had been certified for the two devices to follow the current build 17.1.A.2.69 existing in them.

The Android 4.4.2 KitKat based new 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware brings various improvements in performance including touchscreen sensitivity according to some preliminary reports. However there is no exact information about it since no changelog has been provided by Sony. It is also not known if the 4K recording performance of the Xperia Z2 has been improved upon to overcome the forced shutdown problem.

The firmware update is available for the Xperia Z2 D6502 (HSPA+) and D6503 (LTE) models. In case of Xperia Z2 Tablet, they are available for SGP521 (LTE) as well as SGP511/SGP512 Wi-Fi models. The update is downloadable through Sony PC Companion suite and is available in Germany, Russia, the Nordic region and other countries.

Some screenshots showing the updates for Android 4.4.2 build number 17.1.1.A.0.402 are given below:

Update for Sony Xperia Z2 model number D6503-

Update for Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet  -

Update for Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet model number SGP511 -

Update for Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet model number SGP521 -

Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet getting new firmware update

Samsung rolls out firmware update - making the best better!

The firmware update would make a lot of people happy indeed !!!

Fingerprint sensors initially came on board Samsung, with the giant’s latest and best device, the Galaxy S5. Even though many other smart phones came with this feature previously, the Galaxy S5 is the only one that is compatible with PayPal’s authorization system, FIDO. Still this new feature was such that it could easily be overlooked and it did not go unnoticed by Samsung, which has a firmware update for its international variation of the device, SM-G900F. This update seems to increase the overall accuracy too.

The firmware update, G900FXXU1ANE2, improves the precision of the feature. It does not stop with that. The camera and interface components seem to have been enhanced, with the camera and gallery opening quicker than before. This feature goes well with the S5’s 16MP rear camera with 0.3 second autofocus. This could be a thing to celebrate for Samsung fans, granting them better user experience if they decide to use the S5’s ISOCELL camera.

This update to the firmware goes deeper than that. It offers some vital performance refinements and better RAM management. It is highly possible that this update incorporates usual fixes too. Though there have been many other updates previously, G900FXXU1ANE2 is the first one in May which Samsung S5 receives.

The update is available for consumers, both through the in device updater and through Kies, Samsung’s desktop companion suite. It may take time for your device to progress on the queue though. You could anytime flash your firmware and manually download the update if you wish from the internet.

Samsung rolls out firmware update - making the best better!