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Sony’s problem child, the Xperia Z3+, has received what is probably the most important update it ever will. With the new firmware arriving only hours ago, the overheating camera app issue which we uncovered this week should be corrected. We installed the new firmware on our Z3+ and have the results for you right here.
Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Xperia Z3 comparison
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The Moto X (2014) has established itself as one of the best flagship smartphones of last year. With its impressive design, strong specs and near-stock Android experience, Motorola has taken the groundbreaking success of first Moto X to a new level. The original Moto X ushered in the era of hands-free control, “breathing” lock screen notifications and the brilliant Moto Maker program for endless personalization. But is the 2nd generation Moto X still a worthy purchase in 2015? Read our Moto X (2014) review to find out.
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For some peculiar reason Motorola decided to change the way you access the Recovery Menu on the Moto G (second generation). In KitKat, it was the ‘traditional’ way, but following the update to Lollipop things changed and an extra step was thrown in there. If you find your phone acting up and think it needs a fresh start, here’s how to factory reset the Moto G (2014) for better performance.
Moto G (2014) tips
Moto G (2014) Android update news
Buy now: Moto G (2014) from Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk
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The Moto G (2014) is the successor to the game-changing original Moto G. Motorola wanted to update this budget benchmark with some key features requested by many Moto G fans. Just how good of a job did they do? Find out in our Moto G (2014) review.
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It’s getting hard to keep track of all the Moto G variants out there, so we need to stress that the phone we’re reviewing here isn’t the 3rd-gen Moto G (which is expected to come out later in the year) but a small update to the 2nd-gen Moto G (2014) equipped with LTE. Are you still following us? This phone, the Moto G 4G (2015) makes some slight improvements on its predecessor, but is it enough to hold onto the budget smartphone crown? Or are there better options now available? Read our Moto G 4G (2015) review to find out.
Best Android phones of 2015
Best Android apps of 2015
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For most of us, app installation is something we do with the Play Store. But sometimes the best way to get an app is via an APK file, especially if that app isn’t officially available for your device. With Google Chrome being one of the most popular Android apps, we’ve prepared a guide showing you how to install it yourself. Here’s how to download Google Chrome via APK file.
How to make Chrome faster on Android
Chrome for Android tips and tricks
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The HTC One M9 was one of the most eagerly anticipated flagship smartphones of 2015. This was largely thanks to the success of the HTC One M8 in 2014, which blew everyone away with its stunning design, neat interface, and powerful internals. The One M8 did leave a few crinkles that needed ironing out, mainly in the form of an experimental 4 MP ‘UltraPixel’ camera, so there was some work for the M9 to do this year alongside the regular chipset upgrade expected from an annual flagship successor.
HTC One M9 tips and tricks
Best Android phones of 2015
With an octa-core processor, much-improved 20.7 MP camera, and some nifty features that come with the latest Sense UI, the HTC One M9 has taken big steps in some areas, while in others – such as the display and design – remains unchanged. Read our HTC One M9 review to find out whether this is for better or worse.
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An in-depth HTC One M9 camera test has revealed that its technical capabilities are lower than that of the three-year-old Samsung Galaxy S3 and Apple iPhone 4s, which was released in 2011. As the HTC One M9 was only released in March 2015, this result may come as something of a surprise.
HTC One M9 tips and tricks
Buy Now: HTC One M9 from Verizon | AT&T | Sprint | T-Mobile
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There’s a lot to like about Chrome for Android, from the way it syncs your history and bookmarks over from the desktop to the incognito mode you can take advantage of to keep a lid on how much of your activity is being tracked. However, over time it can start to become sluggish. Here are some ways you can speed up Chrome for Android.
Chrome for Android update news
Chrome for Android tips and tricks
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Birds do it, bees do it, Samsung Galaxies do it… oh, hang on, we’re wrong about the birds and bees. We’re talking about wireless charging, which many Android devices support. But what is it and why should you use it? Allow us to explain why you should choose wireless charging.
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