Facebook Decides to Integrate WhatsApp into Its Android Application

Ever since Facebook acquired WhatsApp, both companies have announced loud and clear that they have no intention to mix their main mobile applications and that WhatsApp Messenger will remain independent even after this takeover. Well, it seems that one year after the acquisition things are about to change if we are to take into consideration that latest changes Facebook has implemented into its Android application. The folks over at Geektime have been recently tipped on a new feature that might seem minor at first glance, but with deep implications when it comes to the interdependence of WhatsApp Messenger and Facebook applications. It looks like Facebook for Android version 31.0.0.7.13, which is not yet available to everyone, has...

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Sony Xperia Z4 Leaks Again in Live Pictures

Good news of Sony fans, as we might be very close to the release of the next flagship smartphone the Japanese company teased us in the last couple of weeks. The first press renders of the Xperia Z4 leaked online less than three weeks ago. According to the source of that leak, the device in the pictures might not be the final product, but a very close version. Today, a few more pictures of the alleged Sony Xperia Z4 leaked online via Greek blog in2mobile. The live pictures show a large part of the phone's display and the main camera on the back side of the smartphone. One of the pictures also confirms the smartphone's model number, E6553 and the fact that it's equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8994 chipset. Since the smartphone...

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OnePlus Finally Releases OxygenOS Based on Android 5.0 Lollipop

OnePlus One owners that have been waiting for their promised OxygenOS upgrade will be pleased to know that the Chinese company has just released the update. Initially slated for a March 27 launch, OxygenOS has been delayed due to “extra quality control” and OnePlus stated that it will offer daily news updates on the status of the upgrade. Along with the delay of the update OnePlus offered five 64GB OnePlus One smartphone to 5 lucky winners chosen from their forum users, as compensation for postponing OxygenOS. One week after the delay, the Chinese company came forward with an announcement confirming the release of the highly anticipated OxygenOS for OnePlus One. The new OS is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and brings...

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Xiaomi and AOKP Partner Up for MIUI 7

If you follow the mobile industry, you’re probably well aware that Android ROM developers like Cyanogen and Paranoid Android have been partnering with hardware manufacturers to bring to life atypical phones. Well, AOKP doesn’t want to be left behind, so today the team has announced they partnered up with none other than Xiaomi to produce the next MIUI 7. The new iteration of MIUI will be based on the current Android 5.1 version and will be making its debut on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi5 flagship, as stated by AOKP. The new ROM is referred to internally as MiKangy and is expected to offer all the features that are available in Cyanogen, Paranoid Android and AOKP. MIUI 7 is made to sound pretty fantastic. The ROM will be designed to evolve...

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