Android and iOS use a 64-bit architecture for a quite a long time now. Devices with Windows Phone/Mobile are still running 32-bit OS even on 64-bit compatible hardware. Microsoft wants to change it swiftly, as there is a job opening that suggests that. More in the news.
Sony Xperia C4 has unexpectedly received an update to Android 5.1. This MediaTek-based device was expected to receive an update straight to Android 6.0, but its users have noticed that devices are getting an update notification to version 5.1. Smash an update button if you have this device in your pocket. There might be an OTA waiting for you!
CyanogenMod has successfully replaced the standard Camera2 application with its own Snap. It’s still pretty basic but offers some nice features already. Knowing the CM nature, it will improve within the next few weeks to officially replace the standard camera application in Cyanogen OS. Snap should be available in newest nightlies for your device.
Those of you still rocking the Barnes & Noble Nook tablet can now get Android 6.0 Marshmallow onto your device. This version of Android comes in the form of CyanogenMod 13 builds and its first nightly was released today, January 15th. As with all nightly builds though, do understand that some features may be incomplete or buggy until a stable version is released.
