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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date

While it's almost certain that the popular G3 and G2 phones will be seeing the Lollipop update, LG has not released any word on when that could be. Official word to TechRadar was that the company has no update on "if/when Lenovo phone Android Lollipop will be coming to the LG G3," but it's a safe bet that its flagship Android device won't be ignored.
It's important to note that the G2 received the last update (4.4) around four months after release, so that may be a safe bet for Lollipop and the G3.
Sony, on the other hand, has been very forthcoming with news on Lollipop's inclusion on the Xperia Z line, going so far as to name each and every model that will see the update.
"We'll be making Sony Mobile's Android 'L' upgrade available for the entire premium Z series: including Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact," the post on Sony's official blog states. "Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition devices will be first up - we'll be back with more details on that soon."
As for an exact date, the company hasn't set anything in stone, but it does say that the update process will start at the "beginning of 2015 for the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series - continuing thereafter for all remaining devices above." 
With Google's flagship Nexus devices on track to receive the newly detailed Android 5.0 Lollipop OS next month, the remaining Android users are excited about the possibility of getting the upgrade on their own devices soon. We detailed the possibilities with Samsung's Galaxy and Note device lines, but now it's time for the rest. When is Lollipop coming to your mobile device?
HTC has been very forthcoming with its update news than most other manufacturers, giving a specific window of time when we can expect updates to both the M8 and the M7. 
"We will begin rolling out updates to the HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M7) in regions worldwide within 90 days of receiving final software from Google, followed shortly thereafter by other One family members and select devices," according to a statement from the tech company. The other devices in the One family would include the One Mini, One Mini 2, One Max, One E8, One E8 Eye, and possibly its Desire smartphones, but that has yet to be confirmed.
Just last week, the HTC One M8 received its Bluetooth certification, lenovo A269i which points to Lollipop's Sense UI coming sooner than later. If the company follows through with the 90-day timetable, that means HTC One customers should expect to see Lollipop around late January.

iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy S5

For a long time, the S5 was the plastic standard in sizable mobiles. But why do people choose it, rather than anything from Apple?
The Onion offers that the design differences Lenovo phone aren't all that great. The iPhone 6 is a "sleek, sophisticated rounded rectangle." While the S5 is a "bulky, hideous rounded rectangle."
Ah, so perhaps the latest big thing might be somewhat prettier than the next big thing which was, in fact, the last big thing.
The signature features of each phone are mordantly emotive. iPhone 6: "Class resentment experienced when you see a f***ing 3-year-old use one." The S5: "Not an iPhone."
The core of this joyous comparison chart, though, lies in the section entitled "Type Of Person It Will Impress."
For the iPhone 6: "Appearance-conscious a**hole." Could anyone truly argue? And what about the S5: "Technology-conscious pr**k."
I suspect there might be one or two who will react aggressively to these characterizations. There might be some though, who, if committed to deep reflection, will see themselves in at least a few of these descriptions.
When it comes to cell phone brands, the armies of the reasonable tend to be counted in handfuls.
At least that's how it seems when one reads the impassioned, often intemperate commentary when Apple is compared to Samsung. Or vice versa.
How lovely, then, that now that Apple's phones have undergone extension surgery lenovo A269i , new comparisons can be drawn.
I am grateful to The Onion for creating an intellectual analysis comparing Apple's new iPhone 6 with Samsung's Galaxy S5.

Xiaomi Mi 3 vs Asus Zenfone 5 vs Huawei Honor 3C

If you are the creative sort, you will like the Zenfone's camera UI lenovo A269i , which includes presets that let you take low-light shots, pictures where everyone is smiling, create GIF animations and more. Results are decent, but tend to get really noisy in low light. 
The handset's audio playback is commendable, with its ability to output discernable bass and clear vocals. But like in the case of the Mi 3, call quality wasn't quite up to the mark. 
Sadly, its battery life of just six hours proved to be its weakness. But for this drawback, the Zenfone manages to deliver value for money . 
The Honor 3C — with its glossy white plastic finish — doesn't look slick. Still, its thinner bezel results in a slightly tighter form factor, making it easier to handle as well as carry in the shirt pocket. It is fronted by a quality HD display that offers excellent contrast, richer colours and deep blacks. Sadly, it is not scratch-resistant. 
The Honor 3C — powered by a quad-core processor, and coupled with great touchscreen response and a proprietary user interface (Emotion 2.0) — works flawlessly for most productivity tasks, and is better in certain areas like the notification centre and single-handed use than the Asus ZenUI.
There are very few pre-loaded apps on this device; utilities like a flashlight, voice recorder, phone manager, and KingSoft Office for productivity is all you will find on the Honor 3C. 
But the mainstay of this smartphone is its call quality, which is the best when compared with all the sub-15k phones in this review. Audio output, however, lacks bass punch. 
Its 8MP and 5MP cameras are quick to focus and take some commendable shots and videos with fair amount of detail. 
As far as battery life is concerned, you can get a full day's use — phone calls, web browsing, e-mails and gaming — on a single charge.
Indian smartphone market has recently witnessed some hot launches in the 5-inch category. Here's comparing three new 5-inchers priced under Rs 15,000 — Xiaomi Mi 3, Asus Zenfone 5 and Huawei Honor 3C. 
The 8.1mm-slim Mi 3 handset boasts of toughened Gorilla Glass and an aluminium magnesium alloy frame that's coated with three layers of thermal graphite to make it look and feel far more premium than its asking price. 
Now, if this handset has been making headlines, it's because of its quality hardware that's capable of serious graphic processing that, hitherto, was only seen in devices costing thrice as much. Full HD movies and 3D games are rendered wonderfully; displayed crisply and with vibrant colours on its Full HD screen; and multi-tasking is handled effortlessly. A special mention should be made of the handset's Miui user interface that's light on the system, intuitive to use, and highly customizable using its proprietary Theme app. 
On the downside, the sound quality here is not the best we've experienced. Music playback — though clear — seemed softer than all other phones in this review, while calls lacked clarity at times, but this is not a deal breaker. 
For the click-happy, the Mi 3 comes with a 13MP main shooter with dual flash and a 2MP front camera. The former is quick to focus, though the resultant output lacks detail when zoomed into. Still, the photos and videos shot with the Mi 3 are good for sharing on the web, and to use with apps. Notably, the front cam comes with a filter that softens selfies to create blemish-less complexions. 
All in all, the Mi 3 is a package that's miles ahead of the competition. It comes with preloaded apps such as a call recorder, an office suite, FM radio, and even cloud storage. 
You get a device that's equipped with NFC Lenovo S850 , and which can also create a strong wireless hotspot. Additionally, in tests, its battery gave us six hours of Full HD movie playback, and lasts for nearly two days with normal usage. 
The Zenfone 5 is mostly an all-plastic affair, although the build quality is top-notch, complete with Gorilla Glass and a fine radial, metallic texture on the buttons and the bottom edge of the phone; its gently curved back gives it greater grip and feels natural to hold. 
Most notably, its dual-core Intel processor rises well to the challenge of heavy multitasking, HD movies and gaming. Additionally, Asus' custom interface adds nice touches to the user experience — be it in the area of managing SIMs, changing audio output to suit your preferences, recording calls, etc.