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Round-up of the best UK smartphone deals of the week, including Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4, and Moto G (4G)

Google has released the Android M operating system at its I/O 2015 conference.

Google uses I/O 2015 to announce Android M, Cardboard for iPhone and much more

Although not a patch the simple instructions fix a fault whereby a certain text breaks the iOS Messages app

Comprehensive guide to install Android M Developer Preview factory image on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player.

Save maps and driving directions offline with Google Maps update

Google Now with Android M works inside third-party apps and can understand your email chats

Free and unlimited cloud storage available now with new Google Photos app

Six major new features of Google's Android 6.0 M for smartphones and tablets

Shazam now lets you scan real world items such as magazines and books to access unique content on your smartphone

Apple is working on a fix for its iOS text bug but the problem also affects iPads, Macs and Apple Watch

Guide to update Galaxy A7 with Android 5.0.2 build A700FDXXU1BOE6 OTA update.

Google Chrome 43 with new one-touch word search mechanism and other features is available for download from Google Play.

Lenovo unveils the first smartphone with a built-in laser projector to create a virtual touchscreen or keyboard.

These camera features are the shutter speed/exposure control of the camera, similar to the Apple iPhone 6.

T-Mobile-driven Sony Xperia Z1 users can check for Lollipop via OTA, and can also download new firmware via FTF link.

Android M expected to reintroduce granular permission control for public access.

Step-by-step guide to Update Nexus 6 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (LMY47Z or LYZ28E) OTA firmware.

Where to watch Google I/O 2015 keynote online in which Google is expected to unveil Android M and Google Glass 2.0

Xiaomi, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone makers will launch US and UK online stores from 1 June

The Xiaomi Mi5 is expected to go on sale before the end of this year.

Android 5.0.2 (23.1.A.1.28) customised UK firmware with root and recovery available for Xperia Z2.

Step-by-step guide to install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on the international variant of Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) via Resurrection Remix ROM.

Step aside Popcorn Time - pirates now want to stream live cable channels using IPTV

Samsung to have challenging 2015 as local Android makers in China and India offer more for less

Asus Zenfone 3 is rumoured to get a Q3-14 2015 launch.

Microsoft to launch digital assistant Cortana on Android and iOS to coincide with the launch of Windows 10

The 512MB Windows Phone devices will have several limitations with Windows 10 Mobile, suggests leaked document.

Lockheed Martin has been working on smartphone-swipe recognition technology for the NSA