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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

Force Touch, which features on new MacBook and Apple Watch, could be included iPhone 6 successor.

Sony Xperia Z3+ costs £549 in the UK.

Google executive has confirmed in a recent interview with Fast Company that Android M will be releasing later this year.

Microsoft is reportedly launching two high-end Lumia series smartphones this year.

OnePlus Two speculated to be announced on 1 June, as the company posts 'Time to change' teaser on Twitter.

Simply sending a message to someone's iPhone can cause the smartphone to crash and continually reboot.

Sony's Quick Charger UCH10 is compatible with the new Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z3 Compact currently.

Android 5.1 brings along major enhancements of Android 5.0 to Motorola Moto X 2014 and Moto E LTE on US Cellular.

Xiaomi vice president Hugo Barra has announced the roll out of MIUI 6.5.5.0 (LXIMICD) OTA for Mi 4i.

Comprehensive guide to root any Android device running Android 2.x through Android 5.x with KingRoot tool.

Pre-rooted stock Android Lollipop firmware is available for Xperia Z1 Compact.

Sony Xperia Z3+ features a 20.7MP rear camera, and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.

Freshly leaked photo of purported Tizen smartphone surfaces online from Tizen Cafe via Twitter.

Android Lollipop rollout to Asus Zenfone 5 is only expected in the next three to four months.