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Google has finally released the Android 5.1.1 factory images for its Nexus lineup, with loads of bug-fixes and performance improvements.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA 2015.

Step-by-step guide to install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OTA on Moto G 2013 (1st gen) via stock recovery.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop build 10.6.A.0.454 arrives for Sony Xperia Z and ZR LTE variants (FTF links available).

The new iPad featuring a 12.9in screen is likely to be unveiled in the fourth quarter.

A bunch of commits in AOSP source code suggest that Android M could indeed introduce native fingerprint authentication at Google's I/O event.

Apple's iCloud service is offline affecting services like Find my phone, email, photo backup and more.

Google's freshly released AOSP developer changelog hints at forthcoming Android 5.1.1 update for Nexus 6.

Step-by-step guide to install Android 5.1 build LMY47O OTA update on HTC One M7 Google Play Edition.

Home app in iOS 9 will use iPhone to lock doors, switch on lights, adjust heating and more

Comprehensive guide to update Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and Nexus 9 LTE with Android 5.1.1 OTA via ADB sideload method.

OnePlus Two will come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, and will be released during Q3 2015.

Sony has released a new Lollipop firmware for Xperia Z1 series devices.

Manually install OmniROM featuring Android 5.1.1 on Galaxy S3 Mini.

OnePlus One users can now enjoy native Qualcomm encryption support via the latest build of TWRP software.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS update for T-Mobile-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has started rolling out in US.

Marshal Cheng, vice president of Leadcore, however dismissed rumours about Xiaomi making 51% investment in Leadcore.

Sony's new AOSP-based recovery tool for Xperia devices enables data restore and flashing custom ROMs, among other such remarkable feats.

Samsung Netherlands has recently confirmed that Note 3 Neo will indeed get the Lollipop update.

YotaPhone 2 can be purchased for $525 in US, shippings will commence in August 2015.

Samsung Galaxy A5, Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A3 users can check out for Android Lollipop OS update via OTA.

Find out where to order the Asus Zenfone 2 series smartphones that run Android 5.0 out of the box.

Qualcomm is reportedly planning to release a 10-core processor dubbed Snapdragon 818.

The Galaxy Note 5 is expected to feature the mobile payment app Samsung Pay.

IBTimes UK explores the top cydia tweaks of the week for jailbroken devices running iOS 8.

Guide to install new GravityBox module for Xposed Framework with Android 5.1 support.

Apple Pay-ready and contactless card reader from iZettle will sell in the UK for £79.

Verizon-driven LG G4 set for launch on 4 June.

The new firmware for Xperia T2 Ultra fixes issue related to the front camera.