Cyanogen is said to be considering shutting down its headquarters in Seattle. Moreover, the company is also planning to announce second round of layoff, according to a report from Android Police. Continue reading “Cyanogen Inc to reportedly shut down Seattle HQ, slash more jobs”
Cyanogen has launched a new Modular OS program that will allow manufacturers and developers to implement new features into their own custom ROMs.
Last week, there were reports that Cyanogen is cutting its workforce by 20% and is switching to its app strategy. However, Cyanogen CTO Steve Kondik has denied these reports and is taking about company’s plans. Continue reading “CyanogenMod is here to stay, not pivoting to apps, says CTO Steve Kondik”
It looks like Cyanogen is facing tough times as the company is reportedly laying off some of its workforce as a major part of restructuring, according to reports from Android Police and Re/Code.
Continue reading “Cyanogen said to lay off 20% of its workforce as part of restructure”
Although the ZUK Z1 was released internationally last year, the smartphone only made its way to Indian shores earlier this month. The Moto G4 Plus was announced this month as well and while it has a newer release date, the attractive pricing of the ZUK Z1 puts it at the same range of the G4 Plus. Let’s compare the specs in detail to see what is different between the two.
Continue reading “Moto G4 Plus vs ZUK Z1 – What’s Different?”
ZUK is apparently working on a new phone that will have a compact size. It could be an all new handset or a mini version of their Z1 handset and will launch in a few months time.
Continue reading “ZUK to launch a new mini phone powered by Mediatek Helio P10”
Cyanogen has announced the launch of MOD platform that allows developers to deeply integrate their apps into its OS. The new platform will introduce mods intelligent, contextually aware, and lightweight experiences built natively into the mobile operating system.
Continue reading “Cyanogen debuts MOD platform for Android devices”
CyanogenMod has been known to release some really interesting features for Android users and this upcoming feature is one of them. The update will allow users to assign a protected status for any apps on the phone including system apps.
Continue reading “CyanogenMod to bring new protected interface with fingerprint authentication”
Cyanogen has started rolling out a new update that features a Cortana integration. The new 12.1.1 version of the OS that comes with Microsoft’s digital voice assistant is now coming to OnePlus One smartphones.
Continue reading “Cyanogen OS 12.1.1 update with Cortana integration rolls out to OnePlus One”
Cyanogen is bolstering its expansion efforts in India, which is fastest growing smartphone market. The company is teaming up with a number of mobile manufacturers to launch Cyanogen powered smartphones in the country, as per a new report from the Economic Times.
Continue reading “Over six vendors to release Cyanogen powered smartphones in India in 2016”
Cyanogen are apparently planning big things for the year 2016 as it aims to launch several smartphones in 2016 including a flagship product by partnering with various manufacturers.
Continue reading “Cyanogen to introduce multiple smartphones in 2016 including a flagship product”
Looks like the similarities between the ZUK Z1 and the OnePlus One just keep growing as the Z1 now comes in a special edition with an Oak Wood finish back just like the OnePlus One which also came with a wood finish even though it was made of Bamboo.
ZUK is a new company that has received backing from Lenovo and the Z1 is their first smartphone. We’ve prepared a photo gallery of the device for your viewing pleasure. In case you haven’t seen our review of the smartphone yet, then do check it out here.
ZUK is a new phone manufacturer that has received backing from Lenovo and the Z1 is their first smartphone. On paper, the device seems to boast quite an impressive set of features and specifications save for the older Snapdragon 801 processor that was seen in yesteryear’s smartphones. However, you can’t really write off a phone just because its processor is a bit old. After all, the OnePlus One is also powered by a Snapdragon 801 and even today, the smartphone is sought after by many and since the ZUK Z1 is also aimed at a similar price point, the phone does make sense. In this review, we take a look at how the phone performs in real life and whether that impressive specs sheets translates to an impressive all round performance in real life as well. We would also be comparing the phone to the OnePlus One which could be called its closest competitor.
YU Televentures which is a subsidiary of the popular domestic player Micromax, last week launched an affordable 4G smartphone the YU Yunique in India at Rs. 4,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Snapdeal through flash sales staring September 15. While the device specifications appear impressive for the price, is it really worth the purchase? We find out. Continue reading “YU Yunique Review”
