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Redbox Instant was launched by Redbox earlier this year with Verizon, where it is being touted to be a competitor to another video streaming solution from Netflix. Well, what is the whole point of having a particular piece of software or app if it were not to receive updates along the way to be better and more efficient? Good to know that Redbox has already introduced a new update for the iPhone app, where this time around, one will be able to enjoy AirPlay streaming support. Of course, there will still be limitations, as AirPlay would play nice only for video streaming, but it will be unable to support anything that has already been downloaded.

This would be a blow to those who want to see Redbox as an alternative for its on-demand and subscription libraries. Another area of concern would be, the app itself would stop running in the event where there are incoming texts and notifications, or should one happen to run a different app apart from Redbox. According to Redbox Instant, this latest update will also be able to handle unnamed bugs, all the while improving the recommendations engine so that it can be a whole lot more accurate concerning the kinds of movies which will be suggested to members.

Redbox Instant On iPhone Now Supports AirPlay Streaming original content from Ubergizmo.

Ah, there is nothing quite like a software update being made available for your beloved piece of hardware, and with Samsung’s current flagship, the Galaxy S4, we do know that different variants of it across other mobile carriers have already received the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in the past. The thing is, AT&T’s own experience has not exactly been the smoothest one among the rest, but things do seem to have settled down somewhat now. For instance, AT&T did announce that their latest software update will bring the software build to JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2 in addition to Samsung Galaxy Gear compatibility, the ability to drag and drop so that you can uninstall or disable apps in a jiffy, better call reliability and of course, the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

The entire update would weigh in at a rather hefty 727MB, so you might want to make sure that your smartphone remains tethered to a fast Wi-Fi connection with its battery fully charged so that nothing untoward will happen when it is installing the update halfway and the battery gives up the good fight. Other AT&T customers who have received the Galaxy Gear compatibility updates to date include those who own the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Mega. [Press Release]

Galaxy Gear Update Arrives For Samsung Galaxy S4 Owners original content from Ubergizmo.

In May this year, we brought you word that the good people over at Jolla have announced their Sailfish OS powered smartphone, and the first shipments of this particular smartphone is said to kick off sometime in the fourth quarter of the year. It is nice to know then, that Jolla has already started to sell this smartphone of theirs at the earlier agreed price of €399 At that price point, you will find that the Jolla smartphone will arrive equipped with a 4.5″ qHD IPS display, running on a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4GHz Krait processor, an Adreno 305 graphics chipset and 1GB RAM.

Apart from that, there is an 8-megapixel shooter located right at the back, alongside 16GB of internal memory with a slew of connectivity options. Sailfish OS is said to continue from where the MeeGo OS left off, having being developed by ex Nokia employees. It will place plenty of emphasis on gestures, and is also able to handle Android apps without missing a beat – and thanks to the pre-installed Yandex store, you can already gain access to at least 85,000 Android applications right out of the box. Of course, knowing that Nokia HERE Maps also arrives pre-installed makes it easier to make a purchase decision, no?

Jolla Sells For €399 original content from Ubergizmo.

Earlier this month, AT&T began rolling out Android 4.3 to its variant of the Galaxy S 4, only to have it pulled in order to focus on “potential improvements.” Here’s the good news: the Rethink Possible carrier today started the process of, once again, bringing the Jelly Bean updates to Samsung’s flagship smartphone. As a refresher, Android 4.3 brings a lot of improvements and enhancements that make the overall experience an even more pleasant one — some of which include OpenGL ES 3.0 support, Bluetooth Smart technology and enriched notification access. What’s more, AT&T’s also releasing an update for the Galaxy Gear that makes it compatible with the GS4, which is great news for folks on the network who own both Samsung devices. Let us know in the comments how these updates are working out for you thus far — and here’s hoping this one is here to stay.

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We know that when it comes to installing custom ROMs on your Android device is not easy, especially if you’re new to all of this, which is why the CyanogenMod Installer was such a great idea, especially when it was launched on the Google Play store for everyone to download! Unfortunately it seems that the app might have violated some terms and has since been voluntarily removed from Google Play. According to the official CyanogenMod blog, this involved one particular function within the app which was related to sideloading apps which could potentially void warranties of devices.

Based on the feedback given from the Google Play team, they agreed that while the app was harmless and did not actually violate their Terms of Service (it did violate developer terms), it still “encourages users to void their warranty” and would not be allowed to remain in the store. It is unclear if the Cyanogen Inc. will find a way around this issue, but for now if you want to get your hands on the installer, they have revealed that they will be submitting their app to both the Amazon and Samsung stores.

CyanogenMod Installer Pulled From Google Play original content from Ubergizmo.