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CyanogenMod has grown unusually quickly in the past several months, polishing its custom Android firmware and introducing new services. We now know why the team has been so busy — it’s quietly been operating as a full-fledged company since April. The newly announced Cyanogen Inc., led by Boost Mobile co-founder Kirt McMaster, is devoted solely to building CyanogenMod as a platform. Some of the project’s veteran developers are now full-time staff, including Steve Kondik (CTO) and Koushik Dutta (VP of Engineering). Read on to learn what the company has in store, including its hopes of eventually competing on the same level as heavy-hitters like Apple and Google.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile

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Source: CyanogenMod Blog

Official Android 4.3 upgrades are currently few and far between, but you won’t have to wait for one if you’re willing to experiment — the first CyanogenMod 10.2 nightly builds have arrived. As of this writing, those with Samsung’s Captivate, Galaxy S Relay 4G or AT&T Galaxy S III can install the unofficial firmware to take advantage of 4.3’s new features. Just be aware that you’re taking more risks than usually exist with such firmware; this is an early release of unsanctioned code, after all. If that’s no deterrent, the first releases of CyanogenMod 10.2 await at the source link.

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Via: CyanogenMod (Google+)

Source: CyanogenMod Downloads

If Freeview is down on your Sony device in the UK, don’t worry: you’re not alone. Sony has tweeted that the service isn’t working on many of its DVD recorders, like the RDR-HXD870, following a recent firmware update. The company said that “it appears something has change(d) in the way these devices are receiving EPG data from (Freeview operator) Arqiva,” adding that some Pioneer DVD players are also affected. It’s still trying to get to the bottom of the issue, but pointed to several temporary fixes on its community forums that might tide you over (check the More Coverage link). If that doesn’t do it, you’ll have to wait for new firmware or get your TV fix elsewhere.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Sony

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Via: CNET, BBC

Source: Sony (Twitter)

A new version of Android (4.3, and still called Jelly Bean) is already doing the testing rounds on Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 and thanks to some porting work from SAMMobile, it’s apparently working on both the Google Play and original iterations. We’ve caught a glance of Android 4.3 on LG’s Nexus 4 already, but we’re now getting a second look at a refreshed camera interface, some minor design tweaks (like more regular appearances of a share button) and, well, we’re still perusing the gallery for more nuggets. If you know what you’re doing (and don’t fear voiding your warranty) you can find the files at the source — early reports suggest that the GS4 is “fully working” on this early build. We’ll update this post if we find anything else new, but early impressions suggest it’s a relatively gentle upgrade from the existing mobile OS.

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Via: Sammy Hub

Source: SAMMobile (1), (2)

After the 4.45 firmware update knocked some PlayStation 3s out of commission last week, Sony has fulfilled its promise of a fixed version. 4.46 is now available to download, while a series of steps has been posted to the support site to walk users through updating any consoles that installed 4.45 and then failed to reboot. Additionally, for users that successfully installed 4.45 and later complained of NAT and “IP fragment issues,” a post on the support forum confirms that has been fixed as well. Owners of frozen consoles will need a USB memory stick with at least 168MB of space, although certain older models can also use SD, Memory Stick or Compact Flash cards. There’s still no word on exactly what went wrong, but for instructions on how to configure the flash storage and reboot into safe mode so you can start gaming again, just hit the source link below.

Filed under: Gaming, HD, Sony

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Via: @PlayStation (Twitter)

Source: PlayStation Support