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The Android One phones launched in the Philippines run the latest Android Lollipop version.

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Oppo R5 is currently up for pre-ordering in UK, and costs £297.

Lumia Denim begins extended rollout and is expected to be available to all Lumia users by Q1 2015.

Android 5.1 is expected to incorporate fixes to all issues inherent within the current Android 5.0 Lollipop update.

Samsung Galaxy S6 is expected to be launched on 1 March at MWC, along with the high-end Galaxy S Edge.

The latest Android 4.4.4 OS upgrade firmware brings along the HD Voice calling feature.

The preview version is expected to be seeded to registered Windows Insiders, later in February 2015.

The Lumia Denim update is also available for Lumia 520 and 530 users across most countries.

Android Lollipop, for HTC One (M8) will be available via OTA, but users can manually download and install the ROM as well.

Android Lollipop for Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available via OTA, and can also be downloaded manually.

Microsoft Lumia 435 can be per-ordered for £88.49 in UK, and for €80 in France.

WhatsApp's latest feature seems to be a test version that requires an invite from people who have already tested out voice calling.

Galaxy S5 update offers a revamped lock screen and better fingerprint sensing capabilities among other new features.

The Tetra Lockscreen app now provides weather forecasts for up to three days, along with allowing users to set Bing Maps on the lockscreen.

The Moto G (2014) 4G-LTE edition runs Android Lollipop straight out of the box and offers mid-range tech-specs.

Lumia Denim for Lumia 930 users will be available via OTA and brings along the improved Lumia Camera application.

Verizon could be the first to launch Lumia Denim for Lumia Icon users, in the United States of America.

Users of LG G Pro 2 variants viz LG-F350S, LG-F350K and LG-F350L, should observe Android 5.0 as an OTA update.

Samsung Galaxy A3 can be owned for £22.50 a month and Galaxy A5 for £26.50 per month, from Carphone Warehouse.

Microsoft will hold a session on 6 March at the 2015 Game Developer Conference in San Francisco.

Microsoft's Windows 10 flagship smartphone will reportedly come with 3D touch features.

The rumoured second-generation Moto E is said to run Android 5.0 out of the box, and provide value for money just like its predecessor.

Android 5.0 for HTC One (M8) is now reportedly live in Germany, the Nordic region and France. Check your smartphones now.

Registration is open for the next flash sale of Xiaomi Mi Note, which will be held on 3 February.

ColorOS 2.0.5i beta build is available for download, in the form of a 978 MB file, for Oppo Find 7 and 7a smartphones.

Android 5.0 brings the new Material Design UI, along with other features, and will reach all LG G3 smartphones in the US soon.

Android 4.4.4 KitKat will be available for Moto G (2013), Moto E Republic Wireless customers via Over-the-air OTA mechanism.

Microsoft demoed Windows 10 running on a smartphone for the first time but nothing on show will solve the problems it faces.