Lumia 1020 not getting the upcoming 'Denim' update, new camera features

Some bad news for Lumia 1020 owners hoping to keep their 41-megapixel Windows Phone current. It seems Microsoft will not be providing an update to the latest 'Denim' firmware update which means these older photo-centric Lumias will not be able to enjoy the latest camera features that are part and parcel of the Denim update.

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iOS 8 update 8.1.2 now available fixes issue with missing iTunes ringtones

Apple has pushed out iOS 8.1.2 an update that brings bug fixes for ringtones purchased throught the iTunes Store which have been removed from one's device. The small update weighs in at 28.3 MB and is available now. The ringrones have to be manually restored after the update.

iOS 8.1 coming on monday as a free update

Apple will be releasing the iOS 8.1 update to iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches on Monday October 20 to coincide with the launch of Apple Pay in the US. For other countries without Apple Pay capabilities, the update will enable a number of enhancements and features that will allow iOS 8 devices to use some of the Continuity and Handoff features coming to OS X Yosemite (available for free today) and iOS. iOS 8.1 will bring back the Camera Roll as well as a beta of  a beta of iCloud Photo Library.

iOS 8.1 is available through iTunes or as an over-the-air (OTA) update for all devices that can run iOS 8: the iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, and 6 Plus; all iPads aside from the first-generation model; the fifth-generation iPod Touch; and the third-generation Apple TV. SMS Handoff will also be enabled via the updated. The following iOS 8 Continuity features are not available in Canada:

• Spotlight for movies
• Volte
• WiFi Calling

Source: Apple

New Android Wear update for Moto 360 reportedly improves battery life

Owners of the Moto 360 wearable will be happy to know that a new system update for Android Wear (Build #KGW42R update, bringing Android Wear to version 1.0.1.1448224), supposedly improves overall battery life for the Moto 360. Streamlining processes for the light sensor and bluetooth connectivity, the update aims to fix one of the more dissapointing aspects of what still remains to be the most interesting wearable device under Android Wear. Have you updated yet? Any improvements overall?

Source: Androidpit