HTC One M8 Eye Quietly Launched in China, but It Won’t Be Released Worldwide

Yesterday HTC came forward with two new devices aimed at camera lovers, the HTC Desire Eye and the RE camera, both of which will be available for purchase this month.

However, we expected the Taiwanese company to launch at least two new smartphones, the HTC Desire Eye and the One M8 Eye, but only the former was officially introduced during the “Double Exposure” event. Well, it appears that the reason for which the HTC One M8 Eye hasn’t been unveiled yesterday is the fact that it won’t be available worldwide. The smartphone has been recently spotted over at HTC China website, Slashgear reports. If you happen to live in China, you can now pre-order the HTC One M8 Eye for 3,999 yuan outright, which is about $650 or €510. According to HTC China, the smartphone should effectively go on sale on October 15.

Word is HTC One M8 Eye will only be released in China and India, which is bad news for HTC fans who wanted a Desire Eye in metal-clad. Speaking of which, the One M8 Eye is not a metal version of the Desire Eye. Although the former boasts a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera instead of the 4-UltraPixel photo snapper, it only sports a 5-megapixel front-facing camera (no LED flash included), just like the standard HTC One M8. Apart from that, HTC One M8 Eye seems to have the same specs as the original One M8 model. This means the device comes with a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory.

In addition, the smartphone packs microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 128GB), as well as a 2600 mAh Li-Polymer non-removable battery.

It comes with a free DotView case in the sales package

HTC One M8 Eye sports a 5-inch Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen display that supports full HD (1080p) resolution and features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating for extra protection. Connectivity-wise, there aren’t any differences between the One M8 Eye and the other two HTC smartphones, so users will be offered a lot of option, including LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and NFC (Near Field Communication). Those who absolutely need to have this version of the One M8 will be pleased to know the smartphone comes with a free DotView case in the sales package as well. Let’s hope sales of the One M8 Eye will be good enough to justify a launch in additional territories.

HTC One M8 Eye
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Nexus 6 Benchmark Confirms 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 CPU, QHD Display

Motorola Shamu, also known as Nexus 6 or Nexus X has been spotted in another benchmark, along with some of its specs. This is not the first time and most likely won’t be the last that we see the Nexus 6 being benchmarked by those who received prototype units.

By the time Google decides to go official with its next flagship smartphone, we might as well learn all the features the Nexus 6 has to offer. The only thing that’s unclear is whether or not Google will go with only one Nexus 6 model or there will be two variations customers will be able to choose from. Even though initial rumors pointed to a 5.2-inch Nexus 6 smartphone, it looks like Google will in fact launch a much larger 5.9-inch version, which might not appeal to all those Nexus fans. Nevertheless, word is Motorola will be taking care of all those who prefer a smaller version of Nexus 6, as the company is rumored to launch a 5.2-inch Motorola smartphone that will be part of the Android Silver series. Anyway, these are just speculations coming from different sources close to the matter, but Google and Motorola may decide otherwise at any time, so it’s impossible to tell for sure what Google’s plans are for the moment.

The benchmark indicates Nexus 6 might pack a 5.2-inch display after all

Until Nexus 6 goes official, let’s see what the smartphone might look like on the inside. As we mentioned earlier, this is not the first time we find the device at a benchmark site, but as we’re getting closer to Nexus 6’s unveiling, it’s getting clearer that Google will launch a 5.9-inch phablet. Redditor @r0fl published a few screenshots taken from CPU-Z benchmark where Motorola Shamu aka Nexus 6 is listed with a powerful 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor inside. The phone’s powerful chipset features an Adreno 420 graphics processing unit and no less than 3GB of RAM. The benchmark also confirms the Nexus 6’s display will support QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution and an amazing 560ppi (pixel per density). As expected, Nexus 6 will pack 32GB of internal memory, but only 24GB will be available for users. It’s unclear whether or not Google will add a microSD card slot for memory expansion, but previous versions did not come with one, so we doubt the search giant will make an exception in this case.

It remains to be seen if the Nexus 6 will include a 5.2- or 5.9-inch display, as this will be a major influence on its sales.

CPU-Z benchmark results for Motorola Shamu aka Nexus 6
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Auros X7 Pro Gaming Laptop Has 17.3-Inch FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M in SLI

The battle to slim down the weight of gaming notebooks to the maximum has been intensifying in recent times. Back at Computex, Gigabyte introduced the Auros X3 which was touted the world’s most powerful and lightest gaming laptop in its class.

The laptop weighed 4.12 lbs / 1.8 kg so it was a tad lighter than the Razer Blade with its 4.47 lbs / 2.02. But since the advent of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M / 970M GPUs, most gaming solution manufacturers have announced updated models or completely new iterations based on the new architecture. So Auros is following the trend with the launch of the X7 Pro gaming notebook which comes equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M.

Auros X7 Pro offers SLI options

While this is not the top-of-line GPU of the lineup, Auros is offering the laptop in SLI configuration. This dual-graphic card set-up will apparently be able to provide 30% performance improvements and substantial drop in power consumption even when compared to the GeForce GTX 980M (as seen at Notebook Check). The X7 Pro follows the tradition of sleek gaming gear and is quite portable by itself. The lappy is 3 kg / 6.6 lbs while its dimensions are 428 x 305 x 22.9 mm / 16.8 x 12 x 0.9 inches. The laptop will ship out with a spacious 17.3-inch IPS display with 1080p and Auros hasn’t said anything about a QHD option (sadly). However, the laptop can output up to three monitors at the same time thanks to the NVIDIA Surround technology.

Inside rests a 4th-gen Intel Core i7-4870HQ processor fitted with up to 8GB of RAM. In the storage department, there are four slots reserved to accommodate three mSATA up to 512GB and one 2.5-inch SATA III. As for connectivity, the laptop offers Killer LAN, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, three USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, HDMI, mini-Display Port, surround port, d-sub, SD card reader, mic-in and SPDIF. The press release does leave out some interesting details, like for example, how long the battery lasts. Given that NVIDIA’s new GPUs are designed to offer more hours of gaming on the go, future users of the new Auros laptop should be seeing improved times, but this remains to be seen as the laptop makes its way to customers.

The Auros X7 Pro is expected to arrive towards the end of the month with a price tag of $2,599 / €2,040. Sadly, the Auros laptop doesn’t offer advanced options such as a 4K display with 3,840 x 2,160 pixels or up to 32GB of RAM onboard. If you like these options, you’d best reorient yourself toward other products such as the Eurocom M5 Pro.

Auros X7 Pro offers NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M in SLI
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HTC Periscope-Looking RE Camera Launches, Is Very Simple, Cute and Portable

As expected for the past few weeks, HTC unveiled during the “Double Exposure” event in New York its own take at GoPro action cams, coming in the form of the RE camera.

The company already teased the device a while ago, so we knew the little gizmo looks like a PVC pipe (or maybe a periscope or asthma inhaler) so users can grip it easier.

The RE camera is small and colorful

The RE comes with IP57 rating, so it can be used while you’re having a fun day at the beach. The camera arrives with a 16MP 1/ 2.3-inch sensor with ultra-wide 146-degree lens. The camera can shoot 1080p video and capture 16MP photos but comes equipped with a bunch of extra features such as slow-motion video capture and time-lapse recording. On top of that, HTC promises that a future software update will bestow the capacity to stream recorded videos live over the Internet. The camera lacks a viewfinder but can be connected up with an Android or iPhone wirelessly, so you can automatically send your photos/videos directly on your mobile device. The dedicated app on your phone can also act as a viewfinder if you really need to see what you’re capturing.

RE takes advantage of an inbuilt grip sensor, so as soon as the user picks it up, the device starts by itself. The surface of the device isn't home to many buttons but one that is used for taking pictures and recording video by virtue of a long pressing it.

HTC RE can be used pretty much as a GoPro

HTC says the RE camera’s main focus is not action photography, but if users want to mount it up in the style of the GoPro camera, they can very well do that by clipping it to a backpack, necklace, bike, surf board and so on. HTC mentioned the little shooter relies on a 820mAh battery which translates into you being able to snap about 1200 photographs and recording more than 100 minutes of full HD video. The RE camera weighs a tiny 65.5 g / 0.14 lbs (so it’s very portable) and is equipped with Bluetooth, microUSB and Wi-Fi. On the inside, HTC has nestled 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 128GB if you need it.

The HTC Re camera should arrive on retail shelves in time for the holiday season with a price tag of $199 / €156. The device maker will also release a few accessories for the little periscope. Expect the HTC Re to arrive with re-sellers such as Amazon, Best Buy and carriers like Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobie. You can pre-order the camera starting today from the Re-Camera website.

HTC RE camera goes official
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ATM Programmer’s Reference Manual Leaked Online

A document containing various references for programming automated teller machines (ATMs) has been found online using the Chinese Baidu search engine.

News of malware designed specifically for ATMs has become more frequent lately, and with such an asset at the disposal of malware authors, things may have just started to get worse. Security researchers at F-Secure found the API documentation for cashpoints manufactured by NCR Corporation, which would help a malicious actor create malicious code that can interact with the ATM. These machines run on Windows Embedded operating system and feature some differences when compared to the regular editions of the OS.

Understanding malware behavior prompts documentation search

The search for this type of file was determined by the fact that the researchers could not connect the dots about specific inner working of an ATM malware they analyzed. In particular, for the attackers to be able to control the malware, a connection to the machine’s pin pad had to be created through available APIs. However, what F-Secure could not put together was how the malware author knew which process should be used for this task, since Microsoft does not provide documentation on a DLL library (MSXFS.dll) that seems to be specific to ATMs and self-service terminals running Windows Embedded. “Therefore, we did some web searches for the API documentation using the API name and the pin pad service name,” the F-Secure says in a blog post.

It seems that finding the documentation was not a painstaking job, which means that malware authors should also have no trouble accessing it. And when a document has been leaked online, despite all efforts to remove it, there is no guarantee that it has been completely eliminated.

Malware added to ATM from CD, just like Tyupkin

F-Secure started their search after learning news about ATMs in Malaysia having been robbed of approximately $1 million / €790,000. According to the Malaysian police report, the thieves infiltrated malware identified as Backdoor.Padpin by Symantec installing it from a CD, which means physically tampering with the ATMs lock to get access to the CD-Rom drive. PadPin creates a file called “ulssm.exe” and attempts to remove the “AptraDebug.lnk” shortcut file from the operating system’s startup folder and the registry key “AptraDebug.” All this, including the DLL library used, is consistent with a recent report from Kaspersky about Tyupkin ATM malware, which was discovered to target cashpoints in Russia. However, as per Kaspersky’s data, one sample has been detected in Malaysia, too.

It appears that Tyupkin has been used in Russia to extract millions of dollars without the need to insert a card into the cash machine. “The Tyupkin malware is an example of the attackers taking advantage of weaknesses in the ATM infrastructure,” said Vicente Diaz, principal security researcher at Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team. “We strongly advise banks to review the physical security of their ATMs and network infrastructure and consider investing in quality security solutions,” Diaz added.

ATM programming documentation found online
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HTC Desire Eye Gets Benchmarked Ahead of Official Announcement

With just a few hours left until HTC’s “Double Exposure” event is scheduled to begin, new details confirming some of the specs of one of the devices to be unveiled today leaked online.

The folks over at Techtastic have just spotted the HTC Desire Eye, the selfie smartphone to be announced later today, at GFX Benchmark site. Along with the smartphone’s benchmark scores, a list of specs is available as well. Although we knew most of the hardware and software configuration of the Desire Eye, it’s nice to have another confirmation of the smartphone’s capabilities. According to the listing at GFX Benchmark, HTC Desire Eye will be equipped with an impressive 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual-LED flash, autofocus and full HD (1080p) video recording. Previous rumors also mention that the smartphone will come with a similar 13-megapixel camera in the front, along with a dual-LED flash for better capturing in low-light conditions.

Another piece of information leaked on the benchmark site is the 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor inside the HTC Desire Eye, which was mentioned in previous reports as well. Obviously, Qualcomm’s chipset also accommodates an Adreno 330 graphics processing unit, along with 2GB of RAM, which are enough for a high-end smartphone. Furthermore, the Desire Eye is likely to pack 16GB of internal memory, but the benchmark mentions only 9GB of storage will be available for users. Luckily, the smartphone will also pack a microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 128GB).

The selfie smartphone is likely to be equipped with dual 13MP cameras

The soon to be unveiled smartphone is said to sport a 5.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display that should support full HD (1080p) resolution. Last but not least, HTC Desire Eye will ship with Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system out of the box. The good news is the Taiwanese company will probably offer an Android L upgrade for the smartphone a few months after the official release of the new OS. In the same piece of news, the Desire Eye won’t be the only smartphone to be introduced by HTC later today at the “Double Exposure” event. Word is that the handset makes plans to unveil another top-tier Android smartphone in just a few hours, the HTC One M8 max. Even though previous rumors claim this handset will boast a stunning QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) display, according to the latest hearsay, the One M8 max will in fact be packed with a full HD (1080p) screen.

Oh well, we’ll only have to wait a few more hours for HTC to unveil its new high-end smartphones, so stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

HTC Desire Eye specs
Image credits to GFXBenchmark

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China’s Youngest Hacker Wants to Be a White Hat

13-year-old Wang Zhengyang, considered the youngest hacker in China, was invited to speak at this year’s China Internet Security Conference, where he said he wanted to be one of the good guys in the security industry.

The boy is regarded as a prodigy child as far as computer security is concerned, mainly because he came to media attention when he hacked into one of his school’s websites. At that time, media outlets informed that the reason for leveraging the security flaw he discovered was that Wang wanted to avoid submitting his homework. The boy, however, came out with a different story, saying that the website he breached wasn’t even intended for his junior class, and held records of high-school students. Another of his deeds included finding a vulnerability in the password validation scheme of an online shopping website. He took advantage of the flaw and changed the price of a product from 2,500 yuan ($407 / €321) to 1 yuan ($0.16 / €0.13) before leaving.

In both cases, it appears that the teenager disclosed the security glitches. “You have to attack the websites first to find its weaknesses,” he said at the conference. At the security conference held in Beijing in September, Wang said that his actions were intended to determine admins to fix the websites and that he felt excited whenever he discovered a new bug that could compromise a website’s security. “I think those who hack all day for profit are immoral,” Want China Times quoted him as saying. He also said that he would not use his talent for illegal purposes.

Teenage hacker determined to be a good guy
Images credits to Xinhua / Want China Times

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Nokia HERE Maps Beta for Android Now Available for Download on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

Nokia has finally released the long-awaited HERE Maps application for Android. Even though it’s only available in its beta version form, Android fans will probably be happy that they now have a worthy alternative to Google Maps service.

There’s a catch though. It looks like Samsung has paid Nokia a lot of money for exclusivity over HERE Maps, at least for period of time. Although Nokia revealed its plans to make the navigation service available on the most important mobile platforms in the market, Android and iOS, it appears that now everyone will have access to the beta version from the beginning. HERE Maps, in its final version form, is only available on Windows Phone, but that’s about to change as the Finnish company is trying to push one of its most prolific products to other platforms. We’re sure Android users will definitely try Nokia’s HERE Maps service, which will be available for free when the final version is released.

In fact, for a lot of people who are now using Android smartphones, HERE Maps is the only navigation service that would be able to compete with the wildly popular Google Maps. For the time being though, the beta version of HERE Maps is only available to those who own Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The application through which the service can be accessed can be downloaded via Galaxy Apps Store.

The app can only be downloaded via Samsung's Galaxy Apps store

Previously known as Samsung Apps, the Galaxy Apps requires a valid account, just like Google Play Store does. Speaking of which, do not check HERE Maps on Google Play Store, as Samsung, as mentioned earlier, has exclusivity over the application. We’ve already downloaded the beta version of HERE Maps and can confirm that the offline maps feature is available, which is one of the advantages the application offers over Google Maps. While Google Maps allows users to download maps for offline use, they are only available for smaller regions, while HERE Maps provides users with the option to navigate whole countries without having to connect to the Internet, assuming they already downloaded the map on their smartphone.

That being said, we have no doubt that many Android users will switch to HERE Maps if Nokia does a great job at porting it on Google’s mobile platform. You can now download HERE Beta for Android for free via Galaxy Apps. Keep in mind that the application is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

HERE Beta for Android
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ASUS Brings Out ROG G751 Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA GTX 980M / 970M GPUs

Traces of the upcoming high-end ASUS ROG G751 gaming system appeared a while ago and since NVIDIA has unveiled its latest GTX 980M / 970M graphics cards, the device maker is free to roll out the machine into the wild.

The ROG G751 family is composed of four laptop models, three of which take advantage of Intel’s Core i7-4710HQ processor while the last one makes use of Intel’s Core i7-4860HQ processor.

The four models bring different characteristics

In the GPU department, the G761JT-CH71 and the G751JT-DH72 will take advantage of NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 970M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM. If you want more, there’s also the G751JY-DH71 and G751JY-DH72X which take advantage of NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 980M with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Naturally, these models will be sold at more expensive price-tags, as they also take advantage of a DVD Super-Multi optical drive. The GTX 970M models are equipped with a Blu-ray burner, instead. They also pack 16GB of DDR3 memory, while the DH71 has 24GB of DDR3 and the DH72X comes along with 32GB of DDR3 memory. As for storage, the CH71 has 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive, the DH72 and DH71 boast 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive and a PCIe 256 GB SSD and the DH72X has a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive and PCIe 512 GB SSD.

All four laptops offer a 17.3-inch form factor and will be shipped with an anti-glare IPS screen with LED backlighting and 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. The notebooks have a built-in HD camera, one-piece Chiclet keyboard and run Windows 8.1 out of the box. All machines come with the F-22 Raptor inspired lines characteristic of previous G series iterations. Customers will recognize the familiar and stylish finish and illuminated ROG logo. The gaming machines boast dedicated keys for instant access Steam and one-click game recording. For example, the Macro Key can be used to set up three commands for various in-game multi-key actions or launching of specific applications.

The gaming experience is further enhanced by the presence of ASUS’ SonicMaster and ROG AudioWizard audio technology. On top of all that, we can add the benefits of NVIDIA’s latest GPU architecture, which brings about longer battery life, better performance and extended game-play times while the laptops are unplugged. The ASUS ROG G751 family starts shipping as of this week with a starting price set for $1,499 / €1,186.

Press Release:FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS today begins shipping the ROG G751 Series gaming laptop and ASUS Transformer Book T200 2-in-1 ultraportable for the holiday season. The G751 features up to an Intel® Core™ i7- 4860HQ processor, enthusiast-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX970M/980M graphics, and exclusive ASUS TurboMaster GPU-overclocking technology that delivers gaming desktop level performance. T200 is a stylish and fully-featured 64 bit Windows 8.1 laptop powered by the latest Intel® Atom™ 'Bay Trail-T' quad-core processor. Its detachable 11.6-inch IPS display gives users the 2-in-1 benefits of a powerful laptop and the portable convenience of a tablet.
ROG G751 - Gaming desktop levels of performance
ROG G751 holds an Intel Core i7 processor that delivers smooth and powerful performance. It also features the latest enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M/980M for sharp, vivid visuals. All that performance is enhanced by ASUS TurboMaster technology to boost real-time GPU overclocking up to 5%.
The G751 demonstrates exceptional thermal efficiency with minimal noise thanks to copper heatsinks and intelligent dual fans that expel hot air via rear vents, keeping CPU and GPU temperatures low even under overclocking conditions.  G751 also has GameFirst III which gives users lag-free gameplay by prioritizing game packets and allocates more bandwidth for smooth, lag-free gaming. It features four preset packet-priority modes, and manual settings for users who want total control over their network. The built-in Network Monitor tool even lets users manage network traffic and test connection speeds.
ROG G751 has a matte, anti-glare Full HD IPS display with wide 178-degree viewing angles for minimal color shift even when viewed from extreme angles. G751 supports external 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays too, with Trinity Display technology giving users a total of four displays (notebook display and three external displays)  to work on simultaneously through HDMI 1.4, mini DisplayPort, and VGA output ports. This arrangement is ideal for multi-screen gaming, movie watching, or multi-tasking.
ROG G751 retains the classic stealthy F-22 Raptor-inspired lines found on previous G Series iterations; and sports an aluminum finish and illuminated ROG logo. Specially designed for gamers, G751 has dedicated keys for instant access to Steam and one-click gameplay recording. The ASUS ROG Macro Key can be programmed with up to three commands for complex in-game multi-key actions, launching applications, or loading up a specific website with one keystroke. ASUS SonicMaster and ROG AudioWizard enable powerful, optimized audio for all game genres.
The seamless one-piece chiclet keyboard is ergonomically-angled for user comfort, making it ideal for marathon gaming sessions. Keys have an adjustable backlight that glows red in dark environments, and there are even specially-marked WASD cursor keys.

ASUS ROG G751 is made up of four models

ASUS ROG G751 is offered with either GTX 970M or 980M

ASUS ROG G751 keyboard detail

ASUS ROG G751 is the latest gaming family from the company

ASUS ROG G751 offers enhanced GPU performance
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Google Confirms Nexus 5 Battery Drain Issue Will Be Fixed in Android L

The latest smartphone in the Nexus family is a great device. Those who managed to grab one via Google Play made a great deal getting the Nexus 5.

However, even though the smartphone is more than decent when it comes to specs, there are still a few software issues that need to be fixed. One of the most annoying problems currently affecting Nexus 5 is related to the smartphone’s camera. The so-called “mm-qcamera-daemon” process that remains in the phone’s memory will drain the Nexus 5 battery quite fast. Even keeping the smartphone in idle mode will result in a complete depletion of the battery in less than a day. The main problem is the “mm-qcamera-daemon” process can’t be killed manually or using a third-party application. Even after doing a full factory reset, the issue still persists because “mm-qcamera-daemon” is an important part of the camera subsystem, so it needs to run in order for users to be able to take advantage of the Nexus 5’s camera.

As explained by Google, the main issue lies in the fact that “mm-qcamera-daemon” gets stuck most of the time in a state where it uses large amounts of CPU, which in return prevents camera use and drains the battery like crazy. If you have been affected by this issue, you will immediately notice it, as the Nexus 5 will become very hot even in idle mode. Those who managed to disable “mm-qcamera-daemon” completely will not be able to use the camera anymore. This is the bad news, but the good news is the issue only affects Nexus 5 smartphones, as other Android devices that have the same process called “mm-qcamera-daemon” are based on different source code, customized for that particular smartphone.

Non-Nexus devices do not seem to be affected by this issue on a large scale

Those who own the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Motorola Moto G, and have similar problems, should contact manufacturers directly, as the fix that Google is working on will not solve their issues as well. AndroidPolice reports Google recently confirmed it’s been able to identify more solutions to the Nexus 5 camera code issue and that it hopes to resolve the rest of the 100% CPU usage cases very soon. Here is what a Google official had to say about the “mm-qcamera-daemon” issue on the Nexus 5: “We've also added a watchdog which tries to clean things up if the daemon gets stuck like this, in case there are still unaddressed issues.

“I'm marking this bug as FutureRelease, which means we've put fixes in place in our internal builds, and the fixes will be included in the next major update for the Nexus 5.” This means that we should expect a fix for the Nexus 5 camera problem to be delivered with Android L, Google’s next major OS release.

mm-qcamera-daemon issue on Nexus 5
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