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Android and BlackBerry: How the Platforms Crossed Paths

In the 2010s, BlackBerry brought BBM to Android while BlackBerry 10 added access to the Amazon Appstore. Those bridges were limited, and BlackBerry later ended legacy BlackBerry 10 services.

HTC BlinkFeed Promotions: What the 2015 Ad Test Actually Meant

HTC tested a limited number of sponsored promotions in BlinkFeed in 2015. The test was reported for selected markets, with an opt-out; the feature is historical and should not be confused with current HTC software.

Cupcake to Lollipop: the story behind those sweet Android names

Lollipop, KitKat, Jelly Bean, frozen dessert Sandwich, and so on. we do not ought to cue you that golem versions are named once candy and confectionery...

Nexus 9 Android Updates: What the 2015 Lollipop Delay Can Teach Us

The Nexus 9 received Android 5.1.1 after other Nexus models had begun updating. Google did not publish a definitive reason for the timing, so this guide separates the confirmed rollout from speculation.

Nexus 5 (2015) Rumor: LG Built the Nexus 5X, Not a New Nexus 5

Google’s 2015 Nexus 5X was built with LG and was distinct from the original 2013 Nexus 5. This archive separates the confirmed launch from earlier rumors.

Nintendo’s 2015 Plan for Five Smartphone Games: What the Announcement Said

In March 2015, Nintendo and DeNA announced a mobile-game partnership and a target of approximately five smart-device applications by March 2017. The schedule later changed, making the announcement an archival snapshot rather than a current release list.

Why Large-Screen Phones Grew Quickly in 2015

A historical look at Flurry’s 2015 phablet research, what its usage figures measured, and how to interpret the large-screen phone trend.

Google ARC Welder: An Archived Look at Android Apps in Chrome

ARC Welder let developers test some Android APKs in an experimental Chrome runtime. The beta tool and its Chrome Apps-era setup instructions are now obsolete.

Facebook Messenger in 2015: Location Sharing, Extensions, and Payments

Messenger added app extensions and new sharing controls in 2015. Meta’s announcements document the historical features; old instructions and third-party add-ons should not be assumed to work today.

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