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HTC Dot View for One M9: How the Smart Case Worked

HTC’s Dot View case used a perforated cover and a companion app to show calls, notifications, time, and additional controls. The One M9 features are now an archive, not a current accessory recommendation.

Android 5.1 on Nexus 6: Google’s 2015 Lollipop Update

Google listed Nexus 6 among the devices scheduled to receive Android 5.1 in 2015. The update is historical; Nexus 6 no longer receives current Android or security updates.

iOS 8.1 and Android 5.0: Features and Platform Differences

A version-specific look at iOS 8.1 and Android 5.0 Lollipop, using official release notes and treating screenshots as historical evidence.

Cyanogen CEO’s 2015 Samsung Forecast: Opinion, Not Fact

Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster’s 2015 comments about Samsung were a competitive forecast, not a settled fact. Read the interview in its business and market context.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge: What Changed in the 2015 Design

Samsung’s 2015 Galaxy S6 pair shifted to glass-and-metal construction. The S6 edge added curved sides to the display; this archive compares the official design story without treating either phone as a current recommendation.

Windows 10 IoT Core on Raspberry Pi 2: The Announcement and Its End of Support

Microsoft brought Windows 10 IoT Core to Raspberry Pi 2 for maker projects, not as a desktop replacement. The product retired in 2020, so the old image is now a legacy experiment.

Galaxy S4 Android Lollipop Update: What the 2015 Rollout Means Now

Samsung released Lollipop builds for some Galaxy S4 variants, but availability depended on the exact model and carrier. The S4 is now obsolete for secure daily use; verify support before relying on an old phone.

DIRECTV Added WatchESPN and Disney Streaming Apps in 2015

A historical guide to the February 2015 DIRECTV launch of WatchESPN and Disney WATCH apps, including U.S. channel limits, provider login requirements and the 2019 move into the ESPN app.

Android Chorus: Google Japan’s 300-Device Music Experiment

Google Japan’s 2015 Android Chorus used hundreds of phones and tablets in a staged musical display tied to the Androidify campaign.

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