Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Nexus 5 Release Date: Download Ongoing for Nexus 5, What About Other Nexus Devices?

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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Nexus 5 Release Date: Download Ongoing for Nexus 5, What About Other Nexus Devices?

Christian Post Report – As Google Nexus 5 owners are giving feedback that they are already receiving the latest Android 5.1 update for Lollipop, there is no word yet on when other Nexus devices will receive the much-awaited update that is said to fix numerous bugs and issues that Lollipop users earlier complained about.

Google announced the Android 5.1 update in March with the company saying that it will only be initially available to selected units. While it was expected that Google will prioritize its own Nexus devices, the time frame for the roll out of the updates was not clear early on.

Android Lollipop Update on Nexus 5 Youtube Screenshot/ file

Android Lollipop Update on Nexus 5

A report in Venture Capital Post also confirmed that the first update received by selected users on Nexus 5 last month was different from what Nexus 5 owners are receiving now. The current version is said to bring SIM card improvements, which was not present in the first build.

Google also confirmed early on that the update will be rolled out to Nexus 6 owners as well. The time frame and the type of update has not been confirmed. It will be up to Nexus 6 owners to confirm when they have started receiving the update.

It was also reported that Nexus 4, 7 and 9 devices are next in the line-up for the updates but again, Google was mum about the time frame.

The Android 5.1 update is reported to bring a lot of improvements in the Lollipop experience. Firstly, it is supposed to address some of the bugs and issues that Android 5.0 Lollipop users have raised. The update is said to bring: improvements in battery life; increased protection and security through a new locking system that prevents the device from being used when stolen or lost; ability to place high definition voice calls between devices running the new OS, and SIM card improvements.

Update version 5.1.1 however is said to additionally address the memory leak problem encountered by earlier Lollipop users.

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Family Christian Stores Will Be Up for Auction on June 8; Book Vendors Stand to Lose Millions of Dollars in Sale

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Family Christian Stores Will Be Up for Auction on June 8; Book Vendors Stand to Lose Millions of Dollars in Sale
Family Christian Bookstore (Photo: Reuters/Tami Chappel)

Rick Manning of Atlanta, Georgia, looks over a book and other items made about the movie “The Passion of the Christ” at the Family Christian Bookstore in Buford, Georgia, February 25, 2004. The movie officially opened to the public on Wednesday.

Christian Post Report – A Grand Rapids, Michigan judge approved a sales process and schedule on Tuesday for Family Christians Stores, the nation’s largest retailer of Christian books that filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

During the hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John T. Griggs ruled that the company will be up for auction on June 8. All bids for FCS must be submitted by May 18, just days before the May 21 auction, according to MLive.com. The winning bids will be announced on May 22 with the sale officially scheduled to close on June 8.

FCS filed for bankruptcy after suffering a 10 to 20 percent sales drop in recent years, according to company owner Rick Jackson, and Tuesday’s proceedings arrived after FCS came under fire from vendors and lenders who could lose millions due to the bankruptcy filing. Initially, Jackson planned on buying the company at auction through a related firm, Family Christian Acquisitions.

However, the company plans to unload their remaining inventory at the future auction, despite signing a contract that required it to pay the publishers for the products after customers purchased them from their locations. At an auction, the 27 publishers who filed a lawsuit will not have the opportunity to recover their merchandise.

Meanwhile, Jackson previously told The Christian Post of his plan to keep FCS storefronts open, therefore salvaging the jobs of over 4,000 people.

“It’s part of our plan, to keep stores open, to keep 4,000 people in jobs, and then all the vendors that rely on us to sell their books and so forth,” Jackson told CP on the set of Giving Films’ “90 Minutes in Heaven” in February.

“It’s a nice brand, we just want to keep going,” the businessman continued at the time. “So right now, if the judge approves our plan, in 90 days we will be out and moving on.”

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Nike Fuelband Lookalike Allows Users to Play Minecraft (VIDEO)

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Nike Fuelband Lookalike Allows Users to Play Minecraft (VIDEO)

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Christian Post Report – Gameband with Minecraft. Gameband Facebook page. January 15, 2015.

A first gen Nike Fuelband lookalike called Gameband has hit the market for a soft release allowing users to play Minecraft wherever they go.

Distributed by Microsoft, Gameband, the first wearable Minecraft device, lets users take their Worlds with them and play Minecraft anywhere and anytime wherever they have access to a computer or a laptop.

The bracelet is made from durable hardware and infused with speed-oriented software that works on Windows, Mac and Linux. Gameband is capable of saving players’ Worlds and backs up games onto security-fortified cloud-based servers.

The wearable comes in two sizes, 6.2 inches and 7.3 inches, weighs 40 grams with a thermoplastic polyurethane body, splashproof to IPX-4 standards, and a stainless steel clasp. It also includes an 8GB USB and is powered by a 22mAh dedicated rechargeable battery.

Users plug their Gameband into their computer’s USB 3.0 port and launch the Gameband App to play Minecraft. Each time a player logs off on their game, they can save and backup their Worlds to Gameband’s secure cloud-based servers.

Using the Gameband’s pre-loaded launcher and onboard space for Minecraft, users will be able to save their games locally, making Gameband the key to their game data.

The wearable ships complete with the PixelFurnace App which gives users the ability to customize their Gameband with personalized messages, images, and even lighted animations they can upload and share on PixelFurnace’s website.

New wearables already have pre-loaded content complete with maps of games from Dragonz, Hypixel, and Sethbling, with the Minecraft Game sold separately.

Gameband not only functions as a gaming-capable wearable, its 140 array red LED display also shows the date and time, making it function as a watch, as well.

The Gameband with Minecraft will cost 99 Euro online and $80 in the US. They are available for purchase at retail stores like Target, Best Buy, and Microsoft Store in North America, at EB Games in Australia, and via online purchase for UK and European-based customers.

Users enjoy their first year of cloud backup service for free, and are charged $9.99 the succeeding year.

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New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Live Stream, Start Time: Watch Online NHL Hockey 2015

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New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Live Stream, Start Time: Watch Online NHL Hockey 2015

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Christian Post Report – The NHL is looking to expand has Las Vegas in its sights

Fresh from their Game 1 win, the New York Islanders try to win their second game at the Verizon Center when they face the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference battle. The game will be on April 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

In the first game, both teams matched up pretty well early, with Brock Nelson picking up the puck in the middle to blast a shot on Braden Holtby’s glove side to give the Islanders the lead in the seventh minute of the game.

Marcus Johanssen leveled things in the closing minute of the first period with a goal after a scuffle behind the New York goal. The Capitals eventually won the puck and Johanssen blasted a shot that hit the top-left corner of the goal. However, things started to turn around in the second period, with Ryan Strome scoring off a John Tavares assist in the fourth minute to restore the New York lead.

Off a face-off in the Capitals’ side, Tavares brought the puck to his left side where Strome picked up the puck and shot in between bodies to beat Holtby. And in the 11th minute, Josh Bailey added to the lead after an offensive barrage from New York. Holtby tried to stop numerous attempts from the Islanders attackers but could not stop Bailey’s second attempted rebound which found a crease underneath him.

The goal was reviewed but finally confirmed the goal after replays showed that it clearly went past the line. Things were formally ended with an empty net goal by Nelson after Washington were desperate to cut the lead with less than two minutes on the clock. Washington lost control of the puck in their offensive zone which led to a quick counter-attack for New York to finish the game 4-1.

With another win in Washington, the Islanders take a firm hold on the series as it heads to the Big Apple.

To get highlights on this game, go to NHL.com. For live streaming, click here.

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Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Live Stream Free, Start Time: Watch NHL Playoffs 2015 Online

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Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Live Stream Free, Start Time: Watch NHL Playoffs 2015 Online

PK Subban and Carey Price REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

Christian Post Report – Montreal Canadiens’ P.K. Subban (L) congratulates his teammate Carey Price after their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning during their NHL pre-season game at the Colisee in Quebec City, October 1, 2011.

After winning Game 1 of their NHL playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators, the Montreal Canadiens will try to take a 2-0 lead when they meet again at the Bell Center for Game 2. The game will be on April 17, 2015 at 7 p.m. ET.

In the first game, Ottawa took the lead in the first period behind a goal from Milan Michalek.

The Senators tried to move the puck forward and Michalek was able to win the battle against Montreal defenseman Andrei Markov and the Ottawa man’s shot deflected off of Markov’s stick into the goal of an unsuspecting Carey Price.

In the second period, the Canadiens got the goal back and leveled things with Torrey Mitchell’s backhanded shot after going around the back of Andrew Hammond’s goal and tapping the puck into an open area in the eighth minute of the game.

Less than 15 seconds later, Montreal got the lead with Tomas Plekanec’s goal. Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson committed the mistake of trying to keep the puck within the blue line but Plekanec beat him to the puck and fired straight at Hammond for the goal. Assists were credited to Alex Galchenyuk and P.K. Subban.

Things were level again in the 11th minute after Kyle Turris powered a goal past Price after Turris was fresh from serving his minor penalty. It was a broken play and the Senators were trying to find a way past the defense of the Canadiens but Turris’ wrister had so much power that the puck went in and immediately bounced out of the net to level things 2-2.

In the 12th, Lars Eller restored Montreal’s lead after taking advantage of an error from Cody Ceci. The puck bounced off Ceci’s skates as it was passed on to him, prompting Bryan Flynn to pick up the puck and forward it to a streaking Eller who beat the goalie to get the lead.

Once again, things were leveled at 3-3 when Mika Zibanejad found the puck on the rebound to smash it into the net. In the power play goal, Ottawa had a shot attempt but bounced off Bobby Ryan’s number but Zibanejad was around to clean up the mess and score the tying goal.

However, in the 18th minute, Flynn scored what proved to be the game-winning goal as he rounded up the Senators defenses from the side to skate in front of Hammond and beat him on the glove side to get the 4-3 win and eventually, the win.

If the first game is any indication, it will be a long and interesting series. For live scores and updates, go to NHL.com. For live streaming, click here.

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Rob Kardashian Penning A Tell-All Book About His Family?

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Christian Post Report – Television personality Rob Kardashian arrives at the opening of the Kardashian Khaos store at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in this December 15, 2011 file photo.

Information has emerged Rob Kardashian is set to write a tell-all book about his Kardashian family, with particular focus on matriarch Kris Jenner and sister, Kim.

Allegedly with revenge on his mind, the only Kardashian brother, Rob, is set to write a tell-all book about his family. The 28-year-old reality personality may have signed a book deal to reveal how reality TV fame has “tainted” his sisters and mother, Female First U.K. reported.

The only Kardashian son has recently been the center of his family’s concern after reports have surfaced he had been spending a majority of his time in his room for the last two years, gaining a considerable amount of weight, and even missing his sister Kim’s wedding to rapper Kanye West.

In one of the episodes of their show, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” the family discussed an intervention to deal with their troubled sibling.

Radar Online reported that the Kardashian brother has signed a deal for a tell-all book to reveal more secrets about reality television’s notoriously fame-seeking family, which is said to contain intimate details about the marriage between sister Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, alluding to the union being based on money and publicity alone.

Anonymous insiders claim that told Female First that the tell-all book is his way of coping with deeply-rooted anger.

He was recently been featured on the news after he posted the photo of Amy Dunne, Rosamund Pike’s psychopathic character on “Gone Girl,” referring to his sister, Kim as “that b—-,” a post which has since been deleted. In that same day, he unfriended the entire Kardashian clan on Instagram, but had a change of heart and reconnected with them on the platform later.

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Apple WWDC 2015: Upcoming Apple Event Will Focus On Software Development

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Apple WWDC 2015: Upcoming Apple Event Will Focus On Software Development

Apple CEO Tim Cook Reuters/File

Christian Post Report – Apple CEO Tim Cook during the 2014 WWDC keynote focusing the iOS8

A couple of years ago, the Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference was the venue for new Apple devices, particularly in the MacBook range and other consumer devices.

However, trends change, and the once hardware-focused event has become a software-central conference. Last year, the Cupertino manufacturer did not release any hardware devices, but announced the beta version of iOS 8, and hinted the OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

This year, the focus on software could still be the trend for Apple.

According to a report by GSM Arena, the company has announced its WWDC 2015, which will kick off on June 8.

With the title “The Epicenter of Change,” this year’s WWDC will probably introduce a brand new iOS 9 for the iPhone, including the latest OS X version that would run on the fresh Macbook lineup.

In the report, interested participants may register on Apple’s website, although there are some qualifications.

Enthusiasts who want to become delegates should either be member of the iOS Developer Program, the iOS Developer Enterprise Program, or the Mac Developer Program.

In the report, some of the portions of the event include sessions on Health and Fitness, the Apple Watch, Graphics and Games, Media, and others.

While there are no indications or rumors yet, the report mentioned that the long-rumored iPad Pro could finally be unveiled at the WWDC 2015. First rumored in 2013, the Apple device will allegedly be a hybrid of a laptop and tablet.

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NBA Rookie of the Year 2015: Ranking the Best New Kids On the Block This Season

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NBA Rookie of the Year 2015: Ranking the Best New Kids On the Block This Season

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Christian Post Report – Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunking at the Rising Stars Game 2015

As the season winds down, there are a few favorites who are expected to be considered for the Rookie of the Year (ROY) award.

Ranking the best rookies in the NBA is not all about bursts, but consistency. Considering the past rookie of the years in the league, everything is about getting the job done night in and night out. And this year, there are a few who people think deserve to grab the ROY trophy.

According to the report by ESPN, the top three rookies whose names came up in an online poll include Andrew Wiggins of the Wolves, Nikola Mirotic of the Bulls, and Nerlens Noel of the Sixers.

Andrew Wiggins

Wiggins is good as advertised, and Minnesota did a good job getting him from Cleveland. The sensational rookie is considered by many as a budding two-way threat that can lift the Wolves back to playoff contention. Now that Kevin Garnett is back with Minnesota, Wiggins will definitely learn a lot.

Nikola Mirotic

Mirotic’s playing time has been limited for most of the season, and in the report by ESPN, he only averaged 20MPG in March when the Bulls were undermanned due to injuries. If Wiggins is considered as the next Garnett, Mirotic may be following the footsteps of Dirk Nowitzki with his sharp shooting from deep.

Nerlens Noel

Technically, Noel is not in his rookie year anymore. He did not play a single game last season due to injury. However, this year, Noel has been slowly becoming an athletic defensive threat in the paint. He may not win the ROY award, but his effort in the defensive end will earn him more minutes in the ever-rebuilding Sixers.

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Miami Heat Misses Playoffs for the First Time Since 2008

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Miami Heat Misses Playoffs for the First Time Since 2008

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Christian Post Report – It was a tragic experience for the Miami Heat to lose its best player going to the 2014-15 season. However, Heat president Pat Riley did a great job assembling a team that almost made the Playoffs.

Almost, but not quite.

In spite the optimism of Heat fans that Miami would return to the Playoffs like they usually do, the Heat were officially eliminated out of the picture after the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards.

Now, the Pacers are closer to the 8th and final seed to the playoffs with a win against the Grizzlies tonight.

As for the Heat, all is not lost. Several players will be returning from injury, including Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Josh McRoberts, who were all sidelined for the season with their respective injuries.

Still, it was a wonderful run for the Heat, who managed to come up with a tied season series with James and the Cavs this year.

And just when everyone thought Miami was done, it turned things around with its new acquisition Goran Dragic via trade.

“Guys have been true to their commitment, to the purity, to the effort,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said in a report by ESPN. “We haven’t necessarily gotten the results that we always wanted and sometimes there’s been some disappointment with games where we haven’t played well.”

Currently, reports state that Miami’s chances of getting a top 10 first round pick lie in its current win-loss record. If it manages to get the 10th worst record in the NBA, they have a chance to get another decent rookie.

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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’ Release Date Xbox One, PS4, PC News: Plot Details Revealed

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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’ Release Date Xbox One, PS4, PC News: Plot Details Revealed

Christian Post Report – The next installment of the “Black Ops” series of “Call of Duty” is coming to the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, generally called next generation consoles. “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” may likely have a PC version as well, but it is not yet clear if versions for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 will be developed.

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Activision’s next Call of Duty from Treyarch will be Black Ops III as suggested by a teaser.

The story is set in “a dark, twisted future where a new breed of Black Ops soldier emerges and the lines are blurred between our own humanity and the technology we created to stay ahead, in a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare,” as reported by Gamespot.

The game will have three modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies.

Another report in Venture Capital Post specifies other game details that were said to be revealed in a recent teaser trailer that was released. One of the first reveals are possible game locations as indicated in actual map coordinates: a prison in Zurich, a school in Singapore and a location near the Nile River in Egypt.

Another detail the report speculated on was the possibility that “Black Ops 3” may likely allow players to “‘revisit’ sequences to previous events in the Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2.” This is possible because of the time travel and alternate history features of all games in the series.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” is developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. The first game of the series was released in 2010 and was set in the 1960s. The second game was released in 2012 and set in the 1980s and 2025.

Activision will be making a formal unveiling of the game on April 26.

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