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Your Moto G 2014 may not be eligible for Android Lollipop yet, here’s why
I’m pretty certain that a lot of people are starring at their Moto G 2014 smartphones right now and asking themselves “when is Android Lollipop going to reach me? It started rolling out back in November!” So maybe that’s not exactly what they’re thinking, but it’s no secret that plenty of Android users are eagerly awaiting to receive the update on their devices. You may have heard reports that Android Lollipop is already available to some Moto G 2014 users in a handful of countries, namely India, Brazil, and the US. However, the majority of people still haven’t got it yet and they demand to know why. Luckily, Motorola recently went on to shed some light on the matter.
It would appear that the whole process is more complicated than some may think. The company wants to make absolutely certain that Android Lollipop will improve user experience on the Moto G 2014 and other devices, which is not exactly an easy thing to do. The stock version of Android Lollipop is not all that stable as proven by all the bugs that are infesting Nexus devices. Motorola is well aware of this, so they’re taking their sweet time in order to ensure that their customers won’t have anything to complain about. Naturally, this means that you may have to wait a while longer until the update reaches your Moto G 2014, but at least you can rest assured knowing that the release will be as stable as possible.
Motorola also explains why only some users in a certain country get the update while others don’t. Before it can start pushing out the update to everyone, the company has to do “soak tests”, which consist of rolling out Android Lollipop only for a few people. These tests are very important because they allow Motorola to spot any possible issues and fix them before making the update widely available. The company also says that there are many software builds for each device, so just because your friend has Android Lollipop on his Moto G 2014 it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to receive it soon on yours because the two devices may be different in some ways. How soon the update can reach a certain device depends on the carriers as well and there’s little Motorola can do about that.
All that being said, Motorola has traditionally been among the first manufacturers to offer the latest updates on all compatible devices, so I’m sure they’re doing their best to keep it that way. While we can’t say for certain when Android Lollipop will reach your Moto G 2014, you can check on Motorola’s upgrades page every now and again to see if you can expect to see it soon.
Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, The Elder Scrolls 6 was not confirmed as an Xbox exclusive a few months ago. This happened because Xbox executive Phil Spencer indicated that target platforms hadn’t been selected yet, but it always felt like he was talking about the game being years away rather than the RPG being on PlayStation.
If you’re still holding out, Microsoft plans to release The Elder Scrolls 6 just on Xbox and PC. Documents from the company’s FTC lawsuit were recently released. In the document, Bethesda’s announced titles (both as a publisher and developer) are listed, and The Elder Scrolls 6 is listed for Xbox, PC, and nothing else.
We expected this, but The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced before Microsoft acquired its developer. The Elder Scrolls is a beloved franchise that’s been on various platforms for generations, so this isn’t Starfield.
However, the game isn’t due until 2026 at the earliest, according to the paper, and who knows what the gaming landscape will be like then.
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer’s mid-2020 dystopian email suggests the business was interested in buying Warner Bros Interactive and Bethesda. Even more alarming, the CEO calls buying Nintendo a “career moment” and “good for both companies” — and there are even rumors that Microsoft was interested in Valve.
While Spencer warns that acquiring Nintendo would be “hostile action” but “playing the long game”, the unprecedented corporate convergence is shockingly casual. He added: “Nintendo is taking a long time to realize their future is off their hardware. A long time… He even ended the chat with a smiling emoji to make it look more evil.
Spencer claims that Warner Bros Interactive was “gettable” when Microsoft was rumored to acquire it. He adds that “we wouldn’t own any of the IP which hurts long-term flexibility”. Because most Warner Bros Interactive developers work on franchises like Batman, Harry Potter, and others, the studios are worth little without the brands.
The email is over three years old, but it reveals Microsoft’s blasé approach to acquisitions and its goals. While its eventual acquisition of Activision Blizzard may have changed its plans, this leaked exchange suggests that Microsoft will not stop until it has absorbed as much of the industry as possible, even targeting Nintendo.
Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen is leaving Respawn Entertainment for unknown reasons. Asmussen had planned a trilogy for Cal Kestis, but it appears another author will need to write it.
Bloomberg reports that an EA spokesperson said: “Stig Asmussen has left Respawn to pursue other adventures, and we wish him the best. Veteran Respawn leaders will lead Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.”
This move is surprising, but Asmussen leaves on a high note. Jedi: Survivor is a great game despite its performance issues, which is rare for a Star Wars game. We’ll see where Asmussen goes, but we’re excited.
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