AT&T releases Android 5.1.1 for the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge

AT&T was expected to release Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge over the weekend and that’s precisely what it has done, the second largest carrier in the United States is now rolling out said update to the handsets. It’s a pretty hefty update that comes in around 700MB bringing several improvements and enhancements for both Galaxy Note handsets.

The carrier hasn’t published any release notes for this update yet but those who have already received this update say that performance improvements are noticeable particularly when using the Camera app and during multitasking. It’s quite likely that this update also includes a fix for the Stagefright vulnerability in Android that affects millions of devices, OEMs and carriers have been quick to get that fix out to their users. According to reports the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge can only be updated to Android 5.1.1 on AT&T over-the-air right now but it shouldn’t take long before users are able to update their device through Samsung KIES as well.

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Hulu app for Gear VR coming next month

Samsung announced the consumer version of its Gear VR headset a couple of weeks ago bringing virtual reality to the people for just $99 per unit, demand for content will certainly increase once the public gets its handsets on the headset which is why Samsung announced that some new content partners have committed to creating apps for its headset. Video streaming service Hulu is one of those partners and it says that its Gear VR app will be ready for release in November.

Hulu rival Netflix has already released its VR app for the headset whereas Vimeo and Twitch will also be arriving in the near future. Tim Connolly, head of distribution at Hulu, tells CNET that “we’re ready to go” on the app and plan to release it for the Gear VR next month. Hulu has also confirmed its interest in creating original series filmed for virtual reality with no 2D elements, this will no doubt require substantial investment from the company and will be an indication that Hulu is certainly serious about virtual reality.

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