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Android L 5.0.1 Release Date Update for Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile)
We have reported many times on the Gospel Herald about the Lollipop update for Android devices. The switch to Android 5.0 is still on hold for flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S5, but now Android 5.0.1 is available for some devices particularly the Nexus Devices series, depending on your carrier.

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iOS 8.1.2 Update Release Date for iPhone 5, 6; iPad Air 2: Bug fixer or Bug Bringer?
Last September, when Apple released the latest upgrade to their iOS operating system with version 8.0, there were a lot of complaints about bugs. One of the biggest problems when Apple shifted to iOS 8.1 was Continuity and Apple Pay had to be added, which are huge deals for the company and naturally going to be issues on the software. Apple released 8.1.1 in order to assuage these complaints, and now they have released 8.1.2, very quietly in order to fix more bug issues.

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Electronics Gift Ideas 2014 for Him and Her: Grandma, Grandpa, Husband and Wife This Christmas
With the holiday season upon us, many are wondering what would be the perfect gift for the ones in their family, including mothers, fathers, and grandparents. Most people have tech or electronic related items on their wish list, so here are some ideas.

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The Pirate Bay 'Copy' is Back Online, Will Original Come back?
As many of our readers know, The Pirate Bay, a popular peer-to-peer file sharing site was taken down about a week ago. Its users used to be able to find torrent files of popular movies and/or music, but Swedish police took down a server room in Stockholm in order to protect against copyright violations. However, the site lives again, in a manner of speaking.

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White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas and Rules for Work, Family and Friends
Most of us have participated in a White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange, either in the workplace or with a group of family and friends. Even though there isn't an established set of rules for a White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange, here are some ideas on how to make it a good holiday memory.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
