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We cover the latest Android software update news, relating to the operating system itself and apps.
Don’t expect as many OxygenOS betas from OnePlus in the future
OnePlus currently pushes out quite a few OxygenOS beta updates to its phones. If you're keeping up with…
OxygenOS update begins rolling out to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in select countries
It's time for another slight upgrade for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The latest version of…
The Orbitrack AR satellite tracker and simulator app is temporarily free on the Play Store
The SpaceX launch on Saturday had much of the world enthralled, with many of us tuning in once…
Latest update brings HDR support to CBS All Access on Android TV
Having previously limited HDR support to limited titles and platforms such as Apple TV, the feature has finally…
The Motorola RAZR finally gets its Android 10 update; here’s what’s new
The Motorola RAZR had quite a bumpy launch. Between broken screens and middling reviews, it just didn't manage…
MIUI 12 set to debut globally on May 12th, beta testing should happen soon
Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 last month, including all of the new features and changes that are expected in…
Nubia Red Magic 5G has quite a few hidden features that can be accessed with other apps
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is one of the newest gaming phones on the market. It's a beast…
This is when your OPPO smartphone will be updated to ColorOS 7/Android 10
We've all experienced the frustration of mashing the ‘Check for Updates' button in Settings to be given the…
You can now move your Facebook Photos and Videos to Google Photos in the US and Canada
Back in December we told you of a tool allowing you to transfer your Facebook photos to other…
Have a recent Xiaomi or Redmi phone? You can download the MIUI 12 beta here
Xiaomi announced the latest MIUI 12 software yesterday, and with a good many devices already supported, you can…
Xiaomi announces MIUI 12 with refreshed design to launch in June
Xiaomi has unveiled their newest version of their Android interface featuring updates to design, animations, dark mode, and…
Xiaomi teases MIUI 12 and Mi 10 ‘Youth Edition’ to launch April 27th
Xiaomi's current MIUI 11 Android interface is barely six months old but the company is already teasing its…
Google scores an Epic win as Fortnite comes to the Play Store
It's around twenty months since Epic Games chose to go it alone and make Fortnite on Android available…
Viber messaging app boosts privacy with disappearing messages in regular chats
When it comes to messaging apps, privacy is something that many of us are getting increasingly concerned about,…
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are already receiving their first software update
The OnePlus 8 Series may have only launched a couple of days ago but a software update is…
Download the official OnePlus 8 wallpapers here in glorious 4K resolution
As has become a tradition, with every new OnePlus smartphone launch comes a batch of colorful wallpapers that…
Google launches braille software keyboard for visually impaired Android users
Google has created a new type of braille keyboard in Android with software only, potentially greatly improving the…
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[Deal] Score four months of TIDAL Premium or HiFi for the insane price of just $4/£4
At times like these where many of us are practicing social distancing, being trapped in a residence with…
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite gets Android 10, but you might want to hold off for now
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is one of the Android One devices that Xiaomi seems the most proud…
Google Assistant will say goodbye to a Legend on March 23rd
Almost a year after its somewhat delayed appearance on the Google Assistant, which was almost a year after…
YouTube Music app gets an all-new playback interface and experimental lyrics feature
Now that Google is moving its attention to solely focusing on YouTube Music, the service is finally getting…
The next Pixel Feature Drop could roll out next week
It's a couple of months since Google rolled out the first Pixel Feature Drop, and it seems that…
The next ASUS ROG Phone will feature Google Stadia out of the box
We weren't sure if ASUS was committed to producing a successor to the ROG Phone II but thanks…
Viber messaging app gains useful My Notes feature to help you organize your life
With more than 1 billion users, Viber is one of the world's most popular messaging apps, taking on…
Android 10 roadmap shows that LG is still surprisingly bad at OS updates
As other brands scramble to roll out Android 10 updates to their phones, LG has finally joined the…
LG’s Android 10 update features a powerful new desktop mode
When we talk about LG and OS updates, it's usually to lambast the company for its inability to…
Poco Season 2 is incoming – could be rebadged Redmi K30 variant
After wowing us back in 2018 with the Poco F1 that boasted flagship specifications such as the Snapdragon…
Stable EMUI 10 is now rolling out to Huawei’s P30 and Mate 30 series via OTA
After showing a roadmap of when it would begin rolling out beta versions of its Android 10-based EMUI…
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[Poll] With the US ban still in effect, is Huawei still relevant in western markets?
Flashback two years ago and Huawei was attempting to crack the US market with its very impressive Mate…
January’s free games are now available for Stadia Pro members
If you've already played through your library of games on Google's Stadia gaming service you'll be happy to…
Google’s Messages could soon get floating conversation heads
We're all familiar with the floating conversation heads in Facebook Messenger, but now it seems that Google's Messages…
Latest Android 10 beta (with January 2020 security patch) is rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung managed to pip Google to rolling out the December security patch a few weeks ago and now…
OxygenOS Open Beta 7 brings optimized charging and Chromatic reading mode to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
With Christmas Day just a few days away OnePlus has a final present for OnePlus 7 and 7…
Android 10 is now rolling out to the Nokia 7.1
When it comes to software updates some brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, and even Huawei are diligently pushing…
Stable One UI 2.0 on Android 10 begins rollout to Canadian S10’s on Monday
Samsung continues improving their update game with the imminent rollout of Android 10 to Canadians only three months…
The Android 10 beta is now available for Samsung’s Galaxy S9/9+ and Note 9 in the US
Samsung definitely appears to have stepped up its efforts to provide timely updates to its flagship phones in…