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Nokia 7 Plus becomes the first non-Pixel model able to run Digital Wellbeing
5 hours ago
| by
Alan Friedman
If you feel the need to monitor your daily Android phone usage, the good news is that it now appears...
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Apple releases iOS 12.1 public beta with Group FaceTime
6 hours ago
| by
Alan Friedman
If you're interested in trying out Group FaceTime, you might want to the install iOS 12.1 public beta...
21
Samsung makes it harder to activate Bixby by mistake on the Galaxy Note 9
14 hours ago
| by
Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 still doesn't allow Bixby button remapping or deactivation, but with a recent...
17
Essential Phone to get Android Q next year
yesterday, 22:31
| by
Alan Friedman
The Essential Phone, currently one of the few Android handsets to run Android 9 Pie, will be updated...
2
Google Maps will give you suggestions for parking while you're still in transit
yesterday, 21:14
| by
Alan Friedman
Wouldn't you like to have your parking situation already figured out before you arrive at your destination?...
45
iOS 12 hits 10 percent adoption after 48 hours, but that's really not as impressive as it sounds
yesterday, 14:23
| by
Adrian Diaconescu
iOS 12 is already running on 10.4 percent of Apple devices around, which represents a good but certainly...
8
Official Apple video shows you how to use the Walkie-Talkie feature on the Apple Watch
yesterday, 12:19
| by
Alan Friedman
Learn how to use the Walkie-Talkie feature that comes with the new watchOS 5 build for the Apple Watch...
22
12 cool new iOS 12 features that let you do with your iPhone what you couldn't
yesterday, 07:58
| by
Daniel Petrov
We list 12 of the best new iOS 12 features that let you do things with your iPhone you couldn't do before,...
25
First look at new gesture navigation on Samsung Galaxy S9 (Android Pie-d)
yesterday, 03:08
| by
Victor Hristov
There is a brand new gesture navigation interface that is coming to the Galaxy S9 series with the update...
44
Android 9 Pie-based Samsung Experience 10 leaks out; big UI changes revealed
3 days ago, 17:42
| by
Joshua Swingle
An early build of the Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy S9+ has leaked out online. It reveals some...
9
Apple releases the iOS 12.1 developer beta, which includes Group FaceTime
3 days ago, 15:45
| by
Alan Friedman
Group FaceTime, which Apple said was delayed until the Fall, makes an appearance in today's release of...
11
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ update adds Super Slow Motion and AR Emoji
3 days ago, 04:28
| by
Cosmin Vasile
The update weighs in at around 550MB and may also include device stability improvements and bug fixes,...
7
LG V20 receives belated Android Oreo update on Verizon
3 days ago, 03:55
| by
Adrian Diaconescu
The LG V20 is finally getting its first major software update on America's largest wireless service provider,...
5
Twitter members will soon get to pick between a relevant timeline or one in chronological order
3 days ago, 00:07
| by
Alan Friedman
Twitter will soon allow members to select between receiving tweets based on their relevance, or receiving...
7
Google Calculator app gets the Material Design treatment
3 days ago, 20:23
| by
Alan Friedman
Google continues rolling out the Material Design update to its own apps with the Google Calculator next...
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) soon to receive Android 8.0 Oreo in the United States
4 days ago, 15:21
| by
Cosmin Vasile
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) that's now available for purchase in the United States has been...
8
Dark Mode coming soon to WhatsApp?
4 days ago, 22:00
| by
Alan Friedman
WhatsApp will supposedly soon offer a Dark Mode feature that prevents users' eyes from getting irritated...
3
OxygenOS Open Beta 3 now available for OnePlus 6
15 Sep 2018, 16:35 | by
Alan Friedman
Shortcut for Google Assistant is added to the OnePlus 6 in latest OxygenOS Open Beta update.
Honor View 10 update finally brings GPU Turbo, camera improvements
15 Sep 2018, 03:55 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Besides GPU Turbo, the update adds AIS (Artificial Image Stabilization), a feature that was introduced...
14
Golden Master version of Shortcuts app is released by Apple
14 Sep 2018, 17:04 | by
Alan Friedman
The final version of the Shortcuts app for iOS 12 has been released, although users won't be able to...
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Unlocked Motorola Moto G6 is now cheaper than at launch
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See the Google Pixel 3 in two new colors
Our clearest look yet at the OnePlus 6T – triple camera and in-display fingerprint scanner in tow
Latest LG V40 ThinQ spec sheet reveals variant with 8GB of RAM
Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL first official press photos leak out
Apple AirPods 2: new features to expect
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Don't worry, Sprint will add eSIM support soon for dual SIM iPhone XS/XS Max functionality
14 Sep 2018, 14:08 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Early iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max adopters should know they'll be able to use the dual SIM-enabling eSIM...
2
Verizon rolling Android 8.0 Oreo for Samsung Galaxy J7 and J7 V
14 Sep 2018, 11:01 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The update brings the August security patch, along with some other important new features and improvements...
Nokia 3.1 starts receiving Android 8.1 Oreo, here is what's changed
14 Sep 2018, 00:32 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Nokia 3.1 users in India noticed that a new update is now being rolled out by HMD, which upgrades their...
7
Google's internal battery experiment mistakenly enabled Battery Saving mode on phones running Pie
13 Sep 2018, 21:11 | by
Alan Friedman
Google mistakenly runs internal battery experiment on public Android handsets running Android 9, enabling...
23
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 update brings Super Slow-Motion and AR Emojis
13 Sep 2018, 00:55 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Samsung plans to add the Super Slow-Motion and AR Emojis feature to other smartphones as well, such as...
5
No new HomePod, but at least the existing model is getting some cool new features
12 Sep 2018, 14:26 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The first-generation Apple HomePod is sticking around at the same old $349 price, with a hardware upgrade...
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2017 and Tab A 10.1 2016 to receive Android Oreo soon
12 Sep 2018, 02:14 | by
Cosmin Vasile
At the latest search, two Samsung devices that might receive Android Oreo updates popped up – the Galaxy...
4
Google tests Gboard feature that alerts you when a relevant GIF, search, emoji or sticker is available
11 Sep 2018, 22:59 | by
Alan Friedman
New feature for the Gboard QWERTY lets users know when there is a search, GIF, sticker or emoji related...
7
Nokia 7 Plus gets unexpected Android 9 Pie beta build ahead of future stable update
11 Sep 2018, 07:59 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
A new Nokia 7 Plus software update is rolling out for public Android 9 Pie beta testers, merely paving...
Samsung kicks Android Oreo updates into high gear with 8.1 promotion for Galaxy Xcover 4
11 Sep 2018, 06:50 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The Galaxy Xcover 4 is proof Samsung has finally ramped up its Android Oreo updating efforts, bringing...
NVIDIA SHIELD TV update brings voice chat support, companion app, loads more
11 Sep 2018, 02:00 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The anniversary update brings a bucket-load of new features and improvements, as well as a brand new...
6
LG G5 Oreo update hits Canada on September 12th on its way to the U.S.
10 Sep 2018, 16:57 | by
Alan Friedman
The Rogers version of the LG G5 will be updated to Android 8.0 starting on Wednesday, September 12th.
2
Update to Google News allows app to work regardless of signal strength or phone employed
10 Sep 2018, 13:54 | by
Alan Friedman
Google News is receiving an update so that it will work regardless of the cellular service or phone employed...
4
Dark Mode for Google Feed is currently being tested on Android 9 Pie
10 Sep 2018, 10:52 | by
Alan Friedman
After rolling out Dark Mode for YouTube and Android Messages, Google is testing the feature on the Google...
17
Huawei P20 and Mate 10 series to receive Android 9.0 Pie soon
10 Sep 2018, 02:24 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Although Huawei may start pushing out the Android 9.0 Pie update to the P20 and Mate 10 series very soon,...
OnePlus 6 to get selfie camera optimizations, better Wi-Fi connection in future update
10 Sep 2018, 01:24 | by
Cosmin Vasile
After getting its first Android 9.0 Pie update last week, OnePlus 6 will soon receive even more improvements...
6
Motorola to start testing Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto G4 Plus soon
07 Sep 2018, 16:58 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Motorola is now recruiting testers for the Moto G4 Plus Android Oreo update in Brazil...
Motorola starts rolling out Moto G5 and G5 Plus Android 8.0 Oreo update
07 Sep 2018, 03:09 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Lenovo confirmed yesterday that it has kicked off the Moto G5 and G5 Plus Android 8.0 Oreo rollout, but...
1
Android's Digital Wellbeing app gets an update
06 Sep 2018, 18:21 | by
Alan Friedman
Pixel users running Android 9 can update the beta version of the Digital Wellbeing app to place an icon...
5
Nokia 6.1 Plus software update removes notch-hiding feature, but don't panic just yet
06 Sep 2018, 15:47 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Nokia 6.1 Plus users will just have to learn to live with the notch until Google decides to allow HMD...
32
Dark Mode finally arrives for the Android version of the YouTube app
05 Sep 2018, 18:10 | by
Alan Friedman
The eagerly awaited Dark Mode option for the Android version of the YouTube app is finally here.
8
No more monthly security updates for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+
05 Sep 2018, 04:06 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are no longer guaranteed monthly security updates, which...
8
Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone receive September Android security update
04 Sep 2018, 15:08 | by
Alan Friedman
September security update sent to all four Pixel phones, certain Nexus models and the Essential Phone.
12
Latest iOS 11 adoption number is solid but not quite as impressive as Apple had hoped
04 Sep 2018, 14:47 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
iOS 11 is running on a whopping 85 percent of the world's iPhones and iPads ahead of the general iOS...
1
Google Maps testing new Commute UI that would replace Driving and Transit tabs
03 Sep 2018, 14:48 | by
Alan Friedman
Google is conducting a limited test of a new Commute UI that would replace the Driving ad Transit tabs...
10
Microsoft Edge for Android receives update
03 Sep 2018, 12:26 | by
Alan Friedman
Update improves performance of Microsoft's Edge browser app for Android.
2
OnePlus 6 gets its first Android 9 Pie open beta update
03 Sep 2018, 10:32 | by
Cosmin Vasile
OnePlus 6 first Android 9.0 Pie open beta update now available for download...
1
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) looking more and more likely to receive Oreo update... someday
03 Sep 2018, 09:37 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) might be old, slow and fairly ugly, but that doesn't mean it won't get Android...
Motorola kicks off Moto G5S Plus Android 8.1 Oreo global rollout
03 Sep 2018, 08:21 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Moto G5S Plus is finally getting Android 8.1 Oreo update after two months of testing...
2
LG G5 Android Oreo rollout is underway in Korea, Western waiting prolongs
03 Sep 2018, 03:08 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The LG G5 is the latest respectable smartphone to receive a belated Android 8.0 Oreo update... in Korea,...
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