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OnePlus 3 and 3T now receiving OxygenOS 4.5.0 update, here is what's new
4 hours ago
| by
Cosmin V.
The update contains a few changes for OnePlus standalone apps like Launcher and Gallery. These app have...
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September 29th update coming to Super Mario Run brings new new character, new world and 50% off deal
2 days ago, 23:07
| by
Alan F.
Remember last December when Nintendo released the Super Mario Run game for iOS? On March 22nd of this...
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Tapping the “Check for Update” button on Nexus/Pixel will actually be useful now
3 days ago, 14:21
| by
Cosmin V.
Since only 1% of devices are usually selected to get a new Android update in the first 24-48 hours, it's...
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3D Touch gesture to access the app switcher will return with future iOS 11 update
4 days ago, 19:53
| by
Alan F.
A gesture that Apple had to drop from iOS 11 due to a "technical constraint," will return in a future...
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Instagram adds face filters for live video
4 days ago, 12:50
| by
Alan F.
Social media app Instagram announced today that users can now employ face filters while sharing live...
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11 things to do with your iPhone now that you have iOS 11
21 Sep 2017, 08:22 | by
Victor H.
iOS 11 has rolled out to millions of iPhones on September 19th, and now that you have installed the latest...
20
The iOS 11 Control Center disconnects Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, but doesn't turn them off
21 Sep 2017, 06:35 | by
Daniel P.
Apple has approached the connectivity toggles in its shiny new Control Center overlay in iOS 11 a tad...
11
Ready your Galaxy S8/S8+, folks! Samsung could launch an Android Oreo beta program soon
20 Sep 2017, 13:08 | by
Cosmin V.
Samsung launched an Android Nougat beta program for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge as well, but the final...
4
Snapseed receives an interface overhaul on both iOS and Android courtesy of a new update
20 Sep 2017, 04:38 | by
Peter K.
Google has just begun the rollout of Snapseed v2.18 which could easily be deemed a milestone update despite...
3
Apple releases "How to" video tutorials for the iPad, iPad Pro with iOS 11 installed
20 Sep 2017, 00:23 | by
Alan F.
With the release of iOS 11 on Tuesday, Apple posted three new video tutorials related to the latest build...
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Apple iOS 11 now available for download, here's what's new and improved
19 Sep 2017, 12:49 | by
Florin T.
Apple is now releasing iOS 11 to iPhones, iPads, and iPods around the world via an OTA update. New features...
OnePlus 3 and 3T beta update patches the BlueBorne vulnerability, adds new screen calibration
19 Sep 2017, 11:37 | by
Cosmin V.
The most important change is the patching of the BlueBorne vulnerability. A security issue that was discovered...
2
How to download and install iOS 11 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
19 Sep 2017, 07:41 | by
Daniel P.
Today, September 19, is iOS 11 release day, as Apple is set to unleash the official version of the operating...
11
Motorola reversal: Moto G4 Plus to get updated to Android 8.0
18 Sep 2017, 18:22 | by
Alan F.
Owners of the Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 Play couldn't believe their eyes last week when they...
45
Latest update allows Samsung users to disable the Bixby button, customization - still a mirage
18 Sep 2017, 08:35 | by
Peter K.
With Bixby being one of the highlight features of Samsung's latest devices, many users have had a love-hate...
16
Massive 1.3GB Android Oreo update coming to Nokia 8, HMD teases with beta pics
18 Sep 2017, 02:40 | by
Plamen D.
It looks like the Nokia 8 is set to receive Android Oreo pretty soon...
4
Once you enable audio on Instagram, sound now continues until you close the app
16 Sep 2017, 23:04 | by
Alan F.
A change to Instagram rolled out to the app recently and this is how it works. When you open the picture...
1
At last! New Gmail update for Android lets you change password and account info from the app itself
15 Sep 2017, 06:35 | by
Plamen D.
Gmail app users on Android are finally getting the quality-of-life feature they always deserved...
5
Galaxy Note 8 on Verizon gets its first OTA update
15 Sep 2017, 02:05 | by
Plamen D.
In case you haven't heard, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is officially hitting the shelves today. Verizon...
7
Android Wear 2.0 starts rolling out for AT&T's LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition
14 Sep 2017, 17:57 | by
Cosmin V.
AT&T's LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition is the last version of the smartwatch received this update after Verizon...
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Google is replacing defective Nexus 6P units with Pixel XLs, but only in North America
Tapping the “Check for Update” button on Nexus/Pixel will actually be useful now
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OS 11 release date and time around the globe (Update: It's out now!)
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Essential Phone confirmed to receive Android 8.0 Oreo “in the next month or two”
14 Sep 2017, 17:25 | by
Cosmin V.
During a Reddit AMA scheduled earlier today, Andy Rubin and other Essential officials answered some of...
11
Motorola lists all smartphones getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update
14 Sep 2017, 16:41 | by
Cosmin V.
Motorola has just announced that many of its smartphones launched in the last two years will receive...
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The Galaxy Note 8 also has 4K at 60 FPS video recording coming... soon
14 Sep 2017, 07:19 | by
Paul K.
The camera is one of the most important modules in modern smartphones. It's a huge part of why consumers...
28
Essential Phone receives a new update that actually makes it usable
14 Sep 2017, 04:58 | by
Cosmin V.
Essential has just released an update that's supposed to bring “improved performance and bug fixes,”...
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Samsung releases first software update for the Galaxy Note 8
13 Sep 2017, 21:38 | by
Florin T.
The first software update for Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is obviously not a major one, but it does include...
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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S5 receives update giving it the August 2017 security patch
13 Sep 2017, 17:39 | by
Alan F.
Even though the Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy S5 launched in April 2014, the graybeard apparently isn't...
12
These are the iPhones and iPads that will be updated to iOS 11 on release date
13 Sep 2017, 05:17 | by
Daniel P.
Apple unveiled the September 19th release date for iOS 11 yesterday, and, as you can imagine, while the...
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iOS 11 release date: Coming to iPhones and iPads near you on September 19
12 Sep 2017, 14:00 | by
Peter K.
Prepare your iPhones and iPads, everyone!...
Great news for Apple Watch users - WatchOS 4 is coming out September 19
12 Sep 2017, 12:42 | by
Peter K.
If you're sporting an Apple Watch, then good news for you!...
4
Oreo bug incorrectly shuts down mobile data on Pixel phones used on certain carriers
12 Sep 2017, 01:13 | by
Alan F.
The Oreo update is not such a tasty treat for some Pixel users. It seems that the update to Android 8.0...
If Google Play Protect messed up Bluetooth on your Android phone, here is a quick fix
11 Sep 2017, 15:22 | by
Alan F.
Google Play Protect combines several features that are already available for Android handsets, and puts...
7
One more thing... New iPod discovered in iOS 11 Gold Master code?
11 Sep 2017, 08:38 | by
Paul K.
If you've been following in the past couple of days, you are probably well aware that the Gold Master...
4
MIUI 9 Global Beta now available for all supported Xiaomi devices
10 Sep 2017, 17:57 | by
Cosmin V.
The third wave of Xiaomi devices that are now eligible for the MIUI 9 Global Beta based on Android Nougat...
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Leaked iOS 11 Gold Master reveals new wallpaper, Animoji, AirPods 2, True Tone Display and more
09 Sep 2017, 23:27 | by
Alan F.
Apple's decision to leak the Gold Master version of iOS 11 and then take it down brought forward all...
Moto Z Play Droid receives security update
09 Sep 2017, 01:34 | by
Alan F.
Got the Moto Z Play Droid? Then you might have recently received a notification telling you that an update...
14
Samsung started working on Android 8 Oreo updates for Galaxy S8 and S8+
08 Sep 2017, 10:38 | by
Florin T.
We assume that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be updated to Android 8 Oreo in the coming months...
1
Beta app update brings customizable per-app actions to HTC U11's squeezable Edge Sense
08 Sep 2017, 04:36 | by
Peter K.
Hey, got an HTC U11? If so, then you'll likely be delighted to know that HTC is finally opening up the...
5
Android 8.1 revealed to be coming next as the newest Google Search app gets scrutinized
07 Sep 2017, 09:25 | by
Peter K.
According to a teardown of the latest version of the Google app for Android, the Mountain View software...
3
Sony Xperia XZ, X Performance receive new update, here's what's new
07 Sep 2017, 03:28 | by
Plamen D.
A new OTA update is rolling out to the Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance...
iOS 11 beta 10 is pushed out to developers
07 Sep 2017, 01:18 | by
Alan F.
With iOS 11 beta 10 outed to developers yesterday, Apple continues to show a bit of urgency in its developer...
18
Apple starts promoting iOS 11 changes with pop-up messages for iPhone and iPad users
06 Sep 2017, 13:49 | by
Alan F.
A new "Tips" pop-up found on certain iPhone and iPad models is showing users of the two iOS powered devices...
Verizon rolls out Android 7.0 Nougat update for Asus ZenPad Z10
06 Sep 2017, 12:38 | by
Cosmin V.
Aside from the usual new features and improvements included in Android 7.0 Nougat such as multi-window...
8
Google publishes September security patch changelog, but factory images are still MIA
05 Sep 2017, 23:35 | by
Cosmin V.
The September security update contains a bucket load of fixes that have been detailed by Google on its...
6
Samsung Gear S3 to receive Tizen 3.0 OS update at some point
05 Sep 2017, 14:34 | by
Cosmin V.
Still, Samsung fans who already purchased the Gear S3 will be pleased to know the South Korean company...
18
Update champ: Nokia 5 first to get latest Android security patch, software yet to be released on Google's Pixel devices
05 Sep 2017, 01:09 | by
Plamen D.
HMD Global, the current manufacturer of Nokia handsets, has been engaged in a peculiar competition with...
3
Honor 8 Pro and Honor 6X expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo by the end of 2017
04 Sep 2017, 09:11 | by
Cosmin V.
Honor 6X and Honor 8 Pro will receive the highly-anticipated Android 8.0 Oreo update by the end of the...
1
Latest OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 3/3T recalibrates display, adds photo watermarks, and more
04 Sep 2017, 05:27 | by
Kaloyan C.
OnePlus has just released Open Beta 23/14 for the OnePlus 3 and 3T, and there's a lot stuffed inside...
8
Confirmed: All HMD-made Nokia smartphones to get Android 8 Oreo
04 Sep 2017, 02:29 | by
Plamen D.
All Android-powered Nokia smartphones will get updated to Android 8...
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Apple iPhone X to use Sleep/Wake/Power button to "turn on" Siri
03 Sep 2017, 13:20 | by
Alan F.
With the Apple iPhone X (or iPhone Edition) set to take center stage at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's...
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Google Search app for iOS is updated with Trending Searches feature
01 Sep 2017, 11:42 | by
Alan F.
Trending Searches is a new feature that is coming to the iOS version of the Google Search app as part...
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