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Google Duo update sets up app for special Valentine's Day video effects
yesterday, 22:25
| by
Alan Friedman
An update rolling out soon to Google Duo sets up the device to provide special video effects for Valentine's...
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It's the end of the road for Windows 10 Mobile; switch to Android, iOS encouraged
3 days ago, 10:39
| by
Joshua Swingle
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile support will come to an end on December 10th, 2019. Because...
Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A9 (2018) are getting Android 9 Pie
3 days ago, 03:51
| by
Milen Yanachkov
The Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Galaxy A9 (2018) are getting the coveted Android Pie update this...
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SwiftKey announces performance improvements for its Android app including a 50% drop in lag
4 days ago, 23:32
| by
Alan Friedman
The Android version of the SwiftKey keyboard app has received a number of performance improvements including...
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Honor View 10 Android 9 Pie update rolling out in the United States
4 days ago, 23:02
| by
Cosmin Vasile
Honor View 10 is finally getting the highly-anticipated Android 9 Pie update in the United States, three...
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LG G7 ThinQ starts getting Android 9 Pie update, U.S. availability remains unclear
4 days ago, 22:40
| by
Cosmin Vasile
Reports about LG kicking off the G7 ThinQ Android Pie rollout have just popped up in South Korea, but...
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LG posts the G7 and V40 Android 9 Pie update release schedule
4 days ago, 08:45
| by
Daniel Petrov
LG has been testing the G7 ThinQ Android 9.0 Pie update since December, and at the time announced that...
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Google tests more changes for the Google Play Store UI
16 Jan 2019, 21:58 | by
Alan Friedman
Google is testing more changes to the Google Play Store including a revamping of the tabs at the top...
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro update adds Netflix HD and HDR support
16 Jan 2019, 21:30 | by
Cosmin Vasile
With HD and HDR support, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro users will be able to watch content at 720p or...
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Google starts rolling out Wear OS 2.3 update to some smartwatches
16 Jan 2019, 18:29 | by
Cosmin Vasile
For consumers, the update doesn't really bring too many things except slightly better battery usage and...
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Google Maps is saving some drivers from getting a speeding ticket
16 Jan 2019, 14:05 | by
Alan Friedman
If you like to drive faster than the speed limit, Google Maps is testing a new feature that will alert...
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Galaxy S8 and S8+ move one step closer to official Pie updates with beta registrations
16 Jan 2019, 02:53 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are officially following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9,...
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Android 9 Pie users can now reset Adaptive Brightness without losing their battery data
15 Jan 2019, 18:40 | by
Alan Friedman
Thanks to an update to the Digital Health Services app on Android phones running Pie, users can now reset...
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Twitter for Android now allows users to see tweets in reverse chronological order
15 Jan 2019, 16:45 | by
Alan Friedman
The new feature that Twitter added to its iOS app last month, is now available for Android users. The...
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If an Android phone costs as much as an iPhone, it should be supported for four years
15 Jan 2019, 09:19 | by
Peter Kostadinov
I think that Android phones that cost as much as an iPhone should receive software updates for four years....
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 kicks off Android Pie beta program of its own
15 Jan 2019, 05:20 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is following in the footsteps of the Galaxy S9, S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 with...
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Official Android Pie for Note 9 rolling out in more places, One UI in tow
15 Jan 2019, 03:07 | by
Daniel Petrov
After Germany, it is now the turn of Android 9.0 Pie beta testers in India to get the official One UI...
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Samsung Galaxy S9 latest update enhances selfies quality, adds other improvements
14 Jan 2019, 14:24 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Samsung's brings consistent improvements to the Galaxy S9's front facing camera in the latest update...
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Google Fi launches advanced messaging feature for compatible smartphones
14 Jan 2019, 13:25 | by
Cosmin Vasile
With RCS in Messages, users can share more when they send a message since the new solution allows for...
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WhatsApp adds new private reply option, advanced 3D Touch support for iPhones
14 Jan 2019, 12:39 | by
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The latest version of WhatsApp allows iOS users to reply to a group message privately in a 1:1 chat....
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie update may have been delayed until February
14 Jan 2019, 12:15 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Samsung's Turkish portal Guncelmiyiz has just updated the Android 9 Pie roadmap and the Galaxy Note 9...
Android 9 Pie update coming soon to Asus ROG Phone
13 Jan 2019, 15:16 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The ROG Phone would be the third Asus smartphone to receive the long-awaited Android 9 Pie update, after...
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Nokia takes us behind the scenes of the brand's Android Pie development process
11 Jan 2019, 09:04 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
If you ever wondered how Nokia phones consistently manage to stay ahead of the competition when it comes...
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More changes coming to NVIDIA Shield TV, including new option to switch color modes
10 Jan 2019, 15:40 | by
Cosmin Vasile
NVIDIA announced Shield Experience Upgrade 7.2.2 is coming to Shield TV units this week. The update brings...
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BLU Vivo XI+ kicks off surprising Android 9.0 Pie beta program
10 Jan 2019, 14:22 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The BLU Vivo XI+ is not only the company's first Verizon-certified smartphone, but also the first to...
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Twitter's colorful speech bubbles and online status indicator rolling out to many users soon
10 Jan 2019, 06:04 | by
Peter Kostadinov
Chat bubbles might make their way to Twitter, judging by some of the upcoming interface changes that...
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RCS feature starts disappearing from Verizon Pixel 3 for no apparent reason
09 Jan 2019, 17:00 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The RCS (Rich Communication Services) feature that Verizon deployed back in December are now starting...
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Nokia 8 Sirocco receives tardy but welcome Android 9.0 Pie update
09 Jan 2019, 07:37 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
After a longer-than-expected wait, Nokia 8 Sirocco owners can rejoice, as the phone's official Android...
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LG V20 and G5 will no longer receive Android updates and security patches
09 Jan 2019, 00:45 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Launched back in 2016, the LG G5 and LG V20 will no longer receive security and Android OS updates, as...
Google Assistant is coming to Sonos One and Sonos Beam, older speaker models too
08 Jan 2019, 20:42 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Google has just announced that it's bringing the Assistant to the Sonos One smart speaker and Sonos Beam...
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T-Mobile OnePlus 6T gets glitchy software update that disables Play Protect certification
08 Jan 2019, 16:05 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The latest minor software update for the T-Mobile-specific OnePlus 6T appears to have done more harm...
Sony and Amazon add Alexa support to multiple wireless noise-canceling headphones
08 Jan 2019, 14:33 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Amazon and Sony have just announced that Alexa support will be available from the end of January for...
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Google Assistant's new Google Maps integration keeps drivers focused on the road
08 Jan 2019, 14:10 | by
Alan Friedman
Google Assistant has some new features announced today by Google at CES. For example, thanks to a new...
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Google seemingly pulls the plug on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X security updates
08 Jan 2019, 01:59 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Google's Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X appear to have hit the end of their software support road more than three...
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January update fixes some audio issues on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
07 Jan 2019, 21:24 | by
Alan Friedman
The January update for the Pixel handsets are rolling out tonight and unlike last month when the December...
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro scores another big update focused on face unlock and camera optimizations
07 Jan 2019, 04:26 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The already great Huawei Mate 20 Pro is getting better and better with frequent software updates, the...
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When will your Galaxy S8/9 or Note 8/9 get their Android Pie One UI? Samsung to update us on the 'wide release' today
07 Jan 2019, 03:22 | by
Daniel Petrov
Tucked in a fresh promo post for Samsung's new One UI interface is a hint that today we will learn about...
5
AT&T rolls out Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, LG V30 update that adds 5G Evolution logo
05 Jan 2019, 02:08 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active and LG V30 are getting a “5G Evolution” icon, the carrier's enhanced version...
Google will send software update to Pixel 3 allowing the phone to support Band 48
03 Jan 2019, 21:27 | by
Alan Friedman
A letter written by Google to the FCC in November indicates that a future software update will add support...
5
Samsung may launch Android Pie beta program for Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8
03 Jan 2019, 11:31 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Samsung plans to release the final version of Android 9 Pie for the Galaxy Note 8 in February, while...
Asus ZenFone 5 finally kicks off over-the-air Android 9.0 Pie rollout
03 Jan 2019, 07:24 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The "regular" Asus ZenFone 5 is the company's first handset globally upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie over-the-air,...
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78% of Apple iPhones and iPads released over the last four years have iOS 12 installed
02 Jan 2019, 17:16 | by
Alan Friedman
78% of Apple iPhone and iPads that were released over the last four years are running on iOS 12, according...
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Last OnePlus 6 update in 2018 brings camera improvements, audio tuner
02 Jan 2019, 07:53 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Dubbed OxygenOS 9.0.3, the update includes some system and camera improvements, as well as a brand new...
15
Samsung plans to release Android Pie update for Galaxy Note 8 next month, Galaxy S8 in March
02 Jan 2019, 06:09 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
According to Samsung's revised Android Pie update schedule, the Galaxy Note 8 should follow the S9, S9+,...
4
Moto G6 Plus scores Android 9.0 Pie update, standard G6 could be next in line
31 Dec 2018, 07:09 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
The mid-range Moto G6 Plus is the latest phone to be officially updated to Android 9.0 Pie, with the...
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Don't panic, Android One phones will get 2 years of software updates, Google reaffirms
31 Dec 2018, 05:58 | by
Preslav Kateliev
Google recently updated its website and omitted a line about Android One being guaranteed 2 years worth...
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Now Wi-Fi doesn't work for several Apple iPhone users following iOS 12.1.2 update
30 Dec 2018, 10:46 | by
Alan Friedman
Not only did the iOS 12.1.2 update break cellular data for some iPhone users around the globe, it now...
Asus ZenFone 5Z starts getting Android 9 Pie in some countries
29 Dec 2018, 07:09 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Asus ZenFone 5Z starts getting Android 9 Pie in Taiwan, but a wider rollout won't happen until January...
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LG G7 ThinQ confirmed to receive Android 9 Pie update in Q1 2019
29 Dec 2018, 04:45 | by
Cosmin Vasile
LG confirmed that the final version of the Android 9 Pie update will be available for LG G7 ThinQ owners...
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Fortnite now runs on buttery smooth 60fps on latest iOS devices
28 Dec 2018, 09:49 | by
Victor Hristov
The battle royale craze that is Fortnite has actually become much better on iOS device recently thanks...
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