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Upcoming OnePlus 5/5T update to add Google Lens and camera improvements
yesterday, 21:40
| by
Cosmin Vasile
Apart from adding Google Lens support, this update should also bring improved photo clarity and optimizations,...
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See all the new emoji that Apple is planning to launch later this year
yesterday, 13:50
| by
Stuart Lombard
Apple announced a fresh set of emojis for release later this year...
Huawei GPU Turbo update for Mate 10 and P20 lines to be disseminated next month
yesterday, 12:49
| by
Alan Friedman
Last month, Huawei announced that the GPU Turbo update headed for phones produced by its Honor sub-brand,...
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge begin receiving June security patch in Europe
yesterday, 06:09
| by
Joshua Swingle
In an unexpected move, Samsung has begun rolling out the June 2018 Android security patch for both the...
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HTC U12+ updated with camera zoom, refinements to Edge Sense, more
4 days ago, 15:09
| by
Cosmin Vasile
The update brings camera auto zoom in video recording, improvements to the pressure sensitive buttons...
Update to Gallery app adds OnePlus 6 editing features for older models
12 Jul 2018, 19:42 | by
Alan Friedman
An update to the OnePlus Gallery app on the Google Play Store will allow some older OnePlus models to...
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BlackBerry kicks off Android Oreo beta program for the KEYone
12 Jul 2018, 17:59 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The announcement suggests it will take some time before Android Oreo for BlackBerry KEYone arrives, so...
1
T-Mobile LG G7 ThinQ begins receiving July 2018 Android security patch
11 Jul 2018, 14:00 | by
Joshua Swingle
The July 2018 Android security patch has officially begun rolling out for the T-Mobile LG G7 ThinQ, fixing...
1
Gboard update brings back spell checking and introduces a few new features
11 Jul 2018, 02:56 | by
Peter Kostadinov
Gboard, Google's own Android keyboard, has just scored a slew of new features that you should know about...
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'Taiwan' bug that crashed certain iPhone models was exterminated in iOS 11.4.1
10 Jul 2018, 23:42 | by
Alan Friedman
Because of the tension that exists between China and Taiwan (the former does not recognize the latter's...
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Update for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is subject of "small delay"
10 Jul 2018, 20:13 | by
Alan Friedman
Back in May, updates sent out to the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ ended up...
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New UI for Google Assistant voice selection screen is getting pushed out now
10 Jul 2018, 17:58 | by
Alan Friedman
Google is in the process of pushing out a new UI for the Google Assistant voice selection screen. Eligible...
5
Huawei P9 begins receiving Android Oreo update, contradicting previous information
10 Jul 2018, 14:30 | by
Joshua Swingle
Following an official email last month that stated the Huawei P9 would not be receiving an update to...
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Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) start getting Android 8.0 Oreo
10 Jul 2018, 13:32 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The update adds support for VoLTE on both SIM slots, and the July security patch. There's no mention...
2
Netflix's new feature automatically downloads the next episode of a TV series you're watching
10 Jul 2018, 13:05 | by
Alan Friedman
Netflix is improving the ability of its mobile subscribers to manage their downloads of binge-worthy...
2
July Android Security update can now reportedly be coaxed out of all Pixel, Pixel 2 devices
09 Jul 2018, 22:48 | by
Alan Friedman
Back on July 2nd, Pixel and Nexus devices received the July Android Security update. But for some reason,...
3
Apple releases iOS 11.4.1 containing USB Restrictive Mode to block cracking machines like GrayKey
09 Jul 2018, 18:56 | by
Alan Friedman
Apple today official pressed that big ol' red button marked "Disseminate," and iOS 11.4.1 started to...
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Surprisingly, LG Q6 is being updated to Android 8.1 Oreo
09 Jul 2018, 18:31 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Although the update is now rolled out in South Korea, we can safely assume that LG will make it available...
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OnePlus 3 and 3T get another OxygenOS beta update that adds camera optimizations
09 Jul 2018, 14:24 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Keep in mind that while flashing open beta versions of OxygenOS will prevent you from getting stable...
2
Nokia 8110 4G to get WhatsApp support via KaiOS update
09 Jul 2018, 04:55 | by
Cosmin Vasile
HMD's CPO Juho Sarvikas stated last week that WhatsApp will be coming on KaiOS, and, consequently, on...
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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 gain new video lockscreen option from Galaxy S9
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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note 8 update adds home screen rotation option
08 Jul 2018, 14:37 | by
Cosmin Vasile
A new update to the Samsung Experience Launcher is bringing the option to rotate the home screen to the...
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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ receive June security patch
06 Jul 2018, 20:41 | by
Alan Friedman
Verizon variants of three Samsung devices are beginning to receive the June Android security update OTA....
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Apple releases public beta 2 for iOS 12
05 Jul 2018, 17:32 | by
Alan Friedman
Apple released today, the second public beta version of iOS 12. This will allow non-developers to check...
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New 'Magnifier' feature for Android P makes it easier to copy and paste
05 Jul 2018, 13:21 | by
Alan Friedman
Android users know how much of a struggle it can be to select the words that you want to highlight to...
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Apple stops you from going crazy as two-factor authentication autofill is a feature of iOS 12
04 Jul 2018, 17:30 | by
Alan Friedman
Two-factor authentication is considered a more secure method of signing in to an app. While many simply...
18
Apple Maps update appears in latest iOS 12 beta, but covers the Bay area only
04 Jul 2018, 12:28 | by
Alan Friedman
Earlier today, we told you that Apple has released iOS 12 developer beta 3, and the article contained...
3
Android Oreo update for 2017 Galaxy J3, J5, and J7 gets delayed until September
04 Jul 2018, 03:45 | by
Joshua Swingle
According to a listing in Turkey, the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017),...
1
iOS 12 developer beta 3 for iPhone and iPad now available: Here's what's new
04 Jul 2018, 03:35 | by
Peter Kostadinov
Apple just seeded the third developer beta of iOS 12 to all eligible devices, which range all the way...
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OnePlus 5 and 5T soon to get Project Treble support and new user interface
03 Jul 2018, 17:25 | by
Cosmin Vasile
OnePlus has just released a new OxygenOS beta build that specifically brings Project Treble support to...
4
LG G5 Android Oreo update coming soon, new evidence suggests
03 Jul 2018, 16:24 | by
Cosmin Vasile
It appears that the update will soon be released in South Korea, followed by a wider rollout some weeks...
Verizon's Moto Z Play Droid is getting updated to Android 8.0 Oreo beginning today
03 Jul 2018, 12:45 | by
Alan Friedman
The Motorola Moto Z Play Droid, which was a Verizon-only exclusive back in 2016, is receiving an update...
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Google Camera v5.3 hints at lots of upcoming features: Wide-angle distortion, RAW support
03 Jul 2018, 06:41 | by
Peter Kostadinov
Google Camera v5.3 has just began rolling out to a plethora of compatible devices, and as usual, its...
11
Google launches July Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices
03 Jul 2018, 03:06 | by
Joshua Swingle
Google has released the July Android security patch for the Pixel series of smartphones and tablets,...
1
LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1) now available for more models including the Moto Z2 Force
02 Jul 2018, 20:49 | by
Alan Friedman
Almost two weeks ago, we gave you a list of four handsets (five different models) that could be flashed...
7
Android P nears completion, Beta 3 released today
02 Jul 2018, 17:34 | by
Stuart Lombard
Today, Google released Android P Beta 3...
3
Essential Phone update adds Android Auto and security improvements
02 Jul 2018, 14:39 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Since Essential Phone is one of the many devices that are compatible with Google's Android P Developer...
6
Launcher for Android that copies Windows Phone home screen receives an update
01 Jul 2018, 18:07 | by
Alan Friedman
Launcher 10 is a launcher for Android that will make the home screen on your phone look like a Windows...
7
T-Mobile adds universal support for RCS' next generation of texting to the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge
30 Jun 2018, 21:28 | by
Alan Friedman
Until now, Sprint was the only U.S. carrier that had universal support for RCS' next generation text...
9
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 gain new video lockscreen option from Galaxy S9
30 Jun 2018, 11:23 | by
Cosmin Vasile
If you recently received an update on your Galaxy S8/S8+ or Note 8, you can now check for the new functionality...
8
Samsung DeX Pad to get dual monitor support once Galaxy Tab S4 goes official
29 Jun 2018, 22:34 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Since Samsung DeX will be updated with the dual monitor mode feature, other Galaxy smartphones compatible...
T-Mobile finally starts rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for LG G6
29 Jun 2018, 15:26 | by
Cosmin Vasile
T-Mobile says that in order to prevent network congestion, this particular update is set on a scheduled...
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The first Nokia smartphones could receive Android P as early as August
29 Jun 2018, 12:47 | by
Cosmin Vasile
If you happen to own a Nokia smartphone, chances are that you'll be among the first to receive the Android...
4
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally updated to Android 8 Oreo
29 Jun 2018, 12:39 | by
Florin Troaca
An Android Oreo update is now available for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on T-Mobile...
8
LG V20 expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo in North America in August
29 Jun 2018, 11:37 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Since the V20 was launched back in 2016, it's likely that Oreo will be the last important Android OS...
8
Some Google Maps users are seeing Waze-like incident reporting and trip summaries
29 Jun 2018, 09:13 | by
Alan Friedman
While most drivers prefer Google Maps to crowd-sourced navigation app Waze, there is no question that...
6
OnePlus 6 gets a fix for the battery drain issue, but only in China
29 Jun 2018, 08:25 | by
Cosmin Vasile
It's worth noting that this is a rather small update that weighs in at 76MB and includes a couple of...
13
OnePlus commits to 2 years of Android updates, three years of security patches
28 Jun 2018, 15:34 | by
Joshua Swingle
OnePlus has announced a new update schedule that applies to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 5 lines, as well...
Amazon launches Show Mode Charging Dock for Fire HD tablets
28 Jun 2018, 09:53 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The docking station is meant to transition the tablet into Show Mode while charging it at an adjustable...
4
Android Oreo update rolls out for international dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos
28 Jun 2018, 09:20 | by
Alan Friedman
Samsung announced on Wednesday that the dual-SIM international version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G9300),...
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Some Huawei devices will soon begin receiving updates every two months
28 Jun 2018, 07:03 | by
Joshua Swingle
Huawei has announced that going forward a number of its major 2017 and 2018 smartphones will begin receiving...
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