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Samsung showcases the benefits of One UI 4 in two new videos

October 27, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

In preparation for the launch of One UI 4.0, Samsung has released two YouTube videos, which serve as a tour of the upcoming software update. For now, One UI 4 is still in its beta testing phase, but we should […]


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Android 12 now supports app clone profiles for some apps

October 20, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

At the Google Pixel Fall Event yesterday, the company has finally released Android 12 to the Pixel devices, and they can now be downloaded onto your devices, assuming you have a Pixel. In the update, Google has also quietly added […]


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Google to add Digital Car Key support in new Play Services update

October 12, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

Earlier in March this year, Google formed the Android SE Alliance to increase the popularity and adoption of digital car keys and driver’s licenses to be stored on-device. Later at Google I/O in May, Google officially announced that it was […]


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ColorOS 12 hands-on: OPPO’s take on Android 12

October 11, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

It’s that time of the year again. The latest version of Android, Android 12, is out. Even though Google is yet to update its Pixel smartphones to Android 12, OEMs have started getting on board and releasing their own flavors […]


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Samsung introduces Material You to the Galaxy S21 with new One UI 4.0 beta version

October 5, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

In mid-September, Samsung released the first beta version of the One UI 4.0 operating system to owners of the Galaxy S21 lineup. The initial version introduced new design elements and more customization opportunities, presumably in preparation for Android 12’s highly […]


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Even Pixels can’t install the just released stable version of Android 12

October 4, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Google today rolled out the stable version of Android 12. Unfortunately, that update is not yet available to be installed on any phones yet, not even the Pixel line which usually gets the first crack at Android updates. Instead, tipsters […]


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Netflix brings new Play Something feature to Android users

October 4, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Play Something is a new feature that Netflix begun testing back in April in select markets on Android devices. Today, the company announced that it will make Play Something available to all Netflix users on Android. The new feature is […]


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Google Android 12.1 Leak: A Foldable Phone Might Arrive This Year Together With an Upcoming Software Update

September 28, 2021

Via: Tech Times

The latest leak about Google’s Android 12.1 build reveals the possibility of foldable phone’s arrival. Click here for more information. According to the screenshots shared on XDA about the Android 12.1 build, there was an indication that the foldable phones […]


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OnePlus Nord CE 5G gains support for ambient display screenshot in latest update

September 27, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

The Nord CE 5G is the latest OnePlus smartphone to receive support for ambient display screenshot. OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 is bringing several improvements to the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, including a new security patch. Besides support for ambient display screenshot, the […]


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Android 12 may be released on October 4th

September 13, 2021

Via: The Verge

Android 12 may be released on October 4th, according to an internal document shared by XDA Developers. The next version of Google’s mobile operating system features the new Material You visual design and has been in public beta since May. […]


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Android Subsystem for Windows placeholder app appears in the Microsoft Store

September 3, 2021

Via: ZDnet

Microsoft is working to bring Android apps to Windows 11 via a deal with Amazon and a new Android Subsystem for Windows. Company officials acknowledged this week that this feature wouldn’t make it in time for the start of the […]


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Google says that with Android 12, it’s hip to be round

August 30, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Back in 1986, Huey Lewis released his hit “Hip To Be Square.” But Google believes that it is now hip to be round, as in a circle. That is why it has changed some of the elements on the Gboard […]


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Phones running Android 2.3.7 or older will be banned from Google accounts starting next month

August 2, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

If you have a much older phone running Android 2.3.7 or older, starting September 27th you will no longer be able to use the device to log in to your Google account. This build of the Android operating system was […]


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Samsung impressively updates the old and humble Galaxy A10e to Android 11 in the US

July 20, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

The world heavyweight champion of Android 11 updates strikes again just a few days after joining forces with the largest US wireless service provider to deliver the newest (stable) OS version to Verizon’s low-end Galaxy A12. Incredibly enough, Samsung is […]


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Even Verizon’s humble Samsung Galaxy A12 is getting Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top

July 16, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Does anyone remember the last time we reported on an Android 11 update notdelivered to a Samsung device? This writer doesn’t, and somehow, it almost feels like the world’s number one smartphone vendor has helped US carriers get better at […]


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Samsung One UI 4 Android 12 announcement could be coming next week

July 6, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Evidence is mounting that Samsung’s One UI-based Android 12 update will arrive earlier than expected. According to an imperfect translation of a post by venerated leaked Ice Universe on Chinese social networking website Weibo, we may hear something about Samsung’s […]


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Developer recreates Android 12’s Material You wallpaper theme, and it’s even better

June 23, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Material You is just one of the many cool things Android 12 promises to bring us this year, as we found out at Google’s I/O 2021 event. One of the biggest improvements on the aesthetic side will be Android’s introduction […]


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Android 12 vs Android 11: What’s new?

June 22, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

Google introduced the first beta of Android 12 just a few weeks ago at its I/O 2021. The new version of Android focuses on a new UI that adapts to you. Moreover, when comparing Android 12 vs Android 11, the […]


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Google previews Android 12’s new color-coordinated ‘Monet’ interface, and it’s Pixel magic

June 11, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Android 12 Beta 2 that just came out gives you the ability to check one of the biggest visual interface changes since, well, the Lollipop guild. Google’s new colored UI dubbed “Monet” is pretty awesome and you can preview it […]


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Here’s why you shouldn’t get too excited about Android 12

May 18, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Android 12 is getting officially unveiled today with a near complete interface overhaul that arguably makes it look quite sleek, clean, and fresh. New theming options, new looks for some of the core interface elements, and updated widgets is just […]