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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 […]


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Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy A11

May 14, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

There’s been a wave of Android 11 updates landing on a bunch of Samsung smartphones and tablets, which can only be encouraging for those considering whether or not to switch to a Galaxy device. The most recent smartphone to receive […]


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Android 12 will improve notifications stack

April 26, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

We recently compiled together every juicy detail we could find about the upcoming Android 12 update, to keep you in the know of what’s coming this fall. However, as Google continues testing and experimenting with the new software, there’s always […]


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Android 12’s third developer beta helps apps get more from cameras and haptic hardware

April 21, 2021

Via: The Verge

Android 12’s third developer preview has arrived, and among its host of updates are new OS-level tools to help app developers get more out of the camera and haptic hardware found in modern Android flagships. App launch animations, call notifications, […]


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Google plans to bring Sony’s 360 Reality Audio to every Android phone

April 13, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Sony’s 360 Reality Audio might be considered a gimmick by many people but the company is keen on pushing the technology forward. The boys at XDA Developers have found lines of code suggesting that Sony and Google plan to bring […]


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HMD is bringing Android 11 to two different Nokia phones at the same time

April 7, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

After doing an amazing job spreading the Android Pie love across its Nokia-branded smartphone portfolio back in 2018 and delivering a high number of relatively fast Android 10 updates in late 2019 and early 2020, HMD Global appears to have […]


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Android 11 update timeline announced for LG Velvet 5G, Wing, G8X, and more

March 11, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Not all phone companies issue software updates in a timely manner. LG is one of the companies which are dragging along at the end of the pack. LG Germany released a detailed Android 11 update schedule for the company’s phones, […]


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Android 12 update beta release date and new features

February 19, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

For the next, highly expected version of Android, Google is preparing to open the spigot not only on new features, but also on a long overdue interface polishing. After the new Android 12 interface leaked out recently, Google went and […]


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Android 12 may bring a convenient feature for those who use their Pixel phone in bed

February 16, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Many can probably relate – you’re reading or scrolling through social media on your smartphone while in bed, but as soon as you lie on your side, the screen changes its orientation to landscape. So now you have to rotate […]


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T-Mobile updates Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ to Android 11

February 10, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

T-Mobile is on fire this week. The Uncarrier confirmed earlier today that it’s rolling out Android 11 updates to the Galaxy S10 series, but it looks like that’s not the only important software update coming out T-Mobile this week. The […]


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A couple of Samsung 5G mid-range smartphones are getting Android 11 updates now

February 8, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Samsung has been doing a decent job updating its smartphones and bringing their software to the most recent version of the OS, Android 11. The latest Samsung handsets to be treated with Android 11 updates are the Galaxy A51 5G […]


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Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update arrives for OnePlus 7T series

February 5, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

A couple of weeks ago, OnePlus finally released the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. The software upgrade introduced a fresh UI design, new camera tricks and output enhancements, Ambient Display […]


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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets February 2021 Android security patch

February 3, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has turned out one of the most popular phones in the Galaxy S20 series. It brings a plethora of features in the upper mid-range segment. The company has made the right compromises to keep the price […]


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OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T getting their last Android 10 updates before Android 11 drops

February 1, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Last week, the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro received their first Android 11 open beta updates, clear evidence that the Chinese company is working hard to bring these flagship killers to date when it comes to software. Over the weekend, […]


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Galaxy Note 10 Lite starts receiving Android 11 update with One UI 3.0

January 29, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

Lately, Samsung has been swift in pushing out Android 11 update to its devices. In fact, it is doing better than companies like OnePlus and Nokia in updating their smartphones to the latest version of Android. Now, the Galaxy Note […]


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Android 12’s Nearby Share could allow Wi-Fi password sharing

January 21, 2021

Via: Pocket Now

Google is working on Android 12, and its features are appearing online one after the other. The latest rumor reveals that a new feature will allow users to easily share their Wi-Fi passwords remotely. It is tipped to use Google’s […]


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Android 11 is now rolling out to the OG Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5

January 15, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

It sure looks like no company can even hope to come close to Samsung’s towering Android 11 updating pace for both new and old smartphones, but with former software support champion HMD Global seemingly and inexplicably dropping the ball as […]


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The first Asus phone to get an Android 11 update might come as a surprise

December 29, 2020

Via: Phone Arena

Apart from Samsung, it’s safe to say Android device manufacturers (that are not Google) have so far done a pretty terrible job of delivering the latest OS build to their greatest smartphones. For what it’s worth, a number of companies […]


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Android Go: A Guide to Low-End But Functional Mobile OS

December 29, 2020

Via: CellularNews

Can you remember way back when Android phones have not yet reached the four-digit price range? Or those days when 8GB or 16GB of Random Access Memory (RAM) was more than enough? Looking back, it’s crazy to imagine how far […]


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20 Android tips you shouldn’t miss from 2020

December 22, 2020

Via: ComputerWorld

Ah, the holidays. No matter what style of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kicking back and regrouping for the coming year. That means it’s also a fine time for […]