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Android Phone, Products

OnePlus’ Nord N20 5G is now available unlocked

June 27, 2022

Via: The Verge

One of the year’s best budget phones is finally available unlocked in the US. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G launched as a T-Mobile exclusive in April, and that was the only way to get ahold of one — until now. […]


Android Phone, Products

Google’s February update fixes annoying Pixel 6 keyboard and camera bugs

February 7, 2022

Via: The Verge

Google is rolling out its February update for Pixel phones running Android 12, which is meant to fix a few camera, Bluetooth, and keyboard issues. The company says that some users will start getting the update today and that the […]


Android Phone, Products

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G initial review: A fan phone worth having?

January 6, 2022

Via: Pocket-lint

Samsung seems to have adopted the FE – fan edition – as a good thing, using it as a method of bringing another device to market with more aggressive pricing, once flagship models are out of the way. As with […]


Android, Operating System

Samsung starts the new year with its first mid-range Android 12 update

January 5, 2022

Via: Phone Arena

We obviously can’t act surprised about each new Android 12 update with One UI 4.0 on top officially delivered by Samsung anymore, but even by the ridiculously high software support standards set by the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer in the […]


Android, Operating System

Samsung puts One UI 4 update rollout on hold (once again)

December 22, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Samsung rolled out the Android 12-based One UI 4 update at the beginning of the month but was forced to halt the deployment twice. After resuming the rollout last week, the South Korean company announced today that the One UI […]


Android, Operating System

6 easy fixes for Android 12 annoyances

December 10, 2021

Via: ComputerWorld

By and large, Android 12 is a true treat to use. Google’s latest and greatest Android effort is without a doubt the most outwardly significant Android update since 2014’s Android 5.0 Lollipop release — at least, if you’re using a […]


Android, Operating System

Android 12 Users Beware! Change These Settings NOW to Get Better Privacy Protection

November 29, 2021

Via: Tech Times

Android 12 users should beware of these privacy settings on Google’s latest operating system for smartphones to achieve improved privacy protection for their devices. Google released the first public version of the Android 12 before October came to an end […]


Android Phone, Products

Realme GT Neo 2 initial review: Power and performance without the price tag

November 15, 2021

Via: Pocket-lint

Realme is trying to make a name for itself in the smartphone world. It’s an off-shoot of Oppo, and launches phones with high end specifications at accessible prices. One device that epitomises that is the new GT Neo 2. Look […]


Android Phone, Products

Google just stole the worst iPhone feature ever: It makes Pixel 6 unusable with one hand

November 12, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been out for a couple of weeks now. Unfortunately for Google, the new flagships are making all the wrong headlines. From the various display issues to the borderline unusable fingerprint readers, the […]


Android Phone, Products

Google Pixel Fold to Release in 2022—Cameras Downgrade from Pixel 6’s?

November 5, 2021

Via: Tech Times

Google Pixel Fold is likely to release in 2022, contrary to earlier rumors saying that it is coming out before 2021 comes to an end. However, its cameras are reportedly a step down from the snappers of the Pixel 6 […]


Android, Operating System

One UI 4 beta with Android 12 arrives to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3

October 29, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Recently, word got out that Samsung will soon release the beta version of One UI 4 for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Well, the time has come for owners of the latest foldables to try […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]


iOS, Operating System

10 years on, the Steve Jobs’ minimalist credo lives in… Android 12

October 8, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

On the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs passing, Apple made a commemorative video while both Tim Cook and Jony Ive came out with moving tributes to their friend and former Apple leader. There is one overarching theme in all the […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]


Android Phone, Products

OnePlus 9 series getting their first Android 12 open beta today

October 4, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

In a surprising turn of events, Google released the final version of Android 12 today. However, the newly released OS isn’t downloadable on any of the supported smartphones, not even on Google’s own Pixel lineup. Meanwhile, OnePlus announced that it […]


Android, Operating System

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. […]


Android, Operating System

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 […]