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Chrome for Android Finally Adopts Google’s Material 3 Expressive Design Language With Latest Update
Google Chrome for Android is getting Google's new Material 3 Expressive Design with version 141. The server-side update, which started rolling out in late August, has now been completed. It brings a new look to the browser, with a refreshed three-dot menu and redesigned Bookmark icon. While Chrome has incorporated Material 3 Expressive elements, it...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Will No Longer Receive Monthly Security Updates
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 debuted over four years ago and ran Android 11 out of the box. The South Korean tech giant has now updated the list of phones that are eligible to receive the upcoming firmware updates with the latest security patches, which does not include the two foldable phones, which were launched in August 2021.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Shorter Disappearing Messages Timers
WhatsApp launched the Disappearing Messages feature in November 2020. Initially, the company only allowed users to either turn the feature on or off, with the messages getting automatically deleted after seven days. WhatsApp later started rolling out timers for the same, where people could choose to get their messages to disappear as early as 24 ho...
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Honor 400 Series to Get Six Years of Android Updates, AI Features Powered by Google’s Veo 2
Honor 400 series is scheduled to be launched in the European markets today (May 22) comprising Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro models. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Honor has announced that both smartphones will be introduced with six years of Android updates. As part of its long-standing collaboration with Google, the company will offer artificial i...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Google Rolls Out February 2025 Security Patch for Android With 47 Fixes
Google on Monday released the February 2025 security patch for Android devices. The update brings crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities, ranging from high to critical severity, including one CVE which is said to have been “actively exploited”. Several flaws target devices powered by Arm, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualc...
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Google Confirms Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 and Select Other Models Will Get 5 Years of OS Updates
Google has silently announced that it is extending the support for Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 series and select other models in its lineup. The aforementioned smartphones will now support a total of five years of operating system (OS) and security updates starting from when they first became available on the Google Store in the US — an increase over the...
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OnePlus Open Receiving Android 14-Based OxygenOS 14 Build in India
OnePlus Open has started receiving the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update as its first software update in India since its launch. The update based on Android 14 brings improvements to the foldable handset. OnePlus Open was launched in India in October last year.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Gets Android 14 Update With Revamped One UI 6 Interface: How to Download
Samsung Galaxy S23 series Android 14 update is now rolling out in India and other regions. The update brings a revamped One UI 6 interface with improvements to the quick panel, multitasking, and a new default font. If you haven't received a notification to download and install the Android 14-based One UI 6 update on your Samsung Galaxy S23 series s...
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CERT-In Warns of Over 50 Security Flaws Affecting Android Smartphones: All You Need to Know
CERT-In has warned of serious security flaws affecting major versions of Google's Android operating system. The Indian agency for cybersecurity has listed 51 security vulnerabilities that affect different parts of Google’s OS, such as the framework and components from various vendors. These flaws could allow a malicious user to run harmful code, ...
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Google Tipped to Shift Android 14 Release Date to October 4 Alongside Pixel 8 Series; New 3D Android Logo Teased
Android 14 release date may have been delayed to October 4, according to details revealed by an Android expert. The next OS upgrade from Google is now expected to arrive on the same date as the Pixel 8 series of smartphones next month. Meanwhile, Google has rolled out the latest Feature Drop update and will soon begin to use the new 3D bug droid lo...
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Google's June Update Brings New Features, Three Widgets to Android: All Details
Google announced new updates and features today for Android smartphones, tablets, and Wear OS smartwatches on Thursday. It has added new widgets for Google Finance, Google TV, and Google News.
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Text Editor Features to Android Beta Testers: Report
WhatsApp has previously been reported to work on the text editor feature for some time. The feature is now reportedly rolling out to select beta testers using WhatsApp for Android. The feature is also being tested for iOS devices. The report added that the social media platform will soon roll out this feature to more users.
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OnePlus Nord 5G, Nord CE OxygenOS Update in India Brings Jio 5G Support, Latest Security Patch
OnePlus Nord 5G and OnePlus Nord CE phones are getting a new OxygenOS update in India that enables 5G access for Reliance Jio users in India. The latest update brings the October 2022 Android security patch, and system stability improvements to the two handsets. The new update is expected to reach all devices in a staggered manner.
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OnePlus 10R Receiving OxygenOS 12 A.03 in India, Fixes Always-on Display Issues, More
OnePlus 10R was launched in India last week and the handset has started receiving the first software update since its launch. The update brings some system stability improvements and a few app fixes. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner.
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Chrome for Android Finally Adopts Google’s Material 3 Expressive Design Language With Latest Update
Google Chrome for Android is getting Google's new Material 3 Expressive Design with version 141. The server-side update, which started rolling out in late August, has now been completed. It brings a new look to the browser, with a refreshed three-dot menu and redesigned Bookmark icon. While Chrome has incorporated Material 3 Expressive elements, it...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Will No Longer Receive Monthly Security Updates
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 debuted over four years ago and ran Android 11 out of the box. The South Korean tech giant has now updated the list of phones that are eligible to receive the upcoming firmware updates with the latest security patches, which does not include the two foldable phones, which were launched in August 2021.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Shorter Disappearing Messages Timers
WhatsApp launched the Disappearing Messages feature in November 2020. Initially, the company only allowed users to either turn the feature on or off, with the messages getting automatically deleted after seven days. WhatsApp later started rolling out timers for the same, where people could choose to get their messages to disappear as early as 24 ho...
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Honor 400 Series to Get Six Years of Android Updates, AI Features Powered by Google’s Veo 2
Honor 400 series is scheduled to be launched in the European markets today (May 22) comprising Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro models. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Honor has announced that both smartphones will be introduced with six years of Android updates. As part of its long-standing collaboration with Google, the company will offer artificial i...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Google Rolls Out February 2025 Security Patch for Android With 47 Fixes
Google on Monday released the February 2025 security patch for Android devices. The update brings crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities, ranging from high to critical severity, including one CVE which is said to have been “actively exploited”. Several flaws target devices powered by Arm, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualc...
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Google Confirms Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 and Select Other Models Will Get 5 Years of OS Updates
Google has silently announced that it is extending the support for Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 series and select other models in its lineup. The aforementioned smartphones will now support a total of five years of operating system (OS) and security updates starting from when they first became available on the Google Store in the US — an increase over the...
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OnePlus Open Receiving Android 14-Based OxygenOS 14 Build in India
OnePlus Open has started receiving the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update as its first software update in India since its launch. The update based on Android 14 brings improvements to the foldable handset. OnePlus Open was launched in India in October last year.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Gets Android 14 Update With Revamped One UI 6 Interface: How to Download
Samsung Galaxy S23 series Android 14 update is now rolling out in India and other regions. The update brings a revamped One UI 6 interface with improvements to the quick panel, multitasking, and a new default font. If you haven't received a notification to download and install the Android 14-based One UI 6 update on your Samsung Galaxy S23 series s...
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CERT-In Warns of Over 50 Security Flaws Affecting Android Smartphones: All You Need to Know
CERT-In has warned of serious security flaws affecting major versions of Google's Android operating system. The Indian agency for cybersecurity has listed 51 security vulnerabilities that affect different parts of Google’s OS, such as the framework and components from various vendors. These flaws could allow a malicious user to run harmful code, ...
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Google Tipped to Shift Android 14 Release Date to October 4 Alongside Pixel 8 Series; New 3D Android Logo Teased
Android 14 release date may have been delayed to October 4, according to details revealed by an Android expert. The next OS upgrade from Google is now expected to arrive on the same date as the Pixel 8 series of smartphones next month. Meanwhile, Google has rolled out the latest Feature Drop update and will soon begin to use the new 3D bug droid lo...
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Google's June Update Brings New Features, Three Widgets to Android: All Details
Google announced new updates and features today for Android smartphones, tablets, and Wear OS smartwatches on Thursday. It has added new widgets for Google Finance, Google TV, and Google News.
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Text Editor Features to Android Beta Testers: Report
WhatsApp has previously been reported to work on the text editor feature for some time. The feature is now reportedly rolling out to select beta testers using WhatsApp for Android. The feature is also being tested for iOS devices. The report added that the social media platform will soon roll out this feature to more users.
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OnePlus Nord 5G, Nord CE OxygenOS Update in India Brings Jio 5G Support, Latest Security Patch
OnePlus Nord 5G and OnePlus Nord CE phones are getting a new OxygenOS update in India that enables 5G access for Reliance Jio users in India. The latest update brings the October 2022 Android security patch, and system stability improvements to the two handsets. The new update is expected to reach all devices in a staggered manner.
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OnePlus 10R Receiving OxygenOS 12 A.03 in India, Fixes Always-on Display Issues, More
OnePlus 10R was launched in India last week and the handset has started receiving the first software update since its launch. The update brings some system stability improvements and a few app fixes. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner.
