Android 16

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  Vivo Announces OriginOS 6 India Launch Date Ahead of Upcoming Flagship Smartphones

  Origin OS 6, built on top of Android 16, is confirmed to launch in October-mid, the company announced on Friday. This comes soon after the Chinese tech firm revealed that the new user interface will replace Funtouch OS 15 on iQOO and Vivo smartphones. The X (formerly Twitter) page handle of Origin OS (@FuntouchOS_IN) was renamed soon after the conf...

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  Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price, Features and Specifications Compared

  Xiaomi's latest iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by Qualcomm's flagship new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. With several upgrades over the predecessor, it competes with other flagship handsets in the market, including its namesake, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's a detailed comparison between the two smartphones to determine which one of them stands ou...

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  Samsung Said to Have Begun Testing One UI 8.5 Update on the Galaxy S24+

  Samsung recently announced the release schedule of the One UI 8 update for Galaxy devices in India. Now, the South Korean tech conglomerate is said to have begun testing its next iteration, dubbed One UI 8.5, for select older models. As per a tipster, the latest build of the Android 16-based firmware has been spotted on an internal test server for ...

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  OnePlus 15 Confirmed to Launch With 165Hz Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

  OnePlus 15 key specifications were confirmed by the company on Thursday. The Chinese smartphone brand has released multiple teasers to reveal the chipset, display, and software details of the upcoming handset. It is confirmed to run on Qualcomm's newly released Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It will ship with Android 16-based ColorOS 16. The On...

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  Xiaomi Unveils HyperOS 3 Based on Android 16 With HyperIsland and New AI-Powered Features

  HyperOS 3, which is built on Android 16, was unveiled on Wednesday during Xiaomi’s September 2025 launch event. The new user interface will be seen on new Xiaomi smartphones. The upcoming Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are expected to run the new Android 16-based user interface out of the box.

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  OnePlus 15 Spotted in Leaked Hands-On Images That Reveal Its Display, ColorOS 16

  OnePlus 15 is expected to go official next month in China. Ahead of the official launch, a Chinese tipster has shared alleged renders of the OnePlus 15 on Weibo. The renders show the phone with a flat display and a hole-punch cutout. It has slim bezels around the display. The OnePlus 15 is expected to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip and a t...

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  Samsung Announces Android 16-Based One UI 8 Upgrade Schedule for Galaxy Devices in India: Eligible Models

  Samsung has announced the One UI 8 release schedule for Galaxy devices in India. The Android 16-based operating system was introduced with the seventh-generation foldables in July, and was rolled out to the Galaxy S25 series in India last week. It will now arrive on more devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy A-Series and M-Series devices...

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  Oppo Pad 5 Listed on Geekbench With MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC and Other Key Specifications

  Oppo Pad 5 was spotted on the Geekbench website ahead of its possible launch next month. The tablet is listed with model number Oppo OPD2506. The listing suggests MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, Android 16 operating system and 12GB RAM on the tablet. It got 2,673 points in single-core testing and 7,839 points in multi-core testing.

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  Origin OS 6 is Coming Soon to iQOO Phones in India, Confirmed to Replace Funtouch OS

  Origin OS 6, a user interface built on top of Android 16, will soon be released in India for Vivo and iQOO smartphones, a company executive has announced. The new user interface will replace the Funtouch OS 15 skin in the country, which is based on Android 15.

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  Amazon and Flipkart Sale 2025: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Deals Compared

  Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 have begun for their paid subscribers. For others, the sale events will become live at midnight on Tuesday. During the sale events, the two e-commerce platforms will offer various electronics like phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS), home appliances, washing mach...

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  Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Reportedly Receives Stable One UI 8 Update: How to Download and Install

  Samsung has reportedly started pushing the stable One UI 8 update to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a report, the rollout began with beta testers in South Korea and includes the latest security patch. The Android 16-based skin introduces redesigned apps, improved functionality, and Live Updates for tracking activities and sporting events...

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  Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 Start Receiving One UI 8 Update in South Korea

  One UI 8 has been rolled out for the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea, as per a tipster. Meanwhile, Samsung has also confirmed its release for its sixth-generation foldables --- the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 --- in the same market. The update, which is based on Android 16, also brings the latest security patch for September 2025.

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  Oppo Find X9 Launch Date Announced, Global Debut Teased; Will Feature Dimensity 9500 Chipset, Up to 7,500mAh Battery

  Oppo Find X9 series China launch date announced. The Oppo Find X8 successors are confirmed to come with up to 7,500mAh battery, ColorOS 16 and the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The lineup will be launched in global markets outside China soon. The series will feature Oppo's self-developed Trinity Engine and Hasselblad-tuned rear camera setup...

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  HyperOS 3 Update Release Timeline Revealed; Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Redmi K80 Pro Among First Phones to Get Updates

  Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15S Pro, and Redmi K80 Pro will be among the first smartphones to get the Chinese smartphone maker’s Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update. The company will start rolling out the latest software version on October 15. By the end of October, other devices such as Xiaomi smartwatches, foldable phones, tablets, and smart TVs will...

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  MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Launched; Will Debut on Oppo Find X9 Series, Vivo X300 Lineup

  MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC has been launched, featuring a third-generation design with only performance cores, and it delivers up to 29 percent better single-core and 16% better multi-core performance than its predecessor. Flagship smartphones like the Oppo Find X9 series and Vivo X300 lineup will be launched with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC i...