Android Security

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  Global Tablet Shipments Surge 13.1 Percent YoY in Q2, Apple Maintains Lead: IDC

  Apple topped the IDC's list of worldwide tablet shipments, while Samsung came in second place. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. According to the tracker, worldwide tablet shipment surged 13.1 percent YoY in Q2 this year, reaching 38.3 million units. Amazon and Xiaomi came i...

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  Google's Pixel Phones Get August 2025 Update With Fixes for Navigation Bug, Security Flaws

  Google on Tuesday released the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. Based on the latest Android 16 build, it carries fixes for several system issues which were discovered in previous iterations. As per Google, the update patches a bug that caused issues with the three-button and gesture navigation. Further, Pixel users can expect general ...

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  OnePlus 11 5G Gets New OxygenOS 15 Update in India With New Features, Latest Security Patch

  OnePlus 11 5G was launched in India in February 2023. Now, the phone has started receiving the new OxygenOS 15 update in India. It brings a slew of new features like Mind Space and camera improvements, along with the latest Android security patch. It also fixes a display location issue with mini windows, the company said. The smartphone features a ...

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  One UI 8 Beta 4 for Galaxy S25 Series Rolling Out in Germany With Bug Fixes, July 2025 Security Patch: Report

  Samsung is said to have begun rolling out the fourth beta of its Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware. As per a tipster, the One UI 8 Beta 4 update is currently rolling out for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra models in Germany. While new features have not been reported, it does contain fixes for several bugs which might have pla...

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  OnePlus Open Gets New OxygenOS 15 Update in India With New Features and Latest Security Patch

  The Chinese smartphone manufacturer unveiled its foldable handset, OnePlus Open, in October 2023 in India. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with 16 GB of RAM and up to 1GB of onboard storage. The company has now launched the OxygenOS 15 OTA update for the smartphone in India that brings a slew of features to it.

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  Android 16 Will Be the Last Major Software Update for These Motorola Phones

  Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Edge (2024), and the ThinkPhone are set to receive Android 16 as their final major OS upgrade. The foldables, Razr 40 (2023) and Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+ 2023), will also end their update journey with Android 16. However, they are likely to continue receiving security updates for a certain period as per Motorola's support policy.

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  India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys

  India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.

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  Google Chrome for iOS Gets Seamless Account Switching Between Personal and Work Profiles

  If you have both work and personal Google accounts, signing into both of them on a single device can be a headache, especially due to enterprise-related restrictions. To make this process easier, Google on Monday announced new capabilities for its Chrome app on iOS which helps keep the browsing data for the organisation account separate from the pe...

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  Samsung Fixes Major Security Flaw in Secure Folder With One UI 8 Release: Report

  Samsung’s Secure Folder reportedly had a major security flaw that nullified the functionality of the feature. However, as per the report, the South Korean tech giant has now fixed the bug, making it truly secure. The Secure Folder reportedly allowed anyone to check the stored apps, folders, and files if a user had a separate work profile on the d...

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  Chinese Android Phone Brands Said to Be Testing Under-Display Cameras and 3D Face Unlock

  Chinese smartphone makers are said to be testing under-display 3D facial recognition technology. This could allow the brand to provide a secure face unlock feature in its upcoming phones without visible camera cutouts. The 3D Face recongnition feature is currently available on some Android phones from Honor and ZTE.

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  Xiaomi 14 Ultra Receiving Stable HyperOS 2.2 Update in India: Report

  Xiaomi has reportedly started to roll out stable the HyperOS 2.2 update to the 14 Ultra in India. The update reportedly bears firmware version OS2.0.201.0.VNAINXM and brings the June Android security patch to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It is said to offer improvements and fixes for several known bugs.

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  Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

  Nothing Phone 3 has been launched as a direct competition to high-end Samsung and Apple devices. At a starting price of Rs. 79,999, it appeals to premium customers and packs a good set of features. The all-new Glyph Interface is the highlight of the new device, making it truly unique. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and comes in two R...

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  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Spotted on Geekbench With Android 16; May Receive One UI 8 Beta Update Soon

  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G was unveiled with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 last year and is promised four OS upgrades and five years of security updates. It recently received the stable One UI 7 update based on Android 15. Now, a Geekbench listing of the phone shows it running Android 16, suggesting that Samsung may soon release One UI 8 beta update for t...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update With Bug Fixes, June 2025 Security Patch Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel to developers and beta testers on Wednesday. It carries fixes for several bugs reported in previous updates. According to the tech giant, the update rectifies an issue that caused the back button to fail intermittently. There are also fixes for a launcher crash issue and lock screen so...

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  Nothing Phone 3 to Bring Animated Pixel Art Alerts via Glyph Matrix: Report

  Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix retains the Glyph Interface’s core essence but makes it more programmable, Adam Bates, Head of Design at Nothing, explained in a recent interview. It is also said to free up internal space for better hardware layout. The compact micro-LED cluster is said to support pixel-level animations and reactive lighting ...