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Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta Released With AI Usage Dashboard, Essential Apps: Check Eligible Models, How to Register
Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is available for eligible devices. The beta update brings key new features such as the AI Usage Dashboard and support for Essential Apps. The update also includes general improvements, such as a new pop-up view with two floating icons, two new lock screen clock faces, and support for 2 x 2 tiles in Quick Settings. Testers c...
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Google Brings 'Collaborate with Gemini' Tools to Google Drive on iOS, Android
Google has announced the expansion of Gemini's features to the Drive apps on Android and iOS. This integration allow users to interact with their files and folders by asking questions and receiving conversational responses. The update lets you summarise documents, discuss topics, and draw details across files on mobile. Until now, the feature was ...
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WhatsApp Announces Support for Sharing Live Photos, Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes, New Sticker Packs, and More
WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document ...
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Vivo Announces OriginOS 6 Preview Program for Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13: How to Apply
Vivo has announced the preview programme for OriginOS 6 --- its upcoming Android 16-based firmware. It is initially being made available for the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13, enabling eligible customers to experience all of the new features before the OS is publicly released. They will get access to a refreshed user interface (UI), improved customisat...
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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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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Update Reportedly Includes New Clock Styles, Blurred Effect for Lock Screen Notifications
Samsung will reportedly bring visual changes to the Galaxy series with One UI 8.5. The update is said to offer lock screen improvements and redesigned clock styles. This design tweak is likely to improve readability and customisation. The One UI 8.5 could debut with the Galaxy S26 series early next year.
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WhatsApp Said to be Testing a Feature Which Lets You Select Who Can Reshare Your Status Updates
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app. As per a feature tracker, it may soon allow users to select who can reshare their status updates. The option is turned off by default and has to be enabled by the original author. This feature is reportedly only available to beta testers currently, who are registered via the Google P...
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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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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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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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Google Play Gets a Major Upgrade With Gamer Profiles, Rewards System and Gemini Live Guidance
Google Play is set for a major revamp with new gaming-focused features, Google announced on Tuesday. The update adds tools to help players track stats and achievements across devices, alongside a dedicated “You” tab, gamer profiles, and Gemini Live integration. Google Play Games on PC has also exited beta and is now widely available.
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Gmail Rolls Out Improved Notifications on Android, Displays Sender Avatars on iOS
Google has rolled out a “Mark as Read” feature for Gmail notifications on Android, letting users quickly mark emails as read without opening them. While it may have a limited impact for those who manage their inbox meticulously, it helps others track read and unread messages efficiently. Users can still open the full email if more details are n...
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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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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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Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta Released With AI Usage Dashboard, Essential Apps: Check Eligible Models, How to Register
Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is available for eligible devices. The beta update brings key new features such as the AI Usage Dashboard and support for Essential Apps. The update also includes general improvements, such as a new pop-up view with two floating icons, two new lock screen clock faces, and support for 2 x 2 tiles in Quick Settings. Testers c...
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Google Brings 'Collaborate with Gemini' Tools to Google Drive on iOS, Android
Google has announced the expansion of Gemini's features to the Drive apps on Android and iOS. This integration allow users to interact with their files and folders by asking questions and receiving conversational responses. The update lets you summarise documents, discuss topics, and draw details across files on mobile. Until now, the feature was ...
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WhatsApp Announces Support for Sharing Live Photos, Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes, New Sticker Packs, and More
WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document ...
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Vivo Announces OriginOS 6 Preview Program for Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13: How to Apply
Vivo has announced the preview programme for OriginOS 6 --- its upcoming Android 16-based firmware. It is initially being made available for the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13, enabling eligible customers to experience all of the new features before the OS is publicly released. They will get access to a refreshed user interface (UI), improved customisat...
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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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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Update Reportedly Includes New Clock Styles, Blurred Effect for Lock Screen Notifications
Samsung will reportedly bring visual changes to the Galaxy series with One UI 8.5. The update is said to offer lock screen improvements and redesigned clock styles. This design tweak is likely to improve readability and customisation. The One UI 8.5 could debut with the Galaxy S26 series early next year.
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WhatsApp Said to be Testing a Feature Which Lets You Select Who Can Reshare Your Status Updates
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app. As per a feature tracker, it may soon allow users to select who can reshare their status updates. The option is turned off by default and has to be enabled by the original author. This feature is reportedly only available to beta testers currently, who are registered via the Google P...
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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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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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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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Google Play Gets a Major Upgrade With Gamer Profiles, Rewards System and Gemini Live Guidance
Google Play is set for a major revamp with new gaming-focused features, Google announced on Tuesday. The update adds tools to help players track stats and achievements across devices, alongside a dedicated “You” tab, gamer profiles, and Gemini Live integration. Google Play Games on PC has also exited beta and is now widely available.
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Gmail Rolls Out Improved Notifications on Android, Displays Sender Avatars on iOS
Google has rolled out a “Mark as Read” feature for Gmail notifications on Android, letting users quickly mark emails as read without opening them. While it may have a limited impact for those who manage their inbox meticulously, it helps others track read and unread messages efficiently. Users can still open the full email if more details are n...
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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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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...
