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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get Android 16-Based One UI 8 Beta Update: Report
Samsung began releasing Android 16-based One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The update comes with the August security patch. It includes the firmware versions S926BXXU9ZYH3, S926BOXM9ZYH3, and S926BXXU9CYH3 in the UK.
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Apple Must Allow Alternative Browser Engines on iOS by December Under Japan's New Mobile Software Competition Act
Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browse...
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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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Vivo V50e Review: E for Enough?
Vivo V50e was unveiled in India in April as the successor to the V40e. The new model is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC and a dual rear camera setup. It features a 5,600mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, a quad-curved display, and is rated for IP68/IP69 protection. Do all these features warrant an upgrade over the Vivo V40e? ...
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Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 Review: Polished Looks, Modest Upgrades
Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are the latest A series phones from the South Korean giant. The Galaxy A56 offers an improved premium design and minor hardware upgrades. The Galaxy A36 also offers minor upgrades across the board. Both phones come with AI features and long software support. Are these enough to recommend them over their competition...
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Google Pixel 9a Review: A Really Good Buy
The Pixel 9a is Google’s latest mid-range A-series phone, introducing a refreshed design while retaining the signature Pixel camera bar. It brings several upgrades over last year’s Pixel 8a, including a handful of new AI-powered features. But is it a meaningful step up from the 8a? And does it have what it takes to stand out as one of 2025’s ...
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Samsung Brings Faster One UI 8 Updates Using Google's Trunk-Based Development Model: Report
Samsung has switched to a trunk-based development model for One UI 8 and future updates that could arrive faster than before. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE were the first Android phones to launch with Android 16. Both Google and Samsung could offer more efficient, faster software updates, according to a report. Samsung's On...
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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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OnePlus 12 Receives OxygenOS 15.0.0.840 Update With Save to Mind Space Feature, New Camera Filter and More
OnePlus 12 is receiving a rather big update that adds a number of new features along with some improvements to existing ones. The update addresses the cameras, photos app, alarm, recorder and adds some quality updates to the system functions as well. This would be an essential upgrade if you own a OnePlus 12.
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OnePlus 13 Series Update Brings Plus Mind Feature for Quickly Storing Information in Mind Space
OnePlus on Monday announced a new update for its flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 13 series. It adds a new feature called Plus Mind which the China-based company introduced with the OnePlus 13s in June. It is aimed at enabling users to quickly store content or information in a centralised hub with a few swipe gestures, and organise it for recallin...
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review: Flip Phone Perfection?
Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra may look very familiar on the outside, but a lot has changed for the better on the inside. Its design’s IP-rating gets bumped up to resist both dust and water. There are new finishes and colourways to pick from as well. For once, there’s an “ultra-grade” processor, new cameras, and a fresh-new Moto AI to keep up w...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
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NxtQuantum Announced as India’s Home-Grown Mobile Operating System, to Debut on AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, an Indian deep tech software company, announced its home-grown mobile operating system on Friday. Dubbed NxtQuantum OS, the company claimed that the entire interface was built in India from the ground up, and it ensures that no user data is stored in servers outside of the country.
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: All Premium, Just Not Pro
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge finds itself in a really odd space, given that its own sibling, the Galaxy S25+, does more at a lower price tag. While Samsung has successfully managed to be the first to reignite the slim smartphone race, it has not put its best foot forward from a features standpoint, making it a weak offering against the other Galaxy ...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Get Android 16-Based One UI 8 Beta Update: Report
Samsung began releasing Android 16-based One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The update comes with the August security patch. It includes the firmware versions S926BXXU9ZYH3, S926BOXM9ZYH3, and S926BXXU9CYH3 in the UK.
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Apple Must Allow Alternative Browser Engines on iOS by December Under Japan's New Mobile Software Competition Act
Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browse...
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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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Vivo V50e Review: E for Enough?
Vivo V50e was unveiled in India in April as the successor to the V40e. The new model is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC and a dual rear camera setup. It features a 5,600mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, a quad-curved display, and is rated for IP68/IP69 protection. Do all these features warrant an upgrade over the Vivo V40e? ...
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Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 Review: Polished Looks, Modest Upgrades
Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are the latest A series phones from the South Korean giant. The Galaxy A56 offers an improved premium design and minor hardware upgrades. The Galaxy A36 also offers minor upgrades across the board. Both phones come with AI features and long software support. Are these enough to recommend them over their competition...
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Google Pixel 9a Review: A Really Good Buy
The Pixel 9a is Google’s latest mid-range A-series phone, introducing a refreshed design while retaining the signature Pixel camera bar. It brings several upgrades over last year’s Pixel 8a, including a handful of new AI-powered features. But is it a meaningful step up from the 8a? And does it have what it takes to stand out as one of 2025’s ...
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Samsung Brings Faster One UI 8 Updates Using Google's Trunk-Based Development Model: Report
Samsung has switched to a trunk-based development model for One UI 8 and future updates that could arrive faster than before. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE were the first Android phones to launch with Android 16. Both Google and Samsung could offer more efficient, faster software updates, according to a report. Samsung's On...
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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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OnePlus 12 Receives OxygenOS 15.0.0.840 Update With Save to Mind Space Feature, New Camera Filter and More
OnePlus 12 is receiving a rather big update that adds a number of new features along with some improvements to existing ones. The update addresses the cameras, photos app, alarm, recorder and adds some quality updates to the system functions as well. This would be an essential upgrade if you own a OnePlus 12.
-
OnePlus 13 Series Update Brings Plus Mind Feature for Quickly Storing Information in Mind Space
OnePlus on Monday announced a new update for its flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 13 series. It adds a new feature called Plus Mind which the China-based company introduced with the OnePlus 13s in June. It is aimed at enabling users to quickly store content or information in a centralised hub with a few swipe gestures, and organise it for recallin...
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review: Flip Phone Perfection?
Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra may look very familiar on the outside, but a lot has changed for the better on the inside. Its design’s IP-rating gets bumped up to resist both dust and water. There are new finishes and colourways to pick from as well. For once, there’s an “ultra-grade” processor, new cameras, and a fresh-new Moto AI to keep up w...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
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NxtQuantum Announced as India’s Home-Grown Mobile Operating System, to Debut on AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, an Indian deep tech software company, announced its home-grown mobile operating system on Friday. Dubbed NxtQuantum OS, the company claimed that the entire interface was built in India from the ground up, and it ensures that no user data is stored in servers outside of the country.
-
Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
-
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: All Premium, Just Not Pro
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge finds itself in a really odd space, given that its own sibling, the Galaxy S25+, does more at a lower price tag. While Samsung has successfully managed to be the first to reignite the slim smartphone race, it has not put its best foot forward from a features standpoint, making it a weak offering against the other Galaxy ...
