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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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WhatsApp Testing Night Mode Option in Camera Interface in Android Beta App
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is present in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in...
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Volvo, Google Deepen Partnership To Advance In-Car Android Experience
Volvo vehicles currently operate using Android 13, but at Google's I/O annual developer conference, the two companies are demonstrating EX90 running on Android 15.
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Google Pixel’s Random Stuttering Woes May End Soon as Developer Finds Custom Kernel Fix
While the latest Pixel smartphones with upgraded chipsets offer a smoother software experience, older models continue to suffer from random stuttering issues, even after multiple software updates. These performance hiccups often occur while scrolling through apps or navigating the UI. Now, a developer claims to have found a potential fix for this p...
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HMD Fusion Review: A Fun, Modular Phone for the Masses
HMD’s Fusion builds on the idea of a modular phone explored by Motorola about eight years ago. The new brand, however, challenged the norm by developing a modular platform for budget smartphones. There are two smart accessories to choose from as well, making for an interesting take on the typical budget smartphone.
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Samsung One UI 7 Beta Release Timeline Tipped to Debut by Mid-November
Samsung's One UI 7 update is expected to arrive in early 2025, which means that the software isn't expected to arrive on the company's smartphones for the next couple of months. However, a tipster has now leaked details of the expected rollout of Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 beta release.
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Samsung One UI 7 Update Reportedly Being Tested by Subsidiaries Ahead of Beta Release
Samsung's One UI 7 beta update might be released to testers in the coming weeks, according to a report. The upcoming version is expected to be based on Android 15. The company is anticipated to unveil the One UI 7 update at its Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) scheduled on October 3.
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Apple TV App for Android Smartphones and Tablets Reportedly in Development
Apple TV app may soon be available on Android smartphones and tablets through an app, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly hiring engineers for the software development of an app for the Android platform, which does not have an Apple TV app yet.
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Android 15 DP 2 Released With Improved Foldable Cover Screen Support, Official Satellite Connectivity Features
Android 15 Developer Preview 2 has been released, offering developers an early version of the company's next major Android operating system update. The latest preview adds new features that take advantage of modern smartphone hardware, including satellite connectivity and foldable screens, and also expands existing software features. Here's everyth...
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Android 15 Could Offer a Boost to Two-Factor Authentication Security to Keep User Data Safe: Report
Android 15 is still under development, but on Friday, February 16, Google released the first Developer Preview of the upcoming operating system. The tech giant said that the new Android software will largely focus on security, and a new report claims to have found three new ways it will make your smartphone and your sensitive data more secure.
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Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme Phones to Gain Phone Link, Link to Windows Support, But There's a Catch
Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme phones have gained Phone Link and Link to Windows, according to an updated support document from Microsoft. Announced at the recently concluded 2023 Oppo Developers Conference, compatible handsets will apparently require a software update to the latest version of ColorOS (Oppo), OxygenOS (OnePlus), and Realme UI (Realme) i...
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OnePlus Open First Impressions: It’s Finally Here!
After numerous delays, OnePlus’s first foldable is finally ready. OnePlus seems to have put in plenty of hard work into its Open foldable, but it’s easy to tell how some of its shine is almost wearing off because of the general pace of developments when it comes to premium Android flagships.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.
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Indus Gets Accessibility Features With Support From Google’s AI-Powered Project Gameface
Pune-based developer SuperGaming has partnered with Google’s Project Gameface to add some accessibility features to its upcoming Indo-futuristic battle royale game, Indus. The AI-powered technology enables further inclusivity by letting players control in-game actions using head movements and various facial expressions. The feature is largely aim...
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Google I/O 2023 Begins Today: How to Watch the Keynote, What to Expect
Google I/O 2023 is set to begin tonight at 1pm ET (10:30pm IST) and the company is expected to unveil the next version of Android alongside new software, search, and AI technology at its annual developer conference. We also expect the company to launch new Pixel phones and other Pixel-branded hardware at the keynote. Here's how to watch the Google ...
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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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WhatsApp Testing Night Mode Option in Camera Interface in Android Beta App
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is present in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in...
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Volvo, Google Deepen Partnership To Advance In-Car Android Experience
Volvo vehicles currently operate using Android 13, but at Google's I/O annual developer conference, the two companies are demonstrating EX90 running on Android 15.
-
Google Pixel’s Random Stuttering Woes May End Soon as Developer Finds Custom Kernel Fix
While the latest Pixel smartphones with upgraded chipsets offer a smoother software experience, older models continue to suffer from random stuttering issues, even after multiple software updates. These performance hiccups often occur while scrolling through apps or navigating the UI. Now, a developer claims to have found a potential fix for this p...
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HMD Fusion Review: A Fun, Modular Phone for the Masses
HMD’s Fusion builds on the idea of a modular phone explored by Motorola about eight years ago. The new brand, however, challenged the norm by developing a modular platform for budget smartphones. There are two smart accessories to choose from as well, making for an interesting take on the typical budget smartphone.
-
Samsung One UI 7 Beta Release Timeline Tipped to Debut by Mid-November
Samsung's One UI 7 update is expected to arrive in early 2025, which means that the software isn't expected to arrive on the company's smartphones for the next couple of months. However, a tipster has now leaked details of the expected rollout of Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 beta release.
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Samsung One UI 7 Update Reportedly Being Tested by Subsidiaries Ahead of Beta Release
Samsung's One UI 7 beta update might be released to testers in the coming weeks, according to a report. The upcoming version is expected to be based on Android 15. The company is anticipated to unveil the One UI 7 update at its Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) scheduled on October 3.
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Apple TV App for Android Smartphones and Tablets Reportedly in Development
Apple TV app may soon be available on Android smartphones and tablets through an app, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly hiring engineers for the software development of an app for the Android platform, which does not have an Apple TV app yet.
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Android 15 DP 2 Released With Improved Foldable Cover Screen Support, Official Satellite Connectivity Features
Android 15 Developer Preview 2 has been released, offering developers an early version of the company's next major Android operating system update. The latest preview adds new features that take advantage of modern smartphone hardware, including satellite connectivity and foldable screens, and also expands existing software features. Here's everyth...
-
Android 15 Could Offer a Boost to Two-Factor Authentication Security to Keep User Data Safe: Report
Android 15 is still under development, but on Friday, February 16, Google released the first Developer Preview of the upcoming operating system. The tech giant said that the new Android software will largely focus on security, and a new report claims to have found three new ways it will make your smartphone and your sensitive data more secure.
-
Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme Phones to Gain Phone Link, Link to Windows Support, But There's a Catch
Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme phones have gained Phone Link and Link to Windows, according to an updated support document from Microsoft. Announced at the recently concluded 2023 Oppo Developers Conference, compatible handsets will apparently require a software update to the latest version of ColorOS (Oppo), OxygenOS (OnePlus), and Realme UI (Realme) i...
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OnePlus Open First Impressions: It’s Finally Here!
After numerous delays, OnePlus’s first foldable is finally ready. OnePlus seems to have put in plenty of hard work into its Open foldable, but it’s easy to tell how some of its shine is almost wearing off because of the general pace of developments when it comes to premium Android flagships.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.
-
Indus Gets Accessibility Features With Support From Google’s AI-Powered Project Gameface
Pune-based developer SuperGaming has partnered with Google’s Project Gameface to add some accessibility features to its upcoming Indo-futuristic battle royale game, Indus. The AI-powered technology enables further inclusivity by letting players control in-game actions using head movements and various facial expressions. The feature is largely aim...
-
Google I/O 2023 Begins Today: How to Watch the Keynote, What to Expect
Google I/O 2023 is set to begin tonight at 1pm ET (10:30pm IST) and the company is expected to unveil the next version of Android alongside new software, search, and AI technology at its annual developer conference. We also expect the company to launch new Pixel phones and other Pixel-branded hardware at the keynote. Here's how to watch the Google ...
