Microsoft is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android in 2025

Microsoft has decided to discontinue support for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), which allowed Windows 11 users to run Android apps directly on their PCs. Continue reading “Microsoft is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android in 2025”

Google Pixel Feature Drop: Improved Call Screen, Health features for Pixel Watch and more

Google has started the rollout of its latest March 2024 Feature Drop update today. This update brings enhancements to various devices, including Pixel phones, the first-gen Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablets. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: Improved Call Screen, Health features for Pixel Watch and more”

Google rolls out new features for Android and Wear OS

Google has introduced new updates for Android, aiming to streamline your daily activities across various devices. These updates cater to phones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and Android Auto-compatible cars. Continue reading “Google rolls out new features for Android and Wear OS”

Google rolls out the first Android 15 developer preview

Google has released the first Developer Preview of Android 15, one day later than expected. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 15 developer preview”

Android 15 Developer Preview expected on Feb 15

Google is gearing up to unveil the first Developer Preview of Android 15 later this week, as per a recent update reported by 9to5Google. Continue reading “Android 15 Developer Preview expected on Feb 15”

ColorOS 14 update rollout timeline for February 2024 announced

OPPO has revealed its plan for rolling out ColorOS 14 in February 2024. This update follows the January rollout, during which several OPPO devices received the Android 14 update. Continue reading “ColorOS 14 update rollout timeline for February 2024 announced”

Google rolls out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update

Google is rolling out the next beta update for Android 14, known as QPR3 Beta 1. It comes with bug fixes, performance optimizations, and early access to the June Pixel Feature Drop. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update”

Samsung’s mobile AI efforts started with Galaxy S8 in 2017 before making its grand debut on the Galaxy S24

Samsung is massively betting on AI for the Galaxy S24 Series launch, such that the entire launch event had Galaxy AI at the heart of it. The Galaxy S24 is the first mobile device to have Artificial Intelligence as a core offering as Samsung seeks to make the most of its first-mover advantage.

On the sidelines of the Galaxy S24 launch, FoneArena spoke to Sally Jeong, Executive Vice President of Framework R&D team at Samsung Electronics who leads the development team for S Pen, Multi-Tasking, multiple Samsung services as well as Android platforms.

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Nothing Phone (1) Nothing OS Software Update Tracker [Update: Nothing OS 2.5.2 Android 14 stable update]

Nothing launched the Nothing Phone (1) back in July 2022 in the Indian market. The Nothing Phone (1) boots Nothing OS 1.0, which is based on Android 12. The company has also promised three Android version upgrades and four year of (bi-monthly) security patch updates for the Phone (1).

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motorola phones that are confirmed to get Android 14 update

Motorola recently confirmed Android 14 update plans for its smartphones, which include smartphones in the razr, edge and g series, and as usual, this doesn’t include the moto e series since the company didn’t assure any Android updates for these budget phones. Continue reading “motorola phones that are confirmed to get Android 14 update”

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Exynos 2400 Launch Countries

Samsung is bringing back its homegrown Exynos chipset back to the flagship Galaxy lineup in several markets outside the US. The Samsung Exynos 2400 was teased late last year. Let us go through the list of countries where Samsung is using Snapdragon and Exynos.

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HONOR MagicOS 8.0 announced — Check out the new features

HONOR announced MagicOS 8.0, the company’s latest UI for its smartphone based on Android 14. The new UI brings on-device AI, performance upgrades, new animations, lock screen styles, and AI-based features and offers multi-device connections more seemingly. Continue reading “HONOR MagicOS 8.0 announced — Check out the new features”

Google announces Quick Share, updates Chromecast, Fast Pair, Android Auto

At CES 2024, Google has announced the latest updates to its services like Nearby Share, Fast Pair, Chromecast, Android Auto, and more. These help users get more done across their phones, laptops, Bluetooth accessories, TVs, smart homes, and cars, says the company. Continue reading “Google announces Quick Share, updates Chromecast, Fast Pair, Android Auto”

Nothing Phone (1) Nothing OS 2.5 Android 14 Open Beta released

Nothing has released Nothing OS 2.5 open beta 1 update based on Android 14 for the Nothing Phone (1). This comes after the stable Nothing OS 2.5 update was released for the Nothing Phone (2) last week. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (1) Nothing OS 2.5 Android 14 Open Beta released”

Google reaffirms Android and Google Play choice with $700 million settlement

Google has disclosed details of a settlement reached in September with state attorneys general, which is now public. Despite being disappointed with a recent trial verdict, Google is challenging it and emphasizes its commitment to enhancing Android and Google Play. Continue reading “Google reaffirms Android and Google Play choice with $700 million settlement”