Android 17 expands parental controls with screen time limits, app controls and Family Link support

Google has announced an expansion of its Android Parental Controls, bringing new tools for screen time management, app controls, and family supervision. The company has also increased its U.S. digital wellbeing fund to more than $50 million as part of its efforts to support healthier technology habits among kids and teens. Continue reading “Android 17 expands parental controls with screen time limits, app controls and Family Link support”

Motorola and Google bring AI-powered Google Photos wardrobe feature

Motorola and Google are expanding their Android partnership with new Google Photos features and deeper integration on Motorola devices. The update uses AI to organise clothing from photos into a digital wardrobe and adds personalised content updates through a new feed experience. Continue reading “Motorola and Google bring AI-powered Google Photos wardrobe feature”

Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 3 with platform stability and final APIs

Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 3, marking the platform stability milestone where the API surface is finalized. This allows developers to complete compatibility testing and begin preparing Android 17–targeted apps for release on the Play Store. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 3 with platform stability and final APIs”

Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute

Google has announced updates to the Android ecosystem, covering billing flexibility on Google Play, a new Registered App Stores program, revised developer fee structures, and resolution of its dispute with Epic Games. The update was shared by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem. Continue reading “Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute”

Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more

Google has announced a new set of Android features focused on location sharing, baggage tracking, app discovery and personalization. Continue reading “Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more”

Google to list Android device makers that are delaying updates

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Google is taking a new approach in order to make it sure that Android carriers and manufacturers release faster Android update. As per a latest report from Bloomberg, the company planning a new tactic under which it would publicly “shame” device makers and carriers who are laid back in pushing latest Android software updates.

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LG confirms Android KitKat update to G Pro Lite and L9 II

LG is rolling out Android KitKat update to G Pro Lite and Optimus L9 II according to the LG Italy’s Facebook Page. As per the announcement, the L9 II will receive the 4.4.2 KitKat update “in the coming weeks” while the G Pro Lite towards the end of Q2. However, there are reports coming from Slovakia that L9 II has already starting receiving the update.

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HTC One X+ Android 4.2.2 OTA update starts rolling out

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When HTC launched its flagship, HTC One, it introduced some software features like Blinkfeed and Video Highlights along with HTC Sense 5.0. With the latest Android 4.2.2 update for HTC One X+, it seems that HTC is not going to keep its new software features exclusive to the One. In the new Android 4.2.2 OTA update for HTC One X+, gets BlinkFeed, new lock screen and more that were available  for the HTC One in the latest update.

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HTC One X now getting 1.28.720.10 OTA update in India

Today when I was playing around with the HTC One X , an OTA update popped up on the screen. This is the 1.28.720.10 update which was rolled out in Europe recently. This update is expected to fix the battery life woes of the Quad Core phone which is by far the best Android device money can buy at this point of time. Continue reading “HTC One X now getting 1.28.720.10 OTA update in India”

Manually update Nexus S to Android 4.0

As I woke up this morning my Twitter timeline was going haywire and later came to know that Google had just started to update it’s Nexus S device to Android 4.0. Many people all over the world who own a Nexus S must be impatiently waiting for the update to arrive to their device but there are many people who can not wait and this post is for them. If you have a GSM Nexus S, you will be able to update your device to Android 4.0 with this easy procedure given below.

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ASUS EeePad Transformer To Get Android 3.2 Update Tomorrow

ASUS recently tweeted that, the Android 3.2 update for this tablet will be rolled out from tomorrow. This update expected to come with compatability zoom for phone apps, support for microSD loading and other tablet-based optimizations.

Earlier this year, ASUS launched its first tablet device, the ASUS EeePad Transformer. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and it comes with a 10.1 WXGA display, 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, etc. We have a good news for the owners of the ASUS EeePad Transformer. The company recently tweeted that, the Android 3.2 update for this tablet will be rolled out from tomorrow. Continue reading “ASUS EeePad Transformer To Get Android 3.2 Update Tomorrow”

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update

Yesterday, we posted that, Sony Ericsson has officially confirmed that, the Android 2.3 update would come this week. And now, the company has kept their promise and finally rolled out the Gingerbread update.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the company’s most popular Android smartphone. It was originally launched with the Android 1.6 (Donut) Operating system, later it was updated to Android 2.1 (Eclair). Earlier this year, Sony Ericsson announced that, the company will skip the Froyo update and it will finally roll out the much-awaited Android Gingerbread update during the Q3 of 2011. Yesterday, we posted that, Sony Ericsson has officially confirmed that, the Android 2.3 update would come this week. And now, the company has kept their promise and finally rolled out the Gingerbread update. Continue reading “Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update”

Motorola Atrix 4G Gets The Android Gingerbread Update

Motorola has finally rolled out the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update for the Atrix 4G smartphone. It bring some new features such as enhancements to the Picture Gallery and Music Player, updated UI, Full HD Video Playback and more.

Earlier this year, Motorola announced the powerful Motorola Atrix 4G smartphone with 1 Ghz dual-core processor. This handset is available exclusively for AT&T customers in the US. The Motorola Atrix 4G originally runs on the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System. But Motorola has promised that, the device will soon get the Android 2.3 update. We have a good news for the Atrix 4G users. Motorola has finally rolled out the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update for the Atrix 4G smartphone. Continue reading “Motorola Atrix 4G Gets The Android Gingerbread Update”

Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available For LG G2x

After waiting for almost 4 months, LG finally rolled out the official Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update for the LG G2x smartphone. Sadly, this update is not available via. Over-The-Air (OTA).

Back in March, T-Mobile announced the Android powered LG G2x smartphone. This handset is the T-Mobile’s version of the popular LG Optimus 2X smartphone. LG G2x originally runs on the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS. Back in April, T-Mobile promised that, the powerful LG G2x will get the Gingerbread update soon. After waiting for almost 4 months, LG finally rolled out the official Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update for the LG G2x smartphone. Continue reading “Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available For LG G2x”

LG Optimus One Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update In Romania

The guys living in Romania have finally started receiving the Android 2.3.3 update for their LG Optimus One. The latest update is working fine for everyone and there are no major issues, except the proximity sensor, which turns the screen off on a larger distance during a phone call.

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LG Optimus One is the company’s largest selling Android handset. LG managed to sell more than 1 million units of Optimus One in just 40 days. This handset originally runs on the Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System. Last year, soon after the launch of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, LG said that, the LG Optimus One will receive the Android Gingerbread update in the coming months. Now, the wait is finally over! Continue reading “LG Optimus One Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update In Romania”