Category: Android

Google releases Android P Beta 3 (DP4) with bug fixes and optimizations

Google released Android ‘P’ Beta 2 (DP3) for the Pixel smartphones last month, now it has released Beta 3 (DP4) for the phones. Android P Beta 2 included the final APIs (API level 28) as well as the official SDK, the latest beta  includes the latest bug fixes and optimizations for stability and polish, along with the July 2018 security updates. It also brings iconography refresh, removing the fill from icons across the entire interface. Continue reading “Google releases Android P Beta 3 (DP4) with bug fixes and optimizations”

Vivo Z1i with 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced

Vivo announced Z1 in China in May, today it has officially introduced the Z1i, a cheaper version of the smartphone in China, after it surfaced last week. It has specifications as the Z1, including a 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display with a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and narrow bezels, 4GB of RAM, Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top and features a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera, but this is powered by Snapdragon 636 instead of Snapdragon 660, comes with 128GB of storage and a 16-megapixel front camera. Continue reading “Vivo Z1i with 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced”

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo stable update finally starts rolling out [Download link]

Xiaomi launched Mi A1 back in September last year under Android One programme in collaboration with Google with an aim to keep the Android version updated for next couple of years. At the event, Xiaomi and Google promised regular security patch updates every month along with Android Oreo in 2017 itself for Mi A1.

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Comio X1 Note Review

A few weeks back, Comio launched its mid-range smartphone dubbed as X1 Note in the Indian market at price tag of Rs. 9,999. This smartphone comes in Royal Blue and Sunrise Gold colors and is now available across online platforms as well as through retail stores across the country. At a price of Rs. 9,999, is Comio X1 Note a worthy contender? Let’s check it out. Continue reading “Comio X1 Note Review”

OnePlus announces Software Maintenance Schedule for 3, 3T, 5, 5T and 6 – Software updates for 2 years, Security patches for 3 years from release

OnePlus has been consistent with the Android updates for the past few years. Even though it takes some time to deliver Android updates and security updates, it is better compared most other flagship smartphone manufacturers. Today the company has announced its software maintenance schedule for its smartphones starting from the OnePlus 3.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 8.1 Oreo MIUI 9.5 update with gesture support, Dual 4G VoLTE starts rolling out [Update: Stable update download link]

Update June 26: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 9.5.14.0.OEIMIFA Android 8.1 (Oreo) stable update for the  Redmi Note 5 Pro users, a day earlier than expected. If you can’t wait, you can manually flash MIUI 9.5.14.0 Recovery ROM using updater method.

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Instagram Lite for Android released, roll out begins starting from Mexico

After Facebook Lite  in 2015 and Facebook Messenger Lite last year, Facebook-owned Instagram has rolled out Instagram Lite for entry-level Android smartphones with less storage, like Android Oreo Go Edition devices. The app is just 573kb compared to the 32 MB standard Instagram app for Android. Continue reading “Instagram Lite for Android released, roll out begins starting from Mexico”

Google Files Go gets share tab, faster offline sharing, and file extraction

Files Go

Google’s file managing app; Files Go app for Android gets a new update bringing features like share tab, faster offline sharing, and file extraction. The previous update back in January added the tablet support, offline file sharing. Continue reading “Google Files Go gets share tab, faster offline sharing, and file extraction”

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-T1 rugged handheld with Android 8.1 announced

Panasonic has announced Toughbook FZ-T1, the company’s latest rugged handheld targeted at enterprise customers  including retail and hospitality, manufacturing, transportation and logistics. It hasintegrated barcode scanner with two trigger buttons, either side of the device, and will also get a separate long and short range barcode scanning accessory for inventory management such as scanning from forklifts, shelf stocking, assisted sales or order taking and queue busting.

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Google Chrome can now save content offline on WiFi

Google Chrome Offline

Google today is releasing a new feature to Chrome that offers another way to use Chrome on Android for users in India along with more than 100 countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil. The new feature allows users to surf the web with Chrome even without a constant internet connection. Continue reading “Google Chrome can now save content offline on WiFi”

Adobe Spark for Android with intelligent graphic design, typography, design filters and more released in beta

Adobe Spark

Adobe today has finally released the Spark app for Android in beta, the app was available on Web and iOS for a while now. It is the company’s storytelling app that includes ‘Page,’ ‘Post,’ and ‘Video.’ The app can create collages, flyers, and social posts based on a set of templates. Continue reading “Adobe Spark for Android with intelligent graphic design, typography, design filters and more released in beta”

Yahoo Mail mobile web gets a refreshed look, new features; Yahoo Mail Go for Android Go Edition smartphones released

Yahoo has updated Yahoo Mail mobile web app with several new features, updated design, modern fonts, and native-like interaction animations. It has also introduced new Yahoo Mail Go app for Android Go Edition smartphones with 1GB of RAM. Continue reading “Yahoo Mail mobile web gets a refreshed look, new features; Yahoo Mail Go for Android Go Edition smartphones released”

Nokia 2 finally gets Android 8.1 Oreo beta

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HMD Global launched the Nokia 2 budget smartphone in India back in November last year. At the launch the company confirmed that the phone will get Android 8.0 (Oreo) update in the future. Later in December HMD Global’s Chief product officer Juho Sarvikas‏ confirmed that Nokia 2 will get Android 8.1 Oreo update directly skipping 8.0 update, and also said that it the update will bring most of the Android 8.1 features including the memory management improvements. Continue reading “Nokia 2 finally gets Android 8.1 Oreo beta”

Honor 10 gets Party Mode, EIS and more via OTA update in India

Huawei’s Honor brand launched its flagship Honor 10 smartphone in India last month running Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.1 on top. Now it has rolled out a new update that brings several new features including party mode feature that lets you connect several phones to play the same song simultaneously, HiTouch that lets you quickly identify objects by scanning them, Paytm entergration, and most expected EIS feature for videos.

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Android Messages gets Web version, Smart Replies, GIF support, link previews and more

Android Messages

Google is finally bringing features to Android Messages application that many would appreciate. Google says that it is creating a messaging experience that would be available on multiple devices, and let you share whatever you want. One among the many features is rolling out is Android Messages for Web that lets you send and receive texts from your computer. Continue reading “Android Messages gets Web version, Smart Replies, GIF support, link previews and more”