OPPO has announced ColorOS 17 in China, bringing updates across system fluidity, AI, imaging, productivity, sports, accessibility, security and cross-device connectivity. Continue reading “OPPO introduces ColorOS 17 — Check out the new features”
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Google September Pixel Drop brings Pixel VIP updates, Scam Detection and more
Google has announced the September Pixel Drop with new features and updates for supported Pixel devices. The update brings changes to Pixel VIP widgets, Scam Detection, Pause Point, Pixel Watch, and Harry Potter Audiobook Packs. Continue reading “Google September Pixel Drop brings Pixel VIP updates, Scam Detection and more”
Android now lets users transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers
Android has introduced a new experience that lets users move passwords and passkeys directly between password managers without downloading them into a file. The feature works on devices running Android 8 and later. Continue reading “Android now lets users transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers”
Google announces ADB Wi-Fi 2.0 for faster Android wireless debugging
Google has announced ADB Wi-Fi 2.0, an update to Android wireless debugging that introduces a new server stack, smarter network handling, and easier Wi-Fi pairing. Continue reading “Google announces ADB Wi-Fi 2.0 for faster Android wireless debugging”
Android September Drop: Gemini item memory, Motion Assist, Guided Vision, Google Messages Keep integration and Chat Themes
Google has announced its September Android Drop with five new features for Android users. The update includes new capabilities across Gemini, Find Hub, Android and Google Messages. Continue reading “Android September Drop: Gemini item memory, Motion Assist, Guided Vision, Google Messages Keep integration and Chat Themes”
Samsung expands One UI 9 beta to Galaxy S25 series
Samsung rolled out the One UI 9 beta program, built upon Android 17, starting with the flagship Galaxy S26 series back in May. Now it has announced the expansion of its One UI 9 beta program to a broader selection of smartphones starting this September. Continue reading “Samsung expands One UI 9 beta to Galaxy S25 series”
boltt Ace 5G and Evo: 3+4 software commitment confirmed
boltt has announced its “3+4 Software Commitment” covering the latest Evo and Ace smartphones ahead of the sale tomorrow, September 1st. The policy establishes a structured roadmap for operating system upgrades and ongoing security maintenance. Continue reading “boltt Ace 5G and Evo: 3+4 software commitment confirmed”
Nothing OS 5.0 Android 17 update, roll out details announced
London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has introduced Nothing OS 5.0, the latest iteration of its custom Android software. Developed on Android 17, the operating system brings visual refinements, expanded personalization, on-device AI integration, and deeper ecosystem controls. Continue reading “Nothing OS 5.0 Android 17 update, roll out details announced”
motorola begins phased roll out of Android 17 in India
motorola has announced the official rollout of the Android 17 operating system across its smartphone portfolio in India. The phased deployment commences with the brand’s flagship Signature series before expanding to other eligible devices in subsequent phases. Continue reading “motorola begins phased roll out of Android 17 in India”
Nothing OS 5.0 to be introduced on August 25th
London-based consumer technology company Nothing has officially scheduled the launch of its next software update, Nothing OS 5.0, for Tuesday, 25 August. Continue reading “Nothing OS 5.0 to be introduced on August 25th”
Gemini in Chrome now available to all Android users in the U.S.
Google has made Gemini in Chrome available to all Android users in the U.S., adding features that can summarize webpages, answer questions about web content, connect with Google apps, and complete multi-step tasks on the web. Continue reading “Gemini in Chrome now available to all Android users in the U.S.”
Android Quick Share gets “Tap to Share” contact info, photos, links, files and location sharing
Google has expanded its Quick Share feature with a new “Tap to Share” capability designed to simplify wireless data transfer between Android devices. Initially launching on select Google Pixel models, the proximity-based feature allows users to exchange contact cards, media files, links, and locations by physically bringing two compatible phones together. Continue reading “Android Quick Share gets “Tap to Share” contact info, photos, links, files and location sharing”
Android 17 streamlines iOS-to-Android data migration
The process of transitioning from iOS to Android has become significantly more streamlined with the introduction of a new native migration experience built directly into Android 17. Continue reading “Android 17 streamlines iOS-to-Android data migration”
X app for Android gets rebuilt with improved performance
X (Formerly Twitter) has released a rebuilt version of its Android app after nearly a year of development. Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, announced that the company rebuilt the Android app from scratch and described the project as “one of the largest engineering efforts in the company’s history.” Continue reading “X app for Android gets rebuilt with improved performance”
EU orders Google to open Android AI features and share Search data under DMA; Google raises privacy concerns
The European Commission has issued two binding specification decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates large digital platforms designated as gatekeepers, requiring Google to improve interoperability for third-party AI assistants on Android and share Google Search data with eligible search providers. Continue reading “EU orders Google to open Android AI features and share Search data under DMA; Google raises privacy concerns”