Google has released Android 14 Beta 4, focusing on refining performance and functionality as the official release approaches. This update marks the second Platform Stable Android 14 release, with finalized APIs and app-facing behaviors for developers to review and integrate into their apps. Continue reading “Android 14 beta 4 brings Pixel Tablet, Fold support”
iMessage is an instant messaging service launched by Apple over a decade back, and everyone is aware about how it works exclusively within Apple’s ecosystem of products. Apple is stubborn with its refusal to implement RCS support in iMessage, and when an Android user with RCS enabled sends a message to an iPhone user, the message will be downgraded to SMS or MMS. This results in a loss of features, such as high-quality chat, read receipts, and typing indicators. Continue reading “Now use iMessage on Android with Sunbird”
Google has started rolling out the Pixel feature drop June 2023; this brings helpful tools and updates for your Pixel Phone, Pixel Watch, and Fitbit devices. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop brings Macro Focus Video, Cinematic wallpapers and more”
Google has introduced the Android 14 Beta 3 for Pixel devices and simultaneously released a preview of Android 14 for TV. As part of this update, Google has decided to retire Android 13 for television devices, which will no longer be recommended in Android Studio’s emulator menu. Continue reading “Google releases Android TV 14 Beta, skips Android 13”
After the release of Android 14 beta 2 at the Google I/O last month, and the Beta 2.1 with minor fixes a couple of weeks back, Google has released Android 14 beta 3 with finalized APIs making app-facing behaviors final so developers review and integrate them into their apps. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 14 Beta 3 with new lock screen customization, finalized APIs”
In the latest Android distribution numbers released by Google, it has been revealed that Android 13 is steadily gaining traction among users. Android 13 is currently installed on roughly 14.7% of active devices worldwide, based upon statistics gathered from devices connected to the Play Store over a seven-day period ending on May 30, 2023. Continue reading “Android 13 adoption rises, but Android 11 still dominates”
Android 14 has introduced new BatteryManager APIs that address the need for battery health information, according to Esper.io’s Mishaal Rahman. These APIs offer valuable insights such as cycle count, charging status, manufacturing date, date of first use, charging policy, and state of health. Continue reading “Android 14 could get option to view phone’s battery health”
Apple Music Classical app has now been released for Android users, preceding its availability on iPads and Mac devices. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and requires an active Apple Music subscription for access. Continue reading “Apple Music Classical app now available for Android”
During its I/O conference, Google unveiled the second beta version of Android 14, which comes with various improvements across different areas. These enhancements cover camera and media features, privacy and security settings, system user interface, and tools for developers to increase productivity. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 14 beta 2 with Ultra HDR images, Health Connect platform and more”
Google released Android developer preview for Android 14, the next major Android release, back in February and released the beta 1 last month. At the Google I/O, it released the Android 14 beta 2. Continue reading “Android 14 beta now available for several smartphones – Here’s how you can download”
At the beginning of this month, Google launched the Android 14 Beta 1 update, catering to developers and early-adopters. Currently, the Pixel series has already started to seed the Android 14 Beta to qualifying devices. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (1) to get Android 14 Beta 1 soon”
Google, back in August 2022, rolled out the latest version of Android – the Android 13 for eligible Pixel smartphones. OnePlus, the popular Chinese OEM, plans to roll out Android 13 based OxygenOS 13 update for a host of flagship and mid-range devices. This post will help our readers in keeping a track of Android 13 Update for OnePlus devices.
Google has released the first Android 14 beta update for developers and early-adopters. This follows the second developer preview which rolled out last month. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 14 beta 1 update”
Google’s security team has discovered serious vulnerabilities in Samsung chips used in numerous Android devices, wearables, and vehicles. These flaws could be exploited if left unpatched, prompting Google to advise disabling VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Continue reading “Google’s Project Zero discovers baseband exploits in Samsung Exynos chipsets”
Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 (T3B1.230224.005) has been released by Google as part of its Feature Drop, which is now available to Google Pixel devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 update”
