Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 MIUI 10 Stable OTA update starts rolling out [Download link]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 Pro in India back in September running MIUI 9, now it has started receving MIUI 10 Stable update. The update is also available for the Redmi 5 smartphone that was launched earlier this year running MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). This comes after the Xiaomi Redmi 5A got the MIUI 10 update last week. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 5 MIUI 10 Stable OTA update starts rolling out [Download link]”

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Android 9.0 (Pie) update will roll out in January 2019

ASUS launched its flagship Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) smartphone in India back in July running Android Oreo with ZenUI 5.0. Today the company has confirmed that it will roll out the Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone by the end of January 2019. It also said that the update will be rolled out in a phased manner to avoid update server congestion.

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OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Beta update brings OnePlus Roaming, Video Enhancer and more

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OnePlus has rolled out new Open Beta 7 for the OnePlus 6 the brings several new features including new OnePlus Roaming feature that allows users to use internet without a SIM card, somewhat like virual SIM. However, this doesn’t work for calls. OnePlus says that this will work globally in most of the countries/regions, and it will list out the plans available for the country/regions you are in so that you can purchase a suitable plan and access the Internet without a SIM. This is similar to Mi Roaming feature that was introduced by Xiaomi few years back.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android Pie Beta testing to start soon as the company opens registrations

Xiaomi launched the second-generation Android One devices – Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite back in July at an event in Spain. At the event, Xiaomi and Google promised Android version updates along with monthly security patch updates as the device was launched under the Android One program. Going by the history of first gen of Android One device Mi A1, Xiaomi has managed to provide monthly security patch updates, but it has struggled to deliver on the promise of keeping the Android version up to date as Android Oreo 8.1 update for Mi A1 was delayed and was released in June 2018. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android Pie Beta testing to start soon as the company opens registrations”

Xiaomi Mi A2 Android 9.0 Pie stable update starts rolling out in India

Xiaomi launched the second-generation Android One device – Mi A2 in India back in August running Android 8.1 (Oreo). At the event, Xiaomi and Google promised Android version updates along with monthly security patch updates as the device was launched under the Android One program. Today the company has rolled out stable Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone, as it had promised, after few months of beta testing.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update rolling out [Update: Now with November security patch]

Update – November 16: Sony has rolled out new Android Pie update with build number 52.0.A.3.84 that includes November security patch for the Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update rolling out [Update: Now with November security patch]”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Android Pie beta with One UI rolling out in the US and Korea

Samsung has just pushed the One UI beta based on Android 9.0 Pie in the US soon after it went live in South Korea. In the US, the beta program is available for T-Mobile and Sprint and to those using an unlocked Galaxy S9 or S9+. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Android Pie beta with One UI rolling out in the US and Korea”

Samsung One UI coming to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8

Samsung introduced the One UI last week along with Infinity Flex for foldable smartphones. The new skin is aimed at making the navigation much easier and designed around how we use our phones in the day-to-day. One UI will replace the current Experience UI which was originally known as TouchWiz.  Continue reading “Samsung One UI coming to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8”

Samsung Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android 9.0 Pie update coming in January 2019, beta for Galaxy S9 series this month

Samsung at its annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in San Francisco confirmed that its flagship Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones will get Android 9.0 (Pie) update in January 2019. The company is calling it One UI that helps you focus on what really matters to you. “With hardware and software working together in harmony, see only what you need, using and viewing your phone with an experience that feels second nature,” said the company. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android 9.0 Pie update coming in January 2019, beta for Galaxy S9 series this month”

Diablo Immortal MMO Action-RPG coming to Android and iOS

Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo Immortal, a mobile massively multiplayer online action–role-playing game in the Diablo franchise for Android and iOS devices that has been co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and NetEaseIt. It brings Six iconic and highly customizable Diablo character classes —Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, and Wizard—each with new powers and abilities, with more playable classes planned for future updates.

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OnePlus 6 OxygenOS 9.0.2 update brings 6T features including Nightscape, Studio Lighting and new navigation gestures

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After OnePlus 6 got open beta 6 update earlier this week that brought several features that OnePlus introduced on the OnePlus 6T including new navigation gestures, Nightscape, Studio Lighting and more, the company has rolled out stable OxygenOS 9.0.2 update that with the features. It also adds support to launch Google Assistant or other third party assistant app by holding the power button for 0.5 seconds.

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POCO F1 MIUI 10 Stable OTA update starts rolling out [Download Link]

Xiaomi has finally started rolling out MIUI 10 update for the POCO F1 smartphone, as it had promised, in two months after it was launched running MIUI 9.6. The new MIUI 10 update brings major changes like Redesigned Notification PanelRedesigned Volume Sliders, Improved multitasking management, natural sound system, and a lot more, for more details on MIUI 10 refer to this post. Continue reading “POCO F1 MIUI 10 Stable OTA update starts rolling out [Download Link]”

Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9.0 (Pie) stable update starts rolling out

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After rolling out Android Pie beta update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone earlier this month, HMD Global today started rolling out stable Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone, as it had promised. It rolled out Android Pie update for the Nokia 6.1 yesterday. The company already announced that Android Pie update will be coming to Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November.

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OnePlus releases OnePlus 6T Kernel Source

OnePlus introduced the new OnePlus 6T flagship a couple of days ago and the company with an aim of helping the developer community is releasing the kernel source which can be downloaded right away. The company has been following the trend since OnePlus 3.  Continue reading “OnePlus releases OnePlus 6T Kernel Source”

OnePlus 6 open beta update brings new navigation gestures, Nightscape and Studio Lighting, November security patch and more

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As promised, OnePlus has rolled out latest open beta for OnePlus 6 which brings features that OnePlus introduced on the OnePlus 6T. This includes new navigation gestures, improved UI for About phone, November security patch, and improvements for taking screenshot experience. Continue reading “OnePlus 6 open beta update brings new navigation gestures, Nightscape and Studio Lighting, November security patch and more”