Tag "Android"
After OnePlus, Nokia’s current devices too won’t support Project Treble
After OnePlus’ announcement that none of its smartphones, including the latest 5T will support Project Treble, looks like even Nokia is trudging the same line. Project Treble, introduced as part of Android 8.0 Oreo represents a major “re-architect of the Android OS framework designed
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 845 processor
Qualcomm Technologies has announced its newest flagship processor called Snapdragon 845 processor. The 845 processor is a direct successor to the very popular 835 processor. The Snapdragon 845 will be majorly found in many high-end Android phones of 2018. The
Microsoft Edge is now available on Android and iOS
After launching the beta version of Microsoft Edge browser for Android and iOS users, Microsoft has officially launched the app for Android and iOS users globally. “Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android brings familiar features like your Favorites, Reading List, New
OnePlus 3, 3T get Face Unlock with Android Oreo update
OnePlus 5T has a lot to boast about and tempt OnePlus’ fans to upgrade to the latest flagship. But if you can’t upgrade, worry not because you could still get some of those features. Wondering how? While the previous OnePlus
HMD Global starts rolling out Android Oreo update for Nokia 8
HMD Global has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Nokia 8 smartphone. The Android Oreo update will be available as an OTA, however not all Nokia 8 smartphones will get it. “Working together with our fans under
OnePlus devices won’t support Android Oreo’s quick OS updates feature
While OnePlus 3 and 3T have started getting Android Oreo updates, One Plus 5 and 5T are due for updates early next year but despite that none of them will not support Project Treble, OnePlus confirmed in its forums yesterday. Google’s Project Treble makes
Android devices secretly sending location data to Google: Report
An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Android phones have been secretly collecting and sending location data to Google even when the location service is disabled. Quartz found that all the device needs to do is grab a user’s location
Essential releases Android Oreo beta for its smartphone
Andy Rubin’s Essential is the latest manufacturer to release Android Oreo beta for its smartphone. The company says eager participants can download the latest Android OS refresh from its website by heading over to its developer portal. Oreo was just released for
You can now see your saved passwords in Google Chrome for Android
Google is finally bringing the ability to view saved passwords on Chrome for Android. The feature which was earlier available for desktop users is now available for Android mobile users in the latest Chrome 62 version. Whenever you log in
WhatsApp for Android introduces major updates including smaller app size
The latest version of WhatsApp for Android (beta) is introducing some major changes to the app. The app is now generally smaller in size and also has a new feature that notifies your contacts whenever you change your number. According
Microsoft brings Edge browser to iOS and Android in beta
Microsoft is finally bringing its Edge browser to iOS and Android devices. The beta version of the mobile browser is only available to Windows Insiders, which requires a Windows 10 PC to sign up. iOS users will be able to
Google announces ‘zero-touch’ Android configuration for businesses
Setting up an Android phone may be a simple task but it does become tedious when a business with hundreds of employees has to configure devices across an entire organization. Now to fix that, Google is launching a new deployment method
Xiaomi unveils Mi A1 Android One smartphone priced at Rs 14,999
Xiaomi unveiled its first smartphone with Android One- Mi A1 at a launch event in New Delhi today. Google has partnered Xioami to revive its Android One smartphone program in India, as it aims at codifying the Android experience for the low-end smartphone. Dubbed Xiaomi Mi A1, its hardware is
What is Google Play Protect branding for Android devices?
In a bid to ensure consumer satisfaction about the safety and security of their Android devices, Google will be adding a Play Protect logo directly on to a phone’s packaging box that will ensure if you’re getting a certified Android device or not. While
Facebook now lets users take 360 degree photos and use them as cover photos
Facebook already allows uploading and viewing of 360-degree photos on its platform but from today you can start capturing them too. From today, both the iOS and Android apps will allow users to create 360-degree photos without using any third-party
LinkedIn bets on video strategy to boost usage
LinkedIn is always trying to woo its professional users, as it is one of the most popular business networking tool it has to constantly evolve. Now, Microsoft owned LinkedIn is trying to add more users to its network by introducing video
Android Oreo debuts officially; Know when it arrives on your phone
With no surprises, Google has named next version of Android as ‘Oreo’ that joins the long list of yummy dessert names, such as Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop, and KitKat. The company, at a press event in New York City, announced that it has
Qualcomm unveils depth sensing camera for Android
Qualcomm has announced an expansion to the Qualcomm Spectra Module Program, which is capable of capturing three-dimensional images and movements in real time and convert that data into digital form. This module program is built on the same technology that’s
Google Image Search adds relevant badges to images, just like Pinterest
Google has updated the Image Search not only to identify when an image points to a particular content but to display some of that content with a single glance. Google announced that they are adding relevant badges to images indicating what else
Microsoft kills Word Flow keyboard for iOS in favor of SwiftKey
Microsoft has killed its experimental digital keyboard app Word Flow. SwiftKey is now the only recommended keyboard for Android and iOS. Word Flow, which debuted in 2016, was created by Microsoft’s Garage research team to make it easier to enter text
