Android

Personal data engine to 'Now Bar': Samsung previews upcoming One UI 7 perks

Samsung plans on offering personalised cross-app suggestions with Galaxy AI on upcoming Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones

Google releases Android 15 QPR2 beta 2 for eligible Pixel devices: Details

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is available with the build number BP11.241121.010 for eligible Google Pixel devices enrolled in the Android 15 beta program

One UI 7: Samsung adds new features and fixes bugs in second beta release

The second beta of One UI 7 is available with the build number ZXL5 on Galaxy S24 series smartphones, enrolled in the One UI 7 beta program

Tech wrap Dec 13: Android XR, WhatsApp calling feature, ChatGPT Santa voice

Google and Samsung team up to preview Android XR platform. New features for calling on WhatsApp. ChatGPT gets a Santa-inspired voice option. iPhone 16 Pro's layered recordings. Redmi Note 14 series

OxygenOS 15: OnePlus 11 gets Android 15 update, Google's Circle to Search

The OnePlus 11R and Nord 4 series are expected to receive the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update later this month

Google's December feature drop for Pixel devices: What's new, how to update

Google also announced that the first-generation Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 series, and Pixel 7 series will receive system updates for two years

Samsung previews One UI 7 in open beta: New features, how to update, more

Samsung One UI 7 is available in open beta for Galaxy S24 series smartphones in select regions, including India, South Korea, Germany, Poland, UK and the US

Google Gemini can now send messages, place calls even on WhatsApp: Details

Google has also introduced a Gemini extension for Spotify, allowing users to play and search music on the streaming platform using Gemini assistant

Gemini update brings 'make calls, send messages from locked screen' option

Google introduces a new feature in the latest beta version of the Google app, allowing users to make calls and send messages without unlocking their Android devices

One UI 7: Samsung to end support for DeX on Windows with Android 15 update

DeX for Windows will no longer support Samsung Galaxy devices running on One UI 7, but the feature will remain functional with external displays and input devices

Realme UI 6.0 review: Android 15 on Realme GT 7 Pro is good but not perfect

Realme UI 6.0 offers a quick and smooth user experience, with several tools for various tasks. While its new features enhance the overall experience, some aspects still need optimisation

OnePlus Open receives Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 in India: What's new

OxygenOS 15 is also available for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12r models in India. The Android 15-based software update is expected to arrive for the Pad 2 tablet in November

Huawei plans to drop Google's open-source Android tech in gadgets from 2025

The company's new flagship phone, the Mate 70, will debut HarmonyOS Next, the iteration of its operating system that does away with remnants of Android in favor of entirely indigenous tech

Soon, setting up a new Android smartphone will be a lot easier: Here is how

Google has introduced a new "Restore Credentials" feature to developers, aiming to allow users to remain signed in on their app accounts when switching to a new device

Tech wrap Nov 20: Android 16, Redmi A4 5G launched, ASUS ROG Phone 9, more

Google releases Android 16 developer preview. Xiaomi launches Redmi A4 5G. ASUS ROG Phone 9. iOS 18.1.1. Google Gemini. ChatGPT Advanced Voice

Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 on Pixels: What's new

Google confirms Android 16 will debut in Q2 2025, with an additional minor release slated for Q4

Xiaomi announces roll-out schedule for HyperOS 2 UI: Check eligible devices

The first set of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones will receive the update in November, with more devices slated for December

OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 15 to 12r smartphone: Check update schedule

OnePlus Open and OnePlus Pad 2 are expected to receive the OxygenOS 15 update following open beta testing this month

OnePlus 12 users in India get Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 update: Details

OnePlus said that the company has started the global rollout of Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 one week earlier than previously anticipated

Android 15-based NothingOS 3.0 available in beta on Phone 2: How to install

NothingOS 3.0 user interface is now in open beta for the Phone 2, with more smartphones set to receive it in December