Android

First Redmi Note 8 Pro software update goes live, India release may take 2 more months

The Redmi Note lineup has its roots in 2014, when Xiaomi launched MediaTek MT6592 powered Redmi Note 3G in some regions. The 4G variant of the same phone popped up...
Aug 30, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Version number confusion] Latest OnePlus 7 Pro 5G update finally brings August security patch & Face Unlock assistive lighting

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. PiunikaWeb readers should remember our article about the bizarre software update delays observed by OnePlus 7 Pro 5G owners...
Aug 29, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Realme 2 Pro unable to connect to camera after enabling Face Unlock? You're not alone

Major Android version updates often introduce a handful of bugs as a side product. All those underlying API changes and new libraries can unknowingly affect some basic functionalities like a...
Aug 29, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Samsung Galaxy M30 update: Two consecutive OTAs bring August security patch & camera fixes

Si vis pacem, para bellum Well, I’m not gonna talk about the third installment of the John Wick film franchise. However, the Latin phrase (translated as “If...
Aug 29, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Redmi Note 6 Pro August security update fixes screen light up issue for notifications

Redmi Note 6 Pro, i.e. Xiaomi’s grand plan to introduce the notched design in Redmi Note lineup, holds some interesting feathers in its cap. Despite the device...
Aug 29, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Honor 10 Lite & Honor View 20 getting August security update, still no EROFS/GPU Turbo 3.0 for the former

A few days ago, we talked about Honor 8C – an entry level mid-range phone launched in Q4 2018 – which may face early abandonment from the maker. Although...
Aug 28, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Despite company's claim, Evenwell apps are still there in older Nokia phones

Missed WhatsApp notification? Couldn’t wake up on time as the alarm failed to go off? Well, these are the classic examples of aggressive background killing of apps in...
Aug 28, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Realme dark mode support seems imminent, as the company is gathering user feedback

Android 10 (no Q-dessert love this year) has the long-anticipated system-wide dark mode support, which is embraced by Google as they are including a blackish theme in...
Aug 28, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Camera improvements] New Redmi Note 7/7S update brings August security patch & pocket mode while Redmi 7A gets July patch

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 13, 2019) follows: The entry level Redmi A series played a significant role in...
Aug 28, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

[Updated] Pocophone F1/Poco F1 August update (MIUI 10.3.7.0) is here, bundles July security patch (Download link inside)

This story is being continuously updated….new updates are being added at the bottom….. NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Pocophone F1...
Aug 28, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

[Updated] OPPO Find X ColorOS 6 (Android Pie 9.0) update trial version (soak test) goes live in India

This story is being continuously updated….new updates are being added at the bottom….. Allow me to start the day with a little dose of trivia: do you know that...
Aug 28, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

Latest Pokemon Go update reportedly cripples 90/120Hz support on OnePlus 7 Pro & other phones

When Razer debuted their first phone with a whopping 120Hz display, gamers were thrilled as they could enjoy the same crispy tearfree gameplay experience as consoles or PC. OnePlus 7...
Aug 28, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Mi A3 reportedly does not support ‘fastboot boot’ feature at this moment

The original Google Pixel lineup was a sharp turn from the existing philosophy of Nexus series. Besides the revamped marketing and premium features, the original Google Pixel and Pixel XL...
Aug 27, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, Mi Max 3 & Mi MIX 3 are getting August security updates

Being one of the largest Android smartphone makers, Samsung does maintain their own device-specific security bulletin. During the last few months, they added the Galaxy S7 family under the...
Aug 27, 2019 2 Min Read