Android

[EMUI 9.1 incoming] Honor Play June update goes live (no EMUI 9.1), Huawei to shift to quarterly security patch update schedule

This story is being continuously updated….new updates are being added at the bottom….. Besides Google, Huawei is perhaps the best OEM in terms of updating their legacy phones. The...
Jul 03, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Pie via stable channel] Redmi 6 & 6A June security patch rolling out, no Android Pie update yet (Download links inside)

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. The entry level smartphone market in India is fiercely dominated by Xiaomi. The Redmi lineup (now an independent brand...
Jul 03, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Regular OnePlus 6/6T too, with Screen Recorder] T-Mobile OnePlus 6T June update goes live, brings nothing but new security patch

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on July 2, 2019) follows: I frequently stumble on this question from my non-tech savvy...
Jul 03, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

LineageOS 16.0 for Realme 3 Pro: Download, install, VoLTE fix and more

LineageOS (formerly CyanogenMod) is the go-to destination for Android custom ROM enthusiasts. Although we do have a huge list of ROMs available, the stability and essential-cum-useful feature...
Jul 03, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Mi TV Android update: Xiaomi internally beta testing for Mi TV 4A

After the demise of Windows Phone (Windows 10 Mobile), the choice of smartphone OS among users are pretty much restricted to Android and iOS. However, the smart TV segment is...
Jul 03, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Second OTA on Verizon] Samsung Galaxy S10 June update for US models leaked, but there is a catch

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. We are continuously updating that page with latest S10e/S10/S10+ news...
Jul 03, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

Google botched up Chrome OS Android apps network connectivity in latest beta

Remember Inception? Yes, I’m talking about the movie where you can build dreams within dreams and start a journey without a definitive end? Containers are somewhat a similar...
Jul 02, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 update brings May security patch for the global variant

Unlike Android phones, tablets running Android never get the same level of attraction from the consumers. Lack of first party options (Google ditched the Android tablet lineup after 2015’...
Jul 02, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Motorola One Vision bootloops after enabling file transfer mode/Developer options? You are not alone

Motorola has a long and colorful history in the domain of Android. Their DROID (including RAZR) lineup of phones under Verizon were practically synonymous to the Google’s operating...
Jul 02, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Upcoming Xiaomi Mi A3 could be rebranded Mi CC9: leaked codename suggests

Xiaomi’s MIUI is often described as an abomination by Android purists. A Xiaomi phone running stock version of Android is the most desirable combination for a huge chunk...
Jul 02, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Xiaomi Mi 9T June security update up for grabs, Widevine remains L1 after bootloader unlock

While releasing tons of new phones (including the new CC lineup), Xiaomi does provide regularly irregular software updates. Even if they have shut down the public beta testing of MIUI...
Jul 01, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Update: Official statement] Getting weird notifications on your OnePlus 7 Pro? Here's what you should know

Imagine OnePlus without controversies. Simple answer – you can’t! Be it the ‘Smash the Past‘ contest while releasing OnePlus One, or bundling a mysterious app in...
Jul 01, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Huawei P30 update (EMUI 9.1.0.178) brings DC Dimming, camera & fingerprint improvements

Keeping track of Huawei (and Honor) phones is a hectic job, even for professional tech reviewers. With so many regional variants and plethora of rebranding, regular customers are literally flooded...
Jul 01, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

OnePlus 3/3T June security update (OxygenOS 9.0.4) rolling out (Download links inside)

Having the latest flagship phones usually ensures faster software updates, but you may stumble on awkward positions as well. For example, the OnePlus 7 Pro users are still on May...
Jul 01, 2019 3 Min Read