Android

Early speculation: OnePlus 7 may feature HDR streaming out of box

OnePlus stormed the Android community with the introduction of OnePlus One running Cyanogen OS. Close to stock OS with a long list of features and customizations on top of ‘...
Jan 30, 2019 3 Min Read
Apps

[Update: DMCA takedown?] Popular Deezer downloader Deezloader Remix officially abandoned by developer

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. The music streaming industry is a convoluted place. The age old record companies occupy most of the copyrights, so...
Jan 30, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

[Update: Official support?] No Camera2 API via fastboot on ZenFone Max M2: Has loophole been closed by Asus?

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Software based post processing plays a major role in smartphone photography. For example, Google Pixel lineup continues to amaze...
Jan 30, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Leakster-PR head war of words hypes up upcoming LG G8 ThinQ launch

What makes a good phone? In short, it depends on perspective. For the designer, possibly a mind blowing design. For the seller, I guess it’s the factor of...
Jan 29, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Xiaomi might bring native DualShock 4 support for Poco F1

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Pocophone F1 smartphone. We are continuously updating that page with latest Poco F1 news so that...
Jan 29, 2019 3 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

[Update: More hassle] Latest Open Beta for OnePlus 5/5T(26/24) & 6/6T(12/4) pulled back due to showstopper bugs

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. This week marks the beginning of another beta season for OnePlus. They are rolling new Open Beta builds for...
Jan 29, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

Poco F1 battery drain issue due to Android Pie, Xiaomi exec says

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Pocophone F1 smartphone. We are continuously updating that page with latest Poco F1 news so that...
Jan 28, 2019 3 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

[Update: May be not!] Path of Diablo (PoD) servers shutting down due to hacking

Calling all the 90’s kids: remember Diablo? The sweet multiplayer experience on Battle.net on 56k modem, what a life! While you can still buy Diablo II and...
Jan 28, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

[Update: Now available] Realme 2 Pro official TWRP release imminent

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Realme, an offshoot of OPPO, quickly gained mainstream interest since it’s arrival. They have been separated from...
Jan 28, 2019 2 Min Read
Accessories

Google Pixel Stand charging slowly? Here's what all you need to know

Charging your device wirelessly is not sci-fi anymore. Among competing standards, Qi is the most prominent one. Supported by long list of companies (even Apple), Qi is able to...
Jan 27, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

First Android Pie beta for Redmi 6 Pro up for grabs

Xiaomi’s Android One phones are usually based on similar phones running MIUI. Mi A1 (codename: tissot) is modeled after Mi 5X (codename: tiffany). Similarly Mi A2 (codename: jasmine...
Jan 26, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Fix incoming: Soft reboots with AdGuard DNS on Android Pie's Private DNS

Changing system-wide DNS is a long-awaited feature in Android, and Google answered it by introducing ‘Private DNS’ in Android 9 Pie. As an add-on, users...
Jan 26, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

PSA: Fake YouTube Vanced app listed on Play Store

Official app support for third party services often play a key role behind the success of the platform as well as the service. We all know the tragic demise of...
Jan 24, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

January update for Mi A2 reportedly creates bootloop for many users

Remember the Google Play edition (GPE) devices? Top ‘notch’ pieces of hardware from OEMs running vanilla Android and updated directly from Google – a worthy contender of Nexus...
Jan 23, 2019 3 Min Read