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Bad OTA update for BLU Life One X2 locks users out of their phone
Several users, who updated their BLU Life One X2 to the latest software, have been locked out of the device. If you haven’t updated…
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Verizon releases KRACK fix for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ and Note 5
New software updates are being seeded for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and the Note 5. The new update brings…
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Make calls over your local WiFi network with WiFi Talkie app for Android
Ever wanted to place free calls between two devices connected to your WiFi network? With Wi-Fi Talkie, you can. This app allows users to…
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New Google tool can detect people peeking at your phone’s screen
Google researchers have come up with a tool that can detect when someone other than you is having a peek at your phone. This…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in USA gets update with November 2017 security patch
A new software update is now available for the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in the US. You will be able to download this…
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Here’s a list of Project Treble supported Android phones
Google introduced Project Treble earlier this year. It’s a really useful low-level system change that helps improve the software update delivery by OEMs, and…
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Verizon rolling out new OTA update for Galaxy Note 8, LG G6 and Moto Z sets
Verizon is currently seeding new software updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG G6, Motorola Moto Z Droid edition, and the Moto Z…
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Google could be working on a YouTube Edition smartphone
According to a new report, Google maybe in the process of making a special edition Android phone that’s centered around YouTube. This phone would…
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Pixel 2 XL mic problems fixed with Android 8.1 DP2 update
Just earlier today, Google released the second developer preview of Android 8.1 to developers. The new DP2 enabled the Pixel Visual Core SoC present…
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Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available for purchase
Starting today, customers in Korea will be able to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S8 in a striking new color. Samsung has just announced the…
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Android 8.1 beta update enables ‘Visual Core’ chip on the Pixel 2
The second developer preview of Android 8.1 is now available for download for developers. Google has included a big feature in the second developer…
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Sony rolls out Android 8.0 Oreo update for Xperia X Performance
Another Sony smartphone is getting the Android Oreo update. This time, it’s the Xperia X Performance that was released in June last year. Sony…
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Galaxy S8 Oreo beta: New OTA update ZQKI fixes app not opening issue on third beta
Samsung is seeding a new Oreo beta bug fixer update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The update fixes some known issues and…
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Next-gen Samsung battery might charge fully in just 12 mins
Battery technology for smartphones hasn’t really seen any growth in the last few years. Manufacturers are still using lithium-ion batteries that has several limitations.…
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LG V30 Oreo beta update now rolling out [Update: V30+ too]
Looks like LG is rolling out Android Oreo beta for its LG V30. Earlier this month, we told you that the company has started accepting…
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LG V30 bootloader unlock now supported in Europe (H930 and H930G models)
Earlier this year, LG had made it super easy for users to unlock the bootloader on the LG G6, and later added several other…
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HTC U11 Oreo update now rolling out in Europe (probably in the US too)
HTC has started seeding the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the unlocked variant of the HTC U11. The update is now rolling out in…
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Samsung could also bring support for 3 years of Android software updates
Very recently, we told you about how the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge could still get an upgrade to Android Oreo. This was…
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Verizon Asus Zenfone V is available for free right now, with contract
Last month, Asus launched the Zenfone V as a Verizon only exclusive in the US. At the time, the phone was priced at $240…
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Google Home can now control a host of new appliances and scenes
The Google Home speaker can now control even more smart home appliances such as Washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, robot vacuum cleaners, and others. You…