Android 11 has introduced the Scoped Storage system. One noticeable effect of this is the challenge in loading non-Google Play apps. We first learned about this update when the Android 11 Developer Preview was released by Google in early February. It is one of the many privacy and security improvements the Android team has worked […]
Read MoreWe have seen the Android 11 roadmap of Nokia less than a couple of weeks ago but the post was quickly removed. We got a copy and shared the schedule but advised to take everything with a pinch of salt because there was no confirmation. Perhaps someone made the mistake of sharing too early or […]
Read MoreIt’s finally here. Samsung has released its One UI 3.0 Android 11 beta for the general public. The company previously opened up a One UI 3.0 beta for developers in the United States and South Korea. It only made the beta firmware available for Galaxy S20 series handsets initially. Samsung fans who are not developers […]
Read MoreOur last mention of Daydream was almost half a year ago. The Samsung Galaxy S9 on Android 10 stopped working with Daydream. It was somewhat expected since last year, the Google Daydream View project was no more and VR headset sales stopped. Even before that, other services like Hulu already stopped supporting Google Daydream VR. […]
Read MoreWith the Galaxy S20 FE, Samsung is making it abundantly clear that it views its fourth Galaxy S20 model as a flagship smartphone, and the company isn’t wrong. Where the Galaxy S10 Lite was a mid-range phone with flagship elements (and a good one at that), the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition offers much of the […]
Read MoreOnePlus is scheduled to introduce a new smartphone. It will be the OnePlus 8T that is now said to arrive alone. There may not be a OnePlus 8T Pro. There won’t be a McLaren version either because the two companies have already parted ways. In about a couple of weeks, the Chinese mobile OEM will […]
Read MoreOnly a handful of mobile OEMs have announced their plans for Android 11 updates. Some companies are still in the process of fully rolling out Android 10 for their devices. As for HMD Global, it has yet to release Android 10 on most of the Nokia phones. We have noted a few including the Nokia […]
Read MoreBefore the Android 11 stable edition was officially released, Google has been revealing a lot of information about the new platform version. We shared that it would limit camera apps to improve security and privacy. We also noted the 4GB cap on videos. The Android team is said to have removed the said function but […]
Read MoreSeveral devices from different OEMs have already received Android 11 like the Asus ZenFone 7 series, ZenFone 6, and others from Realme, Xiaomi, and OPPO. Most of them are just in beta mode but we can expect the public version will be ready soon. We know Android 11 will bring a number of gamepad support […]
Read MoreOne indicative of a complete smartphone package is its update cycle. Now that Android 11 is finally released manufacturers are getting their devices ready for the next OS update for their lineup of new phones. Asus is also gearing-up as they have already rolled-out a closed beta build for ZenFone 6 last week and now […]
Read MoreGoogle has officially announced Android 11 support for Android TV platform and this is exciting news. There are not going to be many changes as for the visual interface is concerned but the gaming-centric upgrades will matter to the most. This new development will surely bring more adoption for Android TV 11 as compared to […]
Read MoreSmartphones have become an extension of our digital as well as physical identities, putting our private information at risk from unwanted intrusion. With Android 11, Google is full-proofing the lockscreen and authentication methods such as biometrics and modalities. The lockscreen is more like the main door of your house, that’s why Android 11 makes sure […]
Read MoreAndroid 11 is finally being release for Android smartphones that are slated to get the major update. But Android TV owners will also be getting something to look forward to as they will also soon be getting Android 11 on the platform. However, most of the improvements that you’ll see here are more under-the-hood rather […]
Read MoreThe ASUS ZenFone 6 isn’t exactly an old phone so we’re not really surprised that it’s getting Android 11. It’s not the final version yet but from beta it will be quick to reach the public version. As the first Android 11 beta update for the ZenFone 6, we don’t expect this to be perfect […]
Read MoreAfter announcing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 series last month, Samsung released the new software to registered developers in South Korea and the US last week. Now, the official changelog for the One UI 3.0 beta update has surfaced, explaining the changes and improvements that Samsung is bringing with […]
Read MoreOngoing US trade restrictions have capped the growth of Huawei but the Chinese smartphone maker is not bogging down. An example of this is the launch of new Huawei earphones, smartwatches, and notebooks in the past week. Now we learn that Huawei will be incorporating some features of Android 11 in the company’s own EMUI […]
Read MoreIn spite of various beta releases and testing, the final version of Android 11 is slightly buggy with Android Auto. Users on Google Forum and other platforms like Reddit are reporting bugs in Android Auto after updating their devices to the new operating system from Google. Users’ claim of audio getting cut off and apps […]
Read MoreAndroid 11 final version has now officially launched after the continued beta versions released in June, July, and August. The Beta 1 release came on June 10, Beta 2 was released on July 9 and the final Beta 3 version came on August 6. The beta releases were supported by the ’11 Weeks of Android’ […]
Read MoreAndroid 11 is already available for Pixel phones. It will be ready soon for some devices from Xiaomi, OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus. The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 based on Android 11 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro has also rolled out. Earlier this week, we listed the exclusive Android 11 features for Pixel […]
Read MoreAs Android 11 has officially started rolling out, even if it’s just for Pixel devices for now, one exciting thing will now be available to those running the latest version of the operating system: new emojis! There are a total of 117 brand new ones that will be arriving in their phones and hopefully soon […]
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