Android: News
06 Oct 2017
GoogleThese phones are getting the big Android 8.0 Oreo update!
While many Android users are still waiting for the Nougat update, a bunch of smartphone companies has revealed the list of their devices that will get the Android 8.0 Oreo update.
29 Sep 2017
Bill GatesAndroid Messages being prepped for smart replies, UI rejig
Google has incorporated smart replies in several of its offings. First, it was noticed in Google Allo and then it was made available in the Gmail app.
26 Sep 2017
GoogleMobile phones with limited storage? Here's what you can do
A smartphone is not limited to making calls.
20 Sep 2017
iOSWhatsApp gets granular storage control to free space
WhatsApp is now getting granular storage control to help you save storage space on your phone.
13 Sep 2017
FacebookWhatsApp will soon let you delete messages, sent by mistake
We all have sent WhatsApp messages that we wish we could take back.
10 Sep 2017
YouTubeGoogle's Android, learning from its past mistakes
Everyone will agree that the road to success is paved with failures.
06 Sep 2017
IndiaPanasonic P9 launched with a price tag of Rs. 6,290
Panasonic India has brought a new budget smartphone in the market called Panasonic P9, which comes with a 5-inch HD Asahi IPS display and is priced at Rs. 6,290.
05 Sep 2017
Nokia MobilesAll Nokia smartphones will get Android Oreo update
Bringing a smile on the face of Nokia users, HMD Global has now confirmed that all of its Nokia smartphones will receive the latest Android version i.e. Android 8.0 Oreo.
01 Sep 2017
GoogleAndroid Oreo users complain about Bluetooth issues
It's expected that when Google releases an Android version, it will do its due diligence to make sure that the mobile OS is not buggy.
28 Aug 2017
iOSSarahah app is uploading your address book to their servers!
Sarahah app has emerged as one of the five most-downloaded apps on Apple and Google app-stores.
28 Aug 2017
IndiaAndroid Oreo update: Will your phone get it?
As we already know, Android's latest iteration is called Android Oreo. However, now the question among the users is whether their smart device is going to get updated to this new version or not.
22 Aug 2017
SmartphonesRubin's solution for smartphone addiction is way off the mark
The millennial generation has a million problems and half of them stems from the so-called "smart" devices in our hands.
21 Aug 2017
XiaomiXiaomi, Google working on the next Android One smartphone: Reports
Tech giant Google and Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi are reportedly collaborating to build the next Android One device.
15 Aug 2017
Google MapsYour guide to lesser known Google apps
While most Android users are familiar with the usual suite of Google apps which come pre-loaded in almost all Android devices, they miss out on a lot by assuming that these apps are the only ones Google offers.
14 Aug 2017
GooglePhone went missing? Find your lost Android phone easily
Ever had a mini panic attack because you couldn't find your phone? We all did. The smartest thing you can do to prevent your phone from going AWOL is to setup some nifty measures.
31 Jul 2017
Idea CellularReliance JioPhone effect: Idea to launch affordable 4G phone
Further disrupting the Indian telecom market, Reliance Jio recently unveiled the ultra-cheap 4G VoLTE JioPhone at Rs. 1,500 deposit (fully-refundable after three years).
27 Jul 2017
XiaomiXiaomi launches dual-camera Mi 5X and MIUI 9
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched yet another mid-range smartphone, the Mi 5X, in China.
25 Jul 2017
GoogleGoogle's Android, learning from its past mistakes
Everyone will agree that the road to success is paved with failures.
22 Jul 2017
MalwareAndroid users beware! This malware records your calls and videos
A terrifying new ransomware is attacking Android smartphones that can secretly record users' activities, including calls, messages, audios, videos, etc.
21 Jul 2017
FacebookLinkedIn launches 'Made in India' Lite app for Android users
LinkedIn has announced the launch of the LinkedIn Lite app, a data-light version of its Android app which takes up less than 1 MB of storage.
06 Jul 2017
GoogleGoogle Android case will attract a bigger EU fine
Let's hope that Google has been saving up enough for rainy day expenses because right now, another major EU fine is looming overhead. It has already agreed to cough up the $2.7 billion fine levied for favoring its own shopping service over others. However, in its second case filed over its Android mobile OS the fine will be harsher.
04 Jun 2017
SmartphonesAndroid's founder first device "Essential" is apparently a Spigen property
Andy Rubin's new company Essential, which recently showcased their first device, regarded as a flagship killer, has managed to hit its first roadblock.
03 Jun 2017
MalwareGoogle ups rewards of its bug bounty program to $200,000
In 2015, Google launched a bug bounty program, promising prizes of upto $38,000 for exposing bugs in Android. It was then limited to the Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tablet, the only devices which run Google's stock-version Android.
31 May 2017
GoogleRubin's 'Essential' is essentially what we nerds were waiting for
Android is immensely popular, reportedly it powers 2 billion devices worldwide, therefore, there shouldn't be any doubt that when the mastermind behind Android itself comes out with a smartphone it'll be nothing less than "Essential."
29 May 2017
Malware'Judy' Malware infects more than 36.5 million Android users
A new malware called "Judy" has made its way to the Google Play Store and has infected between 8.5-36.5 million users, says research firm Checkpoint.
20 May 2017
XSania Mirza promotes OnePlus on Twitter, gets trolled!
Sania Mirza recently tweeted about OnePlus 3T to create buzz saying she's been using it for few months and totally loves it.
18 May 2017
GoogleGoogle's I/O event: From Mobile-first to AI-first
The Google I/O event, which was live-streamed in more than 80 countries and had an on-site audience of around 7000, witnessed major developments in Android and AI.
09 May 2017
GoogleGoogle's Android Nougat beta gives way to Android O beta
The days of Android Nougat beta has ended and it's now time to welcome the new kid on the block i.e., Android O beta.
04 May 2017
IndiaSachin Tendulkar's SRT Android phone is out
Sachin Tendulkar's Android phone, called SRT (Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar) has been released in India. The phone has been made and sold by Smartron, an IoT start-up in which Tendulkar is a strategic investor.
18 Apr 2017
GoogleGoogle may be sued for Nexus 6P bug
Google's fight with Uber may need to take a back seat owing to the fact that the company now might face a class-action lawsuit because of its flagship device, Nexus 6P.
16 Apr 2017
IndiaIndia has its own "desi" version of Google Earth
While we wait with bated breath for the new revamped version of Google Earth, this will be a good time to reflect on the fact that India too has its own homegrown version powered by ISRO.
04 Apr 2017
iOSAndroid becomes Internet's favourite OS, surpasses Windows
According to a research based on 2.5 million websites, it was found that Android now dominates over Windows on Internet usage.
24 Mar 2017
GoogleAndroid OS and Katappa, Netizens are ready for the secrets
These are exciting times, when we are going to have answers for some burning questions in our minds. The first one being "Why did Kattappa kill Bahubali?" The movie is finally going to be out to answer this very pertinent question.
16 Jan 2017
CaliforniaAndroid creator Andy Rubin on the verge of a comeback
Two years after leaving Google, Android creator Andy Rubin is on the verge of announcing his new company, dubbed Essential.
