Android Devices

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  Redmi Turbo 4 Pro Confirmed to Launch Next Week With 2.5K Display

  Redmi started teasing the arrival of the Redmi Turbo 4 earlier this month. While an exact date is yet to be confirmed by the Xiaomi sub-brand, the brand's General Manager has recently hinted at the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro's launch timeline. It is confirmed to boast a 2.5K resolution display. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is set to be the first device to hit the...

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  Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.

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  Google Expanding Gemini Live with Camera and Screen Share Features to All Android Devices

  Google announced the rollout of the Gemini Live with Camera and Screen Share features to all compatible Android devices on Wednesday. Last week, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced the availability of the features to the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Now, the company is rolling it out to all Android devices that support the...

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  Samsung Reportedly Delays One UI 7 Rollout for Select Galaxy Phones to May and Later

  Days after Samsung commenced the One UI 7 rollout in South Korea, the global release schedule of the operating system (OS) is said to have been revealed. According to claims on social media, the company may have pushed back the Android 15-based update to May 2025 for several Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S23 series, while the Galaxy Tab S9 se...

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  Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report

  Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

  Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...

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  OnePlus Nord CE 5 Specifications Leaked; Said to Offer MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Chipset

  OnePlus Nord CE series handsets usually launch in May, followed by a numbered Nord model in July. Given this launch schedule, we were a bit surprised that there has been no information about the Nord CE 5 in the rumour mill. However, just yesterday, we got our first bit of information regarding its massive battery capacity. Now, there's another lea...

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  Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro With Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC Launched

  Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro alongside the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro in select global markets. Both devices carry the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and offer MIL-STD-810H durability. They have IP68-rated dust and water-resistant builds and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection as well. The Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and Tab Active...

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  Samsung Begins Global Rollout of Good Lock App for Galaxy Devices Starting With Romania: Report

  Samsung is said to be rolling out its Good Lock app to all countries. According to a report, users in Romania can download the app on their Galaxy devices to gain access to its extensive suite of customisation and personalisation features. Although the app has been around for several years now, its availability was limited to around 40 countries.

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  Samsung Reportedly Halts One UI 7 Update for Galaxy S24 Series Due to ‘Serious Bug’

  Samsung is said to have halted the release of the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in the global markets. The company began rolling out the Android 15-based OS in South Korea last week. It was expected to be followed by its introduction in other regions too. However, a tipster suggests that a “serious bug” has been discovered, p...

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  Google Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Android, Pixel Teams

  Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit. The cuts in the division, which houses the Android platform, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser among other applications, follow Google's January buyout offers to employees in the unit.

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

  Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Specifications Leak; Tipped to Arrive With Larger Displays, One UI 8

  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 specifications have surfaced online, giving us a look at the upcoming book-style foldable that is expected to launch with Android 16 and One UI 8. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, similar to the Galaxy S25 series, and the device is expected to bring notable upgra...

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  Google Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees In Android, Pixel Group: Report

  Alphabet's Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android software, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser.