Google Android Software

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  Google Pixel 9a Will Gain Battery Health Assistance Feature to Stabilise Performance and Ageing

  Google Pixel 9a will receive a new battery management feature which aims to prolong its life by optimising the charge cycles, the company has confirmed. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Pixel software will manage the lithium-ion battery’s performance and maximum voltage of the handset to help maintain its health as the phone ages, t...

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  Google I/O 2025 Dates Confirmed, Android 16 and Gemini AI Announcements Expected

  Google I/O 2025, the company’s developer-focused conference, is confirmed to be held on May 20 and 21. The tech giant’s annual event will be hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Google has opened registration for the event, which will be held both offline as well as online via live streams. The event typically cons...

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  Google Pixel’s Random Stuttering Woes May End Soon as Developer Finds Custom Kernel Fix

  While the latest Pixel smartphones with upgraded chipsets offer a smoother software experience, older models continue to suffer from random stuttering issues, even after multiple software updates. These performance hiccups often occur while scrolling through apps or navigating the UI. Now, a developer claims to have found a potential fix for this p...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving February 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Security Patches

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the February 2025 patch for Pixel devices. The over-the-air (OTA) update, which is available for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and several other devices running Android 15, brings fixes for issues related to audio and Bluetooth. Further, it also includes a security patch which fixes a vulnerabil...

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  OnePlus 13 Gets First Software Update With Gemini Nano, Camera Improvements and More

  Owners of the recently launched OnePlus 13 will start seeing the new phone’s first post-launch update that comes packed with many bugfixes, improvements for its camera and audio quality, and also adds a new feature to its Live Alerts bubble. The update also brings AI features to Google Messages, hinting at the availability of Gemini Nano on the p...

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  Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement

  Google announced the Pixel 4a back in 2020, which reached its software end cycle with the Android 13 update. Now, Google confirmed that it is releasing an update to Pixel 4a units this week. The software update will address the battery performance stability of the old Pixel smartphone. In certain Pixel 4a phones the software update will reduce avai...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Support Car Crash Detection via Virtual Sensor: Report

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled at the rumoured Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on January 22. Ahead of its impending debut, a report suggests that the purported Galaxy S25 Ultra may come with car crash detection capability, similar to Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel smartphones. This is said to work via a virtual composite senso...

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  HMD Pulse Pro Becomes First Nokia Smartphone to Receive Android 15 Update: Report

  HMD Pulse Pro officially becomes the first Nokia smartphone to receive the Android 15 software update, according to a report. The handset was launched in April and is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 processor, running on Android 14. However, the latest software update for the HMD Pulse Pro reportedly brings Android 15 features such as a perform...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Review: A Pocketable Champion

  The Pixel 9 Pro ticks most checkboxes for a compact flagship smartphone. It packs a solid build and an excellent display. The performance is decent for everyday tasks until you are more inclined towards gaming. On the camera front, the 9 Pro outshines some expensive rivals. There are tons of AI features, and it also comes with Google's 7 years of s...

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  Google Pixel 11 With Tensor G6 Chip to Offer Improved Thermal Performance to Reduce Returns: Report

  Google Pixel 11 series could offer greatly improved thermal and battery efficiency, according to a report. The company's Pixel phones come with Tensor chips, which provide advanced AI capabilities and seamless integration with Google's unique software features. However, these processors have been noted for their thermal and efficiency challenges, p...

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  Google Granted Request to Pause Order on Play Store Overhaul

  Google's request to temporarily pause an order directing it to overhaul the Play Store to give consumers more choice over how they download software, was granted by a federal judge in California. The company had argued that the October 7 injunction would harm the company and introduce "serious safety, security and privacy risks into the Android eco...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Jack of All Trades

  Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold is not the most powerful or capable foldable out there in terms of hardware, even though our expectations from it (especially after a year-long wait) are sky-high. Since it comes from the makers of Android, it is also expected to set new standards and steer the foldable experience for other manufacturers in the right direc...

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  Google Pixel Smartphones Will Reportedly Get Android 15 Update Next Month: Supported Models

  Google Pixel smartphones will receive the Android 15 update starting next month, according to a report. The latest operating system (OS) update for Android devices usually arrives with the launch of the new Google Pixel handsets every year, but that was not the case this time as the Pixel 9 series still shipped with Android 14 out-of-the-box.

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  Google Pixel 9 Review: Matured Design, But Still Gets Hot

  Google's Pixel 9 offers a refined design, a brighter display, and enhanced AI features. The camera system, led by a 50-megapixel sensor, captures stunning photos, and the ultrawide lens adds versatility. Battery life is improved, but the Tensor G4 chip's performance is underwhelming, causing the phone to run hot. Should you buy the Pixel 9? Read ou...

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  Honor 200 Series Gets Flagship AI-Powered Features in India With Latest MR2 Update

  Honor 200 series has received a new update in India. It brings flagship features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) such as AI Eraser and Face-to-Face Translation. Honor says its latest update, dubbed MR2, is also integrated with the September 2024 Google security patch, bringing security enhancements that the tech giant rolled out for Android...