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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Redmi Note 14 4G Set to Receive 6 Years of Security Updates; Could Get 4Â Major Android Updates
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 5G and Redmi Note 14 4G for the global markets in January. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand has updated its Security Center to provide official confirmation on the company's software update policy for the international variant of Redmi Note 14 4G. Both phones are likely to get more software support than their Indi...
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iQOO 12 Software Update Policy Revised; Will Now Get 4 Years of OS and 5 Years of Security Updates
iQOO 12 is the company’s flagship smartphone for 2023 which debuted in India in December of the same year. At launch, it was confirmed to get three years of operating system (OS) updates and four years of security patches, and the company released the Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15 update in select global markets in November last year. However, i...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series With Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Available for Pre-Order in India: See Price, Benefits
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in India on January 22, with pre-orders going live on January 23. The series includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. The company has now detailed some of the pre-order benefits that customers in the country can enjoy. The phones are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Eli...
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OnePlus 12R Receiving New OxygenOS 15 Update With Touch to Share and BeaconLink
OnePlus 12R users globally started receiving the stable OxygenOS 15 update in November 2024. Now, the users have started getting a new version of the OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, which introduces several improved features and security updates including Touch to share and BeaconLink support. The phone ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14.
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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 Pixel Phone Reportedly Get Battery Charging Limit Feature With November 2024 Update
Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report.
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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Vivo Phone Spotted on TENAA Could Be Vivo V20; Key Specifications Surface Online
Vivo S20 could launch soon. It is expected to succeed the Vivo S19, which was unveiled in China in May. The Vivo S20 handset has not yet been officially confirmed, however, an upcoming Vivo smartphone, speculated to be the S20, has surfaced on a certification site. Meanwhile, key features of the purported phone, including display, camera, chipset a...
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Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More
Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G India Launch Confirmed; Key Features Revealed
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, which was listed online recently on a Samsung global site, is now confirmed to launch in India. The company has revealed some of the key features and colour options of the Indian variant of the handset. Notably, the phone will offer six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is unheard of in this price segment.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Listed Online, Will Get 6 Years of Android Updates; India Launch Timeline Leaked
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has been quietly listed online. The handset appears with a Key Island on the right edge housing the power button and volume rocker. It is listed to feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone will run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and is promised to offer six years of OS upgrade...
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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ has been launched in China. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with a Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor.
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Nothing OS 3.0 Update Leak Hints at Redesigned Control Centre and New Animations
Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 has been reportedly leaked. It is said to include a redesigned Control Centre with new quick toggles, a new clock face design, and an updated setup wizard. Additionally, the update may also bring performance enhancements and refinements related to the camera, interface and security of Nothing smartphones. T...
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Pixel 9 Series, Older Pixel Phones Receiving Android 14 September Security Patch With Improvements
Google has commenced the rollout of the Android 14 September security patch for its latest Pixel 9 series and older models. The update does not include any new noticeable features but brings fixes for critical security vulnerabilities, which if unresolved, might be susceptible to intrusion by malicious threat actors.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Redmi Note 14 4G Set to Receive 6 Years of Security Updates; Could Get 4Â Major Android Updates
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 5G and Redmi Note 14 4G for the global markets in January. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand has updated its Security Center to provide official confirmation on the company's software update policy for the international variant of Redmi Note 14 4G. Both phones are likely to get more software support than their Indi...
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iQOO 12 Software Update Policy Revised; Will Now Get 4 Years of OS and 5 Years of Security Updates
iQOO 12 is the company’s flagship smartphone for 2023 which debuted in India in December of the same year. At launch, it was confirmed to get three years of operating system (OS) updates and four years of security patches, and the company released the Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15 update in select global markets in November last year. However, i...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series With Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Available for Pre-Order in India: See Price, Benefits
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in India on January 22, with pre-orders going live on January 23. The series includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. The company has now detailed some of the pre-order benefits that customers in the country can enjoy. The phones are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Eli...
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OnePlus 12R Receiving New OxygenOS 15 Update With Touch to Share and BeaconLink
OnePlus 12R users globally started receiving the stable OxygenOS 15 update in November 2024. Now, the users have started getting a new version of the OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, which introduces several improved features and security updates including Touch to share and BeaconLink support. The phone ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14.
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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 Pixel Phone Reportedly Get Battery Charging Limit Feature With November 2024 Update
Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report.
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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Vivo Phone Spotted on TENAA Could Be Vivo V20; Key Specifications Surface Online
Vivo S20 could launch soon. It is expected to succeed the Vivo S19, which was unveiled in China in May. The Vivo S20 handset has not yet been officially confirmed, however, an upcoming Vivo smartphone, speculated to be the S20, has surfaced on a certification site. Meanwhile, key features of the purported phone, including display, camera, chipset a...
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Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More
Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G India Launch Confirmed; Key Features Revealed
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, which was listed online recently on a Samsung global site, is now confirmed to launch in India. The company has revealed some of the key features and colour options of the Indian variant of the handset. Notably, the phone will offer six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is unheard of in this price segment.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Listed Online, Will Get 6 Years of Android Updates; India Launch Timeline Leaked
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has been quietly listed online. The handset appears with a Key Island on the right edge housing the power button and volume rocker. It is listed to feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone will run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and is promised to offer six years of OS upgrade...
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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ has been launched in China. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with a Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor.
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Nothing OS 3.0 Update Leak Hints at Redesigned Control Centre and New Animations
Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 has been reportedly leaked. It is said to include a redesigned Control Centre with new quick toggles, a new clock face design, and an updated setup wizard. Additionally, the update may also bring performance enhancements and refinements related to the camera, interface and security of Nothing smartphones. T...
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Pixel 9 Series, Older Pixel Phones Receiving Android 14 September Security Patch With Improvements
Google has commenced the rollout of the Android 14 September security patch for its latest Pixel 9 series and older models. The update does not include any new noticeable features but brings fixes for critical security vulnerabilities, which if unresolved, might be susceptible to intrusion by malicious threat actors.
