Android 8.0 is starting to roll out to Android Wear devices from today
Android Wear is getting a platform update today, with Android Oreo beginning to roll out to devices according to Android Wear Developer Advocate Hoi Lam who announced the update on Google+.
While it's not ostensibly a feature update, but more...
Android 8.1 is now official – OTA files and Images available to download
As they teased last night, Google has remained true to their word and released the final build of Android 8.1 this morning with Factory Images and OTA files now available to download for supported Nexus and Pixel devices.
The update...
Google says to expect Android 8.1 release tomorrow
After launching the second developer preview of Android 8.1 for supported Pixel and Nexus devices, Google has announced today that Android 8.1 full release is coming tomorrow.
The announcement was made as part of the Android Oreo (Go Edition) launch...
Faster low-end phones get closer with the launch of Android Go in Android 8.1
Google has today announced that Android Go is heading to partners as part of the Android 8.1 launch, meaning faster performing low-end phones could soon be a reality.
Announced at Google I/O in May this year, Android Go is designed...
The Nokia 3 will get Android Oreo as its next OS update
It appears that HMD Global is keeping true to their word keeping their Nokia handsets up to date software wise, with Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas advising the entry-level Nokia 3 will be getting Oreo as the next update.
The...
HTC U11 Life may arrive with Oreo when it launches in Australia
HTC's first Android One phone, the U11 Life launched early last month may come with Android 8.0 when it launches in Australia.
The U11 Life was launched with Android 7.1 (Nougat), but an upgrade to Oreo was promised within...
Google’s next DIY project is the AIY Vision Kit
Google launched their maker friendly AIY projects with a Voice Kit back in May, today they've launched a new kit with the AIY Vision Kit adding a visual aspect to the project.
Google says the AIY Vision Kit features 'on-device...
Google has apparently fixed the random reboots on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL...
The issue of random reboots on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL handsets due possibly to a kernel panic in areas with low LTE signal has apparently been resolved overnight with a fix to be rolled out 'in the coming weeks'.
The...
Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 is now available for Pixel and Nexus devices
Not long after the Pixel 2 range was announced, Google announced the Android 8.1 developer preview, and we're almost at a final release today with the release of Developer Preview 2. Google says “Near-final system images for final testing” are...
HMD Global begins rolling out Oreo update to the Nokia 8
The well regarded Snapdragon 835 powered flagship from HMD Global, the Nokia 8 is set to receive it's Android 8.0 update, with HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas announcing the update on Twitter.
Mr Sarvikas tweeted previously in mid-September...
Optus is prepping Oreo updates for the HTC U11, Huawei P10 Plus and Sony...
It's only been just over a month since the code was released, but Oreo is starting to appear on a number of devices, and according to Optus, there should be more next month.
Optus' latest Software update blog lists the...
Unlock and root your Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Android has come a long way and - for many functions - root access to the operating system is not required any more but for some out there this isn't enough. Some want to have that extra bit of...
Google releases November Android Security Bulletin and Factory Images with patches
Google has this morning released their monthly security bulletin for Android with three patch levels available. As well as the bulletin which outlines common vulnerabilities, Google has also posted updated factory images and OTA files for supported Nexus and...
Google releases Resonance Audio SDK for VR, AR and 360 Video
Google has today announced a new spatial audio Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers creating Augmented and Virtual Reality, as well as 360-degree video.
The new SDK is based off Google's VR Audio SDK with Resonance Audio able to...
Android 8.1 Beta OTA’s are rolling out to supported devices
After announcing the Android 8.1 beta for selected Pixel and Nexus devices yesterday, Google has today begun rolling the update out.
The OTA update is heading out to those devices enrolled in the Android beta program, devices supported for the...