October security patches rolling out to Pixel devices bringing with it the first bug...
One of the best things about buying a Google Pixel is the speed with which you will receive updates. Today the October security update is rolling out to supported Pixel devices -- Pixel 2 and newer. Not...
OPPO launches ColorOS 11 to bring it inline with Android version numbering
Just last week OPPO told us that they were set to launch their Android 11 version update to their operating system, ColorOS. As expected they have just launched their new ColorOS into the world.
Skipping versions 8,...
Google’s Android 11 seems to have introduced bugs into Android Auto
Reports are circling that Google's latest update to Android, version 11, has not been playing well with Android Auto. There have been reports of the calendar going missing, the weather information missing and a lack of notification sounds.
Along...
Google rolls out Android 11 (Go edition) with more features for more devices
Android (Go edition) was first introduced in 2018 and was designed to be used on entry level devices but provide a high quality smartphone experience. Now it has been updated to Android 11 bringing with it some new...
OPPO releasing ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 next week
This morning Google released the full stable version of Android 11 into the world and specifically mentioned "OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and realme". We have now heard from OPPO regarding their plans and it's faster than we thought it...
Android 11 rolling out to supported Google Pixel phones now!
Not much has arrived on time this year but it seems that COVID-19 and civil unrest have not slowed down Google in their work on Android 11. Good news for Pixel users (and other Android owners) because it...
Pixel 4a now has has factory images and Beta enrolment availble
If you’ve picked yourself up a Pixel 4a (or had a previous Pixel device) and enjoy messing with root or custom ROMs then you probably have needed a factory image. If you haven’t needed one, you’ve either been very...
Android 11 Power menu controls gain wider support for Cast devices with media controls
One of the more exciting features dropping in Android 11 has to be the new home automation power menu controls in the Android power menu. It seems an update to the Google Home app overnight to version 2.27 has...
Microsoft Surface Duo will receive 3 years of OS and security updates
The Microsoft Surface Duo is the talk of the town. Even with its 12 month old specs, spud cam, lack of NFC and tiny battery it is set to be a revolutionary productivity device. If anyone was...
Google rolling out new categories to Android Auto including other mapping apps
As part of their 11 weeks of Android Google have been focusing on the changes under the hood for developers to help them get their apps ready for Android 11. Overnight it was Android Auto's turn with new...
More autofill options coming to Android 11 with keyboard integration
Autofill itself is not new to Android of course the changes are afoot with new autofill functionality set to arrive on Android soon according to the Android Developers website.
Beginning with Android 11 keyboards will be able to "display autofill...
Google rolls out Android 11 Beta 3 to supported Pixel phones, final version next
Last month we saw Android 11 Beta 2 pushed out to Pixel phones and time has marched on, as has the Google engineering team with more bug fixes for Android 11. As such the Beta 3 is now...
More leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 range
I find it both fascinating and frustrating as we approach release dates for devices. The continual stream of leaks now seems as though it's a deliberate marketing ploy as it strengthens closer to release. That aside, there's...
Stable Android 11 set to be release by Google on September 8
Usually it is anyone's guess just when Google will release the next version of Android ot the world but it seems that they have let the cat out of the bag this year in a presentation at their "Hey...
Telstra adds a new budget device to its prepaid line up with the Telstra...
Telstra has quietly added a new budget smartphone to its prepaid line up of devices with the Telstra Essential Smart 3 (A3 2020).
The Telstra Essential Smart 3 (A3 2020), is the ZTE A3 2020 device, which runs Android 9...