Android Distribution numbers have found a new home on the web
For some of us, it's interesting data but for developers knowing Android distribution numbers could make or break a new app. So when Google stopped delivering Android distribution numbers directly it caused a stir. Thankfully they continued...
Android 12: Developer Preview – the delight is in the little details
A bit over a week ago we got our first glimpse of what Android 12 could be. Each year the developer preview comes out ready for devs to test the OS and their apps in the platform. ...
How long should phones receive updates for? The EU thinks 5 years is the...
When buying a phone, there are a lot of factors that many consider. Cost, specs, battery life, connectivity and availability of accessories. For users who like to have the latest and greatest, it's less of a concern, but for...
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...
Android 13 has been given the tasty treat codename Tiramisu
In days gone by, Android was "officially" known by names relating to sweet treats carrying names such as cupcake, doughnut, eclair, froyo, gingerbread and honeycomb. Over time though, the codenames went from official to development codenames which --...
Good News – Android 10 is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S9 users
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S9 you may have seen an update rolling out to your phone. If you haven't be prepared because Android 10 with One UI 2.0 is on its way to you.
The update brings...
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,...
Here’s where to watch the Google I/O Keynote
We're just over a week out from the Annual Google I/O keynote and things are happening. For those that like to brave the early hours, the stream link is live.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-nMZpLM1A
The stream is scheduled for 3 am EST on May...
Google set to get you gaming faster with Play Asset delivery
We've all had one of those experiences, you purchase a game and then wait an eternity for it to install. There's a number of reasons behind this, but a significant portion of that waiting is just for the...
OPPO responds to the Android Auto issues
Over the weekend we noted that a recent OS update for the OPPO Find X2 Pro has broken Android Auto. OPPO was very quick to respond to our query with acknowledgement of the issue and forward pathways:
Much like...
Aussie Find X5 Pro owners get official Android 13 (Color OS 13) update
Australian owners of OPPO's Find X5 Pro flagship phones are starting to receive the official Android 13 (Color OS 13) update, just weeks after the beta version was released.
Oppo Find X5 Pro owners in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and...
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...
TCL has begun pushing out Android 11 to TCL 10L
TCL has begun pushing out an update to its TCL 10L devices which brings the device up to the latest security patch but also a major firmware update that sees the device upgrading to Android 11 with TCL UI...
Android Studio 3.6 delivers new tools to developers
Android Studio is the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) provided by Google for Android Developers. The latest update to version 3.6 stable - unsurprisingly delivered as the Android 11 developer preview gains traction - brings with it some updates, tweaks...
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...