Category Archives: Android

We asked, you told us: Here’s how long you think phones need Android updates

Posted on June 10, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Our poll results show that you want more than two years of updates, but you also don’t want a lot more than that. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 update: One UI 2.1 is now hitting 2018 flagship

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Team AA

Update: One UI 2.1 is being pushed out to some Galaxy Note 9 devices in one market. Continue reading →

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Google, Samsung are working on a solution for the cursed wallpaper bug

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dave LeClair

It looks like a fix is almost here. Google and Samsung are both internally testing fixes for the wallpaper bug. Continue reading →

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June 2020 Android security patch rolling out now to Google Pixel phones

Posted on June 1, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The June 2020 Android security patch is here for Google Pixel smartphones. Here’s everything you need to know! Continue reading →

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New Google app adds Assistant-powered shortcuts to your homescreen

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Google is also updating Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, and Google Maps with new accessibility features. Continue reading →

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Did you know: Samsung once thought Android was a joke

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Mitja Rutnik

Samsung didn’t want to buy Android in 2004, which is thought to be one of its biggest mistakes. But was it really? Continue reading →

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Did you know: Android was originally designed for digital cameras not phones

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Mitja Rutnik

The most popular mobile OS in the world wasn’t originally designed for smartphones at all. Here’s the full story. Continue reading →

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The most notable new Android 11 features we’ve found so far (Updated: Aug. 6)

Posted on April 23, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

This is it, folks. With the third and final expected beta out in the wild, the next release should be the stable one. Continue reading →

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A new Android stability bug causes frozen apps and unusable UI

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Several Android users have reported a new bug that leaves their devices temporarily unusable. Continue reading →

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Google takes down its Android distribution chart without explanation

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Developers can still see the numbers in Android Studio when they need to. Continue reading →

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