After months of testing, Xiaomi is finally releasing the MIUI 9 to global users, and a whopping 32 smartphones under the brand would be getting the polished operating system. This for me, reflects how well the Chinese smartphone maker is supporting their devices with latest software updates, with some smartphones …
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Google Assistant can now identify songs for you
When you are on the road with the radio on, finding the title of the song you just heard cannbe slightly tedious because you need to unlock your phone, and tap on Shazam or SoundCloud to look up the song you just heard. If you are like me, these two …
Read More »Google Lens coming to Android Assistant
Google is expected to integrate the Google Lens with the Google Assistant in coming weeks. This was reported by Android Central which said that a couple of Googlers had confirmed such integration. Google Lens is currently exclusive to Pixel phones, with the phones receiving the app over the few days. …
Read More »Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Oreo update
Sony has been rather quite when it comes to smartphones but in recent months but they have been actively upgrading the ROMs of their smartphones,. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium therefore has been announced as the latest recipient of the Android 8 Oreo update. Previously, the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 …
Read More »Android One available for Redmi Note 4 & Redmi Note 4X
A couple weeks ago, I gave you a review of the Xiaomi Mi A1 phone which came under the Android One program. Apparently, there’s efforts to bring the awesomeness of Android One to other Xiaomi phones, with the Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 4X named as two devices now …
Read More »You will be allowed more characters when you tweet soon
Twitter is expanding the number of characters you can have when tweeting, increasing it by double to 280 characters. Previously, one could only tweet 140 characters, and the increase of characters according to Twitter, is to accommodate other languages which, hence providing more space for one to express themselves on …
Read More »Instagram live videos get filter and sunglass
The live video by Instagram is getting a lot of attention among users today, but it does so without filters. Well, starting today, Instagram will be rolling out an update which enables its users to apply filters or masks during live video. To use it, update your Instagram app, and …
Read More »Brand new App Store for Apple revealed
Apple has released videos in regards to the change of the Apple App Store. Lowyat.net reports that the app store is built from the ground up, and it features an all-new design such as the today tab for must-read stories, helpful tips and tricks, karaoke at home Well, I’d love …
Read More »OxygenOS beta brings new features for the OnePlus 3/3T
If you own the OnePlus 3/3T, then here’s good news for you because the OxygenOS beta is getting an upgrade which will improve stability with more feature additions. According to Android Central, the new update will include an August security patch. Additional features include watermarking, a battery indicator, ability to …
Read More »Android Oreo launched: Here’s the new OS highlights
Google made it official that the new Android 8.0 will be nicknamed ‘Android Oreo’, months after negotiating with Nabisco who owns the brand. This confirms earlier speculation and leaks that the mobile operating system (OS) would be named as such. Before I go further on the highlight, check out the …
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