Author: Jonjo

Google has started rolling out the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update to eligible users. The tech company is now testing the next cycle of its Quarterly updates, though they are yet to release the initial build to stable users. We were expecting Android 14 QPR1 Beta 3, but Google decided it was time for the QPR2. The update is rolling out to eligible users and comes with improvements and bug fixes. It’s seeding for the Pixel 5a with a version number AP11.231020.013, while Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are getting AP11.231020.014. Other phones are getting an AP11.231020.013.A1 build,…

As smartphone users, we know how important backing up our data to the cloud can be, especially when moving files to a new phone. Google has allowed WhatsApp users on Android to backup unlimited data to a dedicated directory in the Google Drive, but that’s about to change. WhatsApp Android uers starting Q1 next year might pay to backup WhatsApp chats. Registered Google Drive users get 15GB of free storage that allows storing data in the cloud. Initially, this complementary storage doesn’t count for WhatsApp back up, but that will soon change. According to Google, WhatsApp backups on Android will…

It’s been only a few days since Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro started shipping. The duo comes with some exclusive features, mostly in their camera department. And with the new Google camera update, new features have been introduced to the Pixel 8 series. As usual, Google released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with some exclusive camera features. These may arrive for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 at some stage, but the new update doesn’t do it. And while we wait to see if developers will integrate with Gcam mod, the new Google update has added…

A few days after Google released the Android Auto 10.8 stable update, the company is pushing out a new update. The latest release is rolling out for beta users, but you can download the update if you wish to try out the new build before it becomes available to the public.  We now see a new Android Auto update every fortnight, though sometimes, it brings new bugs. However, Google is doing a good job solving these issues, which is perhaps why we see a new Android Auto update often. The new Android Auto 10.9 update brings optimization and bug fixes. …

Sony isn’t the company with the best Android OS support, but the company seems to be improving. They already released the latest Android OS upgrade to Xperia 1 V, and now the Xperia 10 V Android 14 update has started seeding.  The Sony Xperia 10 V Android 14 update is rolling out with version number 68.1.A.2.93. It is available in Europe and brings improvements and new features. With Android 14, you can customize two shortcuts on your Lockscreen. There’s an introduction of expanded don’t select, Nearby Share with Windows 10 PCs support, and support for the Find My Device app. …