Author: Adimorah Jude

One thing with new hardware releases is that we get new software features to debut with them. It is then rolled out to older units, which is exactly the case with the Offline Google Map support. The latest addition debuted a few days ago with the Pixel Watch 3, and we understand it’s now available for older watches. Pixel and other Smart Watches run Wear OS, and since the offline Google Maps support is rolling out for all watches running the OS, we expect not just the Pixel Watch 2 to receive it. While we wait for the obvious expansion…

Xiaomi’s sub-brand, POCO, announced a Wi-Fi Tablet in May. The company has confirmed that it will be launching a new 5G model in India next Friday.  POCO has confirmed on its X (Twitter) account that a product launch is scheduled for August 23 in India at noon local time. The post did not reveal much about the Tablet besides a Stylus and Keyboard support. However, a promo page has been spotted on Flipkart with more details of the POCO Pad 5G. The POCO Pad 5G will feature a 12.1-inch 120Hz display with 600 nits brightness. We understand it is the…

We will likely not see the stable Android 15 until October, but Google is already planning on the Android 15 QPR1 update. The first Quarterly platform release of the upcoming Android OS will arrive in December, and it makes sense to start the testing now, though a stable build is yet to roll out. As usual, the Android 15 QPR1 will include new features and improvements. In addition, Google says the update will bring “the latest bug fixes and improvements to stability and performance.” Those participating in the beta program now have the chance to leave before QPR1 starts rolling…

Circle to search might be a Google feature, but it debuted on the Galaxy S24 series. It has since arrived for eligible Pixel phones and Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 series. Of course, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 all support the feature, which is now making its way to the Galaxy A series. When Samsung debuted the Galaxy AI features, which among them was Circle to Search, it was believed only select phones would get the feature. However, some of the new additions are now expanding to the Galaxy A series phones.…

Ahead of the stable release, Google has started rolling out Android 15 beta 4.2. It comes a few weeks after the last scheduled beta update to resolve issues and improve performance. Google is on schedule to announce the stable Android 15 on or before October. With the Android 15 beta 4.2 release, the tech company has addressed some issues with the upcoming Android OS.  These issues addressed with the latest update are mostly about the camera, while the delay in waking the device has been resolved. In addition, the update has improved security as it delivers the August 2024 security patch. …