Author: Jonjo

Google is already developing its next Android OS, expected to launch in August. In preparation, smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi are working on their builds. Xiaomi has officially confirmed the list of devices to get the Android 16 update, which will arrive with HyperOS 3. Android 16 Beta 1 was recently released, showcasing some of Google’s changes to the platform. Since not all Android devices will receive the upgrade, this list is crucial for users considering an upgrade to a new phone. Android 16 Features For a detailed look at the features introduced with Android 16 Beta 1, check out the…

Android has been criticized for its lack of security features, which is slowly changing with the protection features Google has incorporated in the last months. The tech company debuted Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock. All these features are supposed to keep your data safe in case of theft, but the company feels Identity Check is essential. Our device is now part of us as it has almost everything on it. Improving security has become a priority, and luckily, Google is working on that. With the latest Identity Check feature, it will be hard for thieves to…

A few days after Android Auto 13.6 arrived for beta users, Google is rolling out the upgrade to stable users. We assume no serious issues were detected in the preview phase. That is why the public release has started. Nevertheless, it will take a few days or weeks before the rollout arrives in every region. We see a new Android Auto update every fortnight, and while that’s a good thing, it still leaves a lot to be desired. Google does not release these updates with a changelog, which makes it impossible to know what bugs were fixed and what new…

How to install Google Play store on Chinese phone

In the past few months, Smartphone makers have been reviewing their software support period upwards. The likes of Google and Samsung now offer seven years of support for their handsets. While we expect these phones to still be in good shape after years of usage, the same can’t be said about the battery. It’s necessary to know when to replace it, and Samsung is making it easy by introducing battery health on Samsung Galaxy phones. Android started displaying battery health information in Android 14, but it’s limited to newer Pixel phones. Now, Samsung is introducing the same, and from available…