Author: Adimorah Jude

Google recently released the v13, and they are now rolling out the Android Auto 13.1 stable update. The tech giant skipped the beta preview for this release, but that does not mean you will get the update immediately. It is a staged rollout and will take some time to arrive for all eligible users. Meanwhile, it doesn’t seem there are many changes as Google continues working on some new additions. Android Auto 13.1 stable update is rolling via the Play Store. It’s rolling out in batches and will take time before hitting all eligible phones. Of course, you can side-load…

Smartphone companies have been boosting their Android OS support periods. Google phones are now eligible for seven years of support, the same as Samsung phones. While mid-range phones won’t be supported for the same period, Samsung is promising six years of OS support. A couple of weeks ago, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy A16 5G will be supported for six years. The Korean company has extended the support period to the more affordable Galaxy A16 4G. Perhaps all mid-range Samsung phones will not get a guaranteed six generations of Android. Since the Galaxy A16 4G debuted with a stable Android 14…

With Pixel phones now running stable Android 15, other smartphone makers will look to upgrade their eligible devices. As expected, OnePlus has plans to start seeding the upgrade in the coming days. OxygenOS 15 will be based on Android 15. It will be presented by OnePlus on the 24th of October. The update, according to the company, is the “fastest and most user-friendly update” to OxygenOS. We will see it in full during the live presentation next week. Meanwhile, the upgrade will focus on reconstructing animation for “unprecedented smooth animation effects.” It will also introduce AI features “designed to maximize…

Google has released the stable Android 15 update to Pixel phones. As expected, the latest release introduced the Private Space feature, which has been in development for months. I believe it’s worth the wait as you can finally hide sensitive apps from people. With the Private Space, you can hide or lock apps in a separate space. Google recommends using a different account for extra security. This is because, using a special account, you won’t worry about sync files, photos, and emails appearing outside your space. However, apps stop working while they are locked in private space, and hence, you…

Google announced the October 2024 Play system update a few days ago but never released it for download. As expected, the update is now available for eligible users, but you might just need to reboot your device to complete the installation. Google Play system updates are released every month to all eligible devices in the Android ecosystem. In addition to introducing new features to Play services and the Play Store, they resolve issues and optimize performance. The latest release has introduced all the new security features that started rolling out a few days ago. Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock,…