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  1. Android News

    OxygenOS Open Beta 29 for the OnePlus 3 and 20 for the OnePlus 3T released

    OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 3 and 3T have been updated with some new features, including a new Notes app, a weather widget, and more. OnePlus 3 users will look for Open Beta 29, while 3T users will be getting Open Beta 20.
  2. Android News

    New Android 8.0 Oreo now rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

    Samsung has just started rolling out a new Android 8.0 Oreo beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The software version of the latest beta is ZQLE, and like the last beta, this one also seems to be all about bug fixes.
  3. Android News

    January 2018 Security Patch Reportedly Rolling out to Mi A1 Oreo Beta Testers

    Strangely, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is getting a January 2018 security patch for those on the Oreo beta. This may be an error as Google has yet to release the security patches for even Pixel devices.
  4. Android News

    LG G6 spotted running Android 8.0 Oreo beta in China

    The LG G6 may be starting to get some Oreo love in the form of a beta that's being run in China.
  5. Android News

    Revised Gear S3 Tizen 3.0 update starts hitting units in Europe

    Last weekend, it came to light that Samsung has included the Gear S3 battery issue fix in the Tizen 3.0 update itself. The revised update was rolling out slowly, beginning with the US, and now it has reached Europe. The update carries a firmware version of R760XXU2CQL1 and weighs in at around 21MB.
  6. Android News

    LG G Pad X 8.0 on T-Mobile gets new update

    T-Mobile has started pushing out a new update to LG G Pad X 8.0 units on its network. Arriving as version V52120l, it's mainly a security update that weighs in at around 95MB and brings the December security patch.
  7. Android News

    Moto G5 Plus gets November security patch

    Motorola is rolling out an update to the Moto G5 Plus in India. The update brings just two changes, the November security patch and some stability improvements.
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    Android 8.0 Oreo update now rolling out to the OnePlus 5, Face Unlock coming soon

    The OnePlus 5 is now getting its Android 8.0 Oreo update. CEO Carl Pei also confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will be getting the 5T's face unlock feature in a future update.
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    Android 8.0 Oreo update now rolling out to the OnePlus 5, Face Unlock coming soon

    The OnePlus 5 is now getting its Android 8.0 Oreo update. CEO Carl Pei also confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will be getting the 5T's face unlock feature in a future update.
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    Android 8.0 Oreo update now rolling out to the OnePlus 5, Face Unlock coming soon

    The OnePlus 5 is now getting its Android 8.0 Oreo update. CEO Carl Pei also confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will be getting the 5T's face unlock feature in a future update.
  11. Android News

    ZTE Axon 7 Oreo update will arrive in April next year

    Over at ZTE's German forums, the company has confirmed in a post that Oreo for Axon 7 will start rolling in April 2018.Z
  12. Android News

    Android 8.0 Oreo update for Moto Z2 Force rolls out on Verizon

    Verizon Moto Z2 Force is now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo. You're looking for build ODX27.109-34.
  13. Android News

    Razer Phone update brings camera and audio improvements

    A Razer phone update has arrived, and it features some audio improvements, improvements to shutter speed in the camera, and more.
  14. Android News

    Nokia 6 starts beta testing of Android 8.0 Oreo

    After Nokia 5, the Nokia 6 has entered Beta Labs to test drive the Android 8.0 Oreo update. To get it, you need to sign up for Beta Labs, though it's not yet publicly available.
  15. Android News

    OnePlus 5 Oreo beta 2 begins rolling out

    OnePlus 5 users enrolled in the company's Oreo beta program have started getting a new build. The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update brings along several changes related to launcher, camera, file manger, and system.
  16. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition updated with the December security patch

    The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition -- which is just a Note 7 that doesn't explode -- is getting the December security patch. Folks in South Korea are seeing it hit their handsets now.
  17. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 beta 4 rolling out now

    Samsung is now rolling out software version ZQL8 to eligible Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets in the United Kingdom. The fourth Android 8.0 Oreo beta update weighs in at 850MB.
  18. Android News

    Essential Phone to get double tap to wake and EIS in "near future"

    The Essential phone is going to get EIS and double tap gesture for waking the phone. The company held it’s bi-weekly AMA on Reddit where officials discussed plans and current bugs.
  19. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge December security patch update is rolling out

    In North America, Verizon is rolling out an update to both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, becoming the first carrier yet again to release the newest security patch for one of Samsung’s smartphones. Germany users are also receiving the update.
  20. Android News

    Sony Xperia XZ, XZs, and X Performance getting December security patch

    Sony has started pushing out a new update to some of its Xperia X series smartphones, including the Xperia XZ, XZs, and X Performance. Arriving as build number 41.3.A.2.24, it's the December security patch.
  21. Android News

    Android Oreo beta now available for Nokia 5, coming soon for Nokia 6

    Nokia is rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo beta update to the budget Nokia 5. Meanwhile, the Nokia 6 is also slated to receive a beta build shortly.
  22. Android News

    New Galaxy Note 8 update includes the December security patch

    The unbranded Galaxy Note 8 has received a new update in France, bringing it the December security patch. The Galaxy Note 8 was notoriously behind on patches so it's nice to see it updated to something current.
  23. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017) get the December security patch

    The December security patch is now out for two more Samsung devices, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017). An update is rolling out for the two devices in a couple of markets (Italy, Ecuador, and Cambodia) that'll bring the December security patch.
  24. Android News

    OnePlus 5T needs an update to play Netflix in HD

    OnePlus 5 and 5T owners have learned that the phones can't play Netflix or Amazon Prime Video in HD, since they both lack the Widevine rights management certification need to play at anything beyond standard definition. OnePlus says they're working on an update to address this.
  25. Android News

    Google announces which Android Wear watches will get Oreo

    Google has now created a list of the Android Wear 2.0 watches that will receive the update to Android Oreo. 5 smartwatches are getting the update right now, with over a dozen more coming in the near future.