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ColorOS 15 Supported Devices & Release Schedule: See When Your Oppo Phone Will Get The Update
Anshuman Jain
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ColorOS 15 brings a lot of new features to Oppo devices along with the latest version of Android. And in this guide, we have mentioned a list of devices that will receive the new update along with a timetable as to when the update will arrive.
The past year, I have used one too many foldables and now, I can't go back to my regular slab phone. What encouraged this conversion? Read my entire story here!
From a new form factor to an improved software experience, there's a lot that Pixels did right this year, but there were a few things I was expecting from them that didn't happen. Things like better charging speeds, better performance, improvements to Pixel Watch's Fitbit integration, etc. Here are all the improvements I want in Pixels in 2025.
The Redmi K80 is a the company's latest device after their rebranding and it features some amazing top of the line specs like a 2K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a new design, IP 68 rating and video recording at upto 8K. In this read, I have shared my impressions of the Redmi K80.
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
There are two ways to downgrade from One UI 7 Beta - using ODIN if you manually flashed it or using Smart Switch if you installed it via Samsung Members. The former requires a bit of patience and careful treading whereas the latter is fairly easy.
Yep, we have yet another compact 2024 flagship with us - the Xiaomi 15! And, guess what? It's also the first phone in the world to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and after using it for about a day, here's what I think.
One UI 7 Beta is now available on Galaxy S24 series and there are two ways to install the same. The first method involves installing the Samsung Members app and registering for Beta, while the other is to manually flash the device using ADB. Here's how to do both.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
This Motorola Flagship is Going for Almost Half Price During Cyber Monday
Anshuman Jain
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The Motorola Edge+ is available for $450 on Amazon, a $350 discount from its launch price of $800. This flagship phone features a 6.67-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a triple camera setup with 8K recording.
Google Pixel smartphones are on sale during this Cyber Monday and we have listed them out in this article. From the latest Pixel 9 series to the older Pixel 8's and even the Pixel Tablet have received major price cuts making it the best possible time to pick up any one of these amazing smartphones.
A wide range of OnePlus products from smartphones to audio products are currently on sale courtesy of Cyber Monday. You can bag the flagship OnePlus 12 for as low as $549, OnePlus 12R for $399, and get $500 off on OnePlus Open, one of the best foldable smartphones on the market.
Looking for the best Cyber Monday deals on the top Android phones out there? Then, you've come to the right place, and will find a comprehensive list of the best such deals and discounts right here!
Black Friday Deal 2024: Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB Is Now Cheaper than the Base Model
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The 256GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S24 is now around $170 off on Walmart, thanks to a solid Black Friday deal! Check out the offer details right here.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Price Slashed by Over $200 in This Epic Black Friday Deal
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus your dream phone? Don't miss out on this amazing Black Friday deal then, that brings its price down by $200!
Get $400 off on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with This Black Friday Deal
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is easily one of the best flagship foldable phones out there, and right now, you can get it for over $400 less. Here's how!
Want a Flip Phone? Moto Razr+ Is Now Half Its Price in This Early Black Friday Deal!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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If you've been on the lookout for good flip phones, you should totally check out this Best Buy early Black Friday deal on the Moto Razr+ 2023! Here's everything you need to know about this offer.
Early Black Friday deals are here and they're pretty exciting ones starting with the newly-released Pixel 9 which can be bought for $549 compared to its usual $899 price (256GB). The second best Pixel deal is the Pixel 8 which is available for $399. The Pixel 8a is also available at a similar price but buying the Pixel 8 makes more sense.
After a lot of waiting, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini has finally landed on my lap, and I've spent a rather brief but quality time with it. Turns out, this compact monster is packing some serious technology inside. Read my detailed first impressions right here!
This Nothing Phone 2a Plus Glows in the Dark and Looks Wacky ASF (In a Good Way)
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Nothing Phone 2a Plus has received a new Community Edition Green color and after taking a good look at this glow-in-the-dark phone, here's what I think!
OxygenOS 15: Confirmed Features, Release Timeframe, and Supported Devices
Abubakar Mohammed
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OxygenOS 15 is now official, and it brings changes to the UI, new AI features, and customizations. Some of the highlights of the release are smoother animations, new quick settings layout, new widgets, and AI features for photos and productivity. The OxygenOS 15 closed beta is now out for OnePlus 12, and the open beta for select handsets starts seeding from October 30.
OxygenOS 15 Supported Devices: Find Out If Your Phone Will Get the Update
Anshuman Jain
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Now that OnePlus has officially made OxygenOS 15 Beta based on Android 15 available for its OnePlus devices, people with other OnePlus phones must be curious whether their phone will get the update or not. That is why we have mentioned all the phones and tablets that will get OxygenOS 15.
OxygenOS 15 is finally here, and it brings several improvements like snappier animations, faster app opening and closing speed, new boot and set up screen, depth effect for lock screen, new clock styles, and a host of AI features to the mix.
Many smartphone manufacturers have already announced their upcoming devices with the 8 Elite platform. OnePlus, Samsung, iQOO, Realme, Xiaomi, HONOR, ASUS, and REDMAGIC are all launching a device with 8 Elite SoC in a few months. Some of the popular phones include the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 series, iQOO 13, and Realme GT 7 Pro.
Funtouch OS 15 is here, bringing Android 15 to your Vivo and iQOO phones! And, we have compiled a list of the best features that the latest OS version brings. Take a look right here!
Going by leaks and reports, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the flagship series will have the most number of improvements. From the design to the camera system, it will see quite a few upgrades. What about the vanilla Galaxy S25 and slightly more premium Galaxy S25 Plus? Take a look at this detailed roundup of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series to get a good idea!
I have with me the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, and after spending a decent couple of days with it, I'm honestly disappointed. Why? Read my first impressions right here and be the better judge yourself.
Google has rolled out Android 15 and one of the most anticipated features called Private Space. Private Space allows you to lock sensitive apps to protect them and their contents from others, and it does it by creating a different user profile and storing your apps on that instead, behind a lock albeit.
Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
Android 15 stable is released and Pixel devices have already received it along with some Vivo and iQOO devices as well. Other companies are also hot on their heels to push out the latest update for their devices like OnePlus, Nothing, OPPO, and Xiaomi. We have mentioned all the devices that are eligible to get the latest flavor of Android.
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is the near-perfect compact flagship that we've been wanting for eons now. From a massive battery to the latest and greatest processor, it's the full package. See all the details here!
Nothing has revealed almost all features and information about its upcoming Nothing OS 3.0 in the recent Ear (Open) event. The firm, as promised, is rolling out its first Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta with new features such as new clock styles, customizations, new quick settings panel, and more. Although, some of the features are still not available. Expect them to be available in future beta versions.
In this read, I have discussed my hands on experience with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. It comes with new quick settings panel which has received a modern, dynamic makeover, and the Smart App Drawer which automatically sorts apps into categories. There are new lock screen customizations with new clock faces and widget options. The settings page has a fresh look, and the N-dot font has been replaced with a sans-serif font for better readability.
This $250 Indian Phone Has Dual Screens and an iPhone-like Action Button
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Lava Agni 3 has gone official with dual AMOLED displays, a customizable action button, as well as a good camera setup and processor, all for just Rs 20,9999 ($250). Check out all the details right here!
Vivo has finally launched its new Android 15 beta-based Funtouch OS 15 skin. Starting mid-October, the new OS will be rolling out to the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Vivo X100 series, as well as the iQOO 12. A bunch of other Vivo and iQOO phones will be getting it too. Find the full list here!
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Google has released Wear OS 5 for the remainder of Pixel Watches, marking Wear OS 5's official release. The update brings new Watch Face format that increases battery life. Besides, it brings a new grid layout in the launcher, new Pixel Camera controls, and a Recorder app from Pixel Watch 3.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here, and we have compared it to the OnePlus Open. From the looks of it, the latter is the better foldable for much cheaper. Take a look at the detailed comparison right here!
In this article, I will be comparing the latest two foldables on the block. the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and testing which is the better foldable phone that you should buy. We have compared them in terms of design, display, software, performance, cameras and battery life to test out which is the better phone overall.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo First Impressions: Unbeatable in the Segment?
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is the brand's latest affordable mid-ranger, offering a 6.4-inch 120Hz LTPO display and the Dimensity 7300. We could test it out for some time, and here's our first impressions!
Android 16’s Quick Settings Could Be a Step Backward and Here’s Why
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has already started working on Android 16, and one of the first major changes the giant is planning is a complete revamp of Android's notification and Quick Settings panel. Some of the major changes is in the layout, edit panel, and the way of accessing the panel, alongside a new light mode.
This App Brings iOS 18’s AI Notification Summary Feature to Android Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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Apple's upcoming iOS 18 has an AI notification summary feature that, well, sums up your pending notifications. The same feature is now available on Android via the Sum Up app, and it's extremely easy to set up on any Android device. All you need is a Gemini API key, which you can get for free, and then set up the app by granting permissions.
If you're trying to look for a good reliable compact phone under $800, the Galaxy S24 beats the Pixel 9 to emerge victorious. From a better LTPO-backed display to way more power with the Exynos 2400 and even slightly better cameras, the Galaxy S24 has got you covered on all fronts. It's a much more versatile device than the Pixel 9, thereby making it an easy suggestion. The only things that the Pixel 9 has going for it are a refreshing new design and those cool new AI features.