How to factory reset Pixel 6 device without bricking it
After carrying out a factory reset, some Pixel 6, 6 Pro, or 6a owners have had their phones bricked. Here is how to factory reset Pixel 6 devices without bricking them.
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How Many Years Of Updates Do Android Phones Get? A Helpful Guide
How many years of updates that an Android phone receives depends on the policy of the brand. Here is how they all stack up against Apple’s iPhone update cycle.
When are you getting the last Android update for your Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 4, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, or 5a with 5G?
Google Pixel phones come with a promise of timely Android updates for a number of years. See when your device will get its last Android update.
These are the smartphones that will get the MIUI 12.5 update
MIUI 12.5 update will start rolling out in Q2 2021. Here are official lists of Xiaomi smartphones that will get it and when.
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides Apps Receiving New Features For Mobile Users
Google has begun rolling out new features for its G suite apps on mobile platforms. These features are intended to help users work on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides easily while on the go. Some of these new features include vertical navigation, Smart Compose, link previews, dark theme, just to mention a few. These updates
Google App Introduces New Safe Folder Feature To Keep Data Protected
Google has launched Safe Folder for its Files by Google application which lets users keep select private files secure in a separate, password-locked folder in the app. This means that users can now move any document, media file, or file to this secure location in the app that can only be accessed by a 4-digit
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ Receiving August 2020 Security Patch
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are reportedly getting the August 2020 Android security update. This update is seeing a staged roll-out, as only a number of users in Germany have access to the update at the time of this report. This new software update has the version numbers N975FXXS6CTGA/N975FOXM6CTGA. The changelog does
Google Chrome’s Lazy Loading Images Feature Now More Efficient
Google Chrome has enhanced the lazy loading feature, making it more efficient than it was when it first rolled out early in 2019. The Lazy loading feature lets users save data, as this feature loads images on the site only when you are about to view them. The distance-from-viewpoint threshold has also been reduced from
Having Trouble Getting Android 10 For Your OnePlus 7 Pro? Here Is What To Do
Here is a quick and easy guide showing you how to update your OnePlus 7 Pro to Android 10.
Samsung Galaxy J8 Now Receiving Android 10-based One UI 2 Update
Samsung Galaxy J8 has begun to receive Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update along with the latest security patch. Currently, the new software update is limited to users in Russia, but it is expected in a number of other regions in the coming weeks. This update brings a number of features to the fore like
Google Meet Now Stops Anonymous Users From Joining Meetings
Google Meet has added a new feature to its app, as it has started blocking off anonymous users by default from joining educational meetings. This means that the chances of an intruder interrupting a class group session are now significantly lower. This feature is currently rolling out for G Suite for Education or G Suite
Samsung Galaxy A51 & A71 Receive New Camera Features
Samsung has revealed a new update for the Galaxy A51 & A71 smartphones. These two devices have done really well on the market, so it is not surprising that the company has decided to provide some new features for them. Samsung is bringing features like My filters, Night hyperlapse and Single take to these two
Zoom Adds Over 100 Features As Part Of 90-Day Security Plan
Video communications app Zoom revealed on Wednesday that it has added over 100 features to its video conferencing as a part of its 3-month plan to address privacy concerns. The company also announced that it has made progress on a transparency report that references information related to requests Zoom receives for records, data or content.
Redmi 8 Now Receiving Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Update
The Redmi 8 is the latest Xiaomi device to get the Android 10 with an OTA update. A report from China says that users in the country have received the MIUI 11 version V11.0.1.0.QCNCNXM based on Android 10. The Redmi 8 launched in October of 2019 with the Android 9 Pie, and is now receiving
Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Gets July Android Security Patch
Samsung is currently rolling out updates for the S20 series, with the update bringing the July 2020 Android security update. The Samsung Galaxy S20 phones are the first set of Samsung phones to get the July security patch. This update also brings a slew of camera improvements with it. The new update is rolling out