Netflix has officially added a gaming section for users on mobile devices (Android phone and tablets only as at launch). Netflix Games will start out with the following options in its library: Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP), Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP), Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop), Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games), and Teeter Up […]
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Android 12 Beta Highlights: Material You UI, New Privacy Dashboard, More
During the I/O 2021 event, Google released the first Beta version of Android 12 for Pixels and compatible devices. Android 12 Beta delivers all the upcoming features expected from the next generation Android OS including a new Material You UI, which comes with redesigned widgets and the ability to extract various colours from the wallpaper […]
Microsoft Surface Duo Now on Pre-Order For US$ 1,399
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the already announced upcoming foldable, dual-screen Android smartphone – the Microsoft Surface Duo. It merges the world of Android apps and power of Microsoft 365 into one device with two screens. It is available through AT&T, BestBuy, and Microsoft Store starting September 10 in two storage variants – 128GB (US$ […]
Google I/O 2020 Scheduled For May 12 – 14
Google has revealed the dates and location for its annual developers’ conference. The Google I/O 2020 is scheduled to hold from May 12 to 14 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, and applications to purchase tickets to the event will open from February 20 – 25. Google’s I/O events usually see a range […]
Evolution of Android – From 1 to 10 [Infographic]
In September 2019, Google unveiled its latest mobile OS update – Android 10 (a.k.a. Android Q) and announced the discontinuation of naming every major update after desserts, instead opting to now only go with the numbering sequence. The update brought features such as live caption, smart reply, gesture navigation, dark background theme, sound amplifier, privacy […]
Google Confirms Android Q Will Be Android 10
Google has officially confirmed the upcoming tenth major Android OS release will be simply be known as Android 10. The search giant confirmed the move away from branding its mobile OS after desserts or tasty treats (in alphabetical order), citing that these names were not inclusive and misconstrued by users in various international markets. Google […]
Recap: Huawei Announce HarmonyOS, EMUI 10 at HDC 2019
At this year’s edition of the Huawei Developers Conference (HDC) in Dongguan, China, Huawei has unveiled its new open source operating system for smartphones and smart devices – HarmonyOS. The Chinese company, which already produces and uses its in-house Kirin processors for most of its smartphones, also unveiled the EMUI 10, based on Android Q […]
Android Q Focuses on Innovation, Security and Privacy and Digital Wellbeing
Earlier this month, Google unveiled all the features of Android Q at the I/O 2019. The 10th version of the Android OS focuses on innovation, security, privacy and digital wellbeing with support for 5G and foldable smartphones, Live Caption, Dark Mode, Smart Reply for notifications, Gestural Navigation and Focus mode as some of the highlights. […]
Project Fi Rebrands as Google Fi, Now Available On Android and iOS
More than three years after launching Project Fi, Google is rebranding of its MVNO services as Google Fi. The resulting rebrand is coming as a result of the service’s expansion to more devices other than those designed for Fi – like the Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, Moto G6, Android One Moto X4, […]
The New $350-Priced Palm Phone Is Exclusive To Verizon
The long retired Palm brand is back in the device market with the launch of a new Palm Phone. It is manufactured by a new Palm-branded startup backed by TCL and has BasketBall player, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors as an investor and brand ambassador. The Palm Phone is marketed mainly as a […]