ColorOS 16.1 Rolls Out with Live Space, Redesigned Camera, MindPilot AI, and AirDrop Support
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ColorOS 16.1 Rolls Out with Live Space, Redesigned Camera, MindPilot AI, and AirDrop Support

OPPO has released ColorOS 16.1, its mid-cycle upgrade that remains based on Android 16 and arrives ahead of the Android 17 update expected for eligibl...

Robert Haba
Robert HabaMay 16, 2026
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ColorOS 16.1 Rolls Out with Live Space, Redesigned Camera, MindPilot AI, and AirDrop Support

ColorOS 16.1 Rolls Out with Live Space, Redesigned Camera, MindPilot AI, and AirDrop Support

Android 17 Security Features: Anti-Scam Calls, Theft Protection, and Privacy Controls Explained

Android 17 Security Features: Anti-Scam Calls, Theft Protection, and Privacy Controls Explained

Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 Rollout Tops 85% Globally – Which Devices Are Still Waiting?

Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 Rollout Tops 85% Globally – Which Devices Are Still Waiting?

Xiaomi Reveals Android 17 HyperOS Rollout Timeline – Stable Builds Expected This Summer

Xiaomi Reveals Android 17 HyperOS Rollout Timeline – Stable Builds Expected This Summer

Garmin has rolled out another beta update for the Venu 4, delivering over a dozen fixes and refinements to the mid-range smartwatch. Beta 17.25 is available globally through Garmin’s Beta Program and tackles a notable bug that could cause the watch to enter recovery mode during a software update, among several other improvements. The update […]

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WearablesRobert HabaMay 14, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Honor has announced that the Magic 8 Pro flagship is now able to access the first Android 17 Beta, making it the first device in the Honor lineup to get hands-on with the new software generation. The Magic 8 Pro launched globally with MagicOS 10.0 based on Android 16, and it now takes the lead […]

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OSRobert HabaMay 14, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Nearly 18 months after the FBI warned Americans about the security risks of texting between iPhones and Android devices, Apple has introduced end-to-end encrypted cross-platform messaging through iOS 26.5, according to Forbes. The update enables encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android users for the first time – though Apple has noted that the feature […]

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AppsRobert HabaMay 13, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Announced earlier this year, the Moto Tag 2 has quietly gone on sale in select regions, bringing UWB-powered precise tracking to Android Find Hub along with a significantly improved battery life. The Android Find Hub tracker market is well-stocked at this point, with plenty of options to choose from. What set the original Moto Tag […]

Moto Tag 2 Goes on Sale with UWB Support and 600-Day Battery Life
WearablesRobert HabaMay 13, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views
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Honor Magic 8 Pro hands-on: premium design, powerful performance

Honor Magic 8 Pro hands-on: premium design, powerful performance

Honor isn’t spending any time getting its new Magic 8 Pro ready for its domestic China launch this month, even if it’s hard to believe that new flagship phone season has already begun again. My firsthand impressions are based on the pre-production unit that Honor supplied me prior to the launch. Honor’s Magic OS 10 […]

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Luiza MosneaguOctober 29, 2025
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Google Pixel Watch 4 review – perfect pebble

Google Pixel Watch 4 review – perfect pebble

Since Google is on its fourth generation of the Pixel Watch, time flies, if you will, and smartwatches are an essential component of our everyday digital environment. Even though Google has been producing wearable software for a long time, it took some time to enter the market, but the Pixel Watch soon became one of […]

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Luiza MosneaguOctober 22, 2025
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5 Affordable Android Phones with More Power Than the Google Pixel 10a

5 Affordable Android Phones with More Power Than the Google Pixel 10a

Google’s Pixel smartphones offer one of the cleanest Android experiences available. Current-gen models ship with the latest version of Android, get updates before anyone else, and enjoy seven years of software support — a level of longevity that makes them a genuine alternative to the iPhone, which similarly prioritizes long-term support. For a direct comparison […]

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Robert HabaApril 29, 2026
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Being a Pixel owner outside the United States has always come with a catch: a long list of AI features that simply aren’t available in your region. Google has gradually extended some of these to international markets, but the majority remain US-only. That gap may be getting a little smaller, as the company appears to […]

Google Pixel’s “Take a Message” Feature May Soon Expand to More Countries and Non-Pixel Devices
NewsRobert HabaMay 13, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

GrapheneOS has published a lengthy thread on X accusing Google and Apple of gradually making the internet and mobile apps more dependent on their own platforms, devices, and software ecosystems. The project argues that tools like Google’s Play Integrity API and Apple’s App Attest are being marketed as security features when, in practice, they make […]

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OSRobert HabaMay 12, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

After months of beta testing, One UI 8.5 has begun rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S25 phones in the United States, bringing the 2024 flagship lineup up to speed with the features that debuted on the Galaxy S26 (via Android Authority). The update delivers a significant package of previously S26-exclusive features to S25 owners, including […]

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OSRobert HabaMay 12, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Qualcomm usually makes headlines for its top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite series, and while those chips may end up inside the most expensive and desirable phones this year, the company also has a lineup of processors built for more modest hardware. Today, that means two new chips worth paying attention to. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 […]

Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Announced
NewsRobert HabaMay 8, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

There comes a point where upgrading your smartphone every year or two just does not make much sense anymore. My Google Pixel 9 Pro from 2024 is still performing well, and unless the next upgrade brings something meaningful, I do not see myself moving to the Pixel 11 Pro either. The trade-off for keeping a […]

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GuidesCristian PenisoaraMay 7, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views