Google has announced Android 14 which brings more customization features such as generative AI wallpapers, curated lock screen templates and widgets, digital protection for devices, and more.
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In an unexpected turn of events, Google postponed the stable launch of the upcoming Android 14 Operating System, while OnePlus is scheduled to launch OxygenOS 14 based on it before Google.
The Google Pixel Tablet, which officially went on sale just a few months ago, has a nice discount which brings its price down to $439 for the 128GB version and $519 for the 256GB edition on Amazon.
Tonight on Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft reports its finances and gets slapped with an antitrust investigation from the EU; Windows 11 receives new builds and features; and Edge has a new mascot.
Microsoft would not offer any information on if its Surface Duo 2 will receive any more Android OS updates, but the two-year-old dual-screen smartphone is reportedly no longer being made.
There is no information on whether Microsoft plans to upgrade its original Surface Duo to Android 13. However, you can now upgrade your smartphone to Android 13 using an unofficial port.
The latest preview version for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) has been released by Microsoft. The new WSA update brings the much-requested File Sharing feature, copy/paste, drag/drop, and more.
Motorola has unveiled its two latest devices in the 2023 razr family; the razr+/razr 40 ultra and razr/razr 40, bringing "unique Motorola experiences" and an "extensive suite of security features."
The latest Android version distribution numbers are available now and Android 11 still has the highest market share. It is followed by Android 10 Q with the second highest market share of 18.5%.
Microsoft has released an update for those testing early Windows Subsystem for Android's updates. Version 2302 is now available with improved graphics performance and stability enhancements.
Google has launched the first beta version of its Privacy Sandbox feature for select devices running on Android 13. It can manage the in-app digital ads users see on their smartphones.
Samsung revealed its Galaxy A14 5G smartphone at CES 2023 with its multi-day battery, 5G capability, 6.6-inch screen, and more. The smartphone is now available for sale at stores in the U.S.
Even though the global release of the OnePlus 11 is a month away, it has launched in China. It will be available for purchase in two colors on Jan 7 for 3999 yuan, equalling around $580.
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Microsoft has stated that Google's Android 13 update led to Microsoft Intune enrollment failures on Samsung phones, mainly on some of the Galaxy S22 and S21 series devices. A fix is now available.
Microsoft has quietly released a major update for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview. The latest update upgrades WSA to Android 13 and delivers several improvements and bug fixes.
You may be forgiven if you believed Microsoft killed off Skype in favor of Teams in Windows, but Skype still exists and is a great messaging client for Windows with tons of platform specific features.
The recently published on GitHub Windows Subsystem for Android roadmap reveals Microsoft's plans to upgrade the subsystem to Android 13 and add more features to existing capabilities.
The stable version of One UI 5 based on Android 13 is now rolling out to Galaxy S22 devices in some European countries. Other countries around the world will receive the update later this week.
Google has launched the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, with larger displays and better camera technology that allows HDR photography and filming. Pre-orders begin today through the Google Store.
Renders of the OnePlus 11 have surfaced on the internet for the first time, showing-off several interesting changes, such as the new camera design, the return of the famous alert slider, and more.
Google has begun rolling out Android 13 to Pixel smartphones. It includes improvements to Material You, privacy settings, notifications and much more. It comes to other devices later this year.
Google has rolled out the final Beta build for Android 13. Beta 4 obviously does not introduce any new features, it just focuses on bug fixes and optimizations ahead of the general release of the OS.
Google launches yet another update under the Android Beta Program in June 2022. Android 13 Beta 3 fixes a bunch of recurring issues regarding system crashes, connecting to Wi-Fi, and lagging.
Google has rolled out Android 13 Beta 3, hitting Platform Stability. This means that all APIs and app-facing behaviors have been finalized and developers should complete compatibility testing of apps.
Google has released Android 13 beta 2 for select devices. Several of Google's device-maker partners have also made the software available and if you qualify you should be able to download it now.
To prevent bad actors from stealing confidential user data, Google is planning to introduce new restrictions on the use of Accessibility API with Android 13. This will affect sideloaded apps.
The first public beta for Android 13 is now out. Compatible Pixel users can install the new Android version on their devices starting today, although most features are developer-focused.
An Android developer has managed to successfully boot Windows 11 on a Google Pixel 6 smartphone running Android 13 developer preview edition by using the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) feature.
A commit was made earlier today to the AOSP Gerrit which likely has leaked the purported name of the next-gen Android 13. As per the leak, Android 13 may be named Tiramisu, after an Italian dessert.
