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Android 15 is rolling out globally, and OnePlus is among the first to release its version, OxygenOS 15, for the OnePlus 12. This update brings system-wide improvements in animation.
This post lists all the Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets eligible for the Android 15-based One UI 7 update.
Microsoft is rolling out the latest firmware update for the original and second-generation Surface Duo. Unlike the previous one, this arrived on time with only Android security patches.
After an extensive delay, Microsoft Surface Duo is finally getting Android 11. The dual-screen foldable device could be updated to Android 12L, which is a version optimized for tablets and foldables.
Over the last couple of months or so, Galaxy S21 users have been reporting lag issues when using the camera. Today the company has stated that the June software update will fix these problems.
The July 2020 Android security patch is being rolled out to the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones running EMUI 10.1. Those units running EMUI 10.0 have the June 2020 security patch.
BlackBerry has confirmed that its Priv and DTEK smartphones will not receive an update to Android 7.0 Nougat or 8.0 Oreo. Regardless, security updates should continue for the affected devices.
Seven months after they were unveiled, Google has added its Pixel phones to its product support life cycle page, confirming that OS updates will end in October 2018, and security updates a year later.
If you're in the market to buy a Pixel phone, you might want to steer clear of devices sold by Verizon. The carrier will preinstall its own apps and have control over the phones' software updates.
Google has posted clearer information on its Nexus support site to make it easier for owners to find out how long they can expect to receive Android OS updates and security patches for their devices.
Instagram has added a new gesture to its Android app that allows for a long press to bring up an image preview, emulating Apple's '3D Touch'.
