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Google Rolling Out RCS in US

Back in June Google began rolling out RCS in the UK and France, bypassing carriers. Google is now doing the same in the US. If you already have Messages, you’ll be prompted to enable chat features in the coming weeks. If you don’t have Messages, you can download it on the Play Store. Google expects this service to be broadly available in the U.S. by the end of year.

US Android Connected

·6 years ago

Honor 9X with 48 megapixel camera launches UK

The Honor 9X is now available in the UK. The smartphone launched in China over the summer and was announced before Huawei was placed on the US Entity List meaning it still features Google services.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

Motorola’s Razr flip phone relaunched as a folding-screen smartphone

Motorola is trying to recreate the success of 2004 by reviving the Motorola Razr with the launch of a new model - a £1,170 ($1,500) foldable flip-phone that has a 6.2-inch screen flexible screen and runs on Android.

EE Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Galaxy S10 update brings more Note10 Features

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+ and S10 5G that introduces more Galaxy Note10 features to the flagship lineup. Now, in addition to enjoying the diverse range of Note10 features that were added in the S10’s most recent update, users will be able to access all-new smart multimedia and Wi-Fi functions that streamline connections and take content creation to the next level.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·6 years ago

WhatsApp users complaining of Android Phone Battery draining

Many Android users are complaining that one of the most recent WhatsApp updates is draining their phone’s battery life by up to 50 percent in a matter of hours, regardless of active use. The popular messaging app is facing a backlash from users who say their devices are seeing significant battery drain after updating to the latest version of the messaging service.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G now available from O2

O2 is finally carrying the Huawei Mate X 5G, available on O2 custom plans from today. The 5G phone is available to order on 5G plans ranging from £46.03 per month to £64.03 per month. All plans come with a £30 upfront cost.

Android UK Devices and OS Huawei 5G

·6 years ago

Google releases November 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the November 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Google device firmware images have also been released to the Google Developer site.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Google Play Points launching in United States

Over the past year, millions of people in Japan and South Korea have been using Google Play Points, and starting today, Google Play Points is launching in the United States.

US Android

·6 years ago

Microsoft launches Office Mobile app for iOS and Android

Microsoft's Office Mobile app, which combines lightweight versions of the company's Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps, has been available on Samsung smartphones for some time. At its Ignite conference on Monday, Microsoft announced that the app is now available to all Android and iOS users in public preview

Apps Android Apple Microsoft

·6 years ago

WhatsApp fingerprint lock rolls out for Android

After months of testing, WhatsApp has finally launched a fingerprint lock option for Android phones letting users secure their usage with more secure bio-metric verification systems.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases October 2019 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Punkt MP02 third major software update rolling out

Punkt launched the MP02, back in September of last year, and the company has finally released the third update of the MP02’s firmware. Firmware v1.6 brings the following numbers: EU.01.06.0069 for Version 1 (EU, GB, JP and AU) and US.01.06.0069 for Version 2 (USA/Can).

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

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