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Huawei Mate 30 Pro loses ability to manually install Google’s apps

Huawei’s newly launched Mate 30 smartphones have lost their ability to manually install Google’s Android apps and services. Huawei's Mate 30 Pro were able to manually download and install Google apps, despite a US blacklisting that prohibits the company from using American components and software.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

YouTube Music to replace Google Play Music on Android

YouTube Music is going to come pre-installed on Android devices. The service, which has struggled to seize a significant portion of the music streaming market, will replace the relatively unsuccessful Google Play Music.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases September 2019 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

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

Devices and OS BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

BBM Enterprise for Android brings Android 10 Compatibility and more

BlackBerry has rolled out an update for BBM Enterprise for Android which brings compatibility with Android 10, improved quality of profile pictures and more.

Apps BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Google Play Pass Subscription Service launches in US

Google has officially launched its new Google Play Pass in the US. Play Pass is a new subscription service that gives you access to more than 350 apps and games that are completely unlocked—all free of ads, in-app purchases and upfront payments.

Apps Developers US Android

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G exclusive to EE in UK

Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in Korea yesterday and the company has announced the folding smartphone will be an exclusive to EE in the UK. The Galaxy Fold 5G will be available to buy from 18th September from EE, as well as from Samsung Experience Stores.

UK Devices and OS Samsung Android

·6 years ago

Huawei announces P30 Pro in two new colours with Android 10

Huawei announced a new version of its current P30 Pro flagship phone today, which will run Android 10, the newest version of Google’s operating system. The device, which will be released on September 20, is identical internally to the current P30 Pro but has been given a new external look and colours.

Devices and OS Huawei Android

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Fold Hands-On

Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in Korea earlier today and at IFA 2019, which opens its doors today (September 6), visitors will be able to have the unique opportunity to experience the Galaxy Fold for the very first time.

Samsung Android Video

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Fold Now Available in Korea

Samsung today launched the Galaxy Fold in Korea. The foldable smartphone will be followed by select countries including France, Germany, Singapore, U.K., U.S., and more, in Cosmos Black and Space Silver.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·6 years ago

Google releases September 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the September 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. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Huawei EMUI 10 Beta Program opens up in China

Huawei has announced a new beta program for the EMUI 10 beta, which is of course based on Android 10. Interested users are able to sign up for the program and if accepted, they can test out the new EMUI 10 software on eligible devices.

Android Devices and OS China

·6 years ago