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Android Q Beta 4 brings final APIs for developers and more

Google has released Beta 4 of Android Q bringing the final Android Q APIs for developers. The Beta 4 update includes the latest Android Q system images for Pixel and Android Emulator, along with the final Android Q developer APIs (API level 29), the official API 29 SDK, and updated build tools for Android Studio. Together, these give developers everything they need to test their apps for compatibility with Android Q and build with Android Q features and APIs.

Devices and OS Android

·7 years ago

Google releases June 2019 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the June 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. 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

·7 years ago

Telegram for Android brings Bot Integration and more

Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings the ability to choose who can see your phone number in Privacy & Security settings and more.

Android Apps

·7 years ago

Spotify for Android brings Sleep Timer

Spotify for Android has finally received the highly-requested feature of a Sleep Timer, allowing app users to easily drift off to their favourite music without worrying that their songs will constantly keep playing and will drain out their smartphone's battery.

Apps Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases May 2019 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the May 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

·7 years ago

HONOR 20 available for pre-order from O2

The brand-new HONOR 20 is now available to pre-order from O2 online and in-store from tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd May, on O2’s customisable plans. Delivery is from the 6th June.

UK Devices and OS O2 Android

·7 years ago

Honor unveils new Honor 20 Series

At an event in London today, Huawei’s Honor brand unveiled its latest Honor 20 Series smartphones, the premium Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Lite.

Devices and OS Android UK

·7 years ago

Google revokes Huawei’s Android License

Google has revoked Huawei's Android license, restricting Huawei from some updates to Android. The company has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses.

Huawei Android Google

·7 years ago

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G launching in UK in June

Huawei has unveiled its new 5G-ready smartphone in London, the Mate 20 X 5G. The phone is essentially a 5G-enabled version of the Mate 20 X that the Chinese company launched in October.

Devices and OS Huawei 5G Android UK

·7 years ago

Sony Xperia 1 now available to pre-order from O2

The brand-new Sony Xperia 1 is now available to pre-order on O2, with delivery from May 30. Available in Black and Purple, the latest flagship Sony smartphone offers a cinematic experience like no other.

Devices and OS O2 Android UK

·7 years ago

Sony Xperia 1 now available in UK

The Sony Xperia 1 is now available in the UK. Sony’s latest vision for mobile technology, packing a host of highlight features such as the world’s first 4K OLED display in a smartphone with 21:9 CinemaWide display (6.5”), and the world’s first Eye AF in a smartphone with a triple lens camera and up to 10 fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking for precision focus and exposure.

Devices and OS Android

·7 years ago

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G exclusive to EE in UK

OnePlus has launched its OnePlus 7 series of handsets globally, which consist of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. However, there’s also a 5G variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro, which the company has announced has currently announced only in the UK.

EE 5G Android UK Devices and OS

·7 years ago

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