This week LG confirmed it was pulling out of the cellular industry, but what about the phones it is already making? The company just announced that “all premium LG smartphones currently in use will receive up to three iterations of Android operating system updates from the year of purchase”. The three OS update warranty applies … Read more
Paytm announced on Tuesday that NFC-enabled Android smartphones are becoming POS devices as it aims to attract more merchants in one of the world’s largest markets for mobile payments. A Paytm merchant partner can now activate the card acceptance function via their Paytm business app. Once activated, they can process a transaction by tapping a … Read more
The first Android 12 Developer Preview may not have told us much about what to expect from the next version of Google’s mobile operating system, but we’re getting new features sooner than expected. The company today announces a series of six updates that might surprise us as we wait for Android 12 to officially arrive. … Read more
If you own a Sony Xperia 1 ii, now is the time for your phone to shine. In an update discovered by Android Police, YouTube now supports 4K HDR playback on Android devices and brings the app in line with its iOS counterpart. Igor Bonifacic / Engadget There aren’t many Android phones with 4K displays … Read more
It’s mid-February, which means Google needs to release the first developer preview of its upcoming operating system update. The company’s technical director, Dave Burke, said in a blog post that Android 12 is “investing in key areas for a polished experience and better performance.” Most of the news today is related to developers, but we … Read more
We asked Google for a comment. While the option to sideload the app will soften the blow, it won’t exactly excite the community. Several governments (including the US, UK, France and Germany) use Element and the Matrix network alongside universities and businesses. Losing easy access to the app can be a significant hassle. The move … Read more