Making sure all Nokia phones get their dose of Pie With five Nokia models updated to Android Pie as of this writing, HMD Global brought out an updated rollout timeline for other Nokia phones. Based on its timeline, the Nokia 3.1 Plus, Nokia 8, Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 5 (2017) are slated to receive Android […]
A rare occurrence vivo has not been reliable when it comes to major Android updates: most of its phones have been stuck with the Android OS that came outside of the box. As a response, vivo tried to be more proactive in rolling out updates starting with last year’s Android Nougat update for its V5 […]
Better late than never While it took some time for Cherry Mobile to update its Flare S6 Family to Android Oreo, the Pinoy brand confirmed that Flare S6 users may avail of the update by visiting the nearest Cherry Mobile Service Center. The said announcement is being shared to other Flare S6-related groups as well. […]
Dark mode all the way While most phones are waiting for their Android Pie upgrade, XDA Developers got their hands on a developer preview of Android Q. Equipped with the February 2019 security patch, this version of Android Q showcased some new features like a system-wide dark mode. For Android Q’s implementation, you have the […]
Rollout kicks off in South Korea LG is reportedly rolling out Android Pie to the G7 ThinQ, and users in South Korea are the first receipients. Weighing around 1.4GB, the update brings in the usual Android Pie features such as gesture navigation and battery optimization features like adaptive display and adaptive battery. On top of […]
It should roll out in a few weeks’ time After ASUS rolled out Android Pie to the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z, it appears that the ROG Phone will be the next phone from the Taiwanese company to receive the update. This was confirmed in a GeekBench listing, where the ROG Phone (carrying model number […]
Another Android Go phone that’s worth considering Cherry Mobile kicks off 2019 with a new Android Go phone in the form of the Flare J1 Lite. While it uses a conventional 16:9 display with thick top and bottom bezels, it has a dual-textured polycarbonate back that gives it style points. Being a budget phone, the Flare […]
Patience is the key Samsung may be lagging behind the likes of Huawei when it comes to speedy software updates, but the South Korean brand is speeding up things to make sure their phones have the latest Android version. Samsung has started rolling out Android Pie and One UI last week with the Galaxy S9 […]
Oof While we’re mostly Android users at Unbox, we still have deep respect for what folks over in Cupertino do. Like it or not Apple’s iPhone has changed the smartphone landscape for the better and many, many companies have changed how they designed smartphones thanks to the company. You only have to look at the […]
Right on schedule A week after ASUS made Android Pie available to the ZenFone 5, the Taiwanese company is rolling out the much-awaited update to the ZenFone 5Z as well. Weighing in at around 1GB, the update arrives as software version 90.10.138.157 and contains the latest security patch and improvements in continuous shooting. As of this […]
The last major update for the 2017 flagship? After updating the Mate 10 and P20 series to Android Pie, there are reports in Malaysia that the P10 is getting Android Pie as well. Being a 2017 flagship, this will be the second major update for the P10, since it originally shipped with Android Nougat out of […]
A major upgrade is on the way After vivo announced that it is one of the brands participating in the Android Pie Beta, Program, the brand has opened the Beta program to the public—at least in China. Participating models include the X21, X21 UD, NEX A, and NEX S. This means that vivo will be […]