Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, focuses on affordable high-performance smartphones. They also sell entry-level phones like the Redmi A7, which has just arrived in India. The device, alongside the Redmi A7 Pro, remains exclusive to India, and perhaps the reason Xiaomi is committing to only 2 Android OS updates. In an era where smartphone makers are improving support period for their devices, Xiaomi seems to be reducing it. The company, through the Redmi A7 sales materials, has confirmed it will only support the device with two generations of Android OS. It would have been fair had the phone debuted with the latest…
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Samsung phones are the first to receive a new security patch update. We were hoping for the May 2016 security patch, but the new Galaxy S26 series update fails to bring the expected build. The new release is a camera bug fix version of the April 2026 security patch. The next update from Samsung is likely to bring the One UI 8.5 build at least for the Galaxy 25 series. Galaxy S26 series phones are already running the build, so we expect the May 2026 security patch to start rolling out when the S25 series starts receiving the One UI…
Google has completed the Android 17 Beta cycle, meaning the stable build will start rolling out anytime from next month. Perhaps the next update for Pixel phones will bring the new OS, while Xiaomi phones are just beginning to preview the build. Also, only select phones are allowed to preview the build. Xiaomi has always had a good relationship with Google and is always among the first third-party smartphone makers to preview a new iteration of Android OS. As expected, the Android 17 Beta build is now available for select users globally. You don’t need to enroll before installing the…
Samsung has yet to roll out the stable One UI 8.5 update, but we are optimistic it will start seeding in the coming days. An earlier leak revealed the stable One UI 8.5 changelog for the Galaxy S25, hinting at an imminent release. A new report has now revealed the complete changelog for the Galaxy S23 series phones. Galaxy S23 series phones recently started receiving a new One UI 8.5 Beta update. The device will receive the stable build in the coming days, and the latest changelog leak hints at that. Unfortunately, many AI-powered features, as expected, are missing. Samsung…
Recent smartphone innovation centers on the battery, with most companies now equipping their device with massive battery capacity. Most Chinese companies are debuting phones with over 7000mAh capacity, thanks to Silicon carbide. Xiaomi, the parent company of Redmi, is not new to tech, as it used it to achieve a big capacity for the Xiaomi 17 Pro series. However, the sub-brand Redmi is expected to take things further when they release these supposed devices with a 10,000mAh battery. Details of Redmi upcoming 10000mAh phones According to reports from China, Redmi is working on three smartphones that will debut with a…
Google recently released a new Android Auto update in the beta channel, and it is expected to roll out to everyone in the coming days. However, the stable release is likely to be delayed given the volume of bugs we have seen since the update rolled out. These bugs have to do with the connection and the Gemini Assistant. New Android Auto bugs: Connection and Gemini issues Connection is probably the most reported issue among Android Auto users. Google recently acknowledged the problem and promised a fix, and it seems they have rolled it out. The latest problem started after…
Xiaomi is one of the smartphone makers that release frequent updates to its phones and apps. The sub-brand, POCO, isn’t different from the parent company, as they ensure their devices run the latest software update. Additionally, apps like POCO Launcher receive regular updates to improve stability and resolve bugs. As expected, the April 2026 POCO Launcher update has just been released. While it does not come with any changelog, we believe there have been a few optimizations and bug fixes. Hence, if you have been having animation or multitasking issues, we recommend installing the new update, as that is probably…
Even with the introduction of Find Hub on Android phones, Google Maps remains one of the best solutions to track and find someone’s location for free. The app can be used to keep track of your kids’ whereabouts, including your partner or spouse. Interestingly, it allows monitoring many people at the same time, unlike spy apps that require a separate subscription for each person you want to track. With Google Maps, you can know the real-time location of your kids. Husband and Wife can leverage features like “Notification”, which acts as Geofencing to know when your husband, wife, or kids…
Google Maps remains the best tool to track and locate someone. However, before you can successfully track someone’s location on Google Maps, they have to be sharing their location with you. That’s the only way you can successfully track them, which is why in this guide, we are exploring how you can share your location with Google Maps. It was possible to track someone’s location with Google Maps without them knowing, but that does not work anymore, as it violates the targeted person’s privacy. Hence, before you can successfully track a person’s location, they should be sharing their location with…
Samsung will release the One UI 8.5 stable update in the coming days, and ahead of the supposed release, the complete changelog has now been revealed. It doesn’t seem different from what we have seen so far, but if this is your first time receiving One UI 8.5, it’s definitely worth checking out. Galaxy S25 stable One UI 8.5 update will bring loads of features. Some of them are already available on the Galaxy S26 series. They include AirDrop support via Quick, already available for Beta testers. Additionally, we are expecting call screening, Audio eraser, and others. Below is the…