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WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has decided to end support for older Android devices from 2025. The new change would mean that people using older Android models would need to upgrade their phones in order to continue using the personal messaging app. WhatsApp is ending support for older Android devices because the hardware on these older devices is not capable of supporting the new …

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WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31
2 weeks, 5 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31

India TV News  

WhatsApp boasts over two billion users worldwide and continually rolls out updates to enhance security and improve user experience. This primarily affects devices running older versions of Android, such as Android KitKat—first released in 2013—and even earlier operating systems. Older operating systems often lack the necessary capabilities for these advanced features and can also present security vulnerabilities. Samsung: Galaxy S3, …

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Google is releasing huge new Android update early – to fix a major problem with phones
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Google is releasing huge new Android update early – to fix a major problem with phones

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google is speeding up the release of its Android operating system – in …

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Best Smartphones Under Rs 15,000 in Amazon and Flipkart Diwali Sales
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Best Smartphones Under Rs 15,000 in Amazon and Flipkart Diwali Sales

India TV News  

A wide range of smartphones are available during the Amazon and Flipkart Diwali sales, with prices starting from Rs 14,999. The CMF Phone 1 offers better value with discounts starting at Rs 12,999, while the Infinix Note 40 Pro is available for Rs 14,999 with significant discounts. The Poco X6 is priced at Rs 14,999 with discounts, and the Realme …

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Best Android phones of 2024, reviewed by a tech expert
4 months ago

Best Android phones of 2024, reviewed by a tech expert

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The best Android phones offer serious alternatives to buying …

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Using 2G On Your Android Phone? Google Warns About This Major Hacking Threat
5 months ago

Using 2G On Your Android Phone? Google Warns About This Major Hacking Threat

News 18  

Disable 2G on your Android phone to prevent hackers from intercepting your device on the network and stop them from stealing your data. The threat for these phone users is around SMS Blasters that can disguise themselves as 4G or a 5G network and once you connect to the range, it switches your phone’s network to 2G and makes use …

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These Nokia smartphones will be first to get Android 13 update
2 years, 1 month ago

These Nokia smartphones will be first to get Android 13 update

Live Mint  

HMD Global-owned Nokia has reportedly released names of the smartphones that will be eligible for Android 13 update. Although other Nokia phones such as Nokia X30 5G and Nokia G60 5G are on the AER list, they do not show support for Android 13, the report adds. Nokia G60 5G phone comes with a price tag of ₹29,999. The Nokia …

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Forgot Android pin, pattern, or password? Here's how to unlock your phone with quick easy steps
2 years, 3 months ago

Forgot Android pin, pattern, or password? Here's how to unlock your phone with quick easy steps

Firstpost  

There are situations when people forget the pin, password, or pattern of their android mobiles and fail to access their phones. For safety reasons, users usually secure their devices by putting up a pin, a pattern, or a full password which gives them the choice to allow selective access to their mobile phones. Here are a few tips for unlocking …

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5 iPhone 14 Pro features that are already available on many Android phones
2 years, 3 months ago

5 iPhone 14 Pro features that are already available on many Android phones

India Today  

The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max recently launched with a lot of fanfare, and to an extent, for all the right reasons. This year, the Pro models introduced upgrades like always-on display, action mode, and crash detection, which many iPhone users weren't aware of. Always-on display: This year, Apple introduced AoD on iPhone 14 Pro and …

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What Is RCS Messaging, How Does It Work And Which Phones Support It?
2 years, 6 months ago

What Is RCS Messaging, How Does It Work And Which Phones Support It?

News 18  

Apple has spoilt its iPhone users with iMessage for many years, but locking them inside the ecosystem means Android users cannot use the platform. But with the rich communication services or RCS, the company found the best way to give users the mix of an SMS service that also supports multimedia features like emojis and more. What is RCS Messaging …

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Android Auto System in Cars Gets Dual-SIM Support
3 years, 1 month ago

Android Auto System in Cars Gets Dual-SIM Support

News 18  

Google released its first significant upgrade in 2019, introducing new features and a massive UI design makeover to decrease distractions while driving. It took Google two years to announce support for multiple SIM cards in Android Auto. The latest version for the Android Auto program, noticed by a Reddit user, finally includes support for dual SIM phones. Previously, even if …

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Pixel 6 and 6 pro review: No-brainer devices for Android users
3 years, 2 months ago

Pixel 6 and 6 pro review: No-brainer devices for Android users

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Through the combined hardware and software, Google wants these to be the brand’s …

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Nokia smartphones saw huge decline in India shipments last quarter, but that can change with one simple trick
3 years, 7 months ago

Nokia smartphones saw huge decline in India shipments last quarter, but that can change with one simple trick

India Today  

Many of my HMD’s smartphone business sank significantly last year between October and December, but the company was able to revive it to a good extent. In comparison to the 38.5 per cent dip in Q1 2021 from Q4 2020, shipments of Nokia smartphones in the first quarter of 2021 in India saw a decline of only 17 per cent …

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Gmail App On Your Apple iPhone And Android Phones Is Getting A Big Update, And It Is All About Chat
3 years, 7 months ago

Gmail App On Your Apple iPhone And Android Phones Is Getting A Big Update, And It Is All About Chat

News 18  

If you are using the Gmail app on your Apple iPhone, there is a big new update that’s waiting for you. You can now enable the Google Chat app integration within the Gmail app, and it’ll now sit alongside Mail, Meet and Rooms which are already a part of the Gmail app. To enable the Chat functionality in the Gmail …

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Whatsapp Testing Chat Migration Tool to Let Users Move Chats Between iPhone and Android Phones
3 years, 8 months ago

Whatsapp Testing Chat Migration Tool to Let Users Move Chats Between iPhone and Android Phones

News 18  

WhatsApp is seemingly working on a new feature that will allow users to migrate chat between Android and iOS devices. A similar chat migration option appeared on WhatsApp beta for iOS earlier this month. The chat migration feature may also be helpful once the multi-device support for WhatsApp rolls out, something that has also been in the works for a …

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Google Is Making A Big Change Dictating How Android Apps Behave, And It Is For The Better
3 years, 9 months ago

Google Is Making A Big Change Dictating How Android Apps Behave, And It Is For The Better

News 18  

Google has a new incoming policy with regards to how apps distributed through the Play Store behave on Android phones. This will be applicable for Android phones running Android 11 or newer, and Google says that apps which do not meet these new policy requirements will be removed from the Play Store. Google says that the new Play policy regards …

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Getting Second Android 11 Update But Some Users Are Still Facing Issues
4 years ago

Xiaomi Mi A3 Getting Second Android 11 Update But Some Users Are Still Facing Issues

News 18  

Xiaomi has started rolling out a fresh Android 11 update for Mi A3 in India. Notably, some Mi A3 users on Twitter are claiming that the latest Android 11 version for the Mi smartphone still carries multiple bugs. However, some Mi A3 phone users in India are reporting strange bugs affecting Wi-Fi calling and other features even after the new …

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Google Camera 8.1 for Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G Quietly Disabled Astrophotography Mode With Ultra-Wide Lens
4 years ago

Google Camera 8.1 for Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G Quietly Disabled Astrophotography Mode With Ultra-Wide Lens

News 18  

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G received the new camera app v8.1 last month, but without anyone’s notice, it appears that a crucial camera feature has been disabled. According to 9to5Google, the Astrophotography feature on the two Pixels phones, now only works with the primary camera, unlike before, where users could use it with the phones’ ultra-wide lens as …

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How to Install Apps From Outside Your Phone's App Store
4 years, 5 months ago

How to Install Apps From Outside Your Phone's App Store

Wired  

If you've been watching the news cycle around app bans and the policies around what is and isn't allowed in the app stores run by Apple and Google, you might have This is actually relatively easy to do, at least on Android. Before you rush to start downloading and installing things, it's important you know that sideloading apps removes the …

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Android Phone Users Will Love What Microsoft Is Bringing To Your Phone For Windows 10
4 years, 5 months ago

Android Phone Users Will Love What Microsoft Is Bringing To Your Phone For Windows 10

News 18  

Microsoft is giving Android phone users a rather cool feature which will allow them to run the apps on their Android phone side by side with Windows apps on their Windows 10 PC. Interestingly enough, at this time, the upgraded Your Phone functionality is pretty much limited to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, with further support for the just announced Samsung Galaxy …

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Google launches AirDrop-like Nearby Share feature for Android phones for instant sharing of files
4 years, 5 months ago

Google launches AirDrop-like Nearby Share feature for Android phones for instant sharing of files

Firstpost  

Select Google Pixel and Samsung devices will be the first smartphones to receive the Nearby Share feature. Google has launched Nearby Share, a feature that will enable reliable and easy sharing of files, links, pictures across Android 6.0, and above devices. According to Google’s blogpost, select Google Pixel and Samsung devices will be the first smartphones to receive the Nearby …

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Assam teachers’ body seeks change in question paper pattern
4 years, 5 months ago

Assam teachers’ body seeks change in question paper pattern

The Hindu  

A teachers’ association in Assam has advised the State government to change the pattern of Class 11 and 12 board exams as the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the 2020-21 academic year. The All Assam Higher Secondary Teachers and Employees’ Association has also suggested providing free android mobile phones and suitable data packs to poor students who have been missing out …

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Xiaomi Mi A3 selling at Rs 11,999 after fresh price drop: 5 reasons why it is worth it, 3 why it is not
4 years, 11 months ago

Xiaomi Mi A3 selling at Rs 11,999 after fresh price drop: 5 reasons why it is worth it, 3 why it is not

India Today  

The rebirth of Android One phones can be highly attributed to Xiaomi's Mi A series of phones and the current iteration, which is the Mi A3, is the best one the series has ever seen. Launched last year, the Mi A3 is one of the most affordable Android One phones in India and with the recent price drop, it becomes …

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Call of Duty Mobile now available on Android, iOS: How to download and what's new
5 years, 3 months ago

Call of Duty Mobile now available on Android, iOS: How to download and what's new

India Today  

It came to select people in beta for a limited time and then it went away. Call of Duty Mobile: How to download --For both Android and iOS users, the game is available on Play Store and App Store respectively. Call of Duty Mobile: What's new to explore --The game brings the classic Call of Duty gameplay modes to the …

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