Google is well known for throwing easter eggs in to its software, particularly with Android versions. Through a sequence of taps and gestures, you can get to something hidden, a minor distraction or something that's just baffling. The process is broadly similar on recent versions of Android, but there's usually something to trip you up. Here's … [Read more...] about How to access Android easter eggs: Android 11, 10, Pie, Oreo and more
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LG G6 gets a taste of Android 8.0 Oreo beta in China
LG had recently started rolling out Android Oreo in South Korea for its second flagship phone of 2017 -- V30. And now, a Chinese user has shared multiple screenshots of LG G6 running on Android Oreo beta. Though the text on the screenshot is in Chinese, it is easy to see that it is definitely Oreo. Some of the screenshots reveal Oreo's reworked … [Read more...] about LG G6 gets a taste of Android 8.0 Oreo beta in China
New Oreo beta build rolls out to Nokia 5; fixes multitasking bug and more
In the early December, Nokia 5 received the Android Oreo 8.0 beta just after the Nokia 8. After the update, the Nokia 5 has seen some noticeable changes. Now a new beta build is being rolled out which will bring a build version V5.160, the total download size will be around 1,694MB (1.6GB) and is being rolled out as an OTA (Over-the-Air) … [Read more...] about New Oreo beta build rolls out to Nokia 5; fixes multitasking bug and more
Android Oreo rolling out to LG V30 series: All you need to know
Android Oreo rolling out to LG V30 series: All you need to know Technology major LG commenced rolling out the much-awaited Google's latest Android Oreo update to its flagship V30 series on December 26. As of now, the company is releasing the chocolate-milk cookie-flavoured Android OS update to the V30 and the V30 Plus in its home market … [Read more...] about Android Oreo rolling out to LG V30 series: All you need to know
OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo update: OnePlus 5T's marquee face unlock feature coming soon
OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo update: OnePlus 5T's marquee face unlock feature coming soon OnePlus fans' celebrations of the Christmas festival just got better with the company rolling out Google's new Android v8.0 Oreo-based Oxygen OS 5.0 update to OnePlus 5. The update weighs a little over 1.5GB and is being deployed via Over-The-Air … [Read more...] about OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo update: OnePlus 5T's marquee face unlock feature coming soon
How To Run Oreo Beta On Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung is not known for their short update cycles and many owners of flagship smartphones such as the Galaxy S8 have long been asking why they are still stuck on Android 7.0 Nougat, when Android 8.0 Oreo was released in August of this year. The answer lies somewhere in Samsung’s TouchWiz interface, a skin over the … [Read more...] about How To Run Oreo Beta On Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+
Second Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Firmware Was Released Today In Some Markets – Did You Receive It Yet?
It’s been a week since the release of Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta. It was launched initially in the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea. Samsung has now rolled out the second beta firmware for its Galaxy S8 and S8+. This event took place today and it has been rolled out in the United Kingdom. It will soon be available in other … [Read more...] about Second Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Firmware Was Released Today In Some Markets – Did You Receive It Yet?
Samsung Android 8.0 Oreo Update Rumor Claims Early 2018 Release Date
Reports out of Turkey indicate that the Android 8.0 Oreo software may begin rolling out to Samsung smartphones in early 2018. There aren’t concrete details by way of devices and timeframes, but the Korean manufacturer is supposedly now working on a “pilot model” software for Android 8.0, according to the Turkish news website, Güncel … [Read more...] about Samsung Android 8.0 Oreo Update Rumor Claims Early 2018 Release Date
Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Android 8.0 Oreo update
Sony has started its Android 8.0 rollout for the Xperia XZ Premium today. Those with the device should see the notification pop up on their displays. In addition to Oreo-specific features, Sony has also added some new features to the device. One of these is the 3D Creator that was introduced with the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, which … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Android 8.0 Oreo update
Android 8 Oreo: How to use picture-in-picture mode
Sometimes you want to watch a video on your phone, but you've also got some serious business to handle. So, what's a busy slacker to do? Google added split-screen mode for apps in Nougat, but that wasn't designed with video playback in mind. Oreo finally makes video playback more friendly with the addition of picture-in-picture (PiP) mode on … [Read more...] about Android 8 Oreo: How to use picture-in-picture mode