Despite Android Oreo being launched last year the wait for many non-Google smartphones continues. This latest software upgrade is rolling out slowly but some devices, including those from Samsung, are still without an Oreo launch date. It’s thought Samsung are in the final stages of testing their software upgrade with a recent Oreo guide, posted […]
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Android Oreo now shows WiFi network speeds before you connect
Ever hop on a WiFi hotspot to save mobile data or boost speed, only to find out that it’s so slow that you might as well have stayed on cellular access? If you’re using Android 8.1 Oreo, that shouldn’t be a problem going forward. After several weeks of teasing, Google is rolling out a feature […]
Android 8.1 Oreo now shows public Wi-Fi network speeds before you connect
Google started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo in December 2017. One feature, however, was only turned on today: Wi-Fi connection speeds under the names of public networks. Mobile devices already show Wi-Fi signal strength via an icon with four or five bars. The more bars, or the fuller the icon, the stronger the signal. Google […]
Adventurous OnePlus 5T owners can try Android Oreo
Were you disappointed that the OnePlus 5T launched with Android Nougat despite Oreo having launched weeks earlier? You can rectify that today, if you’re willing to experiment. OnePlus has posted an open OxygenOS beta that brings Oreo’s features to the 5T. You now have Android 8.0 staples like picture-in-picture viewing and autofill text. The launcher […]
Android Wear gets updated to Android 8.0 Oreo [Update]
Enlarge / The LG Watch Sport. Remember Android Wear? Google’s struggling smartwatch OS is getting updated to Android 8.0 Oreo, just like the rest of the Android lineup. Google announced the update on the “Android Wear Developers” Google Plus group. It seems like the only supported watch right now is the flagship LG Watch Sport, […]
Google reveals all the Android Wear watches getting Oreo
Google left us in the dark for a bit as to which Android Wear smartwatches are getting Oreo. Thankfully, just a few days after its official arrival, we’re getting the lowdown on device upgrades. Aside from the LG Watch Sport, which was spotted with Oreo last week, an additional four smartwatches are getting the Android […]
Samsung Galaxy S8 gets refreshed design as Android 8.0 Oreo update release nears
Samsung Galaxy S8 fans could soon have a new colour to choose from. The technology firm has just announced the release of a refreshed Burgundy Red design which has just gone one sale in Korea. Samsung launched this new look late last month with the company confirming that it is set to roll out in […]
Android Wear’s Oreo upgrade is ready
Google has been doling out Oreo treats to a bunch of devices of late. The HTC U11 got the bump last week, followed by Android 8.1 landing on Nexus and Pixel devices. Now, it’s Android Wear’s turn. After all, there’s nothing like a software upgrade to assure skeptics that you’re still serious about wearables. (You […]
Android Oreo for low-powered phones launches today
Google is finally releasing the bare bones version of Android it showed off at I/O 2017 back in May. The tech titan is making Android Oreo Go available to manufacturers with Android 8.1, which is scheduled to drop anytime within the next 24 hours. This optimized version of Google’s mobile OS was created specifically for […]
Android Oreo now available for OnePlus 5, but here’s why you might want to avoid it
OnePlus 5 owners can upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo today. The Chinese smartphone start-up has shared the first public beta for the upcoming operating system upgrade. With this update, OnePlus 5 joins the likes of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T to enjoy the benefits of the latest Android software update. Android 8.0 Oreo includes […]