Android
Chainfire Releases dePixel8 Rooting Tool for Google Pixel, Pixel XL Smartphones
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 01, 2016 11:17 AM EDT |
Chainfire has finally released the dePixel8 rooting tool in its bid to root the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.
Google Expands Android Pay with MasterCard, Visa Partnership
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 26, 2016 11:50 PM EDT |
Tech giant Google recently announced that the company scored a major partnership deal with two leading financial institutions, Visa and MasterCard. The deal will expand the reach of Google's online payment service, the Android Pay.
Dirty Cow Linux Bug Creeps into Android Devices
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 26, 2016 07:31 AM EDT |
A new method of rooting Android devices was recently discovered by security experts. Dubbed simply as Dirty Cow, the exploit was added into the core Linux kernel way back in 2007.
Google Chrome Canary now Available for Android
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 20, 2016 12:12 AM EDT |
Tech giant Google has announced that it is bringing its experimental browser project into the mobile platform, specifically for its Android mobile operating system.
Leaked Benchmark Result Reveals New BlackBerry Smartphone
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 19, 2016 10:11 PM EDT |
While its Android phones did not perform well in the market, it has appeared that BlackBerry is still fighting to remain in the business. Recently, a leaked benchmark result revealed what might be BlackBerry's next Android phone, and it packs some serious hardware and features.
Cyanogen Inc. Unveils New Modular OS Program, Organizational Reshuffle
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 11, 2016 10:56 AM EDT |
Cyanogen Inc., the company behind Android-based open-source mobile operating system CyanogenMod, recently announced it will undergo a major reorganization, while gearing up to release the new Modular OS program of CyanogenMod.
HTC Bolt to run on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the Box
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 10, 2016 02:52 PM EDT |
Google is gearing up to release the latest version of its mobile operating system, Android 7.0 Nougat. Recently, HTC ROM developer LlabTooFer announced that the HTC Bolt, which is currently known only as Acadia, will be the company's first smartphone to run on the latest version of Android right out of the box.
Mystery Nokia Smartphone Surfaces on Benchmarking Website
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 04, 2016 03:45 PM EDT |
There is a rumor that Nokia is working on a new smartphone. The rumor started when an alleged mid-range Nokia smartphone appeared on a benchmarking site, fueling speculations that the company is reviving its deteriorating business.
Google Play Store has at Least 400 Malicious Apps, Security Firm Says
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Oct 02, 2016 10:04 PM EDT |
The Google Play Store has upgraded its effort to eliminate malicious and malware-infested applications in the past few years. However, some of these apps are still able to penetrate Google's strict screening processes.
Xiaomi Unveils Much-Awaited Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus in China
Charissa Echavez | | Sep 28, 2016 09:22 PM EDT |
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi released the much-awaited Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus at an event on Tuesday in Beijing.
Ulefone Future Android 6.0 Marshmallow Kernel Source Code Released
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Sep 28, 2016 03:41 AM EDT |
Ulefone confirmed that it is releasing the Android 6.0 Marshmallow kernel of the Ulefone Future.
New Leak Reveals Release Date of Mystery LeEco Phone
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Sep 13, 2016 09:23 AM EDT |
A handful of leaks have revealed that Chinese smartphone maker LeEco is working on a new device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset. The exact name of the mystery LeEco smartphone is yet to be confirmed although a recent leak revealed that the device has the model name SD821. The mystery LeEco smartphone is expected to be launched on Sept. 21.
iNew U8W: a Budget Friendly Android Smartphone
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Aug 14, 2016 04:58 PM EDT |
Chinese smartphone manufacturer INew has released the INew U8W, a unique smartphone that combines affordability and decent specs.
Android 7.0 Nougat Coming to Xiaomi Devices: Tweaked UI, Multi-Window, Vulkan API
Vanessa Francisco | | Aug 09, 2016 12:14 PM EDT |
Xiaomi has announced that several of its devices will get the new Android in 2017. The latest Google OS Android 7.0 Nougat is making headlines after the company announced that the software would be released soon.
Kika Tech Raises $33 Million in Latest Fundraising Campaign
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jul 18, 2016 02:28 PM EDT |
Chinese keyboard app provider Kika Tech has announced that it has completed its latest fundraising campaign, increasing the company's value by RMB1.8 billion (roughly $33 million). This company's B+ funding was led by Cheetah Mobile as well as other prominent investors including China Prosperity Capital, QianKunHanHai, and Five Stars Capital.
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