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Google Android 11 might integrate GPay, IoT controls in power button menu

Google revises the design of power button menu and volume controls with every iteration of Android release

Not the time to celebrate, says Google as it postpones Android 11 launch

The first beta of the Android 11 was earlier postponed to go official on June 3 through an online event. However, the launch now stands cancelled and Google will come out with a new launch date soon

Oppo to release Android 10-based ColorOS 7 for its smartphones from June

Here is a ColorOS 7 release roadmap for Oppo smartphones

Redmi K20-series among first Xiaomi phones to get MIUI 12: Release schedule

The MIUI 12 brings several upgrades with regard to design, features and privacy

Huawei AppGallery replaces Google Play Store on Honor 9X Pro: FAQs answered

The Honor 9X Pro will ship with Android platform but without GMS apps like the Play Store and the entire Google Apps suite

UK declines to use Apple-Google framework for Covid-19 contact tracing app

UK's health organisation, NHSX, in a blog over the weekend said that it has prioritised security and privacy in all stages of the app's development, starting with the initial design, and user testing

Soon, you can find coronavirus testing centres on Apple Maps: Details here

Apple Maps will be able to show information like the place name, the associated healthcare provider, contact phone number and website

Apple acquires weather app Dark Sky, to shut down Android version in June

Service to existing users and subscribers of Dark Sky will continue until July 1, at which point the app will be shut down. Subscribers who are still active at that time will receive a refund.

Sony Walkman NW-A105 takes you back to good old days, but at a high price

We thought of replacing smartphone (for social media and music) with the Walkman for a day, and the experience was totally new

Asus announces roll-out of Android 10 update for its ROG Phone II

Android 10 is packed with new features and enhancements that focus on simplifying users' everyday lives

WhatsApp adds dark mode support for Android, iOS: Here's how to enable it

Social media giant Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday enabled dark mode support for its app through an update

WhatsApp launches Dark Mode feature for both iPhone and Android

The feature is being rolled out with the latest version of WhatsApp

Pine Labs plans to deploy 150,000 Android POS devices by next fiscal

The company plans to considerably scale up its Android POS network in 2020-21 to 1.5 lakh machines and diversify into newer industries

Android 11 will give users more control over location access for apps

Google will also update its Google Play policy by the end of the year

Give your room a boost: Sennheiser brings Ambeo in India for Rs 1,99,999

Showcased at the CES 2019, Ambeo emulates the sound of a home theatre audio system through a one-piece soundbar

Huawei releases list of smartphones eligible for Android 10-based EMUI 10

EMUI 10 will bring a new interface, redesigned apps, and system-wide Dark Mode. It also improves smoothness and performance on existing devices

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 10 update with December security patch

The latest update brings along the December 2019 Android security patch and enables features like dark mode, gesture navigation as well as smart reply

'We can be the top player even without Google', Huawei CEO warns US

He said becoming a top player in the world of Android would not be a problem, adding "it will just take more time"

Oppo unveils Android 10-based ColorOS 7 with integrated localised features

Oppo's new ColorOS 7 is faster and increases application response time by 30 per cent with multiple apps running in the background, according to the company

Titan enters affordable smartwatches with new variants from Sonata brand

Company claims these are the cheapest hybrid smartwatches in the country; will be available at Titan stores and e-commerce websites such as Amazon and Flipkart