Mastodawn

Frankly speaking: I don't use 'cloud' or any 'back-ups' other than my own. I also don't use VPN. Initially, I thought all this was good and then it struck me: "Man, you are spied on right down to your underwear in a nice way". Another gimmick are 'updates'. They keeping popping up once you skip a 'booby-trap', trying to get you reconnect. Maybe, a Linux based android could be 'real business'? #vpn #cloud #Androidupdates

بجاد الأثري May 4

أخبار سلبية: شركة NewPipe ستتوقف عن دعم أجهزة Android 5. بدءاً من الإصدار 0.28.7، وذلك بسبب عدم توافق المكتبات الحديثة من AndroidX/Jetpack مع هذه الأجهزة. هذا القرار يرجع إلى أن عدد المستخدمين المتبقين على Android 5 قليل جداً، حيث لم يتم تقديم تحديثات أمنية منذ عام 2018. هذا التغيير قد يؤثر على تجربة المستخدمين الذين يعتمدون على هذه الأجهزة.

#NewPipe #Android #AndroidUpdates

Mind Lude Feb 16

Who needs a flagship when you can get a solid phone for under $300 in 2026?

Engadget's review highlights the compromises, but also how much bang for your buck you can get (especially with Android). Samsung even offers 6 years of updates on a $200 phone!

What's your budget phone success story?

#TechBargains #Smartphones #DevLife #AndroidUpdates
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/best-cheap-phones-130017793.html?src=rss

The best cheap phones for 2026

You don't need to break your budget to find a great everyday phone.

Engadget

mymobprice Jan 30

Xiaomi 17T Camera and Battery Details Leak Ahead of September Launch

Xiaomi 17T camera and battery details surface online, suggesting a 50MP triple camera setup, upgraded 6,500mAh battery, 67W fast charging, and Dimensity 9400 SoC.

#mymobprice #Xiaomi17T #XiaomiLeak #SmartphoneLeaks #TechNews #AndroidUpdates

https://mymobprice.com/blog/article/xiaomi-17t-camera-and-battery-details-leak-b2541

Xiaomi 17T Camera and Battery Details Leak Online

Xiaomi 17T leak reveals a familiar 50MP camera setup, bigger 6,500mAh battery, 67W fast charging, and a new Dimensity 9400 chipset.

Xiaomi 17T Camera and Battery Details Leak Online

MDGT Jan 24

Google is enhancing Android app sideloading with a fresh verification process to assess developer credentials during APK installations.

This update introduces more explicit alerts while retaining an "advanced" install choice for tech-savvy users.

The rollout will debut in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand in 2026.

#AndroidUpdates #TechNews

Big Blu Gnu Jan 15

I just updated my Samsung Galaxy S25+. As it turns out, my phone was nine updates behind, and it was still running Android 15. There may have been notifications, but somehow I overlooked them. For someone who habitually updates his software, I guess that's why we have the "Auto update system" option in Settings > Developer options.

#Android15 #Android16 #AndroidSecurity #AndroidUpdates #autoupdate #GalaxyS25Plus

SquaredTech Jan 1

Get ready for the all-new Samsung Galaxy A17, launching January 7th! For just $199, enjoy 6 years of Android updates. This budget king is set to succeed the 2025 bestseller. Don't miss out! #SamsungGalaxyA17 #BudgetKing #AndroidUpdates #TechLaunch
https://www.squaredtech.co/samsung-galaxy-a17-launches-6year-updates-199?fsp_sid=5509

Samsung Galaxy A17: $199, 6 Years Android Updates & Specs

Samsung Galaxy A17 launches January 7, 2026 at $199. 6 years of Android updates, 6.7" FHD display, 50MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, full specs.

SquaredTech

N-gated Hacker News Dec 24, 2025

🐢 In 2025, Google's "breakthroughs" are apparently just a rehash of Android updates and Chrome tweaks, masquerading as innovation. 🚀 If "Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V" was a research strategy, Google would win a Nobel Prize. 🏆
https://blog.google/technology/ai/2025-research-breakthroughs/ #GoogleInnovation #AndroidUpdates #ChromeTweaks #TechCritique #NobelPrize #HackerNews #ngated

Google's year in review: 8 areas with research breakthroughs in 2025

This year saw new AI models, transformative products and new breakthroughs in science and robotics.

Google

Hacker News Nov 13, 2025

Android 16 QPR1 is being pushed to the Android Open Source Project

https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/115533432439509433

#HackerNews #Android #QPR1 #AOSP #GrapheneOS #AndroidUpdates #OpenSource

GrapheneOS (@[email protected])

Android 16 QPR1 is finally being pushed to the Android Open Source Project. This should have happened on 2025-09-03. We migrated to full Android 16 QPR1 kernel code (GPLv2 tarball) and firmware in September. We couldn't migrate userspace to QPR1 without it being pushed to AOSP.

GrapheneOS Mastodon

TrueTech Technology Magazine Nov 11, 2025

iQOO 15 is shaking up the Android update game 📱 with a commitment that matches industry giants. The brand's latest move puts long-term software support front and center, promising years of updates that could change how users think about device longevity. Read the article to learn what this means for the smartphone market ⚡

#iQOO15 #AndroidUpdates #SmartphoneNews #TechNews #SoftwareSupport

https://true-tech.net/iqoo-15-os-update/

iQOO 15 OS update policy confirms five years of Android upgrades and seven years of security support

The iQOO 15 is set to launch in India on November 26 with five years of OS updates and seven years of security patches. Learn more about the iQOO 15 OS updates, specs, and features.

TrueTech Technology Magazine