Android

The Google Pixel 2 suffered from its share of issues at launch but for the most part, things seemed to have smoothed out over the last couple of months. That was until the latest Android security patch began rolling out, which seems to be cutting battery life down and causing …

Last week, Samsung officially started rolling out its 487MB Android Oreo update to Galaxy S8 owners after several months of beta testing. Unfortunately, despite the lengthy testing period, the update didn't arrive without issues. Samsung has had to halt its Android Oreo update, as Galaxy S8 owners began experiencing random …

With the disastrous launch of the Pixel 2 range of smartphones, it seemed that all of the hard work Google had done building its reputation in the handset world had been undone. In an impressive change of pace, however, it seems that the company has managed to double its sales, …

After leaving Google, Android co-founder, Andy Rubin set out on a new venture, opting to build his own smartphone start-up called ‘Essential'. The company made headlines over the last year with the Essential Phone, sporting a bezel-free design with a camera in the center of the front panel. Unfortunately, it …

It looks like Huawei has been using some questionable tactics in order to promote the US launch for its new Mate 10 Pro smartphone. The new phone is set to launch in the US next week without the help of any carriers. So in order to give it a bit …

It has been several months since we last received an update on the status of Samsung's Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8. In October we learned that the update was scheduled for ‘early 2018' and in November the update went into beta. Now the finalized Android 8.0 Oreo update …

The reveal for the Samsung Galaxy S9 range of smartphones is now just over two weeks away and Evan Blass isn’t slowing down on leaks. His latest image gives us a first-look at the next generation DeX docking station, alongside the reveal that Samsung is apparently set on retaining its …

Since the rise and fall of Onlive, many other companies have tried to tackle video game cloud streaming. Nvidia's GeForce Now service is probably the best option around at the moment, but Sony has PSNow in its pocket and Microsoft just recently bought PlayFab, a cloud gaming firm. Now, Google …

Sticking to tradition, leaks of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ have given us a closer look at the handsets before their official launch later this month. The latest comes, yet again, courtesy of serial leaker Evan Blass who reveals that there are potentially four colour variants to choose from. The …

Over the years, there have been plenty of ill-meaning app developers pushing malware and adware onto the Google Play Store. Over time, Google has gotten better at squashing these apps out and removing them, which is shown by the company's 2017 stats. According to Google, it removed 700,000 bad apps …

Straight off the back of new renders surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S9 range, a South Korean tech firm has published first sightings on handset pricing. Conversion from South Korean won is not perfect, however if the information holds weight, the devices unsurprisingly look to be more expensive than their Galaxy …

The Samsung Galaxy S9 series of smartphones is just around the corner, with a launch event planned for the 25th February. It seems that we might have our first proper look at the upcoming devices, as Evan “EVLeaks” Blass is at it again, providing us with renders that echo most …

Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm and many other companies are racing to implement a fully-fledged in-display fingerprint sensor in consumer devices, but it seems that Chinese company Vivo has gotten there first. Showcased at this year’s CES, Vivo’s X20 Plus UD is now a real product about to hit the market in …

Android’s open-source platform often makes it a target of malware, some more unpleasant than others. The newly discovered ‘AdultSwine’, however, might be among the top, as it has potentially exposed ‘millions’ of children to pornographic material. AdultSwine infiltrated as many as 60 applications on Google’s Play Store, in which researchers …

Samsung took to this year’s CES to reveal the world’s first consumer 146-inch MicroLED modular television, called The Wall, but as expected, played coy regarding its anticipated Galaxy S9 smartphone. Now, it seems that the device is set to launch in February during a trade show event. The reveal comes …

While the Samsung Galaxy S9 is rumoured to improve the battery life of the flagship series, the current Galaxy S8 Plus and Note 8 are reportedly experiencing problems. Users have apparently been experiencing the inability to charge the device after the battery has fully drained out. The reports surfaced on …

While the Samsung Galaxy S9 was tipped for a March reveal during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, it was unknown whether it would launch shortly after or wait until later in the year for suitable competition. It seems that an earlier release date has now been suggested, as case …

Despite Google’s Pixel 2 line of smartphones experiencing a plethora of troubles since they released starting October, both the Pixel 2 and its big brother, the Pixel 2 XL have maintained a certain amount of popularity. It seems that the troubles are far from over, however, as Pixel 2 XL …

Back when we reviewed the Razer Phone, we came to the conclusion that it was an excellent piece of hardware but we felt a bit let down by the camera software. At the time, Razer promised to improve the experience with future updates and today, they are starting to make …

Samsung has launched its budget Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus handsets, bringing some of the more premium features into more affordable devices in January. The choices that Samsung has made on these handsets, however, give insight into what we can expect for the flagship Galaxy S9 and its big brother, …

Controversial cab service Uber has partnered with BlackBerry to bring its taxi calling service to BBM. Yes, BBM is long since forgotten in the West, however this could be a great move for the company to further itself in the Indonesian market. Once upon a time, BlackBerry Messenger ruled the …

On paper, smartphone specifications have been getting closer and closer, year by year, but under the hood is a different story. Every device is unique, leading to new technology that can identify the individual smartphone just by a single picture it has taken. The new form of technology has been …

There have been many leaks and rumours surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S9 range since the launch of its latest Galaxy S8, however none have been more comprehensive as the past two days. From a number of sources, we get a look at schematic drawings, renders and a possible announcement window for …

While working on foldable technology for its portable devices, Samsung has explored many different designs, from hinged tablets that fold into a smartphone to outright bendable displays. Its latest patent, however, forgoes the option to physically manipulate the display in favour of wrapping it around the device. The patent for …

Samsung has made quite the push on its smartphone technology, planning to up the quality of its batteries and storage for all future devices. But with two steps forward, it's one step back, as it seems the manufacturer is opting for a single-lens camera and retaining its rear fingerprint sensor. …

Taking selfies with a gesture, automatically augmenting male and female faces in photos and the ability to match over 30 faces a second are just some of the claims made by George Zhao, President of Honor – a brand of Huawei that specialises in low to mid-range smartphones. KitGuru was at …

As we approach 2018, many are wondering what new features phones will possess, including what will power them. Many devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S9 have already been rumoured to include Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 SoC, which seems all the more likely now the processor has been confirmed to appear …

While Android OS is often exploited due to its open platform, Google has begun cracking down on the applications that aren't playing by the rules. This began with the announcement that it would be booting any app that pushes advertisements to the lock screen and has now extended to axing …

As part of its effort to crack down on bad apps on the Play Store, Google has announced this week that it will be booting any applications that display advertisements on the Android lock screen. Starting from this week, the Google Play Developer Policy will have stricter guidelines when it …

Over the past month, Microsoft Edge has enjoyed a beta period across smartphone devices, with its focus being its “continue on PC” functionality. This was originally a closed testing period requiring people to sign up for special access, but now all Android and iOS users can get their hands on …