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New Android bug allowed hackers to plant malware through NFC beaming
The bug impacted all Android 8 Oreo and older devices that had NFC beaming support.
Vu launches 11 new television in India, prices starting at Rs 14,500
The range of TVs span across three categories – VU Pixelight TV (next-gen), VU UltraSmart TV and VU Premium Android TV.
Google: 30.3 million app downloads on the Play Store in 2018 were potentially harmful
0.04 percent of downloads from Google Play were classified as potentially harmful applications by Google.
Redmi Go launch highlights: Xiaomi announces the Redmi Go for Rs 4,499 and Mi Pay
The Xiaomi Redmi Go is being promoted with the hashtag 'Aapki Nayi Duniya'.
Xiaomi MIUI 10 based on Android Pie may soon get a built-in dark theme
The feature is reportedly being tested on MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM.
Vivo Y89 with 6.26-inch display, Snapdragon 626 launched in China at CNY 1,598
The Vivo Y89 has a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera and a 2 MP selfie camera housed in a notch.
Huawei Y9 (2019) with 6.5-inch display, Kirin 710 launched in India at Rs 15,990
The Huawei Y9 (2019) goes on sale on 15 January 2019 and will be available exclusively on Amazon.
Coolpad M3 with 5.85-inch display,13 MP + 5 MP camera unveiled in China at CNY 799
Coolpad M3 has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual camera setup on the rear and a single 5 MP on the front.
Motorola Moto One Power running Android 9 Pie gets spotted on Geekbench
As far the Geekbench scores go, they are a bit lower than what we recorded while reviewing the phone.
Micromax launches Bharat 5 and 4 Android Go smartphones starting at Rs 4,249
Both run on Android Oreo Go Edition OS, thus ensuring the best software experience on lesser hardware.
Xiaomi lists all Redmi, Mi smartphones receiving Oreo and Android Pie updates
Xiaomi has also listed phones which will get the beta version of Android Oreo and Pie in Q4 2018.
HTC's blockchain-powered phone Exodus is now up for pre-orders at 0.15 Bitcoin
Customers will have to buy Exodus in cryptocurrency, at 0.15 Bitcoins or 4.78 Etherium.
Recently launched Nokia 7.1 spotted on Geekbench running Android 9.0 Pie
HMD Global had launched the Nokia 7.1 at an event in London on 4 October with Android Oreo.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 spotted on Geekbench with Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 845
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is expected to be officially launched on 23 October at an event in China.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro launch expected soon in India-specific variants, colours
Redmi Note 6 Pro was launched in Thailand in September 2018 at THB 6,990 (about Rs 15,699).
HMD Global's expected Nokia 7.1 Plus launch: When and how to watch the event live
Nokia 7.1 Plus may come in two variants—4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage and 6 GB and 128 GB storage.
Android Pie 9.0 yet to show up on Google's official Android distribution stats
Launched in August for the Google Pixel lineup, Android Pie is now available for a number of devices.
Android distribution for August 2018 is out and majority is still using Nougat
Two-year-old Android version, Nougat, currently runs on 30.8 percent of Android phones.
Android Pie for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus is being tested internally: Report
The S9 Plus was recently spotted on benchmarking platform Gfxbench running Android Pie.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Android 8.1 Oreo update starts to roll out to all users
In June, the Redmi Note 5 Pro received the Global Stable ROM of MIUI 9.5, based on Android 8.1 Oreo.