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LG G7 One becomes first LG device to start receiving Android 9.0 Pie update

The LG G7 is getting an 812 MB update in Canada which brings the November security patch.

Android Pie based HydrogenOS public beta begins rolling out for OnePlus 6 users

This makes the OnePlus 6 also one of the few non-Google devices (barring the Essential PH-1) to get the final update.

Oppo R17 with an in-display fingerprint scanner, water-drop notch unveiled

The under display fingerprint scanner comes with a 3P micro lens for reading the finger.

Most Android phones could be vulnerable from the moment they're shipped: Report

Android is an open-source software and companies usually tinker around the firmware files.

Android 9.0 Pie is now official: Here's how to download it on your Pixel smartphones

Android Pie is official and is currently rolling out on all the Pixel smartphones and the Essential Ph-1.

Upcoming Oppo F9 to sport a reduced notch like the Essential PH-1

The Oppo F9 has a reduced notch which looks similar to the Essential PH-1.

Essential founder Andy Rubin clarifies that he is not selling the company but is looking for more investors: Report

Andy Rubin reportedly added that rumours about a buy out will only worsen their fundraising efforts.

Here's how to install the Android P Beta on Pixel devices and other compatible smartphones

How do you install Android P on a compatible device? For Pixel devices, the process seems to be quite straightforward. For other phones? Not so much.

Essential PH-1 camera gets a major update that brings a portrait mode and exposure compensation to the device

The update has enabled Portrait mode for the Essential PH-1, something that was lacking at its launch considering it came with a dual camera setup.

Reports of Andy Rubin's "inappropriate" behaviour while at Google go public; cited as the reason for his leave of absence from Essential

Andy Rubin's spokesperson has denies any connection between the leave and the report of inappropriate behaviour on his part.