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Android smartphones could get an in-call floating action bar with future updates

Google knows Android call management is a problem and it is trying to address it in a way, which would be less taxing than the current procedure which involves the two methods mentioned above.

Android O could be called ‘Oatmeal Cookie’, source code mentions reveal

The internal source code, first spotted by Myce, show mentions of ‘oc-dev’ several occasions. While ‘oc-dev’ could stand for something else, it is rumoured to be 'Oatmeal cookie'. This presumption was made based on the phrase ‘oatmeal cookie’ having shown up on several slides used by the company at Google I/O in May.

OnePlus 3 and 3T to receive Android O update by year end

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T fans can rejoice as the company has confirmed that users will receive the yet to be released Android O update by the end of the year.

Google Contacts 2.0 rolling out; goes cleaner and leaner

The new update to Google Contacts brings better design with a cleaner UI and adds some improvements in terms of usability for its Pixel and Nexus users.

Android 7.1.2 update is breaking the fingerprint scanners for Google Pixel and Nexus users

One thing to note here is that the fingerprint sensors are not letting users unlock their devices but the swipe down gesture to access Android notifications using the sensor is still working without any problem.

Google has started the rollout of Android 7.1.2 for Nexus and Pixel devices

Google initially released a beta version for Android 7.1.2 back in January along with the second beta back in March.

Google Pixel 2 set to arrive this year; will stay 'premium'

Google Pixel, the flagship Google was one of the key highlights in the smartphone industry. It marked a move towards Google branded smartphones along with a move to the 'premium' price range.

Google is working on a broader Nexus replacement called ‘designed with our friends at Google’

Just when thought that the “Nexus” brand was dead, it turns out that Google is indeed working on what we would term as an evolution of the “Nexus” brand.

Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Nexus 6P could release on 6 December

Vodafone Australia has put out a page on its website to help Nexus 6P owners prepare their smartphones for the upcoming Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update.

Google Pixel: Nexus program is now officially dead; device listings taken down

Nexus upgraders will have to go in for the Pixel as there is no other optional way to get the latest software from Google first.