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The Zepp OS 6 rollout timeline for Amazfit watches is now clear. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra already ship with the new software, Cheetah 2 Ultra and Bip Max are next in June, a much larger group follows in July, and Active Max closes out the schedule in August. The update itself isn't a single
Garmin has rolled out another beta update for the Venu 4, delivering over a dozen fixes and refinements to the mid-range smartwatch. Beta 17.25 is available globally through Garmin's Beta Program and tackles a notable bug that could cause the watch to enter recovery mode during a software update, among several other improvements. The update
GrapheneOS has published a lengthy thread on X accusing Google and Apple of gradually making the internet and mobile apps more dependent on their own platforms, devices, and software ecosystems. The project argues that tools like Google's Play Integrity API and Apple's App Attest are being marketed as security features when, in practice, they make
Garmin has pushed out another beta update for two of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Beta 17.19 is the second update the company has issued to the Venu 4 and Vivoactive 6 during the current v17.xx development cycle, building on the two dozen or so changes that arrived with the first release in this round. Based
With HyperOS 4, Xiaomi intends to make significant changes. The old MIUI code is entirely removed by the business. The system becomes more stable and quicker as a result. In August 2026, HyperOS 4 will be available. It turns into the initial “Zero-Legacy” version. In HyperOS 3.1, Xiaomi begins to clear up outdated code. The
The open-source HarmonyOS and Euler operating systems have seen quicker developer growth in China, according to the OpenAtom Foundation. The OpenAtom Foundation is China's first open-source software foundation, having been founded in 2020. From the start, Huawei has been a major supporter to the foundation. The business created OpenHarmony, an open-source HarmonyOS and Euler operating
The HarmonyOS 6.0 Beta has been installed over 3 million times in a single day, according to Richard Yu, Chairman of the Huawei Consumer Business Unit. Before its formal release, the new software version has already broken all previous records. Today, Richard Yu sent a letter via the Xinsheng Community to his staff. It highlighted
Oppo's ColorOS is the operating system that has produced the most feature-rich Android skins. The user experience is now significantly enhanced by the AI tools. Now, Oppo users are looking forward to the release of ColorOS 16. The most recent version of Android 16 will serve as its foundation. More efficiency, more features. This post
By removing internal limitations in the most recent HyperOS 3 Beta version, Xiaomi has expanded access to its “Hyper Island” feature, which was previously only available for flagship models. All Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices—including tablets and entry-level smartphones - can now use Hyper Island thanks to this upgrade. In an effort to be more
Zhang Guoquan, the director of mobile software for Xiaomi, has stated that the business will start testing the layered background interface in HyperOS internally in December. This impending update will improve Xiaomi phones' multitasking capabilities by providing a more user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing background management experience. Through Zhang's interactions with Weibo users, the functionality was
The first thing you should do if your Android phone has become sluggish is to wipe off its storage. Here are some tips for speeding up your outdated Android phone if you're not sure where to start. Delete unused apps Phones can accumulate a large number of unused apps over time, leaving your device looking
OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16, will be a major upgrade for OnePlus devices, expected to bring tons of enhancements, new features, and visual changes throughout the system. The Android 16 beta has been available to select OnePlus phones since April, and now it appears that the stable release of OxygenOS 16 is around the
Based on Android 16, Xiaomi has shown HyperOS 3, its upcoming significant software update. Along with a list of compatible devices, the brand has revealed new features and enhancements, and the rollout is soon to start. All of the HyperOS 3 features that will be available for Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices are listed here.
Xiaomi disproved our assumption that the Android announcements for the month were over. With the release of HyperOS 3.0, the company's most recent version based on Android 16, its mobile devices now include notable functional and visual improvements. The selected models will soon start beta testing, and in Q4, a broader public rollout is anticipated.
Google launched Android 16 more than two months ago, yet no Realme phone has received the upgrade as of yet. However, the company claims to be one of the first to roll out Android 16 on premium phones. The deployment of mid-range and low-cost phones should also happen sooner than normal as a result. Realme
Nothing is a name that people eagerly anticipate when it comes to an operating system that may provide you with a clean Android experience! It was Carl Pei who founded the Nothing brand. The Nothing OS 4.0 is about to be released. Android 16 serves as its foundation. When the Nothing Phone (3) was released
Garmin is still getting ready to update its older Forerunner smartwatches with v24.xx software. The first new update for the five smartwatches running Garmin's beta or stable software programs in more than a month is Beta Version 24.10, which is compatible with the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965. Garmin has released
The OneUI 8 Watch upgrade, which was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra (2025), represents a significant feature advancement for the Galaxy Watch. Samsung surprised us by releasing the major Wear OS 6-based software, with the original Watch Ultra getting first dibs, even though it was anticipated that it would arrive later
Android 16 has finally been made available to the general public by Google. The June Pixel Drop and Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 are also available today, so this isn't the only update. Here, we'll concentrate on Android 16 QPR1's second beta, which will be made available to the general public as Pixel Drop the
Xiaomi has started the release of the HyperOS 2.2 stable upgrade for its second batch of devices sooner than originally planned. Some devices have already received the update, rather than the previously announced June 20th start date. Camera 6.0 improvements, improved system animations, sophisticated lock screen customization choices, and system-level efficiency optimizations that take user
