If you own the device and would like to test Android Pie based MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM on it, then you can apply for the beta program. There is no region restriction and the application deadline is August 9, 2018. Note that, to apply for the Beta program, you should install the MIUI Forum app on Mi MIX 2S. It is for communication purpose. After the installing the QQ app, open it and select Recruitment....

Asus starts rolling out the FOTA update with build number 71.50.395.57 for ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD 552KL). As usual, the firmware update rollout is incremental, so it will take few hours or even few days to reach the OTA on all devices. Check for the update by going to Settings > System > System updates to check for the update. What is new in this update? You can also download the firmware ZD552KL_ WW_V71....

The long charging protection function for Asus ZenFone Max M2 will extend the battery lifespan. It is comes packed with a 4000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. If it has charged from Zero to full (0 – 100%) on a regular basis will affect the lifespan of the battery. The long charging protection will help you protect the battery some extend. The under sub-10K price segment ZenFone Max M2 is comes packed with stock Android OS (not Android One), dual rear camera (13MP +2MP Portrait), 8MP selfi camera with Softlight flash, Snapdragon 632 processor, 32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD) and 3GB/4GB RAM....

As you all know, Pie update will bring several new features like the Gesture Navigation, Adaptive battery and brightness, advanced notifications, Night theme and Digital Wellbeing. The Pie update for Mi A1 also includes December 2018 security patch, FM Radio, recommended apps and actions based on your context and more. Xiaomi Mi A1 users who are signed up for Android Pie beta program start getting the OTA update. If not, check it by going to Settings > System updates > and check for OTA update....

Why you want to launch the international version of Chrome web Store? The apps and extensions you see in the store are different in each country. To see and download apps and extensions that are not available in your country, you can use global or other versions of Web Store. It is quite simple to launch the global version of web store. You only need to add ?h1= followed by the language and country code at the end of the URL....

With Developer Preview 2, Google has also updating the SDK build and platform tools in Android Studio. The latest version of the support library (25.0.1) has also available for developers to add image keyboard support, bottom navigation, and other features to apps for devices running API Level 25 or earlier. Android 7.1.1 Nougat is the next major Android OS update, as it includes various new features, performance tweaks as well as API changes (API level 25) for developers....

Android 9 Pie brings new Gestures, Menus, Settings and new Adaptive features (adaptive battery and brightness) to users. Gesture Navigation, Recent App Switcher, New Material Design, Improved Notification system, Digital Wellbeing, Display Cutout, etc. are some of the important changes in Android 9 Pie. Currently, the Android Pie update is available for Google Pixel and Pixel XL series devices. Users can download and flash the firmware right away, without waiting for the OTA (over-the-air) update....

In this guide, we will show you how to backup and restore NVRAM/IMEI on Mediatek chipset based Android phone. It helps you keep your IMEI safe from getting corrupted while flashing any custom ROM. Without the correct NVRAM data, your phone will not be able to connect to any mobile networks. There are two methods to backup/restore NVRAM/IMEI on Mediatek chipset based phones, however both methods requires root access on your device....

BlackBerry KEYone owners who are signed up for the beta program starts getting the Oreo OTA update and comes as build number 8.1.0.ABD174. The update weighs around 1.3GB, so ensure enough space on the device and connect your phone to a good WiFi network before downloading the update. If you have not signed up for the beta program, but want to try the Android Oreo on your BlackBerry KEYone right now, then you can sign up for the beta program on BlackBerry’s newly created Beta community here....

Conclusion: The result was quite good when I tested it with a 5MP camera phone. You can download CamScanner at Android Market free.

The Flash on call feature isn’t enabled on all Realme smartphones by default. You can find the toggle in the Call settings menu of your device. To get this option, you should first install the latest version of ColorOS on your device. So, first download and install any available update on your device by going to Settings > System updates. Now, follow the below steps. Once enabled this feature, the camera flash on your device will blink upon incoming calls when the screen is locked or off....

AniWeather add-on animates real-time weather information for more than 77,000 locations around the world and you can add your own location very easily from the option menu. Here are some highlighted features it provides: Download AniWeather add-on for Firefox and Google Chrome.

Samsung S9/S9+, Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy Note 9/ Note 8/Note 7 FE and few other phones are already updated to One UI. In addition, Samsung officially announced Android 9 Pie update for 24 devices, but Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge excluded from the list. However, BlackDiamond NFE ROM will bring the whole new interface and features of One UI to both phones. BlackDiamond NFE ROM (Samsung One UI port) supports Exynos Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge only....

You can download and install LineageOS 14.1 on Lenovo Vibe P2 (code named kuntao) right now and experience all the features that the OS offers. As Vibe P2 is capable of running latest Android versions, owners of this device can also expect Android 8.1 Oreo based official LineageOS 15.1 build anytime soon. Before start, note that this is the first nightly build of LineageOS 14.1, so it might include some bugs that are not yet identified....

Motorola launched its mid-range series smartphone One Action with GoPro like ultra-wide-angle action camera, full-view display with in-screen selfie camera, Samsung Exynos 9609 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 3,500mAh battery and Android 9 Pie. Here are full details of Motorola One Action. The device features a 6.3-inches full view display (1080 x 2520 pixels) with a punch-hole for front camera. The aspect ratio of the full HD+ LCD display is 21:9....

When you use this experimental data compression feature, a graph shows your estimated bandwidth savings. You can enable data compression by going to advanced settings menu. Tap on Settings – Advanced – Bandwidth management. Tap on “Reduce data usage” and then switch on the option by sliding to ON position. Besides data compression feature, this new update contains a number of new improvements including Google Translate and Full screen on tablets....

OnePlus One was one of the most developer friendly devices and we have already seen many custom ROMs for the phone. And now, the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) based Android 8.0 Oreo will bring a new experience to OnePlus One owners. Check out the guide for installing it on your device. Developed by an XDA member Agent_fabulous, the Android 8.0 Oreo AOSP ROM for the OnePlus One is in its developing stage, which means it is not stable and may experience some unknown bugs....

Like me, if you thinking a way to give a visual boost to your reader and want to read your favorite feeds in style, you might want to check out the FeedSquares Chrome browser extension. FeedSquares is a simple Google Chrome extension (and also for Android Smartphone) that gives your Google Reader a visual boost. All your subscriptions appear as colored blocks and display the number of unread items....