June 2018 - Page 2 of 4

OnePlus phones get the ability to hide apps, but don't get too excited

OnePLus Launcher just received a new update bumping the app’s version to 2.4.0, bringing along a must have feature – Hidden Space. So now you can...

Jun 20, 2018 2 Min Read

Android

Here's how I got Google ARCore working on my OnePlus 6

Google’s ARCore is a platform for building augmented reality experiences. If you’re aware of Apple’s ARKit, you can think of Google’s platform...

Jun 19, 2018 1 Min Read

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LG G7 ThinQ users report Android Auto related issues

Coming to light is an Android Auto-related issue reported by users of LG’s newest flagship device G7 ThinQ (which released just last month). Users report (1,2...

Jun 19, 2018 2 Min Read

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Google Home users reporting issues with lights using Philips Hue app

Of late, Google Home/Home Mini users, who use the Philips Hue app to control the lights installed at their places, have been reporting (1,2,3,4,5) that...

Jun 18, 2018 2 Min Read

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Airplane mode/4G battery drain comes to haunt Galaxy S7 users as well

Back in April, we brought to notice the Android Oreo triggered battery drainage issues on Galaxy S8/S9 and Note8 devices (when in standalone or airplane mode). Soon after, Samsung...

Jun 16, 2018 1 Min Read

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Android Auto update fixes Google Maps 'Labeled places' crash bug

For past couple of days, Android Auto users while operating Google Maps have been encountering crashes (1,2) on accessing ‘Labeled Places’ in the maps menu. The screen...

Jun 15, 2018 1 Min Read

Android

[5.1.8 rolls out] OnePlus 6 OOS 5.1.7 arrives to fix bootloader bug, update not for India

Update (June 18): OxygenOS 5.1.8 (sized 102MB) starts rolling out, fixes system stability issues and optimizes the call quality. Update: Users in Indian region can get hand on...

Jun 15, 2018 2 Min Read

Android

[Updated] After pulling 5.1.6, OnePlus confirms when next OnePlus 6 update will arrive

Update (June 18): OxygenOS 5.1.8 (sized 102MB) starts rolling out, fixes system stability issues and optimizes the call quality. Update (June 15): OnePlus 6 OxygenOS 5.1.7...

Jun 14, 2018 1 Min Read

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[Update arrives] Samsung to bring back customized text message ringtones in future update

Update (June 15): Samsung Messages v4.4.30.5 finally brings back the individual text message notifications. The update can be downloaded from APKMirror. Original story: Finally, things seem to...

Jun 14, 2018 1 Min Read

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Motorola fixes Android Auto compatibility glitch on Moto X4

In the mid of May, we highlighted an Android 8.1 update triggered Android Auto compatibility issue on Moto X4 devices, wherein on plugging in the device (with the help...

Jun 13, 2018 0 Min Read

Android

[Updated] OnePlus 6 5.1.6 update pulled as company investigates freeze issue

Update (June 18): OxygenOS 5.1.8 (sized 102MB) starts rolling out, fixes system stability issues and optimizes the call quality. Update (June 15): OnePlus 6 OxygenOS 5.1.7...

Jun 13, 2018 4 Min Read

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[Updated] Google confirms June update-triggered screen wake-up lag on Pixel 2 XL

Update (September 11): There are still complaints from users that this problem is present on Pixel 2 devices even after the Android Pie update. See here. Update (July 26): Google...

Jun 12, 2018 1 Min Read