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The company will mostly release the Android Oreo public version around January-end or by mid-February.

Wait for Galaxy S8 series with Android Oreo continues

The update programme for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will end on January 15.

12 Jan 2018 2:15 PM

OnePlus rolled out Android Oreo based update last month.

OxygenOS 5.0.1 update rolls out to OnePlus 5 with a bug-fix

This update rolls out after the users reporting network related issues in some regions.

07 Jan 2018 12:19 PM

The first version of Android Go is based on the current Android Oreo release and is now available for OEMs to use it on their upcoming devices.

Google plans big for entry level Android phones with Oreo Go

Android Oreo is the first version to get the ‘Go’ treatment for seamless Android experience on devices with less than 1GB RAM.

06 Dec 2017 2:23 PM

The Nokia 3 uses a quad-core MediaTek chipset along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

Nokia 3 to jumpstraight to Android Oreo from Android 7.1.1

HMD Global has confirmed Nokia’s second budget offering to receive Android Oreo, skipping Android 7.1.2.

04 Dec 2017 9:19 PM

Nokia 8 gets the Android 8.0 Oreo

Nokia 8 launched earlier this year featuring the Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

28 Nov 2017 1:03 PM

It will be interesting to see whether HTC's update brings any major UI overhaul to the existing version of Sense UI.

HTC U11 finally tastes Android Oreo's sweetness

The Oreo update will escalate the U11 to the exclusive list of Android Oreo devices.

27 Nov 2017 2:55 PM

The Nokia 8 is one of the most powerful smartphones one can buy in the market, boasting flagship class specifications.

HMD Global releases Android 8.0 oreo for Nokia 8

The Nokia 8 gets Android 8.0 Oreo update as an over-the-air update.

25 Nov 2017 5:02 PM

Samsung has lately kicked off the Oreo Beta program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus. The new update is available for public testing through ‘Samsung Experience 9.0’ in South Korea, the US and the UK.

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ users taste Oreo in new OTA update

This new version of Android has already rolled out to Pixel and Nexus smartphones.

07 Nov 2017 3:50 PM

The November security update also brings the KRACK Wi-Fi fix to both the Pixel 2 smartphones.

Pixel 2/ Pixel 2 XL get November security update, display bug fixes

The November security patch brings fixes to clicking noise and a new ‘Saturated’ colour mode to the Pixel 2 smartphones.

07 Nov 2017 3:25 PM

It doesn’t change the function of the Active Edge; it makes the device perform differently when it senses that Google Assistant is about to pop up.

How to revamp the Active edge on your Google Pixel 2

Although, this can be really helpful, the process shown by an XDA forum developer is extremely complicated.

29 Oct 2017 1:35 PM

Both the Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus are essentially identical, with the only difference being the RAM and storage capacities.

Sony announces new midrange Xperia R1 Plus, Xperia R1 in India

The Xperia R1 models will be catering to the midrange smartphone segment in India with 13MP camera and upcoming Android Oreo upgrade.

27 Oct 2017 6:19 PM

Google is touting the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL's camera as one of the best camera seen on any smartphone. The company claims that the rear camera scored an unprecedented DxO Score of 98. This means the camera will be able to take immaculate pictures regardless of the lighting conditions.

Google offers bundled headphones, no-cost EMI on Pixel 2 pre-orders

These offers are applicable across Flipkart and our participating offline retail partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and others.

25 Oct 2017 7:04 PM

The OnePlus 5T is expected to come with a large 6-inch display, which will be made to fit in the current OnePlus 5’s dimensions.

OnePlus 5T leaks again; shows an 18:9 display, new wallpaper

The leak shows the rumoured smartphone is shown with a thin lip at the bottom, like the Galaxy S8.

24 Oct 2017 6:43 PM

The new smartphones will go up against the likes of the recently launched Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, in addition to other Android flagships such as Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 and the OnePlus 5.

Google launches Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL; price, specifications and more

The smartphones run the purest form of Android 8.0 Oreo and shares the same hardware as its bigger sibling, except for the screen size.

05 Oct 2017 9:18 AM

It is surprising to see older versions of Android still being used on a substantial amount of devices.

Android Oreo enters the race to glory with 0.2 per cent market share in September

Android Marshmallow is still leading the charts with 32 per cent of active devices, Nougat still following at 17.8 per cent.

04 Oct 2017 5:17 PM

However, the company hasn’t mentioned anything about the standard moto G4 and moto G4 Play.

Motorola promises Oreo update for moto G4 Plus after Internet bashing

The G4 Plus is now on the company’s list of Oreo licking smartphones, however with no firm date.

19 Sep 2017 6:08 PM

The company also hasn’t mentioned the exact timeframe of rolling out the update for the mentioned these devices.

Motorola will push Android Oreo for new devices only

Motorola’s list of devices getting the Oreo update focuses on newest mid-range devices and premium models from last year.

15 Sep 2017 8:38 AM

Older versions of Android have also seen a massive decrease in the number of active devices, especially the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Android 4.1 Jellybean.

Android Nougat finally beats KitKat

The last version of Android has just crossed the number of devices running the three years old Android KitKat.

13 Sep 2017 5:09 PM

It is caused by a bug that simply keeps the mobile data ‘ON’ while you are connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Android Oreo’s first bug shows up, drains mobile data in WiFi connections

Google is already working on a fix for this bug, will roll out on devices receiving Oreo.

07 Sep 2017 3:11 PM

All Nokia-branded smartphones to receive Android Oreo soon

All four Android-powered Nokia handsets – Nokia 8, Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 will receive the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

05 Sep 2017 9:52 AM

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