Smartphone - OS

Google's latest Android 13 OS adds ability to customize and change lock screen shortcuts. The feature will arrive on Pixel phones and stock Androids.

Oppo announced that it will start to offer 4 Android upgrades and 5 years of security patches. Oppo now follows OnePlus and Samsung's numbers of updates.

Nothing plans to ship the Phone (1) to US users via the Android 13 software program. Google Pixel's Personal Safety is now available to Nothing Phone (1).

After years of criticisms about its (lack of) Android updates, Samsung made a complete turnaround and is now the benchmark in software updates.

Apple is reported to be developing the iOS to allow sideloading of third-party apps and services on iPhones. This is planned to start on iOS 17.

Google is working on speeding up the seamless update on its Pixel smartphones. The feature could drastically reduce the installation of software updates.

Apple has released the final beta of iOS 16.2. Here are the new features and fixes as well as release date for when you can download the software update.

Google is releasing the December Pixel Feature Drop to Pixel phones, Watch and Buds. Here are all exclusive software features of this update.

Apple is releasing an iOS 16 update that may fix Crash Detection feature from false triggering on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Here's how Apple may do it.

OnePlus plans to offer four years of major Android OS upgrades just like the Galaxy S23, with the OnePlus 11 being first in line.

Samsung intends to release the Android 14 update to Galaxy S23 faster and with wider coverage. Here's when the Galaxy S23 could get the update.

Samsung has started shipping the One UI 5 update based on Android 13 for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 foldables. Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G gets updated too.

Although Android 13 doesn't bring many changes, Samsung's One UI 5 stands out for delivering even smarter software. Find out more in the One UI 5 review.

Apple is adding more options to the always-on display feature of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max via iOS 16.2. Here's how to turn it into an Android-like style.

Apple launches emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 users in the US and Canada. The feature is tipped to be available in more countries in December.

Apple is testing Siri to read wake commands without the use of "Hey Siri". The feature could arrive sometime in 2023 or early 2024.

Samsung is expanding Expert RAW app compatibility to more Galaxy smartphones. Find out if your Galaxy phone can download the app.

Samsung has released the OneUI 5.0 based on Android 13 OS for Snapdragon models of Galaxy S22 (Ultra) in the US. Here's how to download the update.

Apple's iOS 16.2 is scheduled to release the iOS 16.2 update in mid-December. Find out which iPhone is supported and what new features of iOS 16.2.

OnePlus announces which OnePlus phones will receive the OxygenOS 13 beta build. Find out if when you can update your OnePlus device to Android 13 OS.