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Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, is rolling out now for the Nothing Phone 3, with other models to follow soon. Key visual changes include “Extra Dark Mode,” minimalist icons, a simplified status ...

Oppo has periodically updated its software update policy to offer longer software support for its devices. The company now offers up to five major Android OS upgrades to select high-end devices, which ...

Android phones receive updates several times a year, so it's easy to miss new features. Here are some of the most recent and ...

Vivo has been a reliable brand when it comes to software updates. The brand offers longer software support and, more importantly, it timely pushes major upgrades to eligible devices. For a long time, ...

Google is working to bring Calling Cards to Wear OS, allowing users to sync full-screen call backgrounds to their watches.