There are countless reasons you may want to factory reset your Google Pixel or other Android device remotely. No matter the reason, if your device is out of your hands, you always want to have the option to factory reset it. Here’s how you can do that.
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What is Find My Device?
Turning on Find My Device on Google Pixel
How to remotely factory reset your Android device
What…
Samsung has begun rolling out the latest Android security update for December 2021, and, for some Galaxy phones, the update is arriving as part of the update to One UI 4.0 and Android 12.
Samsung December 2021 security update — what’s new
As usual, the rollout of the…
LG is closing the bootloader unlock program that would help keep its Android phones alive
December 7, 2021
LG pulled the plug on its mobile phone business earlier this year, promising some level of support for its devices for a limited period of time. The Android developer community is well known for extending the lifespan of older phones well beyond what the manufacturer…
Google Chat in Gmail rolling out instant & link-free 1:1 Meet calls, similar to classic Hangouts
December 7, 2021
Back in September, Google previewed how Chat will let you make one-on-one Meet calls without having to use URLs. Similar to classic Hangouts, this feature is now rolling out in the version of Google Chat inside Gmail.
When you’re messaging someone from the Chat tab, you will soon see buttons in the top-right corner that let you start an audio or video call. This immediately initiates the call…
OnePlus 9 series starts getting stable Android 12 update
December 7, 2021
Android 12 has been available on Google Pixel phones for nearly two months now, and even Samsung has pushed a stable update to five of its high-end devices. Now, OnePlus is joining the fray with a stable update to Android 12 heading to some OnePlus 9 series owners.
Rolling…
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro (13-inch) review: a travel buddy
December 6, 2021
When I reviewed the 15-inch Galaxy Book Pro 360 earlier this year, I concluded that it was great — but that its somewhat unique combination of a 15-inch OLED screen, integrated graphics, and a stylus at a fairly premium price point made its audience fairly specific. The…
WhatsApp is rolling out a big update for its app on iOS. Starting today, users can choose to use disappearing messages as default, as well as opt for multiple durations of messages for every chat.
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today:
We’re rolling out a new disappearing messages option on WhatsApp today so you’ll be able to make all new chats disappearing by default after 24 hours…
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…
After an initial beta rollout, Oppo has now shared an official stable roadmap for ColorOS 12, which is based upon Android 12 for some regions.
Currently, the only Oppo device to get updated to the stable Android 12 build of ColorOS is the Find X3 Pro. The flagship in the…
Stable One UI 4.0 update begins rolling out for Galaxy Z Flip 3
December 6, 2021
After a brief beta phase, the stable One UI 4.0 update with Android is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
According to SamMobile, the update has had a small rollout in Serbia and is very likely to start expanding over the next few days as eager Galaxy Z Flip 3 fans await news of One UI 4.0 for their foldable smartphone.
This report also states that One UI 4.0 for Galaxy Z Flip 3…
