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Netflix Supports Picture-in-Picture on Android 8.1

Tim October 27, 2017 11

If you have found usefulness with the native Picture-in-Picture mode in Oreo, you'll be happy to learn that the Netflix app nows supports it. The only catch is, you need Android 8.1 (currently in developer preview), making this an exclusive feature to Pixel...

What’s New in the Android 8.1 Developer Preview

Tim October 25, 2017 44

The Android team just released a developer preview for Android 8.1 "Oreo," so let's dive in and see what's new. Considering this is only a developer preview, a lot of this will probably go unnoticed by end users, but if you're a developer, these days are...

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium is Getting Oreo Update Starting Today

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

Wow, so, Sony said this morning that it has started the Android Oreo update rollout for the Xperia XZ Premium. That's huge news for those in the Sony ecosystem. That basically makes them the first to grab Oreo in an official capacity that isn't just an early...

Android Oreo 8.1 is Headed to Pixel Phones in the “Coming Weeks”

Kellen October 17, 2017 18

Not only did Google announced the Pixel Visual Core this morning, the company's first in-house SoC for smartphones, they also announced that an Android 8.1 update is arriving in the "coming weeks." Through their blog post with details on the Pixel Visual Core...

Open Beta for Oreo Update Now Available to OnePlus 3, 3T Owners

Tim October 16, 2017 5

Announced this weekend, an open beta for Android 8.0 "Oreo" is now available to owners of a OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T. Is that awesome? You better believe it. Somewhat on the sad side of this news, it was announced back in August that Oreo would be the last...

Android 8.0 Arrives for Android Wear in Form of Beta for LG Watch Sport

Tim October 3, 2017 5

Android 8.0, known in the developer circle as API level 26, is rolling out in the form of a beta for LG Watch Sport users. While you won't see many drastic changes, this Android Wear beta does include support for Notification Channels, as well as increased...

Android Distribution Updated for October 2017: Oreo Makes Huge Debut!

Tim October 2, 2017 7

Oreo has officially made its debut on the Android Distribution chart, flying in at a massive 0.2%! Considering it's only available for a handful of devices, this low number was somewhat expected, but it's still a little disappointing and reminds us that...

Nexus Player Android 8.0 Factory Image and OTA With September Patch Now Available

Kellen September 20, 2017 12

When September's Android security patch went live last week for most Nexus and Pixel devices, the Nexus Player's files were not included. In fact, no Android 8.0 "Oreo" images had been posted by Google for their Nexus Android TV unit up until a few minutes ago...