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OnePlus has started rolling out ColorOS 17, based on Android 17, beginning with the OnePlus 13 and expanding to other devices. The Chinese launch of the update is drawing attention as the first major OnePlus software refresh to reach users, with global availability expected in stages.
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OPPO has opened recruitment for the ColorOS 17 open beta, covering the Find X9 series, Find X8 series and Reno 15 Pro ahead of a global unveiling on October 13. Interest is spilling over to the OnePlus 15, which is expected to ship with the same Android-based software. Early commentary highlights major motion design and animation upgrades in the new system.
- 3Google launches Dreambeans AI app in India●Google has launched its AI app Dreambeans in India, marking its first international market outside the United States. Av
Google has launched its Dreambeans AI app in India, the first international market outside the United States. The app is available on Android and iOS and supports 13 Indian languages alongside English, including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali, underscoring Google's push to tailor its AI products for India's large multilingual user base.
- 4'Enough Phone' brings back the small Android handset in 2027●‘Enough Phone’ is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027 Everyone says they want small A
A new Android phone called the 'Enough Phone' is set to launch in 2027, aimed at buyers who miss compact devices. It features a 5.3-inch display, roughly the size of the iPhone 13 Mini, along with decent specifications and a $599 price tag. Tech watchers say many people have long complained that Android makers abandoned small phones, and this device is positioned as the answer to that demand.
- 5'Enough Phone': a compact Android phone planned for 2027●‘Enough Phone’ is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027
A new Android phone called 'Enough Phone' has been announced, sized roughly like the iPhone 13 Mini, with launch targeted for 2027. The device taps into ongoing demand for small, less distracting smartphones, an area Apple abandoned when it discontinued the Mini. Details on specifications, pricing and the company behind it remain limited ahead of the planned release.
- 6Silent SMS reportedly causes total data loss on Android devices●Stille SMS sorgt für Totalverlust "Betroffen sind laut Blaszczyk und mehreren Fachmedien Android-Versionen von 12 bis 17
A so-called silent SMS is being linked to total data loss on Android phones. According to IT expert Blaszczyk and several German tech media, Android versions 12 through 17 are affected. Google is distributing a fix via current security updates for Android 14 to 17, while devices running Android 12 or 13 are left without a direct fix from Google itself.
- 7One text message can crash Android 12 and 13 phones●One text can crash an Android phone, and Android 12 and 13 won’t get a fix
A newly reported flaw means a single malicious text message can crash Android phones running Android 12 or Android 13, and Google will not patch those versions since they no longer receive security updates. Users on affected devices have no fix available through normal updates, so the crash risk remains. The report has prompted discussion about the growing number of Android devices left without security support.
- 8Why digital audio players still run old chips and old Android●Interesting read: Why digital audio players (DAPs) use old chips and old Android versions (even the very expensive model
A new explainer is circulating on why dedicated digital audio players, even very expensive ones, ship with outdated chips and old Android versions. The short answer: development costs are high and the market is a niche, so upgrades are not worthwhile. Some makers instead run optimised custom builds of Android 12 or 13 and lock the software down, prioritising audio quality and stability over current specs.
- 9New Seven Deadly Sins pachinko game launches free on 777Real●https://www. wacoca.com/games/1482102/ 『e 七つの大罪3』が無料パチンコアプリ「777Real」に登場！ 10月13日配信開始 | AppBank # # GAMING # Android # Fre
The pachinko title 'e Seven Deadly Sins 3' has arrived on 777Real, a free pachinko app for smartphones, with distribution starting October 13. Players can try the game based on the popular Seven Deadly Sins anime franchise without charge on iOS and Android. Coverage of the release has drawn attention from mobile gaming and anime fans.
- 10Alcoin Solitaire free mobile game launches October 13●https://www. wacoca.com/games/1482039/ 「アルコイン」シリーズ第2弾！ 無料ゲームアプリ『アルコインソリティア』が10月13日提供開始 | AppBank # # GAMING # Android #
The second entry in the Alcoin series, the free-to-play mobile game Alcoin Solitaire, becomes available on October 13 for iOS and Android. The announcement covers a casual solitaire title offered at no cost on smartphones, and word of the launch is circulating among mobile gaming followers ahead of its release date.