Reliance Jio in 2018: What to Expect from India’s Fastest-Growing Carrier

Reliance Jio has been the talk of the town ever since it entered the Indian telecom sector in September 2016. At its 40th anniversary, Reliance Industries announced that Jio now...

Sandstone White OnePlus 5T Hands On: An Iconic Stormtrooper Variant that’s Perfect for OnePlus One Fans

By now, Android enthusiasts are probably used to OnePlus’ release strategy: Launch a phone, release limited edition variants and a revision with a spec bump, and offer more colors along...

Latest XDA Features

Google Camera Mod Updated with Portrait Mode/Lens Blur Toggle and 4K Video Support for Some Devices

When we first reported on the Google Camera HDR+ port, it had very few options and ran on only a handful of devices. It was unstable in many environments, which...
January 7, 2018 3:00 PM

Android & iOS App Revenue Increased by 35 Percent in 2017, Totaling $60 Billion

Apps on both Android and iOS have taken a more “freemium” model in recent years, giving users the option to use an application or play a game and then pay...
January 7, 2018 2:27 PM

Learn How to Build, Automate, and Secure Networks Using Python

With three courses and over 460 lessons, the massive bundle covers every aspect of Python network programming and administration—from the absolute basics to the latest innovations that are driving the...
January 7, 2018 1:00 PM

Nokia 6 (First Gen) Receives Android Oreo Beta – Download & Install with Nokia Beta Labs

Last month, HMD Global rolled out an Oreo beta for the Nokia 5 and promised that the Oreo beta for the mid-range Nokia 6 would soon follow suit. Making good...
January 7, 2018 11:47 AM

Google Pixel & Pixel 2 Users Reporting Issues with Swipe Gestures on the Lock Screen

The Google Pixel line of devices launched in 2017 and has replaced the Nexus line in receiving Android version upgrades first. With Android 8.1 Oreo releasing recently, it came with...
January 6, 2018 4:30 PM

Essential Phone Gets January 2018 Security Patch with Fixes for Meltdown/Spectre

The Essential Phone, also known as the Essential PH-1, was released in August 2017, and although it has faced its fair share of issues, its user experience has steadily improved...
January 6, 2018 4:00 PM

Chrome OS 63 Brings Fixes for Meltdown and Spectre on the Pixelbook & Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus

With the recent controversy surrounding the newly revealed Spectre vulnerability, there has been a lot of panic in the air due to uncertainty about the devices which are affected and...
January 6, 2018 3:25 PM

Lock in 2TB of Secure, Reliable Cloud Storage for Life

Although there are countless cloud storage services available to the public, Zoolz Cloud Storage reigns supreme when it comes to accessibility, security, and affordability. And right now, you can grab...
January 6, 2018 12:02 PM

XPrivacyLua is an Xposed Module that Protects Your Data

If you’ve ever mistakenly downloaded an application you didn’t trust with your data, you might have stumbled upon XPrivacy. It’s an Xposed module that protects your privacy by feeding applications...
January 5, 2018 6:35 PM

Google Home Sales Top 6 Million, Over 400 Million Google Assistant-Enabled Devices Shipped

Amazon’s Echo may be the smart speaker market’s top dog, but Google Home is nipping at its tail. Lifetime sales of Google’s AI-powered speakers — which include the Google Home,...
January 5, 2018 3:35 PM

One Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Exynos) Owner Receives Android Oreo Update

The Galaxy Note 8 hasn’t gotten a stable version of Android Oreo yet, but Samsung launched a beta program in select markets last year. Since then, it’s issued updates with...
January 5, 2018 2:45 PM

HTC Edge Launcher Updated with Support for HTC U11 and Customization Options

The HTC U11 and U11+ are departures from their predecessor, the HTC 10. Both drop the aluminum unibody construction in favor of a 3D glass back and a metal frame,...
January 5, 2018 1:35 PM