October 2019 -- XDA Developers

Zone Launcher lets you access your apps from any screen with one swipe

Doug Lynch October 31, 2019

Launcher is a commonly used phrase within the Android community that refers to the Home Screen and the application that lets us launch the other apps and games we have installed. Custom launchers are available in the Play Store that can replace your current launcher and offer unique features, customization options, and more. Zone Launcher...

Everything announced at Samsung Developer Conference 2019

Max Weinbach October 31, 2019

For the past few years, Samsung has hosted its Samsung Developer Conference in the Fall. This is the time for the company to announce all the software, and sometimes hardware, that it's pushing for developers to work with. Last year was all about One UI and Bixby. This year was all about Bixby Capsules, foldables,...

WhatsApp for Android now supports fingerprint unlock

Joe Fedewa October 31, 2019

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform on the planet, which means people are using it for all sorts of purposes. In August, WhatsApp started working on a feature for people who wish to put the app behind an extra layer of security. Now, Fingerprint Unlock is ready for primetime and available in the latest...

Google is testing a completely revamped Assistant Feed

Doug Lynch October 31, 2019

Google has offered its users a number of ways to interact with its virtual assistant. Some prefer to use the voice command hot words to bring it up while others will launch the service from the navigation bar/gesture. However, few seem to access it using the Google application. There's an Updates tab in the Google...

AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen: Continued Look Via Ryzen 5 3600X/3400G

Daniel Moran October 31, 2019

AMD's Next Horizon Gaming event, leading up to E3 2019, had given us a lot of information on the third generation of Ryzen. During the middle of testing for the 3900X and 3700X review, we received another package - this time containing the Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 5 3400G. How would these fare compared...

Upgrade Your PS4 with this 2TB Hybrid Hard Drive Kit and 16GB Flash Drive for $99

XDA Commerce Team October 31, 2019

Microsoft’s Your Phone app drops support for Bluetooth Low Energy connections

Aamir Siddiqui October 31, 2019

Smartphones have overshadowed desktops to become the primary point of interaction for a lot of people. There’s a lot happening on your phone at any given point, and it can be hard to keep track of all of it if you are using a computing machine other than your smartphone. Microsoft took a jab at...

Honor 9X Camera Review – Mid-Ranger with Flagship Versatility

A Word From Our Sponsors October 31, 2019

Every year Honor pushes the boundaries of what we can expect from budget devices with their X-Series phones. As we approach the holidays, Honor launches their newest addition to the family, the Honor 9X. Powered by the Kirin 710F, the Honor 9X brings a few newer features that set this phone above others in its...

Xiaomi is working on its own front-facing slow-motion “Slofie” feature

Aamir Siddiqui October 31, 2019

Slofies are all the rage these days -- or at least that's what smartphone OEMs think. The Apple iPhone 11 boasts of slow-motion front-facing videos as one of its highlight features, with Apple calling it "slofie", short for slow-motion selfie. Android smartphones have been capable of slow-motion video through their rear camera for some years...

Google Assistant smart devices will soon be able to stream from SiriusXM

Pranob Mehrotra October 31, 2019

A recent teardown of the Google app version 10.81.6.29.arm64 revealed a number of upcoming features. Among these was the updated Collections UI, smart screenshots, and Google Podcast bookmarking. The teardown also revealed that Google was testing a new feature that will allow you to link specific radio services to the Google Assistant. Google is now...

MIUI Quick Settings provides quick access to hidden phones settings on Xiaomi devices

Pranob Mehrotra October 31, 2019

Xiaomi's MIUI Android skin is a far cry from the stock Android experience we all know and love. However, it packs in some really useful customization options and features that many Xiaomi users appreciate. But did you know that the OS also packs in a few settings that are hidden from users? Accessing these hidden...

[Update: MatePad Pro] The Huawei MediaPad M7 could be the first Android tablet with a hole punch display

Pranob Mehrotra October 31, 2019

Earlier this year in June, Huawei launched the MediaPad M6 in China alongside its Nova 5 series. The flagship tablet from the company packed in its top-of-the-line Kirin 980 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The 10.8-inch variant of the tablet also included some additional features like a quad-speaker setup, a 2K display, and more....