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Asus releases Android 13 for the Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip
The January 2023 security patches are also included
After rolling out the Android 13 update for the Zenfone 9 last month, Asus has now started seeding the update to the Zenfone 8 and its "Flip" variant. The releases pack the Android security patches for January 2023, along with all the new features Google introduced in Android 13.
Here's when your Asus phone is getting Android 13
If you own a recent Zenfone or ROG Phone, your wait for Android 13 won't be that much longer.
Ever since Google released the stable build of Android 13 in August, phone makers across the world have been announcing rollout plans for their device portfolio. Now, we can add Asus to that list. The Taiwanese OEM has finally shared a roadmap that reveals when the Zenfone and ROG Phone family of devices will be updated to the latest version of Google’s mobile software.
Android 12 stable update for the ASUS ZenFone 8 is now rolling out
ASUS has now started rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip. Here are the links to download the update
With Android 12 now being officially out for a while, brands are working on updating their devices to the latest OS. Yesterday, Samsung started rolling out One UI 4.0 for its devices after the initial release was paused due to bugs. Today, ASUS has started to roll out the Android 12 stable update for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip after a few beta versions.
ASUS is looking for beta testers for ZenFone 8 Flip's Android 12 update
ASUS is looking for beta testers for the ZenFone 8 Flip's Android 12 update. The beta program runs from Oct 23 to Nov 8.
After releasing an Android 12 beta for the ZenFone 8 earlier this month, ASUS is now bringing the latest flavor of Android to one more device: the ZenFone 8 Flip.
ASUS announces Android 12 Release Schedule for Zenfone 8, Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone Series
ASUS will kick off the stable Android 12 rollout in December 2021, starting with the ZenFone 8 series. Read on.
ASUS today detailed its plans to roll out the stable Android 12 update for its ROG and ZenFone flagships. The Taiwanese company will kick off the stable Android 12 rollout by the end of this year, starting with the ZenFone 8 series, with devices like the ROG Phone 5 and others joining the Android 12 party early next year.
ZenFone 8 update expands VoLTE compatibility to more carriers
ASUS is rolling out new updates to the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone Flip. The latest updates expand VoLTE support to more carriers and improve camera performance.
The ASUS ZenFone 8 series has received several software updates since its launch. The first couple of updates focused on improving the camera performance and fixing early bugs. The latter updates, including the one that rolled out earlier this month, optimized call quality, bumped security patch level, and also added support for VoLTE on several European carriers. Now, ASUS is rolling out yet another update to the duo, which further expands VoLTE compatibility on more carriers and improves the overall system stability.
New ZenUI updates for the ASUS ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 7 series bring lots of bug fixes
The latest ZenUI updates for the ASUS ZenFone 8 series and the ZenFone 7 series brings several bug fixes and improvements.
Towards the end of last month, ASUS rolled out software updates for its flagship ZenFone 8 series, the ZenFone 6 series, the ROG Phone 5, and the ROG Phone 3. The ZenUI updates included minor improvements to camera and call quality, system stability optimizations, and several bug fixes. ASUS has now started rolling out another update for the ZenFone 8 series and the ZenFone 7 series, which brings even more bug fixes and improvements.
ASUS rolls out its first post-launch update to the ZenFone 8 series
The ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip are getting an OTA update adding extra functionality, fixing bugs and stability issues, and much more.
ASUS has now released the ZenFone 8 series. Users that are looking into proper follow-ups to the ZenFone 6 and ZenFone 7 might find themselves at home with the ZenFone 8 Flip as it retains the same backflip camera mechanism that flips the back camera over to the front instead of having a front camera. But the real star of the show was the regular ZenFone 8. It features a more conventional form factor with a punch-hole front camera and a standard rear camera setup, but it's a tiny phone---and it doesn't compromise on most other aspects. Now, the device, as well as the Flip model, are now getting their first OTA update.
The compact ZenFone 8 is the centerpiece of ASUS' new flagship lineup
ASUS today lifted the covers off the ZenFone 8 lineup, featuring a new compact flagship and a larger Flip model. Read on to learn more.
Over the last few weeks, we saw several leaks and teasers about ASUS' flagship ZenFone 8 lineup. The company has now finally lifted the covers off the new devices, and they offer a host of premium features at a relatively affordable price. As seen in previous leaks, the ASUS ZenFone 8 lineup consists of two phones -- the ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip.
ASUS ZenFone 8 specs leak ahead of next week's launch
While we wait for ASUS to announce the ZenFone 8 on May 12, a new report has revealed what are allegedly the device's specs.
While we wait for ASUS to hold its May 12 event, the internet has been busy spoiling the fun. The company already teased the event would see the unveil of the ZenFone 8, and thanks to a new leak, we have the phone’s specs before the official announcement.
ASUS ZenFone 8 series leaks in full, revealing compact "Mini" and larger "Flip" models
Ahead of an event on May 12 a new leak has revealed specs for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip, along with renders of each device.
ASUS has an event scheduled for May 12, when it’s expected to unveil the ZenFone 8 series. (You already know where this is going…) Ahead of that event, a new leak has revealed specs for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip, along with renders of each device.
ASUS is bringing back the headphone jack with the ZenFone 8
ASUS has shared yet another teaser for the upcoming ZenFone 8 series which suggests that the phones will include a headphone jack.
After launching the ROG Phone 5 lineup earlier this year, Taiwanese smartphone OEM ASUS is gearing up to launch its much-awaited ZenFone 8 series. The company will host a virtual launch event for the flagship lineup early next month, but it has already started sharing some key details about the upcoming devices.
The ASUS ZenFone 8 might not have a flip camera
ASUS may replace its iconic flip camera mechanism with a traditional hole-punch selfie camera on the upcoming Zenfone 8 lineup.
Taiwanese OEM ASUS is gearing up to launch its flagship ZenFone 8 lineup early next month. Over the last few weeks, we've seen a couple of leaks and teasers about the upcoming devices, which have revealed that ASUS will add a new compact flagship to the lineup this year, which might pack a 5.9-inch 120Hz OLED display and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chip. The company has now shared another teaser on Twitter, suggesting that the new ZenFone 8 series devices may not feature a flip camera like their predecessors.
ASUS Zenfone 8 launch invite teases flagship performance in a compact size
ASUS has announced plans to hold an event in May, where it will announce a new flagship that’s big on performance and compact in size.
ASUS has announced plans to hold an event in May, where it will announce a new flagship that’s big on performance and compact in size. On the company’s website, a countdown timer reveals the event will kick off on Friday, May 12 at 1 p.m. EDT.
ASUS ZenFone 8 "Mini" may pack a 5.9" 120Hz OLED screen and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888
The upcoming ASUS ZenFone 8 "Mini" could have a 5.9" OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 888.
Earlier this month, ASUS launched its first flagship phone of the year: the ROG Phone 5. It launched earlier than expected yet still added many improvements over last year's ROG Phone. The ROG Phone 5 isn't the only flagship phone from ASUS that's launching in 2021, though. We're expecting the successor to last year's ZenFone 7 to make an appearance this year, and new details we've spotted from an analysis of kernel source code and firmware shed some light on what to expect from the ASUS ZenFone 8 series.