[Update: August 2021 Security Patch] Nokia 7.2 Updates Tracker

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 7.2 in September 2019 with an IPS LCD display of 6.3 inches with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It powers Android 9 Pie coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Under the hood, it equips a Quad-core processor-based Snapdragon 660 SoC and Adreno 512 GPU. Nokia 7.2 packs a 48MP triple sensor at the rear and a single 20MP snapper on the other side.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated with every build released for the Nokia 7.2 smartphone.

Nokia 7.2 Updates Tracker

The updates are listed in descending order, i.e; the latest one is placed at the top.

• [August 20, 2021]: Nokia 7.2 units in Egypt are grabbing a new software update that carries the August 2021 security patch. The current security maintenance weighs 8.19 MB in size. Besides this, the package does not include any new additions, the security, and stability of the smartphone are enhanced though.


• [February 23, 2021]: Nokia 7.2 is grabbing February 2021 security patch update in India and Europe. The update weighs over 41.80MB and 4.59MB depending upon carrier and location. Apart from the security patch, there’s no additional feature or fix that is part of the new update. But internally, several new security enhancements and fixes will optimize the overall security of the device.


• [April 3, 2020]: Nokia 7.2 starts rolling out the stable Android 10 update. The package includes Android 10 with all its goodies along with March 2020 security patch. Along with the expected features of the new OS, the build also brings VoWiFi support for Airtel users that means WiFi calling is available on Nokia 7.2. To know what features Android 10 adds to your device, click here.

The OTA update will reach out to all units in a short while. But, you can always track the build manually by heading to Settings > About > Software updates. Also, we advise users to switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid additional charges.

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Xiaomi sends stable MIUI 12.5 update to the Poco M2 in India

Xiaomi is swiftly sending updates to all of its eligible devices. Following its rollout schedule, the company’s sub-brand Poco M2 is receiving a new software update in India that brings MIUI 12.5.

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The latest update for the Poco M2 is rolling out on firmware version V12.5.1.0.RJRINXM. While the build is presently live in India, the units in other countries will grab similar treatment soon.

Concerning changes, the build adds a whole new Notes app with several features. Moreover, the system performance is now enhanced with 20 times more rendering power. The gesture response is smooth and instant. Also, after flashing the update, the security patch will be upgraded to August 2021.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
  
  
  • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
    Updated Android Security Patch to August 2021. Increased system security.
  
  
  • Stable MIUI based on Android 11
  
  
  
  


• Notes
  
  
  
  • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  
  
  • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
  
  
  • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
  
  
  • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  
  
  • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
  
  
  • New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
  
  
  • All-new Notes.
  
  
  
  

If you own a Poco M2, you may have to wait as the update is presently limited. However, a border rollout will follow soon after ensuring the absence of bugs. But you can flash the recovery ROM by clicking here.

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[Update: System Optimization] Redmi 10 Updates Tracker

Recently, Xiaomi has announced the Redmi 10 smartphone featuring a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core processor-based MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. The smartphone ships with Android 11 out of the box along with MIUI 12.5 on top paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Redmi 10 equips a 50MP quad-camera module at the rear and a single 8MP snapper for selfies.

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Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding the Redmi 10 smartphone updates.

Redmi 10 Updates Tracker

The updates will be placed in descending order i.e; the latest ones can be seen at the top.

• [August 19, 2021]: The Redmi 10 is grabbing the new software update globally on the firmware version V12.5.4.0.RKUMIXM. The update increases the system stability and reduces the lags, ultimately ensuring a seamless and undisturbed user experience. To apply for the OTA, click here, to flash the recovery ROM, click here, and to download the fastboot ROM, click here.

Like all the other updates, this as well is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. Accordingly, the users may have to wait a while to get the build. You can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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WhatsApp's 90-days Disappearing Messages option is under testing

After introducing a handful of features, WhatsApp is now adding one more to the list. A new option for Disappearing Messages that will allow the user to delete a particular chat after 90 days is under testing. Although, there is already a similar feature introduced in November last year that vanishes the messages after a week.

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The new Disappearing Messages feature is accompanying another option that would allow the user to automatically delete the text after 24 hours. Both of the options are currently under the testing phase.

The features are currently under version 2.21.17.16 for Android beta. Reportedly, the 90 days option will be another alternative for the existing seven days auto-delete messages option. Alongside, from the last few months, WhatsApp is also testing the 24-hour vanish option for Android, iOS, and Web users.



The feature is still under development and is not available even for WhatsApp beta testers. So, don’t get impatient if you are not able to view the feature as it might take some time to go in a stable phase. As of now, we are not sure when the feature will have a stable public rollout.

Back in November 2020, while introducing seven days auto-delete option, WhatsApp said, “We're starting with 7 days because we think it offers peace of mind that conversations aren't permanent while remaining practical so you don't forget what you were chatting about.”

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Google is offering Pixel 5a 5G at a price of $216

Yesterday, Google finally made the mid-ranger Pixel 5a 5G official. As always, Google Fi has come up with a great deal with its subscription. Now the company is offering the device in a special offer for its Fi carrier model.

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FYI, Google Pixel 5a 5G is worth $449. But, with the Google Fi on a phone subscription, you just need to pay $9 every month for two years. Adding all, that would make it cost $216, which is even less than the actual price of the device. After a year of installments, you can grab the Pixel 5a 5G.

However, this cost does not cover the device protection. For this addition, you need to pay $6 more, making it a total of $15 per month. If you chose to go on the safe side, Pixel 5a 5G will cost $360 in total, which is still much less than the tagged worth.

To be precise, the protection plan covers the screen repair for $29 and will charge $69 in case of mechanical breakdown or for accidental damage replacement service. If unfortunately, your device gets lost or stolen, Google will only charge a fee of $99 for replacement. This scheme is not valid in New York though for some reason.

If you go for an unprotected plan, do remember that you still need to pay for 2 years even if anything happens to your smartphone. Therefore, protection is always a better choice.

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Google Fuchsia update is making its way to the 1st-gen Nest Hubs

In May 2021, Google released the Fuchsia OS after it was spotted on Bluetooth SIG. The first device to get the new operating system was the 2018 launched Nest Hub. Earlier, it was limited to a small number of users. Now, Fuchsia OS is expanding beyond the Preview program and is having a wider rollout for the first-generation Nest Hub owners.

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For years, Google is trying to develop a "non-Linux" operating system from the scratch and the results are finally here with Fuchsia. Initially, the rollout was limited to the users who enrolled in the “Preview program.” The trial was available to all devices via the Google Home app. So far, Google has been examining the performance and expanding the deployment of Fuchsia OS for the Nest Hubs.

A few days back, the updated Google support page mentioned the release of new software for the Nest Hub. Also, it clarified that the fresh OS is available for both the Preview program and all the other devices. Talking about the first-gen Nest Hub, it is grabbing the firmware version 1.52.260996.

To mention, do not get confused between the first-gen Nest Hub and the second generation Nest Hub that was launched in March this year.

The new build includes an update to the Fuchsia operating system as confirmed by Google. That implies, all the first-gen Nest Hub devices will run the new system by the next week. Though the upgrade might go unnoticed, but you can check for it via Google’s own instructions

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 gets its first update ahead of the release

Samsung's latest and greatest flagship, Galaxy Z Fold 3 is official but yet to release. Before launch, the company is already sending updates to the upcoming device. This could probably work as a sale strategy or to say that the device isn't going to miss anything. The first update majorly emphasizes refining the overall experience.

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The pre-release software for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is arriving on the firmware version  F926BXXU1AUGB. Alongside polishing the user experience, the package inculcates the July 2021 Android security patch. The upgraded security maintenance could probably be served onboard.

Looking at Samsung's updating speed, there are strong chances that Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be picking up the August 2021 patch by the time it makes its way to the market. The first thing the user should do is set up the smartphone and head to Settings > Software update > Download and install and start using the device from the latest safety patch.

As per Samsung's policy, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will get four years of update support. This time duration is likely to include two or three major operating system updates apart from the regular security patches.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is up for pre-orders from August 11 onwards for $1,799.99. These would start shipping from the date of official release i.e; August 27 in most regions. The device will arrive in three color variants— Phantom Black, Phantom Green, and Phantom Silver.

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The latest Gboard update adds Suggestion Highlights feature

With Android 12 underway, several apps have been updated with new features and designs. But, Gboard is the one that has received multiple updates and new features in the past few months. The latest update for the Google Keyboard app adds a new suggestion highlights feature.

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As the name suggests, the suggestion highlights feature will boldly highlight the suggested words as the user is typing. Also, not only the suggested word will be displayed at the center of the top Gboard strip. It will also be themed with Dynamic color on Android 12.

In case you are operating the older version of the Android, then the highlighted word will coordinate with the accent color of the theme. Though we can not tag this as a major change, only the suggested words will call attention to bring themselves to notice.

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Previously, the new Gboard suggestion highlights feature was unfurling out for the beta users for a while. But it has started to have a wider rollout in a stable phase for all of the Android users. The iOS users do not have access to the updated version as of now and also there's no official statement when it will be available for them.

The new Gboard version with fresh features is live to download from the Play Store for all the Android users out there!

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OnePlus 8T gets OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 (NA & EU) and 11.0.9.9 (IN)

OnePlus is actively sending new software updates to its smartphones, especially with OxygenOS bumps. After the OnePlus 6 lineup and the Nord 2, the youngest member of the OnePlus 8 family, the OnePlus 8T is getting a new OxygenOS update in different regions.

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The OnePlus 8T is grabbing OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 in Europe via the firmware version 11.0.10.10.KB05BA. As announced by the company, a similar build will unfurl to North America as well on build number 11.0.10.10.KB05AA. Whereas, for the Indian variants, the OnePlus is will send 11.0.9.9.KB05DA build that will add OxygenOS 11.0.9.9.

Concerning changes, the package brings a couple of additions to the system and addresses the navigation bug. Moreover, the security patch will be upgraded to August 2021 alongside optimizing the camera app. Also, it adds a new Bitmoji AOD, that is co-designed with Snapchat. Furthermore, the Indian models will get the OnePlus Store to manage their accounts and get some exclusive benefits. Below is the official changelog issued by the company.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro and brought new powerful features
  
  
  • Newly added the screenshot feature for AOD
  
  
  • Fixed the failed issue of Navigation gestures in some scenes
  
  
  • Improved system stability and fixed known issues
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.08
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • Optimized the portrait mode effect of the front camera
  
  
  
  


• OnePlus Store (IN Only)
  
  
  
  • An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)
  
  
  
  


• Ambient Display
  
  
  
  • Newly added Bitmoji AOD, co-designed with Snapchat, which will liven up the ambient display with your personal Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will update throughout the day based on your activity and things happening around you (Path: Settings - Customization - Clock on ambient display - Bitmoji)
  
  
  
  

As usual, the OTA update will have an incremental rollout, implying that it will reach certain users initially. A border rollout will follow after ensuing the seamless functioning of the new packages.

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