Wednesday, August 24, 2022

OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro receives OxygenOS 12 C.63 update!

It has been many months since OnePlus rolled out the stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones. Since then, OnePlus has pushed security updates to smartphones to improve further. In July, it pushed the OxygenOS 12 C.62 update with June 2022 Security patch. It had fixed many issues relating to the system. Now, OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS C.63 update for both OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. It was announced by a moderator in the OnePlus community and is live for the Indian units. He added that the update would soon be available in other parts of the world.



The update comes with the firmware version LE2111_11.C.63 for the OnePlus 9 and LE2121_11.C.63 for the OnePlus 9 Pro. The update bumps up the security patch to August 2022. It also brings many improvements to the optics department. To start with, it gets the Text Scanner feature which will scan and import text to your phone. OnePlus also added three new filters named Radiance, Serenity, and Emerald. Another addition is the Movie and Dual-view Video modes which will help content creators. 

OnePlus also brings Long Exposure to adjust exposure time. It gets popular options such as Moving vehicles, Water & clouds, and Light painting. The users who have already received the update can submit feedback so that the brand can start the broader rollout soon. OnePlus adds that since it is an incremental rollout, it will take some time to reach all the units of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Do share the article with your friends who owns either of these smartphones.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro gets stable Android 13 update

It's been a week since Google released the Android 13 OS for its Pixel smartphones. Following the footsteps, the other companies, including Vivo and iQOO have started deploying the latest stable operating system. The first smartphones by the company to get the major software updates are Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro.

Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro

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To recall, the Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro were launched a few months ago with Android 12 out of the box tossed with Funtouch OS 12/ OriginOS Ocean skin iteration on top. As for the latest update, the package is rolling out for the users who successfully applied for the Android 13 Preview Program a week back. FYI, the Preview Program was limited to India and so is the availability of the update.




As for changes, Android 13 does not major overhaul like Android 12. However, it still brings some UI changes, including more customization options for Material You. Moreover, several features are improved like the QR code scanning is seamless. In addition, it allows you to copy/paste between phones and tablets, integrated Fast Pair support, Bluetooth LE Audio support, Spatial Audio capabilities, and more. Furthermore, it carries a pre-app language option which allows setting different languages for different apps that too, without having to change the system language. Also, privacy and security are improved.



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As always, the OTA update is having an incremental rollout. The package will automatically hit the eligible users within a few days. If you are particularly impatient, you can head over to System Update section under the Settings app on your device. Lastly, do let us know about your Android 13 experience in the comments section below.

Download Realme Screen Recorder App Latest Version

As you already know, the Screen recording app allows you to record all the things you are doing on your phone’s home screen. However, sensitive information such as passwords, PIN numbers, and more will not be recorded. The function is performed by using the device's front camera. Moreover, you can also choose to record sounds and screen taps while recording the screen. The platform can be used in multiple ways, including a smart sidebar and control center.

Realme Screen Recorder

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Download Realme Screen Recorder App



  • [August 23, 2022]: Realme has released a new update for the Screen Recorder app. The build bears the version number v12.11.23. Anyone globally can tap on the button below and download the build. However, make sure that your phone runs on the latest Android 12 or later OS versions. The update does not carry any major features, but it does bring some general optimizations.




What's New

General Optimization


Download Version v12.11.23



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Download Realme Sound Recorder App Latest Version

As the name suggests, Realme offers a sound recorder app that allows keeping a track of all inbound sounds. Through this app, you can record and save all calls, including the ones answered via Whatsapp, Skype, Zoom, and Telegram. This app could prove to be your need of an hour as you can store your conversation and replay it anytime you need. Here on this page, you can get the latest update of the sound recorder app for your Realme smartphones.

Realme Sound Recorder

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Download Realme Sound Recorder App



  • [August 23, 2022]: The Sound Recorder app by Realme with build number v12.30.13 is available to download. The version is refined for the global users of Realme devices that run on Android 12 or higher OS versions.


Download Version v12.30.13



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Download Realme Screenshot App Latest Version

The screenshot is the most used feature in smartphones these days. Unlike before, taking and editing screenshots has become easy. In fact, you can easily customize, take long shots, and do more in one place. All these functions are offered by the Realme screenshot app as well. In fact, the platform allows you to take screenshots in different shapes, doodle, share, edit, customize, and more. Here you can download the latest version of the app.

[caption id="attachment_129052" align="aligncenter" width="696"]Realme Screenshot Long screenshot in landscape mode[/caption]

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Download Realme Screenshot App



  • [August 23, 2022]: The latest build of the Realme Screenshot app bears the version v8.6.24. The update is available for global users. However, the only requirement is that the device should run on Android 11 or higher versions. Now, try the new build from the button below and let us know your feedback in the comment section below.


Download version v8.6.24



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Doogee S89 series launched with Helio P90 SoC, 12000 mAh battery, and more

Doogee S89 series is finally official as the next definition of rugged smartphones. The lineup includes two smartphones: Doogee S89 and Doogee S98 Pro. You can buy the respective devices from AliExpress and Doogeemall. Before that, let's take a detailed look at the latest rugged handsets.

Doogee S89 series

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Talking about the design, the “breathing light” feature of the device is what makes it exceptional. It is an RGB backlight effect that we have seen on the Nothing phone (1). However, Doogee has provided more customization choices, functions, and colors. You can tweak them all as per your preference, making it more personal. Also, the light effect can be assigned to specific phone functions like incoming calls and notifications.

The next notable feature is the battery. The Doogee S89 series packs a 12000 mAh monster battery, making it weigh just 400g. In addition, the Pro model is the first phone to support a 65W fast charger. With this capacity, you can fuel up the device from 0 to 100% in around 2 hours. Whereas, the vanilla S89 comes with a 33W charger. Although it still provides up to 5 days of active phone usage on a single charge. Moreover, both handsets support 15W wireless charging as well.

Doogee S89 series

Under the hood, the lineup draws power from the MediaTek Helio P90 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. On the software front, the phone boosts Android 12 out of the box. Furthermore, the rugged panels are IP68, IP69K rated and MIL-STD-810H certified, making them dust, splash, and shockproof to survive intense environments. The other notable specs include NFC, custom button, dual SIM, face ID, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, GPS, and more.

In terms of optics, you will get a triple rear camera module with Doogee S89 series. Both devices consist of 20MP night vision sensors and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens. However, the capacity of primary units is distinguishable. The S89 carries a 48MP advanced Sony snapper, while you get an upgraded 64MP lens with the upper variant. On the other hand, the 16MP front camera is designated to provide selfies.
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Price and Availability


As mentioned, you can buy the Doogee S89 series via AliExpress and Doogeemall. The S89 costs $399.98 and the pricing for the Pro model is set at $459.98. As for launch offers, the company is offering heavy discounts to lure more buyers. You can get the S89 and S89 Pro for $199.99 and $229.99, respectively. Likewise, an additional $10 discount coupons are available for early buyers on AliExpress. Lastly, keep in mind that the offers are only valid till August 26, 2022.

Asus ROG Phone 6D in the works with Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC

Asus is getting ready to launch a 6D smartphone: the Asus ROG Phone 6D. The alphabet 'D' in the device title is quite confusing. Is this a 6 Dimensional phone? Keep reading you will get that.

Asus ROG Phone 6D is getting ready to launch.

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The certifications and a reliable leaker predict that the device will be released under the ROG brand. Rumors also claim that it is a new variant of ROG Phone 6. Let's look at what this new ROG packs.

According to Popular tipster Digital Chat Station, the model numbers ASUS_AI2203_A and ASUS_AI2203_B are expected to be two future Asus smartphones that were discovered in 3C certification earlier today. They further say that this serial number corresponds to the Asus ROG Phone 6D, which is yet to be released.

The device was also found on Asus's official website's RoHS certification page. The smartphone's official marketing name is confirmed on the listing.

Now talking about the processor of this phone, according to Digital Chat Station it will run the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus. Also, the D in the device's name denotes 'Dimensity'.

The smartphone will have a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera with a 165Hz flat screen provided by Samsung Display. In addition, the ROG 6D will have a gigantic battery backup of 6000mAh with 65W fast wired charging.
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According to the leaked specifications, the ROG phone will most likely have a different processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC may be found within the original ROG Phone 6.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

[Issue]: Android 13 stable update unstables Google Assistant - Stuck in Dark Mode

Google Assistant is one of the popular virtual assistants. It can be accessed from different platforms like Android smartphones, Android TV, Google Nest, etc. However, the platform got a bit unstable after the Android 13 update on Pixel smartphones. The Google Assistant is getting stuck in dark mode.

Android 13 stable update got Google Assistant stuck in dark mode.

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But lately, many users on Google Pixel have faced the issue of Google Assistant automatically switching to dark mode. And the problem is still faced even after switching the device back to the light theme.

Many find this error quite disturbing because of switching from a light theme to a dark theme without concern. The same flaw existed in its beta version too. And most of the developers had reported the issue at that time. It seems maybe this is something that the Google should work on before releasing the stable build.

Now Google hasn't released any official statement regarding the issue on the stable version. Hopefully, they will fix the error via a new update.
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Not only that, Android 13 has issues related to haptic feedback too. One should remember that the Android 13 is claimed to be a stable version. We have to appreciate the new design and other features like the Panlingual feature which support other languages in the applications, etc, which are introduced in the latest version but at the same time, we should also report the issues so that Google can rectify and bring the best out of it. The only thing that we can do is report these issues and wait for the update.

Download Realme Compass App Latest Version [Old Versions Archive]

Realme bundles the Compass app with every smartphone that possesses the sensor. It is a helpful app to know the directions on the smartphone itself. It will become handy once you get lost and want to navigate to the desired location. Realme used to push regular updates to the APK to improve the app's usability. However, all users of the smartphone aren't aware of the same. So, we thought of creating a dedicated tracker to track the updates of the Realme Compass app.

download realme compass apk

Download Realme Compass



  • [August 19, 2022]: Realme has started pushing a new update to the Compass app. It comes with the version number v12.0.120 and is live for global users. The app will be compatible with smartphones running on Android 12 or above. It is a stable update and improves the app's performance.


Download version v12.0.120


We hope you got the exact version of the Compass app that you were looking for. Stay tuned with us to get the updated APKs of your favourite apps.