OnePlus has reportedly added hardware-level Anti-Rollback Protection in recent ColorOS updates. Updating to the new firmware permanently blocks downgrades, custom ROMs, and most unbricking methods. If ...

Samsung is blocking its phones' bootloaders with the upcoming One UI 8 update. A recent report from an XDA Developers contributor says that Samsung has started disabling bootloader unlocking on ...

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Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance. The number is probably ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

An announcement from Hyperscale Data ( (GPUS)) is now available. On May 7, 2026, Hyperscale Data said its management is evaluating a wide range of strategic and financial options as it seeks to close ...

While Xiaomi has already begun its Android 17 Developer Preview program for a few devices, over a dozen devices are still waiting for the HyperOS 3.1 upgrade. This mainly includes budget and some ...

We don’t see this very often, so it’s always a surprise to see an update rolling out to devices added to the EOL list, even though such updates don’t bring major changes. This is currently the case ...

The FCC has officially scrapped its 60-day phone unlocking requirements for Verizon. Verizon can now lock phones for longer periods of time for both prepaid and postpaid customers. While the new rules ...

With cybersecurity threats on the rise and data breaches occurring almost every week, it’s natural to ask: What is the most secure operating system (OS)? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t ...

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Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.1 update adds native AirPods support, including Spatial Audio and pop-up animations. See why this changes everything. The iQOO 15 global model gets its first software update in ...