Android 9.0 Pie is Available Now with Easy Installation

Google has made the next version of their Android software official! Android 9.0 is Android Pie! Within announcing Android Pie, Google highlights features like the new swipe navigation system, predictive App Actions, and more under-the-hood improvements like Adaptive Battery. This new software is available right now for Google’s Pixel phones and will makes it way to manufacturers like OnePlus and Essential soon.

How to Install Android 9.0 Pie

For the easiest way to install the newest software on your phone is to head over to your phone’s settings menu…

Select System,
Select System Update
Select Check for Update.

If the over-the-air update is available for your device, it should automatically download. Reboot your phone after the update has installed, and you will be running Android 9.0 Pie in no time.

If you don’t want to install the over-the-air update, you can sideload the factory image file manually. Here’s how:

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Fortnite Mobile For Android May Need To Be Installed Through APK Instead Of Google Play Store

According to reports, the creators of Fortnite may be planning to bypass the Google Play Store and offer the game for download without it.

Hidden details were discovered on an Epic Games’ mobile web page with instructions how to install the game on your device through a browser outside of the Play Store.

It has been reported that Fortnite earns $2 million a day through Apple’s App Store, although Apple takes 30 percent due to its closed ecosystem. Because Android is open sourced, the creators may have decided to bypass giving Google their 30 percent of the sales by offering Fortnite outside of the Play Store. That’s potentially six hundred thousand dollars saved every day!

Its surprising that Epic hasn’t approached Google regarding a lower percentage in return for not bypassing the Play Store, although there is still time for such an agreement. Fornite for Androidis expected to be released late September following a 30 day exclusivity deal with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Specs, Release Date And Price

Today, Samsung took to the stage in New York to officially unveil their next big thing, the Galaxy Note 8. After a faulty Note 7, the company first offered apologies and thanks to their loyal phablet users. From there the company wasted little time explaining the phone’s key features and specifications.

Specs:– 6.3″ Super AMOLED curved Infinity Display with 18.5:9 ratio
– S Pen support
– Iris scanner/fingerprint scanner
– ‘Bixby’ A.I. Assistant
– Snapdragon 835 Processor, 6GB RAM
-12MP dual rear-facing camera, 8MP front-facing camera
– USB-C connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack
– Android 7.1.1 Nougat
– IP68 dust and water resistance certification
– 64GB storage with microSD expansion support
– 3,300mAh battery.
– Fast charging and wireless charging support
– Midnight Black, Orchid Grey (US) Maple Gold, and Deep Sea Blue (International)

Release Date:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be available to pre-order in the US and international markets starting tonight August 23rd at 9pm PT and will start shipping on the 15th of September. The device will launch in retail stores globally on September 15th.

Price:

T-Mobile – $930 Full Retail Price.  An Equipment Installment Plan will require $210 down and then $30 per month. Existing JUMP! On Demand customers will have $0 down but pay $39 per month.

AT&T – $950 Full Retail Price. Monthly installments with AT&T Next will be $31.67 per month for 30 months.

Verizon – $960 Full Retail Price. Monthly installments will set you back $40 per month for 24 months.

Samsung also announced today that former Galaxy Note 7 owners can trade in their current phone for a value of up to $425 off the Note 8. This potentially huge discount is a nice gesture of reconciliation after last year’s recall incident. Eligible customers can take advantage of this offer when pre-orders go live on August 24th via Samsung.com.

But Wait There’s More:

Customers who purchase Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 between 8/24 and 9/24 can claim a free Samsung Gear 360 camera or a Samsung 128GB MicroSD memory card with a Samsung Convertible Fast Wireless Charging Stand via SamsungPromotions.com

The Galaxy Note 7 sold over 2.5 million units during its short life span. Only time will tell of the Note 8’s popularity but at nearly $1,000 after taxes, it may be a hard sell. Will you be picking one up? Let us know, why or why not.

Google Reveals Android Oreo And Features With The Solar Eclipse’s Arrival

With the arrival of the solar eclipse, Google has revealed the final name and consumer launch details of Android 8.0. The next iteration of the mobile operating system will be called Android Oreo. The company traditionally uses the names of sweet treats for its major releases for Android, including Cupcake, KitKat, Nougat and now Oreo.

Here are some new features Android Oreo contains:

Notification Dots: See which app has anything new to show you. A long tap on the app’s icon now brings up a menu with the last notification, shortcuts and a link to the app’s widgets.

Autofill: Allows third-party password managers to work directly with apps and web forms without having to utilize bypass methods.

Instant Apps: Provides access to applications for limited interactivity without requiring a download.

Android Oreo also includes 69 new emoji. These new additions are focused on better representing people and gender, plus adding some new fun characters like the exploding head emoji.

Google has done away with its blob style faces in favor of a more traditional-looking set of emoji. The company says it wanted to help avoid miscommunication by making sure emoji are as consistent across platforms.

Android Oreo is rolling out to Google’s Pixel and Nexus 5X/6P devices soon, with other devices to follow shortly.

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