OnePlus 6 gets first open beta release for Android Pie

In a move that might help bring its latest operating system to its users faster, Google has partnered with some of its OEMs to support its Android Beta Program. OnePlus is quick to take advantage of this and has just launched the first open beta release for Android Pie for the OnePlus 6, making OnePlus 6 users one of the first to get their hands on the latest version of Android. The instructions on how to get the beta up and running are under the cut.

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Sony names 9 devices expected to get Android Pie update

Nine for Android 9. Sony just announced which of its current smartphone lineup can expect to get Android Pie update. These include the Sony Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Premium, XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Plus. And the owners of these devices don’t have to wait for long as the update will start hitting devices in November. Sony didn’t specify a date but the following models will “be among the first” to get the update: Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Premium, XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact. For those who own the XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Plus, you’ll need to wait a bit longer as the update will hit these devices sometime in “early 2019.”

Source: XDA Developers

Samsung fixes Android Pie’s issue with its wearables

A few days ago it was being reported that Samsung-branded wearables were not linking correctly with the Samsung Gear Android app after updating to Android Pie. Now, Samsung has addressed this issue and at the same time rebranded the Gear Android app to Galaxy Wearable app. The update will now let you use any Samsung smartwatch, fitness band, or headphones with your Android 9.0 device. Nothing else seems to have changed with the app aside from it shedding the Gear name.

Source: Android Authority