Huawei starts rolling out Android Pie update to Mate 10 Pro

While Huawei seems to be prepping the new EMUI 9.0 for the release of the Mate 20 Pro in two weeks, some owners of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro have been getting the update for the user interface, which is based on Android Pie. It’s coming to the BLA-L09 and BLA-L29 versions, which are sold mostly in Europe but we’re keeping our eye out for it here. According to GSMArena, the UI brings with it new gesture setup for multi-task switching between apps, improved version of GPU Turbo, and Android Dashboard. There will also be Advanced Battery with AI Support, Adaptive Brightness, Notch Support, a new look for the volume slider, and security updates. It comes in two versions for the two models (BLA-L09C432E4R1P8B108 and BLA-L29C432E4R1P8B108) and need 2.2GB of space. 

OnePlus rolls out Android Pie update for OnePlus 6

OnePlus is staying true to its word and has begun rolling out its take on Android Pie for the OnePlus 6. OxygenOS 9.0 brings many of the same improvements that’s available in the stock version of the operating system. OnePlus 6 users get the tweaked interface, adaptive battery functionality, and gesture navigation, to name a few. While it should come as a standard, unfortunately, it takes manufacturers many months to update their devices to the latest Android version. As The Verge reports, less than 15 percent of devices are running last year’s Android Oreo. Google has been trying to fix the fragmentation issue through Project Treble, and this might be the reason for the speedy release on the OnePlus 6.

The company has promised to bring Android Pie to a lot of its older devices, including OnePlus 5, 5T, 3, and 3T. So, owners of these older OnePlus devices just need to be patient, we’re sure it’s going to head your way soon.

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