Smartphone manufacturers are often very slow in releasing new Android version updates, and when it comes to older phones, the chances of getting the new version update is very less. For example, the new Android 9 Pie update will not get on many older devices like OnePlus 2, OnePlus X, etc.
Few days ago, Google released Android 9 Pie stable version for Pixel devices. A ported version of Pixel Android Pie custom ROM (Pixel Experience ROM) is now available for Redmi Note 5 Pro, which brings Pie goodies and stock Google Pixel like experience on the device. If you are interested, below is the step-by-step guide to install it on your phone.
Android 9 Pie was released a week back with a number of new features and enhancements. Google Pixel and Essential phone have already updated to this version. It seems that other OEMs are also busy releasing the new update for their devices. Motorola announced a list of phones that get official Android 9 Pie update starting this fall.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched a few days back. Runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, the phablet comes with several new exciting features and enhancements. With N9 ROM Port (Nemesis ROM), users can enjoy all Galaxy Note 9 features on their Galaxy S9 and S8+. The Nemesis custom ROM can be installed on global variant Galaxy S9/S9+ running Exynos processors.
Huawei P Smart and P20 Lite starts getting GPU Turbo Acceleration update in Europe along with August 2018 Android security patch. This new technology will ensure smooth gaming experience on the phone, though it is currently only adapted for some games. The update will also include some UI fixes, optimizations and general bug fixes.
Asus has started testing the Android Oreo Beta update on the ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL) variant. Selected users enrolled for Beta will get the update for testing purpose. However, a leaked version of Android Oreo Beta (build WW_15.0410.1711.6_0) is now available for Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL that you can install and experience the new features right now.