So 2017 is about to end. We are just few days away from the new year. We are sure that you have already started the new year celebrations for this year. We hope this year was awesome for you. Indeed it was incredible for us. Noting down the few acheivements of AndroidHits.
- AndroidHits hit 1 lakh Facebook followers.
- Our Editor In Chief AKHIL G entered in Google Hall Of Fame.
- We recruited 3 new staffs.
- Opened new office in Kochi.
- Approved by Google News.
You got it! This year was incredible for us. You are also a part of this journey. So for you, we have created a list of top news stories of this year for your convenience. Check them out:
January
Android 7.0 Nougat update now available for Sony Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z3+ Dual and Xperia Z4 Tablet
Nokia 6 Registration Crosses 500,000 within 24Hrs Ahead of January 19 Flash Sale
Andy Rubin reportedly coming back with ‘Essential’ to compete Android and Apple Inc.
Google Play introduces Carrier Billing for Vodafone and Airtel users in India
February
March
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ launched with ‘infinity display’, Snapdragon 835
Meizu patents bezel-less display with new Bone conduction speaker
Facebook introduces ‘Messenger Day’- a new feature like Snapchat stories
April
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ devices are now available in India for Rs. 57900 and Rs. 64900
Google gives more power to the Google Home; It can now track flights for you
May
Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone unveiled with modular functionality for $699
Google Play Music New subscribers will get free 4 Months of Service
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with a massive 5,300mAh battery and 6.44-inch display launched
Google Opinion Rewards now available in India; Answer quick surveys and earn Google Play Gift cards
HTC U11 Unveiled Today With Edge Sense, Snapdragon 835, 6GB RAM and Android 7.1
June
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon Wear 1200 wearable platform and Snapdragon 450
WhatsApp now allows to share any file types, bundle shared media and now a revamped call screen
Vivo to launch world’s first smartphone with In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor at MWC Shanghai
OnePlus 5 officially launched in India, Now available exclusively on Amazon
Google hires Apple’s CPU Chief Architect; planning to manufacture own SoC?
Report: Amazon is working on their own smartphone lineup codenamed as Ice
July
Google Play Services becomes the first app with 5 billion downloads
#RIP: Nextbit to drop the support for Robin smartphones by the end of this month
August
WhatsApp Beta for Android supports Verified Business accounts
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is official: Everything about the device
Govt sends notice to Xiaomi, Apple, 19 others over user privacy hacking concerns
Google announces the voice support for 8 more Indian languages
Skype for Android revamped: themes, activity indicators, chat sorting options
September
Instagram Counts 800 Million Users and 500 Million Active Daily Users
MediaTek MT6739 Chipset is official with the support for VoLTE, Dual Cameras and 18:9 ratio Display
Google Turns 19 Years old today, Let’s celebrate with Google
Android Distribution Updated, 15.8 Percent Devices are on Nougat and No Sign of Oreo
October
“Hey Google” Wakeup Command is now available for some Android Devices
Honor 7X launched in China with 18:9 Ratio Screen and Dual Rear Cameras
November
Instagram adds the ability to remix the photos received in direct
MediaTek launches MT2621 IoT chipset with enhanced network capabilities
Xiaomi prepares for another smartphone launch, Desh Ka Smartphone!
Google Removes UC Browser from the Play Store for spying user data
Moto X4 Launched in India with Snapdragon 630 and 4GB RAM for INR 22,999 ($353)
December
Google is reportedly planning to open more brick-and-mortar stores in India
Google launches Appsperiments, experimental apps for mobile photography
Google Tez hits 12 Million Downloads in India, Introduces bill payment feature