OnePlus 2 is finally getting OxygenOS 3.0. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

OnePlus has begun soak testing its OxygenOS 3 upgrade based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the OnePlus 2, according to user reports.

The release brings a long list of new features and improvements, including the ability to customize the physical alert slider, and support for Marshmallow’s fingerprint API.

Bold and italics in WhatsApp. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

WhatsApp makes it easy to express yourself with emojis and images and other kinds of modern media — but what if you prefer the good old written word?

Until now, the platform has only supported basic text with zero formatting options. But in the latest WhatsApp beta, users have the option to use bold and italic text in their messages.

Samsung’s new Music app. Screenshots: Samsung

Samsung has overhauled its stock Music app for Android, and those who own a compatible device can download it now from the Play Store. It’s currently in beta, and it’s packing a pretty new look and a ton of features.

See ya, Safari! Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Googlebot, the giant webcrawler that Google uses to scan webpages and update its index, is ditching its iPhone disguise to become an Android.

Rather ironically, the tool has been masquerading as an Apple device running iOS 8.3 for years, but it will soon become a Nexus 5X running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to become more efficient.

Nixon Mission is the toughest Wear watch yet. Photo: Nixon

Californian watchmaker Nixon is going smart — and super strong! The company today unveiled its new Mission smartwatch powered by Android Wear, with a rugged build made out of stainless steel and polycarbonate that’s made for the outdoors.