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Leaked document says OnePlus is an Oppo sub-brand, ‘do not respond’ to questions about ColorOS

June 22, 2021
Last week, OnePlus officially announced that it would merge with its BBK sibling, Oppo. Now, thanks to a leaked memo posted by Evan Blass, we’re getting a better picture of what that means, including confirming that OnePlus is now a sub-brand under Oppo’s umbrella. In Pete Lau’s announcement, it was said that OnePlus and Oppo would be “merging teams” behind the scenes to benefit both…
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Google Chat gets improved search with precise filters, start on Android

June 22, 2021
Following the official launch last week, Google Chat is picking up improved search. Starting on Android, the experience is adding filters to “help you find artifacts like files and links more easily.” Upon tapping the search icon (in the dedicated Chat app) or the field (Gmail), you’ll see the “refreshed” UI that provides a “more balanced view of search results.” “From” lets…
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Tesla didn’t sell discounted defective electric cars to CATL employees, battery supplier confirms

June 22, 2021
CATL, a large battery manufacturer based in China and one of Tesla’s suppliers, had to officially dispel a rumor that was spreading in China about Tesla offloading defective electric cars at a discount to CATL’s employees. Tesla has been under attack in Chinese media over the last few months over a slew of different issues – some more serious than others, and some more true than…
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How to play Stadia games early on Android TV or Google TV

June 22, 2021
Google is set to officially launch the Stadia for Android TV/Google TV experience on Wednesday, but a trick has been discovered to get playing today. Earlier today, a few days ahead of the scheduled launch, Google launched a new “Stadia for Android TV” app into the…
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Chromecast with Google TV gets a much more prominent Apps search bar

June 22, 2021
The last software update for the Chromecast with Google TV earlier this month added the underlying support needed for Stadia, as well as other tweaks and bug fixes. Google TV on the Chromecast now has a much more obvious search field for applications. Heading to the Apps tab on Chromecast with Google TV reveals a new pill-shaped search bar under the “Your apps” row. It spans the entire…
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