The team behind the Paranoid Android ROM has now announced that its Android 11-based “Ruby” update is now available in alpha for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro.
With Android 11 ROMs being few and far between — even just a few months after the official launch — it’s still neat to see bigger custom ROM developers jump on board as soon as they are able and get working builds out for popular…
Gates’ latest innovation helps bring belt drives to more off-road electric motorcycles
November 24, 2020
Gates Carbon Drive is already a leading supplier for many electric motorcycles, but the company’s new MudPort innovation is likely to expand the company’s dominance, especially for off-road electric motorcycles.
Gates has just released its new sprocket design, which…
Google roadmap for Stadia includes over 400 new games
November 24, 2020
Inevitably, it was always going to take time for a brand new gaming platform like Google Stadia to build up its library. So far, the collection is at around 100 games with more on the way, but what’s next? According to a Stadia exec, over 400 new games are currently on…
This past year has not been kind to any camera manufacturer, but Nikon is reportedly in “dire straits” as it had yet to financially recover from previous business decisions even before it was hit with the worst slump in camera sales in years thanks to the proliferation of COVID-19.
According to Japanese publication Tokyo Keizai and summarized by Digicame-Info, “the prestigious Nikon is in…
Samsung Galaxy A12 battery revealed by FCC
November 24, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A12 bagged Bluetooth certification last week and now it has been certified by the FCC as well, revealing battery specs in the process.
One of the documents posted on FCC’s website reveals the Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) will pack a battery sporting…
Xiaomi has certified a new 55W fast charger at CCC (also known as 3C) and prolific leakster is suggesting it will make its way to Redmi phones, as well as Xiaomi flagships. The power adapter’s model number is MDY-12-EQ, which is an evolution over previous bricks, and it…
With the Mate 40 flagships out of the gate, Huawei is moving its attention to the P-series – despite US sanctions disrupting its supply line, the company is on track to launch the P50 phones in the first half of 2021. This means the P-series may keep to its usual March/April launch time frame (or stick close to it, anyway).
The Elec reports that Samsung Display and LG Display are ready to supply…
Oppo is holding off on building rollable phones commercially
November 24, 2020
The Oppo X 2021 rollable phone concept can expand its 6.7” display to 7.4” thanks to a rollable screen panel and a motor-powered sliding mechanism to unroll it. It’s an impressive tech demo and just that – the company has no short-term plans to build a mass market…
Redmi K30 5G starts receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12
November 24, 2020
Xiaomi has been issuing Android 11-based MIUI 12 updates left and right. The most recent was the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro before that, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom before that and now, the Redmi K30 5G.
The new firmware, MIUI 12.1.1.0 RGICNXM, requires a 2.8GB…
Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini final thoughts [Video]
November 24, 2020
In my recent Top Features video walkthrough showcasing the iPhone 12, I didn’t yet have the iPhone 12 mini in hand, so I was only able to provide commentary on Apple’s large 6.1-inch baseline smartphone. Now that the iPhone 12 mini has arrived, I’ve been able to examine both smartphones in light of Apple’s entire flagship lineup. Watch our hands-on iPhone 12 & 12 mini review video for…
