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Android 11 update for OnePlus 7/7T likely delayed until next year

December 18, 2020
After promises and heavy praise for the update rates previously, OnePlus looks like it may delay the proposed Android 11 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. A previously confirmed update schedule hinted that a December release was expected for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series, but alas, the month is almost up and no OTA update seems to be coming. According to a post on the Chinese OnePlus forums…
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Nikon Firmware Update Adds Blackmagic RAW Support to Z6 and Z7

December 18, 2020
Nikon has announced an update to Z6 and Z7 cameras that will add 12-bit Blackmagic RAW video support to the cameras via an external Blackmagic recorder. This update will also come to the Z6 II and Z7 II next year. From what PetaPixel was able to discern, this is the first time any non-Blackmagic camera has announced support for the open-source RAW codec, especially in the hybrid camera space and…
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Oppo A53 5G gets official with Dimensity 720 chipset

December 18, 2020
Oppo unveiled the A53 5G in China today, and while the name implies that this is just an A53 with 5G support, if the Reno series has taught us anything, is that things are never that simple. The Oppo A53 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 chipset, which brings that sweet 5G support, but also provides a general performance boost compared to the measly Snapdragon 460 inside both the A53…
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Samsung opens Galaxy S21 pre-orders in China

December 18, 2020
Samsung has opened the pre-order/registration process in China for the Galaxy S21 series. On its official website, the company revealed people can pay upfront CNY100 (about $15) which will be deducted later from the final price. “Open your eyes for the future&#8221…
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Google Stadia goes live on iOS via web app

December 18, 2020
Nearly a month after announcing its iOS web app and a year since the service was launched, Google Stadia is now up and running on iPhones and iPads. For now, the platform is only supported on Apple’s Safari web browser and you’ll have to be on the latest iOS 14.3/iPadOS 14.3 build on your device to get access. Accessing your games catalog and all gameplay happens directly in the browser once…
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