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OnePlus Messages now available on the Google Play Store

September 21, 2020
OnePlus has brought another one of it’s “stock” apps to the Google Play Store, this time it’s the turn of OnePlus Messages. The app listing has now popped up, with the SMS and MMS application joining the recent OnePlus Weather app in breaking free of OxygenOS updates. It still won’t work on non-OnePlus smartphones, but updates can now be had via the Play Store rather than system OTA…
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OnePlus acknowledges update delay for OnePlus 5/5T, cites ‘communication module’ issues

September 21, 2020
Updates for the OnePlus 5 and 5T have really slowed since the — very welcome — release of Android 10 for the former flagship smartphones. OnePlus has now offered an explanation for the severe delays in regular patches and updates. Taking to the official OnePlus Forums, OxygenOS lead Gary C. blamed issues and bugs with the “communication module” for the backlog of updates that have not…
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Report: New 5.4-inch iPhone to be called ‘iPhone 12 mini’

September 21, 2020
The anonymous Twitter leaker l0vetodream today tweeted the names of the upcoming iPhone 12 phones. He says that the new iPhone lineup will be called iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 is expected to be officially announced by Apple…
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September patch now rolling out for Galaxy S8 series

September 21, 2020
The September 2020 security patch is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, putting the device right up-to-date once again. As the former flagship duo now fades into the “unsupported” category, it’s always a nice surprise to see timely updates for a…
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The OnePlus 8T will be revealed on October 14th

September 21, 2020
Since 2016, OnePlus has supported all of its flagship phones with a T-branded model several months later. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were unveiled last April, so right on schedule, the company is preparing a new device called the OnePlus 8T. Today, the smartphone maker announced that the hardware will be unveiled through a digital launch event on October 14th at 10AM ET/7AM PT/4PM CEST. (If you want…
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OnePlus 8T launch event set for October 14th

September 21, 2020
OnePlus will announce its next flagship phone, the OnePlus 8T, on October 14th at an event due to take place at 10AM ET. The company promises that the phone will include “a range of new and improved technologies what will elevate the OnePlus experience to new heights.” You’ll be able to watch the launch over on the OnePlus site. In past years, OnePlus has used its T-series of phones as a…
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