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OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro most importantly with the August 2021 security patch, but with some added tweaks and features in tow. This stable update was confirmed on the official OnePlus Forums and has quite the expansive changelog — especially for a year-old device, given the sometimes spotty support offered by the Chinese firm. Getting the August security…

While its formal debut has yet to be scheduled, we already know the Pixel 6 is coming this fall, thanks to Google’s early reveal. Behind the scenes, though, it seems production is facing a pandemic-caused hurdle that will see the Pixel 6 made in China. Nikkei reports that COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia are causing further restrictions in the region, with China and other countries tightening border…

To “Google something” is a household term at this point, and for many it’s a quick way to find the latest information on topics they want to know about. “Top Stories” helps tremendously with that, but currently there’s a bug with the Google tool that sees many stories mysteriously missing images. If you head over to Search today and look for just about any topic, you’ll probably…

After launching in the US and Canada this June, Pixel Buds A-Series is getting an international launch on August 25-26.  Compared to the 2nd-generation Pixel Buds released last year, A-Series is visually identical, save for the color choices. The part that rests in your ear is now glossy and complements the dome but in a slightly darker shade. There’s “Clearly White” and “Dark Olive,”…