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OnePlus Buds Pro ditch Google Fast Pair in favor of a solution only on OnePlus phones

August 24, 2021
The OnePlus Buds series delivered two solid pairs of truly wireless earbuds last year that were great options for all Android users thanks to the addition of Google Fast Pair support. Now, though, the even-better are on the horizon, but they ditch support for Google Fast Pair entirely. Stepping back, both the and offered support for Google Fast Pair. That’s a standard available for…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal

August 24, 2021
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the best possible case Samsung can make for a phone that unfolds into a small tablet. It’s the fourth iteration of the same basic idea, refined and repaired over the course of years following an embarrassing false-start failure on the first attempt.
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Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 13?

August 24, 2021
It’s that time of year again — we’re just a month away from the expected introduction of Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 lineup. This year, we’re expecting a focus on camera upgrades, performance improvements, and a smaller notch. With the iPhone 13 looming, should you buy an iPhone now or wait until next month? iPhone 13 expectations As we’ve rounded up in our full guide right here, the…
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Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

August 24, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the search/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups, new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
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Android Automotive review: Your future in-car OS [Video]

August 24, 2021
Android Automotive is the next iteration of in-car entertainment that takes the common Android Auto and builds it out specifically for vehicles. If you’re trying hard to work out the differences, think of this as Android Auto leveled up and not simply shoehorned into a…
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Largest-ever Google Doodle game celebrates the Paralympics w/ seven minigames [Updated]

August 24, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on Friday, and keeping in that friendly competitive spirit, Google is launching “Champion Island,” their largest-ever Doodle game, letting you compete for one of four teams across seven different minigames and explore a fantastic world. Update: Google has brought back and updated the Doodle Champion Island Games to honor the 2020 Paralympics. Created in…
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Hands-on: OnePlus Buds Pro pack stellar sound, keep up the tradition of copying AirPods design

August 24, 2021
Truly wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen in today’s market, with so many models releasing that you’re sure to find one that perfectly fits your needs and budget. Next week, OnePlus will release the Buds Pro as its most expensive option yet, but also its best to date based on my first impressions. Addressing the elephant in the room, the OnePlus Buds Pro have a design that feels pretty…
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