OxygenOS 11.1.4.4 is now rolling out for the OnePlus Nord with some battery longevity improvements alongside the overdue June 2021 security patch.
While we await news of the follow-up to OnePlus’s first mid-range smartphone, the original Nord should now be receiving the OxygenOS 11.1.4.4 update complete with some fixes for common problems owners have faced over the past few months.
The update…
We’ve already seen quite a few big leaks of Samsung’s upcoming devices, but over the weekend the single biggest leak to date hit the web, as Evan Blass posted 360-degree animations that show the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Buds 2, and Watch 4 from all angles as some devices…
Google is rolling out a redesign of the dedicated Lens app on Android that greatly de-emphasizes the live viewfinder. Rather, the focus is now on analyzing existing images and screenshots in your camera roll.
This Google Lens redesign sees tapping the homescreen icon —…
Google Home 2.40 rolling out Nest Hello controls for Quiet Time & Quick Responses [Updated]
July 12, 2021
After an update last month focused on Wi-Fi management, the latest version of the Google Home app greatly improves the Nest Hello experience with more controls.
Update 7/12: Google Home 2.40 is widely rolling out today with the Nest Hello capabilities we spotted during last week’s Insight already live. The camera view has been redesigned so the blue microphone button is now centered.
OnePlus is limiting the performance of popular Android apps to save battery life [Updated]
July 12, 2021
OnePlus flagships are among the most high-power smartphones you can buy, and if benchmarks are your deciding factor, they’re often near the top of any list. However, like many other brands before it, OnePlus has just been caught red-handed limiting the performance of most…
Introduction and unboxing
When Sony announced the Xperia Pro it made sure the focus was on who this device is for – professionals in the field. Sony doesn’t even want to refer to the Xperia Pro as a phone, but as a tool, as evidenced by sentences like…
Oppo will introduce the Reno6 series in India next week, and ahead of the launch, we spoke with Mr. Tasleem Arif – Vice President and R&D Head of Oppo India – to learn more about the Reno Glow design used for the making of the Reno6 Pro 5G, rollable smartphones, and the company’s future plans. You can read the interview below for all the details.
Mr. Tasleem Arif –…
Back in 2015 we published the Battle of the fast chargers, our first test of fast charging technologies. Back then a typical USB brick delivered only 5W and the most powerful charger tested topped out at 25W. Let’s just say that things have progressed since.
The fastest…
We already polled you about Sony’s Xperia Mark III series back when it was first announced, but it has been a couple of months since. We wanted to give the Xperia 1 III another shot, especially since our review went up earlier this week and now we know exactly what the…
Flashback: thanking Android Jelly Bean for the buttery interface and multimedia improvements
July 12, 2021
As Google prepares to retire Android Jelly Bean to the great farm in the cloud where it can play with the alphabetically smaller versions, we thought this would be a good time to have a look back at a life well lived.
Jelly Bean first arrived in 2012 with Android version 4.1, but the name would stick around for two more minor releases (4.2 and 4.3). Nine years is a long time for an operating…
