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OnePlus Nord N200 5G will get one major Android update and three years of security patches

Updates have become a serious point of concern for OnePlus devices, so much so that it’s actually a little exciting to see the company officially merge its teams with Oppo to speed up and improve the quality of updates. On that note, though, it’s both good and bad to see the commitment to updates OnePlus is providing for its just-announced Nord N200 5G. Speaking to 9to5Google this week…
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Pixel 5 and 4a 5G inventory running low on the US Google Store

Compared to previous generations, the rollout of Google’s 2020 phone lineup was much more staggered given world events. Pixel 5 and 4a 5G stock on the US Google Store is now fluctuating in a sign that supply might be limited or nearing the end. As of Thursday evening…
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Criminals in Brazil are stealing people’s iPhones to access bank accounts, not resell the devices

In São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, criminals are stealing people’s iPhones, and after a few hours, they manage to access users’ bank accounts and then steal from their accounts. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, this kind of theft has been happening since the beginning of the pandemic and has only gotten worse. In the story, people with an iPhone 11 and iPhone XR…
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Lincoln announces plans to adopt Android Automotive in future cars, EVs

Android Auto is usually thought of as just a way to mirror your phone’s relevant content up on a car’s display, but there’s also a native version that can run an entire vehicle’s infotainment system. This week, Lincoln has announced plans to use native Android Auto in some of its future vehicles. In a press release, Lincoln confirms plans to use a “unique digital platform” built on…
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Google Store Chelsea tidbits: Opening hours, in-store Google One credit, merch, and dogs

The first permanent Google Store just opened this morning, and the company has provided a few more details about logistics, like opening hours for the Chelsea location and how shopping works. Here’s a tour of the first Google Store in New York City [Gallery] Google Store Chelsea is located at 76 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 and open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday to Saturday, while it…
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