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OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 begins rolling out for OnePlus 9 series w/ April patch

After being critical of OnePlus’s recent update track record, OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 has now started rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with the latest April 2021 security patch in tow. Although we’re now well into April, it’s still good to see the OnePlus 9 series get updated to the latest patch. If OnePlus can just start to bump the rest of its hardware to the same monthly patch, it…
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Samsung’s Android tablets get a new wireless keyboard w/ dedicated DeX button

As new iPads loom, it’s a good reminder that the only good Android tablets are the ones with Samsung DeX. Now, Samsung is debuting a new wireless keyboard that includes a button dedicated to DeX. Spotted by Max J, the new Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 is a pretty simple keyboard that has one core trick. Using a second function of the F7, F8, and F9 keys, you can easily switch between three…
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How to unpair Apple Watch from iPhone before upgrading or selling

If you’re having issues, selling, or upgrading your wearable, you’ll want to unpair Apple Watch from your iPhone and probably back it up. Below we’ll look at how to do this if you have your iPhone nearby and also a couple of options if you just have your watch. When you unpair Apple Watch from iPhone, the wearable is returned to factory settings. Since the watch is erased in the process…
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Google Search ranking will factor ‘page experience’ and speed from June as AMP icon set to disappear

Last year, Google announced Search would use page speed and other metrics that better reflect how users experience the web to rank results in 2021. Google today provided more details and a timeline about the upcoming “page experience update.” This new way to rate websites factors speed (load time), responsiveness (interactivity), and visual stability — like tapping the wrong button due to…
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