It finally happened. After spending the better part of a decade hinging its reputation on undercutting the price of the competition, OnePlus is just as expensive as everyone else. The OnePlus 9 Pro starts at $969, and it’s long past time for OnePlus to back that price up with firm software commitments.
When it launched in 2013 and in the years since, OnePlus was lauded by fans and the media…
Two new devices have arrived for certification by the FCC, and they look a great deal like a new set of Google Pixel Buds.
While the second-generation Pixel Buds were “Made by Google” through and through, the original 2018 headset was listed under the FCC identifier…
At the start of March, Google celebrated the 10th anniversary of Chromebooks with a big Chrome OS 89 update. The company, in partnership with Targus, also made an “exclusive laptop sleeve” modeled after the original Chromebook Pixel, and it’s now available for anyone…
Chipmakers do not have a strong track record of selling hardware directly to consumers. That’s not stopping Qualcomm with a report today describing plans to create an Android-powered Nintendo Switch.
According to Android Police, Qualcomm is taking a Snapdragon chip and putting it into an Android-powered game console with detachable controllers and the ability to connect to televisions.
The…
The OnePlus 9 is here, but there’s a fair bit you might have missed from the launch event. Here are a few details about the OnePlus 9 series that weren’t emphasized, including how OnePlus 9 pre-order timing will work, the lack of 5G support, and more.
OnePlus 9 series…
Google promotes finding a nearby COVID-19 vaccine w/ ‘Get back to what you love’ video
March 24, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Google has used its wildly popular online tools such as Maps and Search to help curb the spread of misinformation and give people the resources they need to stay safe. Now, Google has posted a new video that reminds users they can use Search…
A large number of Android users over the past few hours have been encountering continuous Gmail and other app shutdowns, with some finding that uninstalling Android System WebView will stop the crashing.
Update 3/23: Just after 11 p.m. PT on Monday, Google issued a permanent fix for the app crashing issue. It involves updating both Android System WebView and Chrome to version…
Motorola Moto G50 reveals itself on TENAA
March 23, 2021
The Motorola Ibiza phone is expected to arrive under the name Moto G50, and today the device popped up on TENAA, revealing its design and some of its specs. The device’s model number is XT2137-2 and will come with a triple-cam setup on the back, LCD panel on the front, and…
Honor V40 Lite and Honor Tab 7 announced
March 23, 2021
Newly independent Honor released a pair of devices for the Chinese market earlier today with the Honor V40 Lite and the Honor Tab 7. The former is a rebadged Huawei nova 8 5G but with MediaTek’s Dimenisty 800U at the helm, while the latter is an affordable slate.
Honor V40…
Xiaomi’s gaming branch Black Shark introduced today its latest series of gaming smartphones with the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro.
The phones have a lot in common, with differences being in the chipset and camera department, but overall both look like impressive gaming devices.
The Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro are built around a 6.67” E4 AMOLED screen by Samsung. The panel…
