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.
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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…
Watch the OnePlus 9 series announcement live
March 23, 2021
OnePlus will introduce its OnePlus 9 series flagships today and its first smartwatch, dubbed OnePlus Watch. The launch event will begin at 2PM UTC and will be streamed live on the company’s official YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream…
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro unveiled with Hasselblad cameras, 120Hz display, upgraded charging
March 23, 2021
OnePlus warmed up the crowd a few weeks ago by announcing its three year, $150 million partnership with legendary camera maker Hasselblad. Hasselblad cameras flew on Apollo 11 to the moon, now they come equipped on the latest Snapdragon 888 flagship.
The OnePlus 9 Pro…
The OnePlus family expanded last year with the introduction of the Nord series, now it expands again with a phone that sits between the Nord mid-rangers and the main flagship series. We have some bad news, however: there’s no R in India, but the 9R will be available only in India.
OnePlus 9R in Carbon Black and Lake Blue
The OnePlus 9R is powered by the Snapdragon 870, a revamped…
