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Stable OxygenOS 11 with Android 11 begins rollout for OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

A mere 24 hours before the release of the OnePlus 9 series, the stable OxygenOS 11 update complete with Android 11 is now finally rolling out for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro. Fans have had to wait a little longer than promised for Android 11 to come to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, with the OxygenOS Open Beta path providing a way to get updated, but these builds can be fraught with issues and bugs.
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Google Drive adding new and updating current search operators

While Google Drive does offer a GUI lookup interface, power users often take advantage of search operators to save time. A change is in the process of rolling out to “make finding shared files easier.” These updates to our search operators will enable more specific…
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Google Chat web redesign is also coming to Workspace accounts

Last month, Google started rolling out an online revamp of Chat to free consumer accounts as part of the classic Hangouts migration. That Google Chat web redesign is now coming to paid Workspace users over the coming weeks with a number of enhancements. The new interface…
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Google Home Essentials: TP-Link’s Kasa cameras solve problems that Nest ignores

I love keeping a close eye on my home throughout the day with a series of security cameras around my property, with Google’s Nest at the core. The simple fact is, though, that Google’s system just doesn’t fit into every niche and ignores problems such as cost and local storage. That’s where TP-Link Kasa has come in, offering excellent and flexible hardware with an affordable cost and some…
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Google Chat rolling out more granular notification settings

In addition to a web revamp, Google Chat is rolling out more notification settings over the coming weeks. These new options are “based on your level of engagement or involvement in specific conversations.” From the three-dot overflow menu in each room, users can open a…
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Flashback: a look back at the best Samsung Galaxy A phones through the years

Samsung built up the Galaxy A series as a popular line of premium mid-rangers. This week we saw three new additions, but to appreciate how far the series has come we need to look back to the beginning. We already examined the very beginning of the line, the Galaxy Alpha, which wanted to the sleek and stylish instead of a features before looks style flagship like the Galaxy S5. We’re not…
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