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OnePlus 9 Pro undergoes scratch, burn and bend testing on video

The OnePlus 9 Pro got official earlier today, and already YouTuber Zack from has put it through its paces in the now (in)famous “durability test” procedure, involving scratches, burns, and – bends? If you want to see for yourself how the new smartphone has fared, check out the video proof below. Spoiler alert – it survived the bend test just fine, unlike the Asus ROG…
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OnePlus debuts its first Apple Watch competitor touting 2-week battery life and $159 price

OnePlus has unveiled its first smartwatch today and the wearable takes a lot of cues from Apple Watch. While that’s no surprise and many Apple Watch clones have come before, OnePlus Watch looks to differentiate with a round design, 2-week battery life, and other high-end features at a budget price of just $159. When it comes to Apple Watch inspired features, has most of the hits: the sport…
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watchOS 7.4 beta 5 brings iPhone mask unlock feature for Apple Watch closer to launch

The fifth and hopefully last developer beta version of the upcoming watchOS 7.4 software update for Apple Watch is now available. iPhone users will be able to use Apple Watch to replace Face ID and a passcode when wearing a facial covering once this update goes public. Here’s how Apple describes the feature in Face ID and Passcode settings on the iPhone: iPhone can use your Apple Watch to…
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Comment: OnePlus 9 Pro’s $1,000 price demands more than sub-par software updates

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…
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