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OxygenOS Open Beta 5 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ December patch.

While many other OnePlus devices should really have been updated to Android 11 already, the next preview phase OxygenOS Open Beta 5 build is now rolling out for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro series devices. As we’re fast approaching 2021, it’s good news for owners of the mid-2020 flagship OnePlus devices that they can get OxygenOS Open Beta 5. But not so great if you own one of their predecessors, which…
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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 will also have a leather-wrapped edition

Xiaomi has been prominent in the news this week. Following an official confirmation of the company’s upcoming Mi 11 launch date, benchmark scores, and even leaked official images, details about the Mi 11’s color configurations reveal that there will also be a special…
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Watch Realme's "Meet the Pro trendsetters" event live here

The time has come for Realme to unveil its latest and greatest wearables – today the young compnay is unveiling its Watch S Pro, as well as the new Gray color of the Realme Buds Air Pro, also called Master Edition. The event is scheduled for 12:30 IST/07:00 GMT and…
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Xiaomi Mi 11 prices leaked, will cost around $700

Xiaomi is expected to unveil its new Mi 11 phones on Monday, December 28, and today a leak from China revealed how much the base version costs. According to sources, pricing will begin from CNY4,500 or $687/€565 for the 8/128GB option. If we can trust this leaked image, the 8/256 GB option of the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be CNY4,800 ($735/€600), while a 12/256 GB variant will be priced at CNY5,200…
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Android 11 update reaches European Sony Xperia 1 II units

Last week the Sony Xperia 1 II started receiving the update to Android 11 in Taiwan, and today the new release has already traveled all the way to Europe. Reports on Reddit mention this update dropping in both France and the UK. Sony had promised to roll out Android 11 to…
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OnePlus CEO confirms its first watch is coming in 'early' 2021

OnePlus is working on a smartwatch and plans to release it early next year, the company’s CEO has revealed on Twitter. Pete Lau has confirmed the reports going around a few months ago that the Chinese manufacturer revived its smartwatch ambitions years after its first attempt. Back in 2016, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei shared sketches of a circular smartwatch design after the company already…
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OnePlus Watch is coming early next year, CEO confirms

Looks like the mythical OnePlus Watch won’t continue to be vaporware for much longer. The company’s CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, has confirmed on Twitter that the smartwatch will be released early next year. This follows a tweet from OnePlus in October when it…
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Discontinued Google Home Max temporarily back in stock on the Google Store

Earlier this month, Google discontinued its three-year old premium Assistant smart speaker after announcing a smaller alternative in September. The Google Home Max is now surprisingly in stock on the US Google Store. As of this evening, the Google Home Max is once again available in both Chalk and Charcoal for $179, though orders will not arrive until mid-January. The $120 discount is available…
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