Android Things’ days are numbered. Google has revealed that the Internet-of-Things platform is joining its ever growing pile of retired products in an FAQ page for developers. The tech giant originally launched Android Things as an operating system for all kinds of IoT devices until it decided to change the platform’s focus and make it a dedicated OS for speakers and displays OEMs can use for…
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was left out when the main S20 trio started receiving the One UI 3.0 + Android 11 update – not surprising, given that the FE update was scheduled for February. But this is a surprise, the update is now rolling out in Russia.
To be clear, this…
An investigation by the Indian government into a riot at a Wistron iPhone assembly plant in Karnataka, Bangalore, has found ‘serious labor law violations.’ The riot involving hundreds of workers followed complaints about being paid significantly less than had been…
iPhone 12 supercycle: analyst says ‘reality is matching the hype’
December 18, 2020
There was much talk about an iPhone 12 supercycle – a year in which dramatically more people than usual upgrade to the latest models. Apple’s adoption of 5G was said to be the likely driver of the extra sales, and one firm of analysts says that this is happening on an almost unprecedented scale.
The last true supercycle was in 2014, when Apple finally moved to larger displays, tapping into…
Samsung is expected to launch its next-gen smartphone in January – a bit ahead of its traditional schedule – and the first review of the unreleased Galaxy S21+ flagship smartphone has landed. A big part of the review is a camera comparison of the Galaxy S21+ vs. iPhone…
Galaxy S21+ hands-on video pits camera against iPhone 12 Pro Max
December 18, 2020
Another hands-on video has been shared online of a pre-release Samsung Galaxy S21+ leaving very little to the imagination and giving us a proper glimpse at the device in action.
Thanks to previous leaks, we have a fairly good idea of what to expect ahead of the proposed…
You can now take HDR photos with Google Camera Go
December 18, 2020
For those with low-end or modest smartphone hardware, a solid camera experience is often something you have to sacrifice as your budget slides. That is starting to change thanks to apps like Google Camera Go, which is now giving users the ability to take HDR photos on low-end smartphones.
Effectively, Google Camera Go is a repackaged version of the Pixel’s Google Camera app, but for those…
Android 11 update for OnePlus 7/7T likely delayed until next year
December 18, 2020
After promises and heavy praise for the update rates previously, OnePlus looks like it may delay the proposed Android 11 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series.
A previously confirmed update schedule hinted that a December release was expected for the OnePlus 7 and 7T…
Oppo A53 5G gets official with Dimensity 720 chipset
December 18, 2020
Oppo unveiled the A53 5G in China today, and while the name implies that this is just an A53 with 5G support, if the Reno series has taught us anything, is that things are never that simple.
The Oppo A53 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 chipset, which brings that…
Samsung opens Galaxy S21 pre-orders in China
December 18, 2020
Samsung has opened the pre-order/registration process in China for the Galaxy S21 series. On its official website, the company revealed people can pay upfront CNY100 (about $15) which will be deducted later from the final price.
“Open your eyes for the future” – Machine-translated and adapted slogan translation from Chinese
The Samsung China website does not call the Galaxy S21 by name…
