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LineageOS 20 adds support for Poco X3, plus more Xiaomi devices

After the launch announcement earlier in the month, the Android 13-based LineageOS 20 is already adding extra support for a small pool of devices including the Poco X3 plus more Xiaomi handsets. Arguably the biggest and most well-known third-party ROM, LineageOS 20 offers a different take on Android 13 for devices that might not ordinarily be able to run Google’s latest mobile operating…
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Self-repair kits are now available for Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra

Last year Samsung launched a new program that made it far easier to fix your phone or tablet yourself, and that’s now expanding with repair parts made available for the Galaxy S22 series and more. Self-repair kits from Samsung were launched last year in collaboration with iFixit, offering up official parts for repairs including screens, battery replacements, back glass, and charging ports.
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iPhone periscope lens coming to both Pro models in 2024

We’re expecting a big boost to the telephoto capabilities of this year’s flagship iPhone, as a periscope lens comes to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is expected to offer somewhere in the range of 5x to 10x optical zoom, compared to the maximum 3x zoom of the iPhone 14 Pro…
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Weekly poll results: OnePlus 11 future still in the balance

Last week’s poll shows that people are intrigued by the OnePlus 11, but it will need to prove itself – nearly 40% of those who voted in the poll say they will wait for thorough reviews of the new flagship before deciding whether to get one. OnePlus is trying something different with this generation, it dropped the price, but that also required cutting back on some features. That feels more…
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Android 13 is now rolling out to Asus Zenfone 8 series

One of the first notable Android 13 launches of the new year has arrived, as Asus is now bringing the update to its Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. Rolling out now or available to sideload (Zenfone 8 – Zenfone 8 Flip), Android 13 carries the version number 33.0210.0210.210…
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Samsung will let you try Galaxy S23 early at these locations starting February 1

The Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1, but probably won’t be shipping to customers for at least a few weeks. If you want to try the Galaxy S23 early, though, Samsung will have some options available. With last year’s launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung opened up a handful of “Galaxy Experience Space” locations where potential customers or fans could…
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