The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a feat of engineering, and in contrast to its predecessor, it looks like better software support is coming. The first Android 11 beta has launched for Galaxy Z Fold 2, but unfortunately it breaks the lockscreen entirely.
The Android 11/One UI 3.0 beta is now available to Galaxy Z Fold 2 owners, but only in Korea. It delivers a bunch of new features and some tweaked…
Android Runtime to become Mainline module in Android 12
November 25, 2020
Google’s Project Mainline — or Mainline — effectively turns part of your favorite mobile OS into modules that are treated as independent portions of the wider build. It was introduced with Android 10, with the express aim of making core updates easier by decoupling…
Razer Kaira Pro review — Another solid all-around gaming headset
November 25, 2020
It’s my opinion that if you spend $150 on a gaming headset, you should get one that is versatile enough to also work as your regular daily headphones. Audiophiles will want to buy dedicated headphones for specific situations, but I don’t think that applies to most of us.
Oppo Reno5 Pro is finally listed on TENAA, a bigger battery incoming
November 25, 2020
Two Oppo phones with model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00 were just certified by TENAA and there’s a good chance we are looking at two versions of the ucpoming Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone. The listings give us a basic look at some specs – the new phone will have a 6.55” screen and will have a big battery.
Oppo PDSM00/PDST00 listing on TENAA (machine translated)
TENAA has listed the phone…
Huawei announces schedule for stable EMUI 11 update
November 25, 2020
Huawei unveiled EMUI 11 in September with upgrades to split-screen multitasking, multi-screen collaboration 3.0, animated always-on displays and much more. Some phones are already running the beta version as a final checkup before the stable version starts rolling out.
For…
Xiaomi shipped a record 46.6 million phones in Q3
November 25, 2020
Xiaomi’s latest financial report indicates a milestone with 46.6 million smartphone shipments and CNY 47.6 billion ($7.2 billion) in smartphone revenues during the July 1-September 30 period. The number of shipped phones is 45.3% greater than the same period of last year…
The new Mac mini with M1 chip has been available for some time and although the machine impresses with its amazing performance, it’s also causing problems for some users. More specifically, there are users complaining about Bluetooth connectivity issues with the new M1 Mac mini.
YouTuber Patrick Tomasso is one of those users who’s having trouble using Bluetooth accessories with the new Mac…
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS add Microsoft Office editing
November 25, 2020
Following the web last year and Android in September, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS can now edit Office files.
This capability is pitched as bringing the “collaborative and assistive features of Google Workspace to your Microsoft Office files” in a familiar…
Nowadays, emoji are essentially a part of our normal language. That’s why it’s frustrating that, as it stands today, Android requires a full system update to add new emoji, leaving some devices hopelessly out of date. Soon, though, that may change.
As noted by the folks…
After celebrating its one year anniversary, Google is marking the end of 2020 with six games joining Stadia Pro on December 1st. New titles include Everspace and Into the Breach, as well as HITMAN 2.
After adding six Pro games for the past three month, Google is continuing that trend. December 2020 will see all the games come to the $9.99 membership on Tuesday. Four of the titles will be brand new…