The OxygenOS 10.0.15 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7T, with the November 2020 security patch being the only real notable addition in this OTA update.
OnePlus has been trying to get all devices up to date as of late, and the OnePlus 7T with the OxygenOS 10.0.15 coming as the 10.3.7 build in India. The changelog is really, really short because there isn’t much to talk about here…
The team behind the Paranoid Android ROM has now announced that its Android 11-based “Ruby” update is now available in alpha for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro.
With Android 11 ROMs being few and far between — even just a few months after the official launch — it’s…
Google roadmap for Stadia includes over 400 new games
November 24, 2020
Inevitably, it was always going to take time for a brand new gaming platform like Google Stadia to build up its library. So far, the collection is at around 100 games with more on the way, but what’s next? According to a Stadia exec, over 400 new games are currently on…
Samsung Galaxy A12 battery revealed by FCC
November 24, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A12 bagged Bluetooth certification last week and now it has been certified by the FCC as well, revealing battery specs in the process.
One of the documents posted on FCC’s website reveals the Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) will pack a battery sporting model designation EB-A217ABY. Its exact capacity isn’t mentioned, but since the Galaxy A21s comes with a 5,000 mAh cell…
Xiaomi has certified a new 55W fast charger at CCC (also known as 3C) and prolific leakster is suggesting it will make its way to Redmi phones, as well as Xiaomi flagships. The power adapter’s model number is MDY-12-EQ, which is an evolution over previous bricks, and it…
With the Mate 40 flagships out of the gate, Huawei is moving its attention to the P-series – despite US sanctions disrupting its supply line, the company is on track to launch the P50 phones in the first half of 2021. This means the P-series may keep to its usual…
Oppo is holding off on building rollable phones commercially
November 24, 2020
The Oppo X 2021 rollable phone concept can expand its 6.7” display to 7.4” thanks to a rollable screen panel and a motor-powered sliding mechanism to unroll it. It’s an impressive tech demo and just that – the company has no short-term plans to build a mass market device with such a design.
“Although there is no plan for its commercialization in the short term, it will serve as a guide…
Redmi K30 5G starts receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12
November 24, 2020
Xiaomi has been issuing Android 11-based MIUI 12 updates left and right. The most recent was the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro before that, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom before that and now, the Redmi K30 5G.
The new firmware, MIUI 12.1.1.0 RGICNXM, requires a 2.8GB…
Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini final thoughts [Video]
November 24, 2020
In my recent Top Features video walkthrough showcasing the iPhone 12, I didn’t yet have the iPhone 12 mini in hand, so I was only able to provide commentary on Apple’s large 6.1-inch baseline smartphone. Now that the iPhone 12 mini has arrived, I’ve been able to…
Google Doodle video pays tribute to mariachi
November 24, 2020
Google has replaced their homepage logo with a Doodle video paying tribute to mariachi, a traditional style of music from Mexico.
Interestingly, history is not 100% sure of the true roots of the word “mariachi” or even of the precise origin of the music we know today as mariachi. Some traditions place its roots in Jalisco, a state located in western Mexico, especially as mariachi style was…
