Google today launched Android Studio 4.1, the latest version of its integrated development environment (IDE). Android Studio 4.1 is supposed to address “common editing, debugging, and optimization use cases.” Version 4.1 includes easier implementation of on-device TensorFlow Lite models, the ability to run Android Emulator directly in the IDE, and support for foldable form factors. There’s…
Xiaomi demos intuitive way to interact with smart gadgets - just point your phone at them
October 12, 2020
Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology has made its way to several smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G. Besides offering a high bandwidth method of transferring data, UWB accurately calculates the distance and relative position between devices, which promises to change the…
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 “Fan Edition” is a hit thanks to an affordable price and great feature set, but it seems some early buyers are facing problems. Apparently, the Galaxy S20 FE has a touchscreen issue, at least on some units.
Reports on Reddit and Samsung’s…
The OnePlus Nord marked the company’s return to affordable smartphones, but it was unfortunate to see that the device wouldn’t be landing in the United States. Now, though, a leak has revealed that two OnePlus Nord devices are being launched in the US this month.
Posted to Voice, the reliable @OnLeaks has said that OnePlus will be launching two new devices under the Nord brand Stateside…
OnePlus Gallery version 4.0.77 brings OxygenOS 11 design, more
October 12, 2020
The OnePlus Gallery version 4.0.77 update is now rolling out via the Google Play Store and brings with it the OxygenOS 11 UI overhaul and design to devices without said update.
After the stable OxygenOS 11 update began rolling out for OnePlus 8 series devices, the Chinese…
The incremental OxygenOS 10.3.6 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 6 and 6T with the highlight addition being that of the September 2020 security patch.
We’ve recently seen OnePlus roll out the full, stable OxygenOS 11.0 update for the OnePlus 8 series. In doing…
5G alone won’t be enough to justify buying an iPhone this year
October 12, 2020
This week, Apple will announce this year’s new iPhones. We’re expecting there to be four of them: the iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and a smaller one that might be called the iPhone 12 mini. Apple’s invitation for its Tuesday event included the catchphrase “Hi, Speed.” Weird capitalization decisions aside, the “speed” hint embedded in the tagline lines up with the…
Feature Request: Let people sign up for the iPhone Upgrade Program online in advance
October 12, 2020
Signing up for the iPhone Upgrade Program online should be the least-hassle way to buy a new iPhone every one to two years. You get an interest-free loan, and can then choose between upgrading every year – returning last year’s phone – or every two years, when the old…
The Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro TWS earbuds have leaked yet again – instead of a hands-on video, this time we get a peek at official images of the buds plus more details about them, courtesy of .
Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro
The Mi Air 2 Pro will feature 12 mm drivers and a choice of…
OnePlus has its signature sandstone finish since the very first phone from 2014 and the tradition has been carried over via cases with newer models. Now, the company is going back to its roots and bringing a sandstone back finish to the OnePlus Nord. The brand’s official Twitter profile confirmed a limited edition version of the midranger is coming on October 14 alongside the OnePlus 8T.
Beauty…
