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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau will oversee ‘brand synergy’ between OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme

September 1, 2020
According to a new report from , OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is undertaking a new role as an SVP of “OPLUS,” a new investor group over OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme. Pete Lau got his start with OPPO, but split from that company to take the lead at OnePlus. With this new move, Lau won’t be leaving OnePlus. In fact, he’ll still be in his same position, this new role is simply in addition to…
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LG made a virtual showroom to show off its IFA 2020 lineup

September 1, 2020
The IFA, one of the the first big in-person tech events happening post-lockdown, will open on September 3rd. It’s an invite-only affair that’s limited to 1,000 people per day, though, which is probably why LG has launched a virtual showroom even though it will be…
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Google’s Android TV dongle could cost just $50, according to this leak

September 1, 2020
Google’s Chromecast is a fantastic way to fling streaming video from phone to TV — but these days, you can often get a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire Stick with a dedicated remote control for the same money. But what if Google launched an Android TV dongle with its own remote control for the same $50 you’d pay for a high-end Roku or Fire stick? That’s exactly what 9to5Google seems to…
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How to factory reset your iPhone

September 1, 2020
Whether you are selling your iPhone, having issues, or just want a fresh start, there are a variety of reasons you may need to erase it. Let’s take a look at how to factory reset iPhone. Keep in mind as you’re working on resetting your iPhone that you’ll need to be…
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Pokémon Go will end support for older iOS and Android phones in October

September 1, 2020
If you still play Pokémon Go on a smartphone or tablet running Android 5.0 “Lollipop” or iOS 10 or 11, you’ll no longer be able to access the game when Niantic pushes an update in mid-October. The Pokémon Go Twitter account confirmed that two popular older phones also won’t make the cut: the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 are being left behind, despite the fact both phones can be upgraded to run…
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OnePlus explains why OxygenOS 11 looks like one UI you’ve seen before

September 1, 2020
OnePlus shocked many of its fans this month when it unveiled OxygenOS 11 and the major redesign that comes with it. Now, in a forum post, OnePlus explains why it made the decisions it did with the design of OxygenOS 11 and how those decisions will benefit users. The company explains that “stock Android is a good starting point,” but it believes there’s more that can be done to improve the…
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