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Hands-on with Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices

February 13, 2020
The Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices is rolling out right now, with all previously “flagship killers” also included — as far back as 2016’s OnePlus 3/3T. Of course, this isn’t a new feature to Android, as it has been available on selected Nokia, Lenovo, Sony, Xiaomi, and Transsion devices but the adoption rate isn’t the highest. Assistant Ambient mode essentially turns…
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LG brings Android 10 for V50 on Sprint

February 13, 2020
In a rather surprising move, LG started rolling out a stable build of Android 10 for V50 users last month. According to multiple reports, the firmware update is now live for V50 owners in the US on Sprint’s network complete with LG’s custom UX 9.0. LG’s Android 10…
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OxygenOS Open Beta 9 rolling out for OnePlus 7 Pro w/ January patch, Zen Mode 1.5, more

February 13, 2020
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 Pro with a number of fixes, while also including the January 2019 security patch. Announced over on the official OnePlus Forums, the update’s most important inclusion for many will undoubtedly be the January 2019 security patch. However, there are also other fixes including enhancements for the one-handed mode, allowing you to access…
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Rumor: Sony Xperia 1.1 to shoot 8K HDR video, Xperia 9 leaked

February 13, 2020
While Sony was originally about to announce a few Xperia smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (that event was cancelled), we barely know anything about them. We expect a new flagship phone called the Xperia 5 Plus, a new midrange device, which could be the Xperia 9, with…
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Xiaomi Mi 10 goes official w/ 108MP and 90Hz OLED, but global launch is delayed

February 13, 2020
After teasing the device over the past few days, Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Here’s what you need to know about the company’s latest flagships. Launching today in China, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro share a lot in common. Both devices deliver 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate. They also offer the Snapdragon 865, up to 12GB of RAM, wireless…
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Samsung Galaxy A30 receives Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update

February 13, 2020
Hours after the Galaxy A50s got promoted to Android 10, the Galaxy A30 joins in (despite reports that the update was delayed for next month). Users in India are the first to receive it. As usual, the Android 10 update also brings One UI 2.0. The changelog features the usual…
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Realme X50 Pro 5G still coming on February 23, only in online event

February 13, 2020
Realme was set on attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona for the first time this year, but as you know that isn’t happening. The good news is Realme has found a way around the major disruption and is still announcing the X50 Pro 5G. Much like Sony the company will hold an online event instead. You can read the full statement of the company below. Since the outbreak of the novel…
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