OnePlus has released OxygenOS 10.0.5 update for the OnePlus 7T which brings along October 2019 security patch. The new build also improves the system stability and fixes an issue with the double-tap to wake gesture.
Additionally, the company released OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update for the OnePlus 7 Pro, which includes a fix for the navigation bar color in dark mode as well as fixes for known issues.
ZTE unveils Blade A7 Prime and Blade 10 Prime
November 7, 2019
ZTE hasnt released any new phones in the US recently but today the company announced the new Blade A7 Prime and Blade 10 Prime. Both phones pack entry level specs and attractive prices catering to those on a budget or looking for a secondary device. ZTE has partnered with…
OxygenOS 10.0.5 rolling out for OnePlus 7T w/ October 2019 patch
November 7, 2019
OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 10.0.5 OTA update for the OnePlus 7T which also includes the slightly out-of-date October 2019 security patch — yes, October.
The OnePlus 7T is a fantastic smartphone for under $600 and is one of the reasons that it even goes…
Despite pushing out another update at almost the same time, OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will roll out “next week.”
The update brings a number of upgrades and improvements to both devices — which do have the full stable Android 10 update available already if you prefer. OnePlus noted in the official announcement post that there is…
Google’s Play Store is home to millions of useful apps, but isn’t always safe from software that hosts malware and obnoxious adware. Recently, the company has been attempting to clean up the Play Store and use it to push security updates. Untrustworthy app…
Xiaomi launches a Blue version of Redmi Note 8 Pro in Taiwan
November 7, 2019
Xiaomi is already selling the Redmi Note 8 Pro across the globe, but now it’s added an extra color to the available pallette. Called Deep Sea Blue the new paintjob debuted in Taiwan and is a gradient from Dark Blue to Aqua, similar to the oceans color.
The phone…
Japanese phone maker Sony has announced that its Email app will no longer support Xperia 5 and future devices.
Additionally, the company will also drop support for the ‘Backup – Powered by Amazon’ feature from its Album app on March 31, 2020. Sony said it will release an updated version of the Album app without support for this feature, and if you continue using an older version…
HTC October financial report shows another revenue crash
November 7, 2019
HTC is long past its glory days and while the companys new CEO Yves Maitres claimed a comeback to the flagship smartphone market is planned in the near future, the latest financial results show the company is not in an ideal place right now
Total revenue for the month of…
Samsung Galaxy S11 smartphone certified with 3,730 mAh battery
November 7, 2019
Samsung is already preparing for the launch of the Galaxy S11 series that traditionally sets place in February (four months from now). The SafetyKorea website has just released a certification for a battery with the model number EB-BG980ABY, which is meant to go in a Samsung…
Earlier this year, Bill Gates said Android winning mobile was his “greatest mistake ever.” The Microsoft founder today provided expanded thoughts and blamed Microsoft’s antitrust issues in the early 2000s for Windows Mobile not being the OS that people use today.
Speaking at the DealBook Conference hosted by (via , Gates was asked about the impact of the Justice Department’s antitrust…
