The OnePlus 7 Pro is arguably one of the best phones you can buy right now. It does, however, have areas where improvements can be made, the steadily improving Nightscape mode being one example.
While Nightscape 2.0 has brought some impressive improvements, it really doesn’t quite match the Huawei Night mode or Google’s Night Sight in every scenario. But I have found that with little…
[Update: Adds framerate settings, more] OnePlus 6/6T get Screen recorder, June patch, more in latest OxygenOS OTA
July 22, 2019
The OnePlus 6 and 6T are now receiving a couple of OxygenOS OTAs that bring the much-requested native Screen recorder feature and the June 2019 security patch.
Announced on the official OnePlus forums, the OxygenOS 9.0.15 and 9.0.7 OTAs for the OnePlus 6T and 6…
The Asus ROG Phone 2, after leaks and launch rumors, has now gone official and will no doubt provide one of the most spec-laden smartphone experiences of the year (via ).
Despite having a very similar design to the previous ROG Phone, the sequel ups the ante by adding…
[Update: Note 8 in US] Galaxy S8 and S8+ update rolling out w/ July security patch, QR code scanner
July 22, 2019
Samsung is in the midst of an update overhaul, starting with the S10, Note 9, and then filtering down to the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
The update is rolling out now. It brings the QR code scanning functionality to the stock camera app, and also adds the July 2019 security patch (via ). There is no room for the dedicated Night Mode, and it doesn’t look like it will come to either S8 model.
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Oppo Reno 5G and RX17 Neo giveaway
July 22, 2019
The Oppo Reno 10x zoom is mentioned no less than three times in our latest smartphone buyers guide. First, it got the nod for its impressive camera (one of only two with 5x optical zoom), then for its class-leading battery life (107h Endurance) and fast charging and…
While voice is an important interaction method, Google has to balance convenience and functionality with security. One current tradeoff is being unable to send a text with Assistant voice commands from Android’s lockscreen, though that may change.
A server-side A/B…
Last week, we had the opportunity to visit the OnePlus camera lab based in Taipei, Taiwan. There we got to see how the test engineers go through different tests to see if the camera is working to their standards and also the equipment they use for it.
We also had a chance to speak to Zake Zhang, Image Product Manager at OnePlus. The following is from a one on one interaction that we had, where we…
One of the coolest new features in iOS 13 is something called Audio Sharing. This lets you easily share your headphones audio with a friend via Bluetooth, allowing you to listen to the same music, watch a movie together, and more. Here’s how it…
Few phones are so impressive that we still remember them fondly a decade after their release. And the HTC HD2 really is one of these all-time greats. This was HTC at its peak, it designed a powerhouse that became the focal point of a vibrant developer community.
The HD2 was…
Google has revealed a handful of new Fast Pair capabilities coming out this year that’ll make compatible Bluetooth headsets better competitors to Apple’s AirPods. One of those features is Android’s ability to display individual battery information for your earbuds and their case, and it’s coming out later this year. It’ll also add case open and close battery…
