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OnePlus promises four years of major OS updates for some 2023 phones

November 30, 2022
OnePlus is joining the ranks of Android vendors committing to longer-term support. The Oppo brand is promising four years of major OxygenOS updates for “selected” phones launching in 2023 and later. They’ll also receive five years of security patches. The company hasn’t named devices, but it won’t be surprising if the company prioritizes higher-end phones like the…
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Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Has Google closed the gap? [Video]

November 30, 2022
Whether it’s intentional or not, over the past few years Google has been following a tried and true path first taken by Apple when it comes to its smartphone endeavours. The Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are similar devices but how do they stack up? Here’s everything you need to know. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which is the right choice for you? [Video] Comparing Android to iOS is not…
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You can play these Android games with your Netflix subscription

November 30, 2022
Back in November 2021, Netflix announced that it would launch a new addition to its mobile app – a gaming section. While the service only started out with a few titles, it has been expanding over time. So what does Netflix’s gaming section have to offer in terms of…
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Google Store ‘Shopper Hopper’ attempts to make up for the loss of Flappy Bird on your Pixel 7

November 30, 2022
In removing support for 32-bit apps, old games are one of the more surprising app losses reported by Pixel 7 owners, but the Google Store — of all places — is trying to make things up with “Shopper Hopper.” Yes, the “Google Store released a game for Black Friday” and it’s an endless runner in the style of Chrome’s Dino game and — to an extent — Crossy Road. Namely, you just tap…
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Google One VPN starts rolling out for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

November 30, 2022
During the launch keynote, Google touted two features as “coming soon.” One of those, the free “VPN by Google One” now appears to be rolling out early for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Effectively the same VPN service that comes with the 2TB tier of the Google One cloud storage plan, we’re now seeing the option appearing earlier than the proposed December timeline on a Pixel 7 Pro retail unit. It…
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