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OnePlus promises to deliver regular system updates for its wide array of smartphones for at least two years and in some cases longer for flagships, so let’s see how they’re handling the February 2022 security update. OnePlus February 2022 security update — What’s new? Google added the February security patch as the third post-Android 12 update for all eligible Pixel devices save the…

The iPhone average selling price (ASP) hit double-digit growth last year, increasing 14% year-on-year. The popularity of the iPhone 13 was the key driver, helping propel the global smartphone market as a whole to record annual revenue of $448B. Despite component shortages, the smartphone market grew 7% year-on-year, with Apple taking by far the largest slice of the pie … Market intelligence…

Last May, Google announced that each app in the Play Store is getting a “Data safety” section. It serves a dual-purpose for developers and end users alike, but Google Play is now delaying the launch until later this year. This upcoming section lets developers communicate what user data apps collect, share, and how it’s used (e.g. personalization, analytics, advertising), including…

Samsung has been in a bit of a rut for the past few years when it comes to its smartphone lineup, with each successive Galaxy S flagship struggling to beat or even match previous entries. However, it seems the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 have struck a chord with buyers, as Samsung says pre-orders have broken records. With the Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 lineups set to launch officially tomorrow…