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The latest Oxygen OS 11.1.4.4 update for the OnePlus Nord arrived over the weekend and it aims to iron out several bugs including battery drain and overheating. The phone is also updated to the June security patch. Nord users also get a fix for delayed notifications which would not appear in a timely manner on some devices. The OTA update is being pushed globally though availability will vary…

If you like to set reminders for yourself using Google Search, then you might currently be experiencing problems as the feature is currently broken for many users. The issue was first spotted by Piunika Web (h/t Android Police) and applies directly to the Google Search app. Using the Google Search app, if you didn’t already know, you can set a reminder using the “remind me” or “set a…

Google is rolling out a redesign of the dedicated Lens app on Android that greatly de-emphasizes the live viewfinder. Rather, the focus is now on analyzing existing images and screenshots in your camera roll.  This Google Lens redesign sees tapping the homescreen icon — available by downloading an “app” from the Play Store — open to an entirely new view. The top third of this screen…

OnePlus flagships are among the most high-power smartphones you can buy, and if benchmarks are your deciding factor, they’re often near the top of any list. However, like many other brands before it, OnePlus has just been caught red-handed limiting the performance of most apps but paving the streets in gold for benchmarking apps. Update 7/12: This article has been updated to include a forum post…