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OnePlus 8 series gets January security patch and bug fixes with latest OxygenOS updates

February 7, 2021
OnePlus has released new OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T, which bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to January 2021. The new builds also improve the stuttering problem of some tripartite apps and optimize the UI display effect of the notification bar and the experience of using long screenshots. OnePlus 8 Additionally, these updates fix the noise issue on…
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Realme announces affordable V11 5G with Dimensity 700

February 7, 2021
Realme has just announced a new affordable smartphone in China. It is called Realme V11 5G and comes with Dimensity 700 chipset, two cameras on the back, and a big 5,000 mAh battery. The front panel is a 6.52” LCD with a waterdrop notch for the 8 MP camera. The resolution of the screen is HD+ with a tall ratio of 20:9. Unsurprisingly, the refresh rate is only 60 Hz. Since the fingerprint…
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Xiaomi's 67W GaN charger certified ahead of the global Mi 11 announcement

February 7, 2021
Xiaomi introduced a 65W GaN (Gallium-Nitride) charger last year – a compact adaptor that sits comfortably in the palm of a hand and can charge pretty much every device through USB-C. Now, the company has certified with TUV Rheinland a more powerful version – it reaches 11V at 6.1A, bringing the total power output 67.1W. Xiaomi MDY-12-EU 67W GaN charger The brick has model number…
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Oppo A15s gets a new storage variant

February 7, 2021
The Oppo A15s launched in India last December with 64GB storage is joined by a 128GB variant today. It’s priced at INR12,490 ($170/€145) and is already available for purchase through Amazon.in and mainline retail channels in Dynamic Black and Fancy White colors. The…
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iFixit teardown shows the Samsung Galaxy S21 is easier to repair than the S20, still not perfect

February 7, 2021
iFixit took apart a Samsung Galaxy S21 and gave it a repairability rating of 4 out of 10. While the S20 never got an official rating from iFixit, this year’s flagship is clearly easier to repair. Check out the video below for a look at the critical areas. Long story short, the plastic back is easier to remove than a glass panel (you don’t have to worry about cracking it). The flat display is…
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