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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G get One UI 3.0 beta

November 23, 2020
Last week we learned that Samsung was having difficulties with the rollout of its One UI 3.0 beta based on Android 11 and deiced to postpone it until they are fixed. There were several issues with battery life drain and persistent app crashes for Galaxy Note10 beta testers but now, both the 4G LTE Galaxy Z Flip and its 5G counterpart are getting the patched beta firmware. One UI 3.0 beta for…
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iPhone 12 Mini Diary: Initial thoughts on the smaller battery and device portability

November 23, 2020
Since Apple released the first “big” iPhone back with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, I’ve bounced from the big phone to the smaller phone almost like clockwork each year. With the iPhone 6 lineup, I went with the 6 Plus. With the 6s lineup, I went back to the smaller one, and I’ve done that each year until then. The iPhone X was the last “normal” size iPhone I used. After nearly a year with…
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OxygenOS 11.0.5.6 rolling out for OnePlus 8T w/ supposed battery life boosts, more camera tweaks

November 23, 2020
As seems customary after the release of a new device, OnePlus is giving the latest OnePlus 8T extra care and attention with its fourth update — OxygenOS 11.0.5.6 — since it officially went on sale. Previous OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 8T were supposed to resolve a number of early issues with the device but it looks as though the 11.0.5.6 update is needed to try and resolve any lingering…
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Google launches ‘hyper-detailed’ The Mandalorian AR app for 5G Pixel, Android phones

November 23, 2020
The Mandalorian remains a big hit half-way through its sophomore season. Google has partnered with Lucasfilm on a free Android app to bring iconic and realistic moments to life using AR and 5G. “The Mandalorian” AR Experience puts you in the shoes of a bounty hunter following the trail of Mando himself, Din Djarin and the Child. Explore the world of “The Mandalorian,” interact with…
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