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Error in latest beta for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro wipes some users' data, here's what to do

OxygenOS Open Beta 3 was released for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro just before the end of October, but there was a mix-up. Some users received the stable update, version 11.0.1.1, instead of the beta, and installing that leads to a full wipe. If you’re received the wrong update but haven’t restarted the phone yet, you should download this APK. This is a specially-designed app with that will help…
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Quick Charge Podcast: November 9, 2020

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is now available on Google Stadia

As 2020 finally approaches its end, some of the year’s biggest video games are hitting the market. Today, Ubisoft is releasing its latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and it’s launching day one on Stadia. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available now on Stadia at $59.99 for the core game. Beyond that, Gold Edition brings a…
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Apple iPhone 12 mini review: For small phone fans only

The tech industry is obsessed with size, and it’s easy to see why. “Bigger” is often used as shorthand for “better,” and if you need proof just look at phones. They haven’t just become faster and more capable; they’ve also become…
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review: Better, not just bigger

In the old days, before COVID, I didn’t just review big phones — I used them almost exclusively. They’re especially helpful here in New York, where you never knew when a train will get held up. There’s nothing like a big screen and some noise-canceling headphones to help you feel like you’re anywhere but a crowded subway car. Needless to say, things have changed. These days I…
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