While we already know pretty much everything there is about the Honor 9X and 9X Pro, we have two new teasers to keep us attentive a day before the official announcement. The images which came courtesy of the brands Weibo profile detail the WiFi and cooling capabilities of the Honor 9X Pro.
The first poster details that the Pro version will have extended WiFi reception capabilities, which Honor…
Dota 2 tournament The International 2019 surpasses $30 million prize pool, topping Fortnite
July 22, 2019
The International remains the most lucrative e-sports tournament for at least another year, with a prize pool that grew to more than $30 million over the weekend.
Valve’s massive Dota 2 tournament, which is heading into its ninth annual iteration, features a prize pool…
The OnePlus 7 Pro is arguably one of the best phones you can buy right now. It does, however, have areas where improvements can be made, the steadily improving Nightscape mode being one example.
While Nightscape 2.0 has brought some impressive improvements, it really…
[Update: Adds framerate settings, more] OnePlus 6/6T get Screen recorder, June patch, more in latest OxygenOS OTA
July 22, 2019
The OnePlus 6 and 6T are now receiving a couple of OxygenOS OTAs that bring the much-requested native Screen recorder feature and the June 2019 security patch.
Announced on the official OnePlus forums, the OxygenOS 9.0.15 and 9.0.7 OTAs for the OnePlus 6T and 6 respectively don’t include a massive overhaul but are still more than welcome. The Screen Recorder is the headline addition, making…
The Asus ROG Phone 2, after leaks and launch rumors, has now gone official and will no doubt provide one of the most spec-laden smartphone experiences of the year (via ).
Despite having a very similar design to the previous ROG Phone, the sequel ups the ante by adding…
[Update: Note 8 in US] Galaxy S8 and S8+ update rolling out w/ July security patch, QR code scanner
July 22, 2019
Samsung is in the midst of an update overhaul, starting with the S10, Note 9, and then filtering down to the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
The update is rolling out now. It brings the QR code scanning functionality to the stock camera app, and also adds the July 2019 security patch…
Oppo Reno 5G and RX17 Neo giveaway
July 22, 2019
The Oppo Reno 10x zoom is mentioned no less than three times in our latest smartphone buyers guide. First, it got the nod for its impressive camera (one of only two with 5x optical zoom), then for its class-leading battery life (107h Endurance) and fast charging and, finally, as one of the best flagships so far this year.
We have one unit to give away and we should mention that its the 5G…
While voice is an important interaction method, Google has to balance convenience and functionality with security. One current tradeoff is being unable to send a text with Assistant voice commands from Android’s lockscreen, though that may change.
A server-side A/B…
Last week, we had the opportunity to visit the OnePlus camera lab based in Taipei, Taiwan. There we got to see how the test engineers go through different tests to see if the camera is working to their standards and also the equipment they use for it.
We also had a chance to…
Those murmurs of WarnerMedia making DC Universe’s shows more widely available? They’re true. DC’s Doom Patrol has been renewed for a second season, and it’ll be available on both DC Universe and HBO Max when it resumes in 2020. The move will also bring the superhero series’ first season to HBO Max. There’s no word on other shows following suit, but this could be…
