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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…

Google Assistant tests sending texts directly from the Android lockscreen

July 22, 2019

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…

Interview OnePlus Zake Zhang discusses the OnePlus 7 Pro camera

July 21, 2019

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…

Second season of DC's 'Doom Patrol' will also stream on HBO Max

July 21, 2019

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…

Hands on How iOS 13 makes it easy to share headphones audio with a friend

July 21, 2019

One of the coolest new features in iOS 13 is something called Audio Sharing. This lets you easily share your headphones audio with a friend via Bluetooth, allowing you to listen to the same music, watch a movie together, and more. Here’s how it…

Flashback HTC HD2 was the best Windows Mobile phone but it toured other OSes too

July 21, 2019

Few phones are so impressive that we still remember them fondly a decade after their release. And the HTC HD2 really is one of these all-time greats. This was HTC at its peak, it designed a powerhouse that became the focal point of a vibrant developer community. The HD2 was…

Doom Patrol gets new season, and will stream simultaneously on HBO Max and DC Universe

July 21, 2019

At San Diego Comic-Con last night, DC Universe made a slew of programming announcements for its slate of original content, including that it was renewing its live-action TV series Doom Patrol in a partnership with WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streaming service HBO Max. WarnerMedia largely skipped San Diego Comic-Con this year, opting not to bring news or previews for some of its big projects, like…

Android will show a detailed look at your wireless earbuds' battery life

July 21, 2019

Google has revealed a handful of new Fast Pair capabilities coming out this year that’ll make compatible Bluetooth headsets better competitors to Apple’s AirPods. One of those features is Android’s ability to display individual battery information for your…

Weekly poll is the Xiaomi Mi A3 worth 250

July 21, 2019

Xiaomi may launch new phones pretty frequently, but its Android One series sees a new release only once a year. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is what we got after 12 months of waiting and watching smartphone tech improve at breakneck pace. Its launching at the same price as the Mi A2 a…