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OnePlus 11 finally survives a bend test, but just barely [Video]

February 28, 2023

The past couple of generations of OnePlus smartphones have proved to be structurally flawed, with the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T able to be broken in half with someone’s bare hands. But, finally, the OnePlus 11 has been able to survive a bend test. In his latest durability test, Zack from JerryRigEverything put the OnePlus 11 through the usual set of torture tests. Scratches, fire, and more…

New Google ‘phone’ shows up at FCC, likely Pixel 7a or Pixel Fold

February 28, 2023

A new Google device, labeled as a “phone,” has shown up for approval from the FCC, likely putting the Pixel 7a or Pixel Fold closer to release. Before any device with wireless connectivity can be released, it needs to get approval from the various governmental regulators…

Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are having Wi-Fi woes

February 28, 2023

The Galaxy S23 series launched earlier this month and brings some killer hardware and performance, but a few early buyers are running into problems with Wi-Fi. As highlighted by Android Central over the weekend, Samsung’s latest flagship phones seem to have some issues keeping a connection to wireless networks. The Galaxy S23 Ultra in particular seems to be affected here. The issue appears to…

The OnePlus 11 Concept’s rear LED back is actually it’s new cooling system

February 28, 2023

At MWC 2023, OnePlus finally unveiled the OnePlus 11 Concept with “Active CryoFlux,’ a new device that adds some flash to the original OnePlus 11. With that, this concept design features a glowing rear panel, which is a cooling system rather than an LED light show. Last…

Nokia G22 is designed for DIY repairs, with replacement parts starting around $20

February 28, 2023

Smartphones have always been difficult to repair, but the tides are turning as more brands move toward making repairs more accessible and affordable. HMD Global, though, has just turned that up to 11, with the new Nokia G22 being designed around do-it-yourself repairs and…

Waze ditches its iOS widget in latest updates

February 28, 2023

Google-owned Waze is removing its iOS widget for the left-most homescreen, with the feature being removed in the latest updates rolling out now. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! First introduced all the way back in 2014 for iOS 8, the Waze widget for iPhones has long allowed users to quickly…

You can now access Google Tasks on the web without using Gmail’s sidebar

February 28, 2023

Google Tasks is set to replace Assistant reminders next month. Ahead of that, Google has brought online a website that lets you directly access Google Tasks. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other…

Samsung Galaxy’s Expert RAW: How to access the camera app and up your photo game

February 28, 2023

Samsung’s Galaxy devices are kitted to the teeth with top-of-the-line camera lenses and sensors. Of course, you can let your Galaxy phone automate taking photos, or you can take full control with the Expert RAW app. Here’s how to use your Galaxy phone’s Expert RAW…

Like iPhone, a stolen Android phone’s PIN could be used to change Google account password

February 28, 2023

A report from The Wall Street Journal last week sounded the alarm on an obvious, but frightening issue on iPhone that would allow a criminal to take over your Apple account. But that’s not something exclusive to iOS. Your Google account could be compromised if a criminal stole your Android phone and its PIN, but there are ways to protect yourself. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that…