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Oppo K9s will have a 120Hz display, 64MP camera

October 20, 2021
The Oppo K9s will be unveiled tomorrow, October 20, a follow-up to the original K9 and an alternative to the K9 Pro from last month. While the full reveal is tomorrow, the company has been dropping details about the spec sheet. Here’s what we have so far. The K9s will be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery – that’s larger than both the original K9 (4,300 mAh) and the K9 Pro (4,500 mAh). However…
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Apple iOS 15.1 RC version out for beta testers

October 20, 2021
Before making its official release on October 25, Apple’s iOS 15.1 received a Release Candidate (RC) build that adds the coveted SharePlay functionality. The update weighs in at 5.46 GB and comes alongside RC version builds of macOS 12.0.1 Monterey, iPadOS 15.2, watchOS…
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Android 12 supports native app clone profiles for certain apps

October 20, 2021
Android 12 is already official but some new details emerged via the official Android 12 Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) which reveals a new native app clone feature for Pixel users. This allows users to have separate instances of the same app say an instant messaging client for example. I’ve been giving the Android 12 CDD a *very* thorough read, and I just discovered something…
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Google Tensor explained: Why the Pixel 6 has a custom chip, specs, and what it does

October 20, 2021
In teasing the Pixel 6 at the start of August, Google very much framed the preview around its first custom-built System on a Chip (SoC). At the Pixel Fall Event today, Google fully detailed Tensor and called it the “biggest mobile hardware innovation in the history of the company.” Why Tensor Google’s stated goal for building Tensor is to push what’s possible on smartphones. The company…
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A student-built solar camper van completes a 2,000 km trip across Europe

October 20, 2021
Twenty-two students at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands built a solar camper van and drove it 2,000 km (1,242 miles) across Europe using only sun power. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click…
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