Oppo has officially launched the Watch 2 smartwatch and packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset plus a supposed 16-day lifespan.
Positioned as a direct successor to last year’s original Oppo Watch, the Watch 2 includes some notable upgrades but no mention was made as to the potential international availability. The design is very familiar, in that it still looks very much like…
A very quiet new addition to a recent Google Photos update has added delightful haptic feedback when using the scroll tab in your extended image/video library.
At least on Android, high-quality vibration motors have only recently started to become a serious addition to…
OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS Open Beta program for Android 11 is now ending with the most recent releases for the OnePlus 8 and 8T series.
In two separate announcement posts on the OnePlus Forums(1), it was confirmed that OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and 7 — for the…
OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series with a notable fix for Widevine L1 issues plus the June 2021 security patch.
The OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 update was confirmed as rolling out on the OnePlus Forums(1) with this OTA providing quite a few fixes for common issues. With regard to the Widevine L1 problems, some OnePlus 7/7 Pro and 7T/7T Pro owners were unable to view…
Samsung announces Android 12 Beta for One UI 4 on Galaxy S21 is coming soon, then deletes it
July 28, 2021
We’re a little over a month away from the formal release of Android 12 on Google’s own devices, but apparently that’s not slowing Samsung down too much. Overnight, the company briefly revealed that some Samsung Galaxy S21 devices would be eligible for an Android 12…
Spotify has long been notorious for neglecting its Android app, but it seems the company is finally giving the platform some attention with recent updates. After introducing a new homescreen widget, Spotify is now testing a new in-app miniplayer to match.
Showing up for…
Tesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and more
July 28, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) is currently implementing a major shift in its retail strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The automaker will move away from showrooms in fancy malls, and instead it will focus on cheaper locations, remote managing of test drive fleet, and delivery centers.
Tesla’s confusing retail strategies
Since Tesla doesn’t use the franchise dealer model and instead owns…
Google previews Play Store ‘safety section’ and privacy policy requirement for all apps
July 28, 2021
Back in May, Google announced that all developers in the Play Store will have to fill out a new “safety section” that’s set to appear in app listings next year. Aimed at letting users see what data an application collects and shares, Google provided more details about…
Google today announced a handful of usability enhancements to Voice on Android, iOS, and web. The updates primarily focus on improving the calling experience.
Google Voice now tells users if a call was dropped due to poor internet connections or other “network…
You may have heard of the Revolt RV400, which has been in hot demand since its debut. Now it’s getting a new member of the family with a lower sticker price.
The new model will be known as the Revolt RV1, and its introduction will replace the current RV300 electric motorcycle.
Both the RV300 and RV400 electric motorcycles were unveiled back in 2019, though production hit several snags during…
