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OxygenOS 10.3.9 rolls out for OnePlus 6/6T w/ February patch, not much else

It’s been a while since we last spoke about a OnePlus 6 and 6T OTA update, but OxygenOS 10.3.9 is now rolling out with the February 2021 security patch in tow. The OnePlus 6 series wholesale is fast approaching three years old, and in contrast to some other brands, if camera performance isn’t massively important to you, performance levels are still very good. We’re not sure just how the…
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MobileNews

Android 12 DP2: Accessibility menu receives some layout tweaks

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 has brought about a fair amount of tweaks and changes, but a much-needed one that has quietly been updated is that of the Accessibility menu within Settings. For those unaware, the Accessibility menu includes all kinds of usability options for things like Color inversion, font size, and is aimed at improving the experience people with disabilities have when using…
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DefenseNews

This could be Army Futures Command’s moment of truth

The top U.S. military officer in the Pacific, Adm. Phil Davidson, warned last week that China could undertake a military attack against Taiwan within the next six years. To convince Beijing that it cannot achieve its political objectives in Taiwan or elsewhere with military…
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Google Pixel brand loyalty has reportedly dropped by nearly 20% since 2019

As it enters its sixth full year on the market, Google’s Pixel seemingly has some work to do in keeping its loyal customers. According to a new report, brand loyalty for Google Pixel phones has dropped considerably over the past two years. A report from SellCell surveys smartphone owners in the United States about whether they intend to stick with or switch from their current smartphone brand.
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NewsPhotography

Canon Patents Set of Lenses Designed for Curved Sensors

According to a new report, Canon has patented 10 new fast prime lenses that run the gamut of focal lengths from 50mm through 130mm and are specifically designed for cameras using a curved sensor. As such, some of the lenses noted are extremely fast. Canon’s new patents cover a set of fast apertures: at least one features an aperture that seems reasonable under current lens expectations and one…
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