After rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for the OnePlus 8T last week, OnePlus has now released the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update for the Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone.
The new update improves the camera stability and optimizes the imaging effects for a better shooting experience. It also improves the system power consumption to reduce heating, and mistouch prevention for a better gaming…
You can soon buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with 256 GB of storage
November 6, 2020
You’ll soon be able to get your hands on a Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) with much more room for your apps, photos and videos. Starting on November 6th, Samsung will offer a Cloud Navy version of the smartphone with 256 GB of storage. That variant will start at $770.
The…
WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS
November 6, 2020
Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats.
The update is a gradual one so some will get it…
iOS 14.2 is out with more inclusive emoji and Shazam controls
November 6, 2020
Apple’s iOS 14.2 update has dropped. The update, which is rolling out now to iPhones and iPads, brings Shazam into the Control Center, new AirPlay 2 controls, expanded intercom support for HomePod and more than 100 new emoji characters.
Among the new emoji are several new animals (black cat, seal, buffalo), foods items (bubble tea, olive), and a number of new gender-inclusive versions of…
Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding
November 6, 2020
Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K…
Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini preorders
November 6, 2020
Right on cue, the Apple Store is down today ahead of new iPhone and HomePod mini preorders.
The store will be back up at about 5 AM PT, so if you are waiting to order a new HomePod mini or the iPhone 12 mini, or the iPhone 12 Pro Max, you’ve got a few more hours to…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 5, 2020
November 6, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Bentley plans to go all-electric within 10 years
November 6, 2020
Bentley announced a significant expansion of its electrification plans, including only selling battery-electric vehicles starting in 2030.
As part of the Volkswagen Group, Bentley has been somewhat lagging behind its sister brands when it comes to electrification.
Now, it…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy announced Thursday it had inked a $9.47 billion contract with builder General Dynamics Electric Boat for the full construction cost of the lead boat of the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, as well as advanced procurement money for the…
Tesla has finally launched its tequila with a crazy-looking bottle and a very high price tag.
Yet another Elon Musk joke that becomes reallity.
From a fart machine inside Tesla vehicles to flamethrowers, Elon Musk had plenty of strange ideas that sounded like jokes but became reality.
Now add Teslaquila to that list.
Back in 2018, Musk poked fun at Tesla haters with an April Fool’s joke about…
