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OxygenOS Open Beta 8 for OnePlus 7/7 Pro rolling out w/ One-Handed mode, December patch

January 3, 2020
The latest OxygenOS Open Beta 8 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro. It brings with it a dedicated One-Handed Mode, a number of tweaks and improvements, and the December 2019 security patch. Announced over on the official OnePlus forums, the update is now rolling out for those that have enrolled on the beta program. The changelog for the OxygenOS Open Beta 8 suggests that this update…
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Samsung sold almost 7 million Galaxy 5G phones in 2019

January 3, 2020
With the 5G rollout steadily picking up pace, Samsung has announced that it sold almost 7 million Galaxy 5G smartphones in 2019 alone. Despite the fact that global 5G infrastructure is still in its relative infancy, the firm claims over 50% of worldwide 5G-enabled…
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OnePlus's Concept One prototype can make its rear cameras disappear

January 3, 2020
At CES next week, OnePlus will debut its Concept One, a prototype that will show off some of the cutting edge technology the phone manufacturer has in the works. Before the full unveiling, however, the company has released a short teaser video showing an intriguing notion — an “invisible camera” that can be hidden by the glass backing of the phone. We’re bringing the…
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Oppo patent reveals smartphone with side pop-up camera

January 3, 2020
Manufacturer are working hard towards the full-screen smartphone design. We’ve seen notches, punch holes, pop-up and rotating cameras but a new patent from Oppo is giving us yet another interesting take. Up until now all pop-up cameras are usually found sitting at the top…
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Clearcover raises $50 million to find you a vehicle insurance policy with AI

January 3, 2020
Millions of car owners in the U.S. have yet to secure automotive insurance of any kind, which isn’t surprising considering the average policy costs a sky-high $1,099 annually. Recent estimates peg the share of uninsured drivers at 13% nationally, or one in eight drivers, with Florida topping the list by state at 26.7%. It’s what led Derek Brigham and Kyle Nakatsuji, former colleagues at…
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OnePlus Concept One feature teaser: invisible camera

January 3, 2020
We still don’t know if the OnePlus Concept One will be a foldable phone or not, but the latest teaser from the company reveals a unique “invisible camera” based on color-shifting glass. We’re bringing the #OnePlusConceptOne to #CES2020, but you don’t have to wait: you…
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Sprint rolls out Android 10 for the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+

January 3, 2020
US carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile rolled out Android 10 for the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ at the end of last month. Now Sprint too has joined the group by releasing the latest version of Android for the Galaxy Note10 duo. The new builds for the Note10 and Note10+…
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D-Link brings AI-powered person detection to its home security cameras

January 3, 2020
Ahead of CES, D-Link is bringing new features to its home security cameras. Today, the company announced that its devices can now detect people and breaking glass. The added capabilities are powered by AI that runs on the edge, and D-Link says it’s able to provide faster, more accurate results than it would with cloud-powered AI. D-Link is also introducing two new cameras. The outdoor…
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