Mention of "OnePlus Pods" appear in the OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta

Shortly after the first Beta build of Android 11 launched for Pixel devices, OnePlus launched a Beta program for the newest duo of OnePlus phones. Within the first Beta build on the OnePlus 8, an XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username has discovered a string of text that mentions the upcoming TWS earbuds. Source: XDA-Developers XDA-Developers dug deeper into the build and discovered many more mentions of the name "OnePlus Pods". It also uncovered a package called "com.oneplus.twspods" which includes some elements for reading individual battery levels from a left and right earbud....

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Google Messages will get Android 11 Bubbles "over the next month"

Following the release of the first build of Android 11 Beta, Google's official Reddit handle /u/androidbetaprogram has posted that Android Messages will be working with Android 11's new Bubbles API "over the next month". For those who are enrolled in the Android Messages Beta app through the Play Store, you can expect Bubbles "in the next week or two". Of course, those users will need to be running the Android 11 Beta. Android 11 will enable third party apps to use "Bubbles", a new API that lets an app minimize its instance into a floating circle that's drawn over the UI. As a new...

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Alleged Redmi 9A certified by FCC

Last year, Xiaomi brought its Redmi 8A as a more affordable alternative to the Redmi 8, while this year the Redmi 9 will actually get two cheaper versions - the 9C and 9A. Now a phone bearing M2006C3LG model number was spotted in the FCC database and if the speculations are correct this should be the Redmi 9A. The listing is pretty vague and doesn't reveal much apart from the phone's 4,900 mAh battery and 10W charging. It's also revealed to run on the latest MIUI 12 firmware and we can see a sketch of its back which features the Redmi branding in the bottom left and shows us where...

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OnePlus 7T/7T Pro open beta 5 brings one-handed mode, easy dark mode toggle

If you're running Open Beta on your OnePlus 7T or 7T Pro you should check for updates as the company just started rolling out Open Beta 5. Owners of a OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro should also be getting a new version, Open Beta 15, which has essentially the same change log as the 7T update. The change log includes one-handed mode, a feature that was first added to the OnePlus 7 series in January. You can enable it from Settings > Buttons & Gestures > Quick Gestures. Some forum members are reporting that this feature is not actually available, but that's the purpose of these beta tests, to catch...

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Our favorite games from Sony's PlayStation 5 event

Yesterday, Sony finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 5 console. We now know what it looks like, what its accessories are, and also that there will be a disc-free digital edition. But as exciting as the reveal was, it was only just the last five minutes or so of the actual event, which really was entirely dominated by the games that you will be playing on your PS5. Some of them are coming by the end of this year, most of them will be in 2021, and some even as far ahead as 2022 were showcased. But the games really were the focus of Sony's event, as they...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 in for review

The more affordable Redmi Note 9 comes with the same overall design as the Pro version and most of the same specs at the just over €200. We've received a Forest Green unit and here's what grabbed our initial attention. The phone has a 6.53" LCD, which is rather big and combined with the relatively thick bezels on the sides make for a pretty large phone. Still the footprint is more than decent for the screen size, considering the pricing of the phone. Flipping the phone, we have the signature square camera setup, seen in all Redmi Note 9 devices. This vanilla version also has its...

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Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 unveiled with 30,000 mAh capacity, 18 W output and 24 W input

Xiaomi unveiled its largest power bank yet, the Mi Power Bank 3 with 30,000mAh capacity. That's enough to charge a phone like the Xiaomi Mi 10 (4,780 mAh) 4.5 times or something smaller like the new iPhone SE (1,821 mAh) over 10 times. The bank has two full-size USB-A ports, one USB-C and one microUSB. You can get 18W output from the USB-A and USB-C ports. The battery also has a low-current mode for small gadgets (e.g. smartwatches or Bluetooth earbuds) which have trouble charging from some power banks - this mode can be accessed by tapping the power button twice. The Xiaomi Mi...

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Outfit7 brings all talking characters into the My Talking Friends app

Popular game developer studio Outfit7 has published a new free-to-play game, called My Talking Tom Friends. It's a play-as-you-want style game where you interact with the six characters from the popular app My Talking Tom and its sequels - Tom, Angela, Hank, Ginger, Ben and Becca. You can move freely throughout the characters' home, take care of them, complete mini-games, solve puzzles and more. The app is available free-to-play for both iOS and Android devices with Ads and optional in-app purchases. Apple App Store | Google Play

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Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) comes with 10th gen Intel CPU and Nvidia MX350 GPU

Yesterday Xiaomi unveiled the Mi NoteBook 14 for those who want something light to travel with (the Horizon Edition weighs in at 1.35 kg). Today the company is showing off a laptop for those who need something a bit beefier. The Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) is similar to the Enhanced Edition from last year. The power comes from 10th generation Intel processors - an i5-10210U in the base version and i7-10-510U in the top trim model. In both cases there's an eGPU, an Nvidia GeForce MX350 (compared to MX250 on the 14" laptop). Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) The MX350...

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Tecno Spark Power 2 arriving in India next week for under $130

After unveiling the Spark 5 budget smartphone last month, Tecno is set to add one more member to the Spark series, dubbed Tecno Spark Power 2. This information comes to us from a reliable source, who said the Spark Power 2 will be priced under INR10,000 ($130/€115) and will launch in India next week. There's no official word from Tecno yet about the Spark Power 2, but our source tells us that the smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Tecno Spark 5 Details are scarce about the Spark Power 2 right now, but we don't have to wait too long since the official...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 hands-on review

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Google Stadia will now work on most Android phones

Google's cloud gaming ambitions with Stadia have been off to a rocky start mainly due to its country and device limitations. Now, Google is bringing experimental support for more smartphones which means as long as your phone can download the Stadia app, you're good to go. Once you have the app up and running, you'll need to head over to the Experiments tab in the settings where you should see a "Play on this device" option. Google is not listing any specific device requirements here so it's still not exactly certain which phones will be able to fit the bill. In addition, 8 more OnePlus...

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Vodafone India customers can now use their mobile number with their Apple Watch

Starting today, Vodafone Idea customers can use their mobile number with their Apple Watch with cellular connectivity. With this enabled, you will be able to leave your iPhone at home and still make and receive calls thanks to the eSIM inside the watch. Currently, the service is only available in Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat, however it will expand to more cities in the coming weeks. Note that customers on any postpaid plan can join, but prepaid users are not invited. You will need an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity as well as an iPhone 6s or newer (and if you haven't done so...

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Amazon adds two new color options for the Kindle Paperwhite: Plum and Sage

Amazon quietly unveiled a slight refresh of the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite e-reader - two new paint jobs. The e-reader originally launched in Black, then in 2019 a Twilight Blue color was added. Now the color choices have doubled. The new hues are dubbed Sage (greenish) and Plum (a purplish color). This mostly matters if your Kindle is in the buff, as the front of the device remains black. Cases are not mandatory as the device is reasonably tough, but it's something to keep in mind if you do use one. New colors for the Kindle Paperwhite: Sage and Plum Unfortunately, the new...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 BTS edition to get a matching wireless charger

Samsung is going to launch a BTS edition of the Galaxy S20+ smartphone, along with BTS-themed Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earphones. Both devices support wireless charging, so the logical step for the Korean company is to launch a purple Wireless Charging Pad. The image of the purple charger was provided by leakster Evan Blass. This is the latest addition to the lineup of devices developed by Samsung and BTS - one of the most popular K-Pop bands. The leakster does not say whether the charger will be in the fancy retail box, decorated with purple hearts. So far, we know the Galaxy...

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Amazfit T-Rex rugged smartwatch arrives in India

After launching the Bip S in India earlier this month, Amazfit today released the T-Rex rugged smartwatch in the country. It's priced at INR9,999 ($130/€115) and has four color options - Rock Black, Army Green, Camo Green, and Khaki. The Amazfit T-Rex is already up for purchase through Amazon.in and the company's official Indian site, and it will also be available for purchase through offline stores like Croma, Reliance Digital and Poorvika Mobiles from next week across the country. The Amazfit T-Rex sports a 1.3" AMOLED Always-On color display of 360x360-pixel resolution that's...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 case leaks, flat screen confirmed

Fresh images of cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 solidify the rumor that the non-Plus device will have a flat display. The images hail from the same source that brought the original rumor - IceUnvierse - this time on Weibo. We've seen renders of cases for the Galaxy Note20 before but they were less revealing. We know the Galaxy Note20 will likely have a flat screen, while the Galaxy Note20+ getting a curved panel. IceUniverse claims that the Galaxy Note20 series are not far from mass production. Samsung Galaxy Note20 case, image source: IceUniverse Samsung will likely unveil...

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vivo X50 Pro goes on sale

The vivo X50 Pro was officially unveiled last week, and now it's hitting hte shelves. The Snapdragon 765G-powered device is available at major Chinese online retailers like Tmall.com and Suning in two memory combinations. The vivo X50 Pro was announced with a unique camera design - the major 48MP shooter with a Sony IMX598 sensor sitting on top with a new gimbal system that promises unrivaled stabilization. There is a 2x telephoto snapper and an 8MP ultrawide-angle shooters sitting below, along with another 8MP behind a 5x periscope lens. On the front, we're looking at a 6.56" OLED...

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Samsung Galaxy M31s appears in Geekbench listing

Geekbench is yet again giving us an early look at a still-unreleased phone, this time its the upcoming Samsung M31s midragner which was spotted bearing the SM-M317F model number. As the name suggests it will be a slightly updated version of the Galaxy M31 which came out in February. The M31s managed 347 points in the single-core department and 1,256 in the multi-core test. The scorecard also confirms the Exynos 9611 chipset and 6GB RAM. Unsurprisingly the phone is running on Android 10, likely with One UI on top. The key feature of the M31 was its massive 6,000 mAh battery and...

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Realme X50 Pro 5G will get Android 11 Beta 1 in early July

Google released the first Android 11 beta two days ago with Oppo, Xiaomi and OnePlus quickly following up with lists of their smartphones eligible to get the beta update. Now Realme too has joined the group and announced that its flagship X50 Pro 5G will get the Android 11 Beta 1 in early July. The X50 Pro 5G currently runs Realme UI based on Android 10 and with Android 11, you can expect it to get features like floating notifications, new one-time permission setting and Fast Share. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and comes with up to 12GB RAM and up to...

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Counterpoint: Sales of refurbished smartphones decline 1% in 2019

The smartphone market recorded a decrease in shipments in 2019, and this affected the refurbished segment as well. According to Counterpoint Research, manufacturers sold 137 million refurbished devices (9% of total sales), which is a 1% decrease on a yearly basis. Markets like Europe, China, and the United States saw a decrease, while India, the LATAM region and Africa saw an increase. Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director at Counterpoint, revealed this is the first time in four years the refurbished market has declined for the full calendar year. The trend is changing since many consumers...

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Adobe finally brings Photoshop Camera to iOS and Android

In today's world of selfies, plenty of companies do their best to provide more and more intriguing options for all the users that want to add a bit of edge to their photos. Adobe's solution is called Photoshop Camera - an app that was already introduced but was in Beta until now. The application can now be downloaded for free at the App Store and Google Play and it brings over 80 custom filters. Adobe Photoshop Camera implements its own AI capabilities to separate the object from the background, providing "gorgeous selfie, food and scenery shots, and more." There are also features...

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