OnePlus stops OxygenOS 12 rollout for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro to fix all the bugs

OnePlus recently started rolling out the stable update to OxygenOS 12, based on Android 12, for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, its latest flagship devices. However, as we documented at length in our hands-on with the new update, it was anything but "stable", in fact being plagued with bugs and various issues. We weren't the only ones that noticed either, there are countless similar reports from users across the internet. Today, the company has finally acknowledged the problem, and decided to halt the rollout. Here's the statement it sent to Android Police: We are aware of the issues...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could end up called Galaxy S22 Note

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to have a slot for an S Pen, just like the Galaxy Note smartphones. The latest reports suggest the phone will not only get the stylus but will also be reunited with the moniker as well. That’s right, the biggest Samsung flagship of the upcoming series might be called Galaxy S22 Note. The rumor comes from Twitter user @FrontTron, who has been correct with Samsung leaks in the past. S22 ULTRA IS DEADNext is the S22 Note 😉— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) December 10, 2021 Having S and Note in the same name feels unnatural, but the current supply chain issues,...

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Realme X7 Max 5G joins its GT siblings in the Realme UI 3.0 early access beta programs

Realme UI 3.0, the company’s Android 12 based update, made its debut in mid-October and after that beta versions have began trials have begun on high-end devices like the Realme GT and the GT Master Explorer. Now owners of a Realme X7 Max 5G have the opportunity to test out the new OS version. Note that this is an Early Access program and only a few volunteers will be accepted. Also, as with any beta, there will probably be bugs and issues, so it is not recommended that you run this on your daily driver. One final bit of warning – rolling back to Android 11 will wipe the phone’s...

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Realme GT2 Pro to get a 1TB storage version

Realme is set to introduce its GT2 Pro flagship with the fresh new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset soon and we now get word from reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal that the top-end version of the phone will have 1TB storage. This would be the first Realme phone with 1TB storage at the helm. Last month, Realme founder and CEO Sky Li confirmed GT2 Pro will be the brand’s most premium flagship to date. Realme GT2 Pro about device screen (image: via Ishan Agarwal) Earlier this week, we got leaked specs for the GT2 Pro will offer a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and an under...

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Motorola Moto G51 5G debuts in India with faster charging, sales begin December 16

Motorola launched the Moto G31 last week in India, and today the company introduced one more G series smartphone in the Asian country - the Moto G51 5G. The Motorola Moto G51 5G was announced earlier last month as the world's first Snapdragon 480 Plus-powered smartphone, and it's also the first smartphone in India to have the Snapdragon 480+ chip at the helm. The Moto G51 5G sports a 6.8" FullHD+ 120Hz LCD and runs a "near-stock" version of Android 11. It comes in a single 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration in India but has a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The camera...

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iQOO Neo 5s coming December 20 with OriginOS Ocean

Just as vivo unveiled its latest Origin OS Ocean update, iQOO confirmed its upcoming Neo 5s is set to debut on December 20. The phone will debut with the brand new Android 12 based interface. A more affordable iQOO Neo5 SE is also expected to debut with the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset. iQOO Neo5s poster and leaked image (images: Weibo) iQOO Neo 5s will debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB storage based on the latest leaks. The phone will offer a punch-hole display. Reports also specify a 48MP IMX598 main camera with OIS and 66W fast charging. We’ll be...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 memory and color options leaked by retailers

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S22 series early next year, and the memory and the leaks are already coming thick and fast. The latest scoop revelas the color and memory options for the upcmoming flagship trio. Tipster Snoopy Tech claiming to have the info from retailers revealed there are no significant changes from the S21 devices - the vanilla and Plus phones are getting 8GB RAM, the 12GB and 16GB options are only reserved for the Ultra. Here are the confirmed #GalxyS22 Options (by retailers):Galaxy S22 5G:8 + 128 GB/256 GBPink Gold/Green/Black/WhiteGalaxy S22+ 5G8 + 128/256 GBPink...

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