Apple AirPods Pro 2 receive first firmware update

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 TWS earphones unveiled earlier this month and went on sale yesterday are receiving their first firmware update. The new firmware has version number 5A377, and the release notes say it comes with bug fixes and "other improvements," but we don't know what bugs are squashed and what's improved with this update. Firmware updates on the AirPods are usually delivered when they are charging and in the Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and there's no standard way to install the updates manually, so you'll have to wait till the update arrives on your...

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Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G and F21 Pro start receiving ColorOS 13 beta in India

Oppo unveiled ColorOS 13 back in August, and the OS update has already started rolling out to devices. Most notably and first in line were the flagship Find X5 and Find X5 Pro which already have a stable version available. Keeping with its original update roadmap, the Reno 8 Pro 5G has now started receiving beta builds of ColorOS 13 in India. The same goes for the Oppo F21 Pro, which was originally part of the October beta wave, but has apparently been moved up. ColorOS 13 beta roadmap If you are eligible and interested, you do still have to apply for the beta...

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vivo X Fold+ snags Qi wireless charging certification

The vivo X Fold+ is right around the corner with an official announcement event already set for September 26 at 7 PM local time in China. We know plenty of details about the phone, but now there's one more to add to the mix - Qi wireless charging at up to 11W. vivo X Fold+ The source is as official as they come. The X Fold+ is certified for the Qi Extended Power Profile, which as a reminder, supports up to 15W of charging, but the foldable will only be able to make use of up to 11W. Now, given that the original vivo X Fold can charge at up to 50W wirelessly, we are inclined to...

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OnePlus 10T gets OxygenOS A.08 update with camera optimization and bug fixes

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS A.08 update for the OnePlus 10T. It's still based on Android 12, but it squashes some bugs and comes with the system, network, and camera optimizations. You can check the update's changelog below for more details. System Optimizes the display effect of Dark mode in low brightness scenarios. Optimizes the touch experience. Network Optimizes Wi-Fi stability and improves network experience. Optimizes communication stability. Camera Optimizes the exposure effect of the front...

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Upcoming Oppo A17 leaks with renders and specs

Oppo is allegedly gearing up to refresh its most budget A lineup with a new A17 device. If rumors are to be believed, we can expect to see it unveiled sometime before the end of the month. A new leak offers a sneak peek into what prospective buyers can expect. First, in terms of known specs, the Oppo A17 appears to be quite similar to its A16 predecessor, rocking the same MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with 64GB of storage and a large 5,000 mAh battery pack. While we might not have the full picture in terms of internals, the leaked renders offer a detailed look at the design...

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Xiaomi Civi 2’s 4,500 mAh battery and 67W charging confirmed in latest teaser

Following Xiaomi’s confirmation of the Civi 2’s release date and dual selfie cameras, the Chinese OEM teased the upcoming smartphone’s battery capacity and its charging features. Xiaomi posted the following teaser poster on its official account on The Weibo post mentions a “thin and light body” with “4500 mAh super battery”. There is also mention of 67W charging that’s capable of fully charging the Civi 2’s battery to full battery in 40 minutes. The Civi 2’s triple camera setup was detailed recently, though we only know about the main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8...

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