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OnePlus mentions that this is for “selected devices” and it’s only for devices that launch in 2023 and later. Meaning that zero of its currently available smartphones will get bumped to four generations of Android updates. That is rather unfortunate, but also not surprising. What this likely means is that its flagships will get the full four generations of updates, but some of the cheaper Nord devices won’t. It’s also interesting that OnePlus is mentioning “four major OS updates” and now four years or even saying “Android”....

Last year, OnePlus made its foray into the smartwatch market, and it was, well, not great. The watch looked nice, the hardware was solid, and it was affordable. However, the software left a lot to be desired. It took several software updates to bring the watch up to speed. New leak shows the OnePlus Nord Watch Earlier this year, we got word that the company wanted another go at making a watch....

OnePlus started teasing the global launch of the OnePlus 10 series If you take a look at the image below, you’ll see what the tipster shared. It’s an image that says ‘01+10’, which spells out OnePlus 10, of course. There’s nothing else of note to talk about here. The OnePlus 10 Pro launched last month in China. It launched without the regular OnePlus 10, which wasn’t all that surprising considering that the OnePlus 10 didn’t really leak ahead of time....

The company is initially targeting this feature as a way to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of visitors. Since more and more places are now mandating COVID-19 vaccination, guests will require to show the vaccination proof (in accordance with local ordinances and mandates) to the staff during their first visit to a restaurant. The staff will verify the proof and then tag the guest as verified for the vaccination. Now, whenever that person visits that restaurant or any other restaurant within the same group, they will no longer need to show the vaccination proof....

OPPO’s ColorOS now counts 500 million monthly active users OPPO has announced the news via its official ‘ColorOS’ Twitter handle. The latest version of ColorOS is 12, and this software has been around since September 2013, when version 1.0 was released. The very first version of ColorOS was based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. So, it has been over 8 years at this point, since ColorOS launched. The software changed drastically over the years, as it evolved into a truly compelling offering....

Before we begin, though, do note that this phone’s predecessor is the OPPO Find X3 Pro. The number ‘4’ is considered unlucky in China, though, so there’s a good chance the OPPO Find X5 Pro will follow it. The OPPO Find X5 Pro specs get tipped, and they’re unsurprisingly powerful Having said that, this spec info comes from Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster. That Weibo post is no longer available, but Abhishek Yadav managed to screenshot it....

Fingerprint sensor calibration for the Pixel 6 is now available, but it’s not what you think This calibration option has been added for one purpose, for replaced displays. If you managed to shatter your display, and need it replaced, this is the tool you can use to recalibrate it. Do note that it may not be necessary for every screen replacement, though. Not many people heard of the Pixel Repair Tool thus far....

The Pixel 6 series specs get shared by a tipster, including Google Tensor configuration According to the tipster, the Pixel 6 will feature a 6.4-inch OLED display. That will almost certainly be a fullHD+ panel, but the tipster didn’t mention that. What he did mention is that this will be a 90Hz panel. The Pixel 6 will offer 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, says the source, along with a 4,614mAh battery....

VentureBeat reports that Sony is removing PlayStation Now gift cards from UK retailers. Meaning you will no longer be able to buy them after a certain date. According to a Sony spokesperson, that date is by end of day on Wednesday, January 19. After which any remaining gift cards must be pulled off the shelves and can no longer be sold to consumers. Instead, consumers will need to buy PlayStation Store gift cards which can then be used to pay for PlayStation Now subscriptions....

CFDs can be a sound financial investment to help you achieve your trading objectives in a user-friendly way. Also, they don’t come without risks and so read this article for the ultimate tips to help you as a CFD trader. Use a Demo Account First Before you jump straight into CFD trading, it would be best to start with a demo account that many online brokers offer. A demo account is a good place when you want to test your trading tips free of charge before risking actual money....

The Korean media recently reported that Samsung has locked an “early February” date for the Galaxy S23 launch. While we still don’t have the date, rumors suggest the new flagships could break cover on the first week of the month with sales beginning in mid-Ferbruary. Some reports even mentioned a February 17 date for the market release. If true, the phones would have arrived a week earlier than the Galaxy S22 series this year....

Project ‘Diamond’ stands for the Galaxy S23, not Samsung’s first rollable smartphone Ice Universe, a well-known tipster, started this rumor train, but since then, he deleted his tweet. That on its own suggests he was not accurate. Before he delete his tweet, however, Ross Young, a well-known display analyst, revealed the information regarding the Galaxy S23. So, it seems like Samsung’s first rollable smartphone will have to wait until at least 2023....

Now as of today, the first software beta is rolling out to some PS5 users, with the expandable storage feature in tow. This will open up the ability to add an M.2 SSD to the open slot on the console. Which up until now has remained nothing more than an empty slot taunting you with the sheer fact that you’re probably running out of space for games. The PS5 beta with expandable storage is somewhat limited Limited how?...

While Razer will eventually expand this line of products to include just about everything you need to build a powerful gaming machine, it’s starting small with just a few PC components. The Razer Kunai, Razer Katana, and Razer Hanbo. As well as a PWM PC Fan Controller. Together with Razer’s already available Tomahawk PC cases, PC gaming enthusiasts can be well on their way to building the perfect desktop. Razer states that it also built a new team around this particular product segment, calling it a “major initiative” for the company....

Upgraded processor and cooling system The RedMagic 6S Pro phone has the new Snapdragon 888+ SoC, which has the Cortex-X1 based prime CPU core running at 2.995GHz, instead of 2.84GHz on the Snapdragon 888. Nubia made some improvements to their ICE cooling system to keep the overclocked CPU from not overheating during intense gaming periods. The new system is ICE 7.0 Multi-dimensional Cooling versus ICE 6.0 Cooling system found in the RedMagic 6 that we reviewed earlier....

You can also use the Ring doorbell’s automatic answering feature to thank delivery workers or cheer them with some nice messages when they bring gifts to your door during this holiday season. And as for the doorbell’s chime tones, you have plenty of holiday music and carols like “Jingle Bells”, “Oh Hanukkah”, and “Deck the Halls” to choose from. Ring updates its doorbells with more holiday-themed Quick Replies and chimes Ring offered such holiday-themed tones and Quick Replies during previous holiday seasons as well....

The upcoming show, titled Arcane, focuses on two specific characters – Jinx and Vi. Two sisters that took their life in very different directions. Although the show will feature many familiar champions throughout its run. With this new League Of Legends Arcane experience created in partnership with Secret Cinema, interested fans will be able to participate in a real life immersive adventure that lets them explore parts of Piltover and the Undercity....

In the blog post, Roh wrote “instead of unveiling a new Galaxy Note this time around, we will further broaden beloved Note features to more Samsung Galaxy devices.” This is something that many of us had figured was going to happen, after its Foldables gained a lot of attention and traction over the past year. Not to mention, the Galaxy S21 Ultra gained S-Pen support this year. The first non-Note smartphone to support the S-Pen....

Now, Fill Color isn’t the only new feature added with the recent update to the Samsung PENUP art app, but it is arguably the most important. The tool, as its name suggests, is one that’s been found in nearly every art-focused app ever developed. Summarily, it lets users quickly fill in spaces in their art — between fully-enclosed lines — with color. And, up until now, it’s been missing in Samsung’s app....

Samsung has already made significant price cuts with its latest foldables. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 debuted at a much lower price than their respective predecessors while packing improvements all around. This is certainly one of the biggest reasons why the phones are selling like hotcakes, breaking sales records. However, at $1,800, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is still quite expensive and is surely not for everyone....