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Fresh Paranoid Android 11 builds out for the OnePlus 8 and 8T, Xiaomi Mi A3, and Redmi Note 8/8T

Fresh Paranoid Android 11 builds out for the OnePlus 8 and 8T, Xiaomi Mi A3, and Redmi Note 8/8T

February 4, 2021
Team Paranoid Android has just released new builds of Android 11 for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Xiaomi Mi A3, and Redmi Note 8 / 8T. The Paranoid Android Ruby Beta 2 builds are now available for the OnePlus 8 / 8 Pro and Mi A3, while the OnePlus 8T and Redmi...
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro get updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0

Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro get updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0

February 4, 2021
It’s been a busy period for Samsung as the Korean OEM continues to bring Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to its vast portfolio of devices. With another month is in the books, Samsung is spreading some cheer by releasing the latest iteration of Android to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro. It wasn’t long...
Speedtest now helps you call out your network operator’s false coverage claims

Speedtest now helps you call out your network operator’s false coverage claims

February 4, 2021
OOKLA is rolling out an update for its Speedtest app on Android with more detailed coverage maps for network operators. The updated maps offer a significant improvement over the previous solution and help you easily identify any network coverage issues in your area. The updated maps are rolling out with version 4.5.30 of the Speedtest app,...
The Vivo X60 Pro Plus with the Zeiss Camera yields impressive night shots

The Vivo X60 Pro Plus with the Zeiss Camera yields impressive night shots

February 4, 2021
Just as 2020 was coming to a close, Vivo announced its Vivo X60 series, which at the time of its December 29 launch included only the standard X60 and X60 Pro. Ahead of the Chinese New Year, Vivo added another model to the X60 lineup: the premium Vivo X60 Pro Plus (or as Vivo styles...
OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus Nord now available with camera and ambient display improvements

OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus Nord now available with camera and ambient display improvements

February 4, 2021
OnePlus started February with a treat for its users by releasing a new OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 8 series. It seems that the update train is going at full steam, cause the Chinese OEM has now started rolling out the third OxygenOS 11 beta build for the OnePlus Nord. As with the last...
Vivaldi’s latest update on Android lets you change the look of web pages

Vivaldi’s latest update on Android lets you change the look of web pages

February 4, 2021
Vivaldi, a popular Chromium-based browser, is getting a fresh update on Android. The last update added the ability to clear history and site data on exit, WebRTC leak protection, and more sorting options for notes and bookmarks. Now, the Vivaldi 3.6 introduces several new features, including customizable web pages, a built-in QR scanner, support for...
Realme launches its MediaTek Dimensity-powered Realme X7 series in India

Realme launches its MediaTek Dimensity-powered Realme X7 series in India

February 4, 2021
At the India Mobile Congress 2020 event late last year, MediaTek announced that it was working with OEMs to bring Dimensity 800U and Dimensity 1000 Plus-powered devices to India in early 2021. But so far, OPPO is the only manufacturer to have launched a MediaTek Dimensity-powered device in the country. However, that changes today, as...
Samsung’s next Galaxy F series phone could have a massive 7000mAh battery

Samsung’s next Galaxy F series phone could have a massive 7000mAh battery

February 4, 2021
Samsung’s Galaxy F series is a relatively new entry in the Galaxy lineup, targeting the lower-mid-range spectrum and slotting below the Galaxy A and overlapping with the M series. So far, there has only been one device in the lineup, with the Galaxy F41 that launched in October last year leading the charge. But that’s...
Chrome OS Phone Hub will keep your phone and Chromebook in sync

Chrome OS Phone Hub will keep your phone and Chromebook in sync

February 3, 2021
Back in September of last year, we revealed details for a new Phone Hub feature coming to Chrome OS. The feature, we found out, is meant to build on the integration Chrome OS already offers with Android devices by introducing new capabilities. While the feature was initially spotted in a Chromium Gerritt, a Reddit user by...
TikTok comes to Android TV to entertain the whole family

TikTok comes to Android TV to entertain the whole family

February 3, 2021
Millions of people are already hooked on the TikTok mobile app. Now, the social media sensation is making its way to Google’s Android TV—but there’s a catch. The app is currently on the Google Play Store, but it apparently isn’t accessible in all regions around the world. So, yes, technically TikTok is available on Android TV,...
Google Contacts now lets you change your Google Account profile picture

Google Contacts now lets you change your Google Account profile picture

February 3, 2021
We’re always on the lookout for new features big and small in Google services, and this one qualifies as small. But that doesn’t make it any less useful. Google Contacts appears to be rolling out a new feature that will let users change their Google Account profile picture. The feature is straightforward and will allow Google...
Take advantage of some great mid-week deals, like a one-day discount on the Amazfit Band 5!

Take advantage of some great mid-week deals, like a one-day discount on the Amazfit Band 5!

February 3, 2021
Congratulations, it's Wednesday! It really feels like this week has lasted forever, but we still have Thursday and Friday to get through. It's a lot! You know what? It's time to splurge a little! Splurge responsibly with some of these great deals, like a sale on Tile devices and a one-day discount on the Amazfit...