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You don’t want OnePlus to push third-party apps via OTA

A large part of OnePlus’ success can be attributed to the Oxygen OS software. The clean, stock-like user interface has been a major contributor to the success of the OnePlus phones. However, the company’s changed approach to software is becoming more controversial by the day. Just yesterday we reported that the OnePlus 8T in India…

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Samsung seems to be exploring a phone with a pop-out display

Samsung Galaxy smartphone Samsung has filed a patent for a phone with a flexible pop-out display. The purpose of the design is to make room for a loudspeaker resonance chamber. From foldable phones and Samsung clamshells to extreme design anomalies like the Nubia Alpha, flexible displays have led to some pretty interesting and unique smartphone…

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WhatsApp call support is coming to desktop, web clients

WhatsApps desktop and web clients could soon offer support for voice and video calling. The upcoming feature will also reportedly enable group calling. WhatsApp has long allowed users to make calls on mobile devices. Now call support could hit WhatsApps web and desktop clients soon. According to a report from WhatsApp Tipster WABetaInfoThe ability for…

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Google discontinues its languishing Nest Secure alarm system

Google has discontinued its Nest Secure system. The security hardware remained largely unchanged for three years. Other Nest devices can fill in at least some of the gaps. The Nest Audio may be a triumph, but Google’s other smart home devices are not doing so well. Google has confirmed Android police that the company stopped…

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Early Pixel 5 owners report gaps between the screen and body

Some Pixel 5 owners report gaps between the screen and the body of their phone. There are concerns that this could affect its dust and water resistance. It is not clear how widespread the problem is. It wouldn’t be a new phone start without early hardware issues, and Google’s newest flagship is no exception. Early…