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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series is arguably the most successful family of devices in the brand’s portfolio, constantly delivering plenty of bang for not a lot of buck. We haven’t seen 5G-enabled Redmi Note phones yet, but that’s changing today.
The company unveiled two 5G capable phones in the Redmi Note series, namely the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9. These phones aren’t to be confused with the 4G-capable Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro released earlier this year, with cellular connectivity being one of many differences between the two families.
People can’t be too happy with Samsung’s software updating “efforts” since the still very popular Galaxy S2 was supposed to get the Jelly Bean bump back in November 2012 and ended up being left to ICS dust until now, but at long last things are moving forward.
According to Sam Mobile, the Android 4.1.2 upgrade is being pushed out to international versions of the GS2 as we speak, starting with devices in Spain.
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A new report has detailed how some North Koreans rooted their Android phones. Escapees said people rooted their phones to install unauthorized apps and consume unauthorized media files. Android phones in North Korea are subjected to plenty of restrictions and surveillance software, but it turns out that some citizens are taking matters into their own hands.
A new report by North Korea-focused human rights organization Lumen and researcher Martyn Williams (h/t: Wired) has revealed that some North Korean citizens are rooting their Android phones in order to install unapproved apps and consume unauthorized media.
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The most important part of the holidays is spending time with family. What better way to do it than watching one (or many) of the best Christmas movies on HBO Max? You can even enjoy them the rest of the year! In this post, we will recommend our favorite holiday films, so get that hot cocoa ready and cozy up with your loved ones for a good time!
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It seems like just the other day that I attended a local Galaxy Note launch event. But it actually took place back in 2011, and it’s easy to forget that the phone’s 5.3-inch screen was considered absolutely gargantuan at the time.
We’ve seen even bigger phones launching since then, with high screen/body ratios and tall aspect ratios fortunately helping to soften the blow. Nevertheless, it’s not uncommon to find 6.
The Motorola Razr launched in 2020. However, fans were very disappointed to learn that the $1,500 Verizon-exclusive phone would launch with the 2018 version of the Android operating system: Android 9 Pie. Now, though, the phone is finally slated to receive Android 10 very soon.
According to Motorola (via Android Central), all Razr devices should see the Android 10 update start to arrive in “mid-May.”
For example, the secondary display on the outside of the phone can now be used to do a variety of things without needing to unfold the phone.
The BlackBerry KEY2 may not have the fastest processor or the largest display, but its most unique feature – the physical keyboard – is its biggest selling point. This device is for those who value productivity over media consumption and are looking for something different from the norm. While this phone may have a smaller display than most, it still needs to be protected. Here is a roundup of some of the best BlackBerry KEY2 screen protectors currently available!
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The OnePlus Pad will reportedly come to India in the first half of 2022. A serial leaker claimed that the device won’t launch alongside the OnePlus 10 series. Update: May 6, 2022 (1:09 AM ET): The OnePlus Pad moniker is now fully registered in India. The same leaker who tipped the tablet’s launch timeline (see original article below) now says that the device is already under internal testing in India.
Ever fantasize about climbing to the top of a mountain using just a grappling hook while rescuing stranded film crew members and princesses along the way? Well, now you can in the intense action climbing game Hang Line: Mountain Climber!
Coming from publisher Yodo1 (of Crossy Road and Rodeo Stampede fame), Hang Line: Mountain Climber will have you tapping furiously on the screen to swing your way to the summit.
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Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The refreshed SoC is manufactured by TSMC rather than Samsung. The company also announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Qualcomm has regularly released mid-year Plus refreshes of its flagship silicon for a few years now, offering small gains for CPU and GPU performance and efficiency. This year is no different, the company has now announced the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.