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A leaked set of renders allegedly depict the design of the OnePlus 10. The phone looks very much like the 10 Pro but with some subtle differences. The renders are based on a view of “an early prototype” of the phone, so they could be very inaccurate. So far, OnePlus has launched two phones in its 10-series: the 10 Pro and the 10R. Interestingly, the vanilla model hasn’t materialized, but rumors suggest it might launch at some point in the second half of this year.
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POGs are making a comeback, with a new mobile AR game crowdfunding now on Indiegogo. The game is officially licensed by the World POG Federation. Early backers get a limited edition golden slammer that they can upload to use in virtual games. If you are old enough to remember POGs, congratulations: you are old, like me. For those of you who are too young to remember POGs, you missed out on one of the quickest and most ridiculous fads the world has ever known.
Universities are keeping hybrid classes for students, though it’s more of an option at this point. For some, that means more Zoom lectures and remote exams. It’s a safer move for students that need it, though some won’t have easy access to computers like they would on campus. Here are some of the best laptops for students to help prepare for next semester.
Choosing the right laptop can be tricky for students.
The Google Pixel 2 series has already seen one significant audio problem, that being related to how it was recorded through the microphone. Though that was fixed in a recent software update, there appears to be another, more persistent, sound issue affecting devices.
Some people Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners are reporting that the supplied USB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter isn’t working. This was pointed out by users over at the Google Product Forums (via Android Police), and the issue seems to be that the headphone adapter isn’t being recognized: when connected, music still plays through the device speakers.
Honor Honor 10The Honor 10 is yet another "affordable flagship" from the Chinese brand that offers high-end performance and features at a mid-range price point.
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Fresh off the recent launch of its elite offering for 2018, the Honor View 10, Honor is back with a successor to the Honor 9. Priced at 399 pounds/euro in Europe, can the Honor 10 live up to its heritage — and increasing competition — to deliver a premium experience at a mid-range price point?
Playing with friends in a squad in Apex Legends Mobile has a lot of benefits. Knowing and practicing the game with people you talk to can increase chemistry and give you an advantage over three solo players in a squad. Apex knows that this is a highly social game and makes it rather easy to do so. Here is how to hook up with friends in Apex Legends Mobile.
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There’s a new king in town for smartphone performance – the Snapdragon 855. Unveiled last year, Qualcomm’s high-end mobile platform boasts another generational leap in performance as well as some notable firsts for the mobile industry. Today, we’re going to pit the old against the new in this Snapdragon 855 vs 845 comparison.
For a super close look at each of these chipsets, be sure to check out the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 845 deep dives as well.
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From the Vault: As the streaming space keeps growing, massive studio catalogs are becoming more and more available. These include lost and forgotten gems, so-bad-it’s-good duds, and just plain weird pieces of film history. And you probably won’t find them by waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In From the Vault, Android Authority aims to rescue these titles from the algorithm graveyard and help you get more out of your streaming subscriptions.
Update: Spotify is no longer letting me access premium features. It seemed to only work for 27% of readers as well according to our poll.
They say everything good in life is free, which must be why Spotify is now letting me access premium features without paying for a premium subscription. If you’re unfamiliar, you don’t actually need to pay to use Spotify. Like most other major streaming services the company has a free tier option available that lets users get the feel for the service without paying a dime.
It’s time for the Sunday giveaway! Like every week, we’re giving away another a brand new Android phone to one lucky Android Authority reader.
This week we’re giving away a brand new OnePlus 7 Pro, courtesy of the Android Authority Newsletter!
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