Towards the end of last year, we published an opinion article titled “The Oppo-ification of OnePlus is getting worse.” The piece essentially argued that OnePlus is slowly morphing into Oppo. We pointed out the exit of co-founder Carl Pei and the release of blatant Oppo rebrands as major touchstones.
Now we have news from OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau that the company is entering a new phase, which he termed “OnePlus 2.
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AT&T is laying off thousands of employees across a variety of departments. Those affected will get severance pay and company-provided healthcare. Many of the retail employees will be offered new jobs within AT&T. AT&T is closing close to 250 of its retail stores and laying off thousands of employees as it deals with a struggling market due to COVID-19 and other factors. The cuts will hit retail hard.
Google Daydream VR may not be the most high-end virtual reality platform out there (that award goes to the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive Pro), but it is a big step up from the company’s first VR effort, Google Cardboard. But which Daydream-ready phones can you buy right now?
We already have a pretty in-depth article that covers just about everything you need to know about Google Daydream, but right now we’re going to talk about which smartphones are Daydream ready, which Daydream-compatible phones are coming down the pipeline, and the list of requirements for Daydream-ready phones.
Whether you love playing on PC, console, or you are a mobile gamer, there’s no denying that some games work best with a controller. The PS4 DualShock controller is on the top of the list for many, thanks to its slim frame, comfortable feel, and great feedback. This is why we will explain how to pair your PlayStation 4 DualShock controller to various devices, no matter your gaming platform of choice.
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“The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is overpriced for what it delivers.” That was our verdict on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra at launch. Now, over half a year later, how well does Xiaomi’s premium flagship stand up? Turns out, there’s still a lot to like about the Mi 11 Ultra, especially now the price has dropped to a more reasonable level.
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Find more details about the Alexa hands-free version of the LG G8 below. Alternatively, you can learn more by clicking on the button below to find more details on Amazon’s website.
Original Post: LG formally revealed the LG G8 ThinQ at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. As expected, the device is a specs powerhouse rivaling other new flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S10. However, it also features a design that’s very similar to last year’s LG G7 ThinQ, which could be either a bad or good thing depending on your preference.
When Google first announced its cloud gaming service Stadia, we had a lot of high hopes. A “Netflix of games” that allows you to play on all your devices anywhere? Sign us right up! Of course, we quickly realized Stadia is not a “Netflix of games” and did not allow you to play on all your devices (at least not at first).
However, with the rollout of 5G networks across the United States, the possibility of playing anywhere is real.
Realme Realme 5 ProThe Realme 5 Pro takes on the perilous 200 euros market with a solid set of hardware, namely its chipset and I/O. This is unfortunately let down by poor software, something that we’ve seen a lot in the past from Realme.
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Realme phones of the past have been plagued with bloat and heavy software skins, which have left many, including myself, with a sour taste after using a Realme device.
We’re a few days away from Samsung’s Galaxy S10 event, but it looks like the company may have prematurely revealed a few new wearable devices.
XDA‘s Mishaal Rahman spotted the devices in the newly updated Galaxy Wearable app (formerly known as Samsung Gear). The update notably shows the Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Buds, and the Galaxy Fit/Galaxy Fit E. You can check out a screenshot of the page below.
The Galaxy Watch Active, which was leaked several days ago, is shown to be a 40mm model in the app.
Xiaomi Mi Band 3For this price, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 blows other fitness trackers out of the water in terms of value. There are some compromises, but they are things that most casual users should be able to live with.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness tracker only has one truly unique selling point: its price. For around $25, you can get a fitness tracker capable of pretty much everything a casual user could need.