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Google announced Android 12 Go, which brings speed boosts and privacy features to the low-powered OS. In addition to Android 12 staples, Android 12 Go adds unique Files Go, Nearby Share improvements, and more. The first devices running Android 12 Go will launch in 2022. Google’s Android (Go edition) operating system doesn’t make the headlines like it used to, but that doesn’t mean it’s not being used. The company today announced 200 million active users of Android Go, alongside an all-new version of the OS that will launch in 2022.
OnePlus’ latest mid-ranger is the true sequel to last year’s OnePlus Nord. Meanwhile, Google’s latest budget/mid-ranger is the Pixel 5a. Both phones are in the same price bracket, but which should you choose for raw power? Our Google Pixel 5a vs OnePlus Nord 2 bout will answer that question.
Our own Gary Sims pit the two phones against one another using his Speed Test G suite. It’s probably of little surprise to know that the Nord 2 wins handily in every category.
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Fine-tuning a brand-new smartphone takes more hours of care and craftsmanship than you can shake a stick at. Samsung didn’t skip any details on the Galaxy Note 20 and then topped it off with three striking color options. You’ll want to keep your phablet safe once you buy one, but you might want to show it off as well. Here are the best clear Galaxy Note 20 cases so you can have the best of both worlds.
Above is the Samsung Tab S2.
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 you purchased since the tablet was announced last year, then your wait could end soon enough. Two new and unannounced Samsung tablets have just been spotted passing by US regulator FCC, and with IFA a few short weeks away, we could be looking at Samsung’s next tablets.
Impressions: The Galaxy Tab S2 is a curious "top tier"
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Samsung Semiconductor has announced the 108MP Isocell Bright HM3 sensor. It’s the main camera sensor on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It brings improved autofocus performance, 12-bit image output, and better low-light snaps. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra marked the first time that we saw a 108MP camera in a flagship phone (Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 being a mid-range device), packing an Isocell Bright HM1 sensor.
Unfortunately, it quickly emerged after launch that the S20 Ultra suffered from significant autofocus issues, as it struggled to focus on objects in some scenarios.
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The Motorola Razr 5G is finally available in the US. It will be sold unlocked through a number of retailers from October 2 from $1,199. AT&T and T-Mobile will also stock the foldable phone. After a three-week wait, the Motorola Razr 5G is finally hitting the shores of the United States. The foldable phone will be sold unlocked from a number of retailers from October 2, and on contract from the likes of AT&T and T-Mobile.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are its latest and greatest foldable phones right now, bringing much tougher displays, IPX8 water resistance for the first time in foldables, and S Pen support on the Fold model.
We all expect the company to launch a new generation later in 2022, and the company has now officially confirmed this in its Q1 2022 earnings call (h/t: Yonhap News).
In addition to the HTC Desire 601 mid-ranged handset, HTC has also unveiled a new entry-level Android smartphone, the HTC Desire 300.
Specs and features Described as a “personal and powerful entry-level smartphone,” here’s what you can expect from the HTC Desire 300 when it comes to specs and features:
Size: 131.78 x 66.23 x 10.12 mm Weight: 120g 4.3-inch WVGA display (800 x 480 resolution) 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor 512MB of RAM 4GB of storage (1.
OnePlus fans know what they want, and apparently it’s not what the company is selling in the OnePlus 8 series. At least, not for that price.
A couple of days ago we asked our audience which was the better option right now: the $499 OnePlus 7T; the $699 OnePlus 8; or the $899 OnePlus 8 Pro. Given a choice between killer flagship or flagship killer, it looks like most fans prefer the OnePlus of old.
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A video of TCL’s foldable and scrollable phone technology has emerged. The device effectively merges the two display technologies into one device. TCL is well known for showcasing crazy concepts. Earlier this year, it outed the Fold ‘n Roll, which combined foldable and rollable screen technology into a single phone. Now, it seems we’ve finally got a glimpse of this tech in the flesh.
An evolution of this design was showcased at last month’s DTC 2021 in China and captured in a video published by Fold Universe.