One of the central mechanics in Pokemon Go is the ability to take and control Gyms. Once you pick a team, you’ll immediately start competing with the other two teams for the Gyms in your general area. There are two ways to interact with Gyms. The first is to capture it from an opposing team. The second is to level it up to make it harder for opposing players to take down.
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2021 has been a transformative year for OnePlus. The company has diversified into a series of mainstream, mass-market devices that are the antithesis of everything the brand once stood for. This was further reinforced by the company’s recent revelation that it will essentially become an Oppo sub-brand, while merging the codebase for Oxygen OS with Color OS. Looking back though, it is clear to see that this transition started with the OnePlus Nord.
With the announcement of Android N back a few months ago, Google mentioned that Android would be supporting the new Vulkan graphics API . If you haven’t heard of Vulkan then we have a full rundown in our Vulkan – everything you need to know article, plus we did a deep dive into making high performance 3D apps with Vulkan. One key question is this, how does Vulkan perform compared to OpenGL ES 3.
Out of all the colors available for the S9 and S9 Plus, Midnight Black is the most standard and straightforward color. It will probably be the one you see most often in the wild once the phone goes on sale. Midnight Black is a color Samsung has used in their smartphones for the past few generations so if you’ve seen the S8, Note 8, or even the S7, you’ll know exactly what this color looks like.
HMD Global Nokia 9 PureViewThe Nokia 9 PureView is a beautiful phone from HMD Global that aims high with its unique imaging features. The five-camera array developed with Light and Zeiss was perhaps too ambitious, as the camera app performed poorly and the resulting images didn't quite meet expectations.
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HMD Global has a lot riding on the success of the Nokia 9 PureView. As the company’s most high-profile launch yet, it’s nothing short of Nokia’s good name hanging in the balance.
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Smartphone camera hardware is increasingly powerful, and we’re seeing more and more impressive software to match. If you’re serious about making your mobile snaps look the best they can, you’re probably interested in shooting in RAW to maximize the editing potential of your photos. Fortunately, some smartphones have offered RAW shooting capabilities for many years. More modern handsets are helping to introduce more mature photographers to the format through advanced camera editing apps.
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Our quick picks for the best iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases:
While the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a bigger battery than its siblings, sometimes you just need a little extra juice. Battery packs are one thing, but battery cases offer even greater convenience. However, Apple doesn’t offer any first-party options, and third-party products are sometimes almost too similar to differentiate between.
To help you pick the right option for you, we’ve selected the best Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max battery cases on the market.
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OnePlus has slowly been pushing its way to premium territory with its phones, but the new OnePlus 9 series goes even higher while offering impressive screens, fast wired and wireless charging, and cameras that can finally compete with the very best. Wondering what else is out there before you buy? Here are some of the best OnePlus 9 alternatives you should be looking at.
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When launched, the Google Pixel 5 was a good smartphone at a reasonable price. It sacrificed a bit of power on paper to deliver a lower price, 5G, and flagship-level features in other areas. The only issue is that the phone is aging and is now harder to find, especially if you want it new. Maybe it’s time to finally let it go and get one of the best Google Pixel 5 alternatives instead.
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The Android statues within Google’s Mountain View park are all gone. The statues represented all of Android’s releases up to Android 10, with Android 11 and Android 12 getting virtual statues. A source has confirmed the removal but noted that they’re being repaired and relocated. Update: March 22, 2022 (1:30 AM ET): A source has confirmed the removal of the Android lawn statues to Android Authority, while also providing a reason for the decision.