Adam Molina / Android Authority TL;DR Oppo has announced Color OS 12 based on Android 12. The Chinese version of the software is based on Android 12 developer preview, while the global edition will be launched atop stable Android 12. The skin brings several UI tweaks and new features to the table. Oppo has finally announced its Color OS 12 software. In doing so, the company is the second OEM after Samsung to unveil its Android 12 skin.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713Acer has a winning combination on its hands with the Chromebook Spin 713. This convertible offers top-notch performance, one of the best screens we've seen this year, and flexible port options in a toughened chassis that withstands abuse. Battery life could be better, as could the speakers, but overall the Spin 713 has it where it counts. Table of contents Acer is gunning for Asus and Samsung with its Chromebook Spin 713, an upper mid-range laptop that has utilitarian looks but appreciable performance.

TL;DR The smartphone trade-in market is unforgiving, with major drops in value not long after purchase. The Samsung Galaxy S line is especially poor when it comes to long-term value. However, there are always gold mines to find if you know where to look. Many of us buy smartphones knowing that, within a year or two, we will resell that phone on the used market. Even if we decide not to sell it ourselves, we’ll likely trade it in when we buy an upgraded model.

Eisenhorn: Xenos, a third-person action title set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, has launched in theGoogle Play Store. The title was developed by British studio Pixel Hero Games and comes to Android following a release on Steam earlier in the year. Eisenhorn: Xenos sees you take control of Gregor Eisenhorn, an inquisitor and protector of the Imperium of man, standing in front of anything that threatens it. It’s based on the book ‘Xenos’, the first in Games Workshop’s ‘Eisenhorn’ trilogy, and features the voice of Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Green Lantern, Zero Dark Thirty) as the title character.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Modern cameras have spoiled us with their automatic modes, making it easy to ignore white balance settings (along with all other parameters). You will realize white balance is a crucial part of photography as you advance in the art. Getting familiarized with color temperature and tint is crucial, and today we are here to help you with that! What is white balance? White balance refers to the effects color temperature and tint have in photographs.

Most people who are serious about their smart home likely have a smart lock on their front door. This not only makes your home more secure but also allows you to do cool things such as unlock your door from anywhere in the world. Yale and August — a pair of high-end brands well-known in the lock and security industry — now want to bring the idea behind a smart lock to other parts of your home.

Since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020, interest in bodyweight training and any home workout plan has skyrocketed. The web has responded in kind, resulting in a flood of resources, videos, and articles on that very subject. Training with bodyweight is a smart way to work out and offers many advantages, so this is good news. If more people come out of this situation understanding how to manipulate their own bodies to improve performance and aesthetics, they’ll be better off for it.

TL;DR OnePlus announced today that an official OnePlus Themes Store is in the works and coming very soon. The company is holding an Open Ears Forum to get feedback on this new feature. Samsung has had an integrated themes store for a long time, and it appears OnePlus is ready to join in on the fun. If you own a OnePlus phone, you can head into Settings and alter a few aspects of the overall look and feel of the device.

TL;DR Apex Launcher is offering users a free upgrade to the Pro version. This appears to be a limited time offer and is only a local upgrade for the free app. We think that Apex Launcher is one of the best Android launcher apps out there here at Android Authority. We know a lot of you love it too, but for those that haven’t given the long-serving launcher a go you can now jump from the vanilla Apex Launcher to the Pro version completely free!

Bose offers some of the highest quality audio products on the market. From the Bose QC 35 II wireless headphones to the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker, Bose is a company you can expect great things from. Right now, the company’s true wireless offering — the Bose SoundSport Free — is seeing a considerable discount on Amazon. You can pick up a pair of Bose SoundSport Free earbuds on sale for only $169, which is $30 less than the standard price.