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Nothing’s first wireless in-ear headphones are coming in June: get ready for Ear 1

Home News (Image credit: Nothing) In the six short months since Carl Pei (the brains behind smartphone brand OnePlus) announced the launch of his new London-based tech brand, Nothing, the firm has not only garnered plenty of interest and investment, but clearly has been working long hours. Because Nothing has revealed that it’s first product… Read more

Nothing’s debut Ear 1 wireless earbuds will launch in June

Nothing, the tech startup from ex-OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will reveal its debut pair of true wireless earbuds this June. The company says the earbuds will be called Ear 1, but it’s staying tight-lipped about other details like their specs, price, and final design. However, an illustration released alongside today’s blog post shows what appears… Read more

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro receive OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 with camera improvements and May security patch

OnePlus continues to improve the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro as it has released the OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update for both smartphones. The new firmware bumps up the Android security patch level on the OnePlus 9 duo to May 2021 and improves the HDR effect and white balance performance on the pair’s cameras. Additionally, the new… Read more

T-Mobile’s OnePlus 7T Pro 5G gets Android 11 update

The OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro got the Android 11 update in March, and later in April, units locked to T-Mobile’s network also received the latest version of Android. Now it’s time for T-Mobile’s OnePlus 7T Pro 5G to get a taste of Android 11. OnePlus 7T Pro The Android 11 update… Read more

Vivo promises three years of Android updates for upcoming flagships

Vivo’s upcoming X-series flagship phones will receive three years of Android OS upgrades and security updates, the company announced today. The policy will come into force for phones launched after July 2021 in Europe, Australia, and India. “We are making a promise to our customers that they will be able to enjoy a premium smartphone… Read more

The OnePlus Watch gets an always-on display — at the cost of half its battery life

OnePlus has released its latest update for the OnePlus Watch, adding its promised always-on display mode that was absent on the device when it first launched in April. But being able to always see the time on OnePlus’ smartwatch comes at a big cost, with the company cautioning that the new mode will halve the… Read more

OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 8: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – They might not be the newest flagships, but the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are still available to buy in a number of global markets and could well be worth grabbing now that they’re cheaper than they used to be. Still, which should you pick? With its flagship phones, OnePlus prides itself… Read more

Motorola Moto G Play (2021) review: a fairly good phone for a very good price

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The Moto G Play is the least expensive of four phones that Motorola introduced for the US market earlier this year. Introduced at $169, it’s already enjoying an apparently permanent $10 mark down, placing it firmly in… Read more

Oppo Find X3 Neo review: Can it compete?

(Pocket-lint) – There will always be those who clamour for the latest specs, studying all the latest flagships to ensure that when they eventually part with their hard-earned cash it goes on the device that has the top numbers. Those phones will come with the highest resolution screens, the latest processor, and the most cameras… Read more

ZTE is selling a $200 phone with wireless charging through Visible and Yahoo Mobile

ZTE is offering a feature rarely seen in the budget class of phones: wireless charging. The Blade 11 Prime is on sale now in the US for $192 through Visible and Yahoo Mobile, two MVNOs that use Verizon’s network. It’s an otherwise fairly unremarkable budget device, with a 6.5-inch 720p display shipping with Android 11…. Read more

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: a midrange phone that will last

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If a $100 budget phone is the fast-food dollar menu and a $1,000 flagship is a steakhouse dinner, then the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G sits comfortably halfway between the two: the laid-back all-day cafe with surprisingly tasty… Read more

OnePlus 9

Our Verdict Flagship features and a big, clear screen make this mid-priced mobile a good option for your pocket For Good for gaming Detailed picture performance Decent built-in speakers Against Screen could be subtler Flat audio performance Alec Baldwin may be the best known, and arguably most talented, of his siblings but as Trey Parker… Read more

OnePlus’ gaming triggers for Android and iOS phones are now available in India

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau tweeted pictures of some attachable gaming triggers the company has created, and they’re made for more than just OnePlus’ phones. SlashGear and Android Headlines noticed them being teased during the unveiling of the OnePlus 9 back in late March, but they’re available online now in India from the OnePlus site for… Read more

OnePlus says it will add always-on display option to the OnePlus Watch

OnePlus has announced that it plans to bring new features, like an always-on display mode, a 12-hour watchface, and more to its new smartwatch with future software updates. The news came with the announcement of the Watch’s first software update after its release, which OnePlus says it’s starting to roll out. This release aims to… Read more

OnePlus Watch review: big, basic, and boring

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. What makes a smartwatch “smart”? Is it the ability to show you notifications from your phone? What about the ability to track your physical activity and wellness, such as step counts, workouts, and sleep? How about providing… Read more