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Oppo announces 240W charging, but what about battery health?

Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Oppo has announced 240W charging technology at MWC 2022. This delivers a 100% charge in under ten minutes. The firm says you’ll lose ~20% of your battery capacity after 800 charging cycles. Update: March 1, 2022 (9:59 AM ET): Oppo has come back to us with answers regarding its newly demonstrated 240W charging technology. The firm announced the tech yesterday, but what does it mean for battery degradation over time?

Samsung Galaxy Buds hit new-low price of just $49 (almost sold out)

If you’re currently looking for a new pair of true wireless earbuds, then we have a surprise for you. Right now, you can get a brand new pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds from Walmart for the lowest price we’ve seen yet: just $49 ($81 off). The subsequent releases of the Galaxy Buds Plus, Live, and Pro models mean these ‘buds are no longer the latest thing, but they’re still a great compliment to your tech collection, especially if you’re trying to stay in the Galaxy ecosystem.

The upgraded version of Chrono Trigger for Android is half price today

[aa_deals] This classic JRPG is frequently hailed as one of the greatest video games ever made (no, seriously, it is). However, the Android port started out pretty terrible with clunky controls, horrid graphics, and no real new features. Another Eden review: A modern, mobile Chrono Trigger News That all changed last year when Square Enix rolled out a new, upgraded version of the port which fixed many of the problems.

The Xbox Series S Digital Edition is available for pre-order at GameStop

Like the PS5 and the Series X, the Xbox Series S has been almost impossible to get hold of recently. But if you’re very quick and you’re in the US then you may be in luck today. GameStop has the Series S Digital Edition available for pre-order right now, with delivery due on March 12. Compared to the Xbox Series X, the Series S is a smaller, less expensive console. It’s not quite as powerful, but it still packs enough of a punch to qualify as a true next-gen gaming device.

Motorola Edge Plus: Can it compete with the big kids?

Motorola hasn’t played in the true flagship space for several years. The Motorola Edge Plus marks a return to form for the company of sorts, and is an important one for several reasons. Not only does the Motorola Edge Plus show the firm back at the top of its game, it demonstrates that Motorola is still a relevant player and can deliver a product that competes with the best the market has to offer.

Oppo N3 Review

The rotating camera is now motorized, but that is just a small part of one of Oppo’s best packages yet with the Oppo N3. As the so-called selfie revolution continues in full swing, many OEMs are now offering different takes on what was the classically simple front-facing camera. From higher megapixel counts and ultra-wide angle lenses, to even identical rear and front-facing camera setups, there are a growing number of options available to all the selfie lovers out there.

Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition announced: What makes it premium?

Update, September 19 2019 (2:28AM ET): The Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Premium Edition is now available in China, and it’s packing a power boost over the regular Redmi K20 Pro model. The upgraded phone delivers a Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 8GB to 12GB of RAM, and 128GB or 512GB of storage. By comparison, the regular device has a standard Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB to 256GB of storage in China.

Apex Legends Mobile: Every Legend and what they do

Joe Hindy / Android Authority Legends are the backbone of the Apex Legends Mobile experience. They are not only the playable characters, but each one has a set of abilities that set them apart from the others. Players should choose the Legend that best suits their playstyles. Of course, you can always learn new playstyles by using different characters. Here is every Legend in Apex Legends Mobile and what they do.

Honor Note 10 revealed with huge screen, big battery, and more

TL;DR The Honor Note 10 has been launched in China, packing flagship specs and a large, 5,000mAh battery. Honor’s new device also stands out thanks to its gigantic, 6.95-inch AMOLED screen. The new phone offers a performance mode, which is activated via a hardware key. It’s been two years since the last Honor Note device was launched, but fans can now look forward to another massive phablet from the Huawei sub-brand with the Honor Note 10, which was announced in China today.

How Sony could take on Xbox game streaming

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Gamers of all varieties have never had it so good. We sit on the cusp of a brand new console generation like no other before it. The PS5 and Xbox Series X are pushing the very concept of hardware-based gaming in new directions, with digital-only consoles, cloud gaming, and subscription services all playing a larger role than ever before. Meanwhile, hugely popular franchises like Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG have all enjoyed significant success on mobile.