It might not have caught on in the massive way that everyone has been anticipating it will do just yet, but virtual reality is still definitely going to play a huge role in the future of tech and the future of Android. VR has almost limitless potential to change the world – whether that means influencing the way we create, communicate, learn, or game. And as our mobile devices get more powerful, and computer vision allows for true inside-out tracking, much of this is likely to take place on our Android phones.
Xiaomi first introduced the much awaited app drawer in the MIUI launcher back in November. At the time, the feature was only available to MIUI 11 users in China. With the release of the latest alpha build of the MIUI launcher, anyone with a Xiaomi phone running MIUI 11 can get the coveted app drawer.
In this article, we will tell you how to download the new alpha version of the MIUI launcher.
Motorola today announced that its folding Motorola Razr phone will soon be available. The device was expected to launch on January 9, but the company pushed the on-sale date back a bit in the face of strong demand.
In North America, Motorola will make the Moto Razr available for pre-order starting January 26. Consumers can pre-order the phone via Verizon Wireless, Walmart, and Motorola.com. The device will reach stores on February 6.
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Google has announced Chrome OS Flex, which is an easy way to turn your existing computer into a Chrome OS machine. You can boot the OS from a USB stick or replace your machine’s current operating system. Google is pushing this as a green way to reutilize older machines. It enters early access today. A lot of us have an old laptop collecting dust in a closet somewhere.
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A new leak has shown off the design of the OnePlus 10 or OnePlus 10T. It looks like the phone has a similar design compared to the Pro variant. Specs also point to 150W charging and a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. We’ve seen plenty of leaks regarding the next flagship-level OnePlus device, said to either be the OnePlus 10 or OnePlus 10T. Either way, new renders have surfaced online this week alongside purported specs.
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OnePlus is apparently getting ready to launch a smartwatch in the Nord series. The wearable is supposed to be inexpensive and could launch alongside the OnePlus Nord 3. The OnePlus Nord Watch moniker has since appeared on the company’s website. Update: April 18, 2022 (3:09 AM ET): It looks like there’s more evidence for the OnePlus Nord Watch being in the works. Tipster Mukul Sharma spotted the product name on the OnePlus India website.
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The Realme Flash is set to be the first Android phone with magnetic charging. The tech was previously limited to Apple’s iPhone 12 series. Realme has officially teased the phone and its renders as well as specs have also leaked. A few days back, we saw renders of Realme’s so-called MagDart chargers that are supposed to mimic the functionality of Apple MagSafe by magnetically attaching to a phone for charging.
Alongside the brand new Xperia Z5 and Z5 Premium flagships, Sony has just taken the wraps off its newest compact offering, the Xperia Z5 Compact. When it comes to specifications, pricing and availability information, we’ve got you covered.
As is the case with many of the other handsets Sony has launched in the past few years, the Z5 Compact doesn’t stray too far from the path. You’ll quickly notice that it features a similar overall design to that of recent Xperia devices, so the big question here is, can it stand out enough from the crowd?
As well as unveiling its latest CPU technology recently, ARM has also announced its next-generation graphics processor that we will likely see heading to smartphones in the future – the Mali-G72. As the name suggests, this is a successor to ARM’s current high-end Mali-G71 design and is based on the same Bifrost architecture.
Delving straight into the numbers, the Mali-G72 is promising a 25 percent improvement to energy efficiency and a 20 percent saving on performance density, when using the same processing node as a G71 design.
B&H has a great deal on the LG V30 Plus right now. The retailer is offering a $155 discount, bringing the price down to $775.
The flagship is unlocked, comes in black, and is compatible with GSM as well as CDMA networks. It’s backed by a one-year warranty, which can be extended by an extra year for free by registering the handset on LG’s website within 90 days of purchase.
LG's Q4 profits jump 84%, still misses expectations (Update: Full 2017 earnings report)