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One of the main features of the new Apple Watch Series 6 is the blood oxygen sensor. Exactly this one is now causing further trouble for the smartwatch manufacturer.
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It seems that with every year, the number of malicious or misleading apps on the Play Store increases. Google is often quick to take action and remove them, but they’re still a long way from providing a quality defense against malware. In this article, we’ll try to define some basic principles that should help avoid malware-ridden applications.
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Nubia, a subsidiary of ZTE, returns to the gaming smartphone scene with the RedMagic 5S. Equipped with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, 12 GB of RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 64-megapixel triple camera module, haptic-feedback triggers, and a monstrous 4,500 mAh battery, this is a powerful beast that retails for less than €600.
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I’ve been talking a lot about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. A 60 Hz display, a plastic back, the Exynos 990 processor: all for £849. After having criticized it rather harshly when it was first released, I’ll let you find out in this review whether I had set my expectations for this phablet way too high than I was supposed to after spending several weeks with it.
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OPPO seems to be well on its path to transition from a pure smartphone manufacturer to makers of wearables and ‘smart devices’. The well-known smartphone giant has released several non-smartphone products this year – some of which we at NextPit had the opportunity to test. Among the most significant wearable products they launched in 2020 include the new Enco lineup of earbuds and, of course, the new OPPO Watch – which also happens to be OPPO’s first-ever attempt at a full-fledged smartwatch.
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When a new device for review finds its way onto my desk, it is often followed by a sense of disillusion. It does feel like we have done this dance over and over again – a cheap smartphone without any groundbreaking features? By applying the usual review criteria, such smartphones will normally end up with a poor first impression. However, I must say that not everyone is a spoiled 27-year-old tech journalist who thumbs his nose at every single flaw. And if you give the Honor 9A a chance, it is a somewhat fascinating device for a smartphone in its price range. Can a cheap smartphone that does not come equipped with Google Mobile Services actually convince me into purchasing one for long-term use?
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More changes could be coming to Google Maps. The latest news, discovered by Android Police, suggests that Google is working on a new car mode UI similar to Android Auto. It features bigger buttons for easier accessibility whilst driving, and increased Google Assistant support.
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You might have noticed that apps require special permissions in order to function. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what the permissions are used for. This article will provide an overview of the most important app permissions and we’ll try to separate the necessary ones from the sketchy ones. In our update, we’ll discuss the tighter controls over SMS and call logs that are in the latest version of Android.
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To some extent, podcasts owe their name to the iPod but of course, you don’t need an Apple-flavored piece of kit to listen to them — they’re just as accessible on a multitude of other devices as well as your desktop or laptop. There are plenty of apps and services looking to help, too. Here are the best podcast apps for Android.
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Jabra, the price-to-performance champion in the true wireless headphones and earbuds market, has begun refreshing its entry-level range with the Jabra Elite 45h. These tiny on-ear wireless headphones retail for an attractive price point of £89.99, and might come with their fair share of flaws or compromises, but there is one saving grace – an amazing battery life that runs up to 50 hours before requiring a recharge!