OnePlus' first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, was praised for its high-end specifications and capable camera in a slim profile. However, more than a year has passed without a successor from the Chinese brand. The wait might soon pay off, as the latest leaks hint at even more impressive hardware for the upcoming OnePlus Open 2.
Samsung's One UI already offers robust notification controls, allowing users to prioritize alerts with ease. With the upcoming One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, Samsung appears poised to take this functionality even further by introducing expanded options for managing alerts and notifications.
Now that Christmas is over and the looming specter of 2025 is right around the corner, how would you have rated your year? Is it full of ups and downs, or a steady rhythm that is highly predictable? One thing's for sure, apps and games on your smartphone come and go, and we would be pleased to know that we played a role in doing so by offering a weekly list of five apps and games that have been reviewed for both Android and iOS platforms. Whether it is an entertaining game or a helpful productivity tool, we’ve got you covered.
Samsung’s Android 15 rollout has seen delays this year, with the first One UI 7 beta arriving only recently for the Galaxy S24 series. The company is expected to release the stable version of the update in early 2025, likely coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy S25. However, this compressed timeline suggests that the beta program might not extend to other Galaxy devices.
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Google Photos has been receiving significant updates lately, including the introduction of a new "Updates" section and a redesigned user interface. However, it seems Google has not finished improving its cloud-based photo app. A recent change in the iOS version of Google Photos brings new functionality and UI refinements aimed at enhancing user experience.
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have emerged as a dominant player in the current smart glasses market. However, recent reports suggest competition is heating up, with major players like Google anticipated to launch new AR glasses featuring in-glass displays as early as 2025. Notably, Meta may also introduce a similar feature in its upcoming Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 2—or their potential third-generation successor.
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MediaTek just announced the Dimensity 8400 mobile processor. Following a recent trend in flagship SoCs, the new chip is powered only by high-performance cores, without the smaller efficiency cores. Outside the CPU, the new chip also brings flagship features to gaming, photography, and, of course, artificial intelligence.
The OnePlus Watch 2 and 2R stood out among this year's smartwatches, thanks to improved battery performance. However, they lacked ECG monitoring. Rumors now suggest the upcoming OnePlus Watch 3 will address this, potentially adding a rotating crown as well.
In addition to the rumored HomePod with a touch display, Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell, according to the latest reports. The device is expected to feature Face ID technology and could launch as early as the end of 2025.
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AI seems to be taking over many aspects of Android devices. While AI can be helpful, its integration into numerous features can sometimes be annoying—especially if you don’t use those features regularly. Google appears to be working on giving users better control over which AI functionalities appear on their Android devices, starting with keyboards in Android 16.
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