Google didn't refresh the Pixel Buds Pro (review) when it announced the Pixel 8 (review). It instead introduced new colors and promised to deliver more AI-based audio features like Conversation Awareness through an update. And finally, the new firmware has seemingly been rolled out to more users today.
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The camera department has not always been the greatest feature on OnePlus smartphones, but these devices are neither slouch when compared to high-end camera phones from Samsung or Google. Rather, OnePlus continues to improve its imaging generationally, and that is expected too on the upcoming flagship OnePlus 12.
In addition to the Galaxy S23 Ultra that is significantly discounted this October Prime Day, Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Flip 5 is also getting a $200 price cut. This brings down the foldable clamshell smartphone to its best price of $799 shipped or an instant 20 percent off for Prime members.
The Action Button is one of the major novelties added to the iPhone 15 Pro and works as a trigger for various shortcuts like opening the camera app or turning on the flashlight, among others. It can be activated by a normal or long press depending on the action. While this seems functional, there maybe cases of accidental presses. Fortunately, Apple has seemingly addressed this in iOS 17.1 update.
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After some years of mystery, Qualcomm announced a name change for its processors designed for PCs. Instead of the confusingly named Snapdragon 8cx (and hopefully 7cx) family, the chips for Windows-connected laptops will be branded under the new Snapdragon X family line.
The Chinese manufacturer Ugreen, which specializes in power and charging devices, has now presented us with its most powerful and fastest power station to date. The Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 is able to completely charge 2,048 Wh LiFePO4 batteries to 100 percent within 1.5 hours. For the sales launch, the company is offering a discount of $400!
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More details about Apple's first OLED iPad Pro continue to pile up, which suggest of imminent launch in 2024. In line with this, a new report not only supports the existence of the Pro tablets but also indicates Apple's plans to expand OLED to its other iPad form factors, including the iPad Mini. However, the report mentions that it will be two more years before they are launched.
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Since Google has made the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro official, the spotlight has now shifted to the upcoming Pixel 8a, which is backed by a steady stream of leaks about the device. And just after the live images of the Pixel 8a were shared, fresh renders of the upper mid-range phone have appeared.
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Qualcomm is set to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in a summit that will happen in a few weeks. Coincidentally, ahead of the event, more benchmark results of the chip surfaced, suggesting its significant performance improvement and which several upcoming flagship devices will benefit, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12.
OnePlus launched its first smartwatch soberly called OnePlus Watch in early 2021. Until now, the company hasn't introduced a proper successor to the wearable, though it debuted the budget Nord Watch with a squarish form factor last year. A new report forecasts that OnePlus is debuting the OnePlus Watch 2 with the same round design by 2024.
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