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OnePlus 11 Pro may just be called the OnePlus 11 There was a time when OnePlus had a strict naming convention that saw two OnePlus phones launch simultaneously, with one sporting a Pro moniker to make it clear it was the top-end device. Those handsets would then be followed by T models later in the year if the company saw fit to introduce them. That hasn’t been the case for the last couple of years, and it seems OnePlus may be changing its strategy again in 2023....

Paranoid Android brings its stable Topaz build to the Nothing Phone 1 Let’s face it: theNothing Phone 1was more showy than substantive. It stood out with its design but fell short in the camera and software support department, at least out of the gate. Nothing has worked on fixing the phone’s shortcomings byloading up on software engineersand then pushing multiple updates improving the camera performance. From the outset, however, Nothing has been committed to the customization geek, opening up itskernel sources and the full device treeto encourage third-party development....

The 3 Biggest Improvements to the Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitbit’s Inspire series has been one of the go-to options when shopping for a budget fitness tracker. The Fitbit Inspire 2 debuted in September 2020. And in September 2022, Fitbit launched the follow-up to its entry-level fitness and health tracking device, dubbed Inspire 3, as another entry in the competitive wearable fitness tracker space. If you own the Fitbit Inspire 2, you may be debating whether it’s worth upgrading to the Fitbit Inspire 3....

This awesome Lenovo Chromebook deal doubles your memory for free You don’t have to pay much for a Chromebook 2-in-1 and, yet, they’re good for binging your favorite shows and films, great for compact, portable computing, and the underlying platform itself is constantly undergoing transformation to squeeze more mileage out of the silicon you’ve got. But we’ve caught an awesome deal on Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 5 that gets you extra specs for a base model price and it’s only here for the weekend....

What Is F-Droid, and Can It Replace the Google Play Store? When people think of an app store on Android, most think of Google Play. It comes preinstalled on the vast majority of Android devices. But if you don’t want to make your bed with Google, you want to preserve your privacy, or you want to stick to free and open-source software, then there is another source that comes to mind: F-Droid....

What is Google Keep? How to use Google’s note-taking app Google Keep is the best note-taking app despite being underappreciated for everything it does. There might be more powerfulnote-taking apps, but where Google Keep shines is its simplicity, with awesome powers hidden under the surface. you may use it to create shopping lists, save web links, jot down thoughts, read the text in pictures, collaborate on notes, and set reminders....

Whoever declared the megapixel wars over didn’t tell the Motorola Frontier and its high-res 194MP camera Only a couple of years ago,Motorola decided to skip out on flagship phones, doubling down on its efforts to produce countless budget devices instead. Since then, the company has finallymade a return to the high-end market, with its next top-tier release — theMoto Edge 30 Pro— having leaked only a couple of days ago. If you’re holding out for something even more impressive,Motorola’s “Frontier” phoneis also waiting in the wings, and with today’s leak, we’re getting an all-new look....

14 can’t-miss deals on TVs this Cyber Monday weekend Black Friday may be behind us, but the discounts continue throughCyber Monday. Almost every conceivable tech product is selling for a discounted price this weekend, right fromsmartphonesand accessories for them toChromebooksandaudio gear. However, if you have been saving up for a big purchase like a new 4K TV, several retailers are offering great discounts on some of the latest and greatest TVs this weekend, and we have rounded them up for you....

3 Reasons We Love the Always-On Display on the iPhone It’s widely known that Apple takes time developing features and only introduces them once satisfied with its unique implementation, often leading to an uproar of support or an outcry of disappointment. So, when Apple finally announced its take on the much-loved Always-On display feature alongside the launch of the iPhone 14 Pro, there were many conflicting opinions. But since then, a lot has changed with Apple’s implementation making the user experience a lot better....

Amazon shutters customer-backed charity program in latest cost-cutting measure Amazon has been looking to tighten its belt in the face of global economic challenges since last year, highlighted by the recent layoff of over 18,000 employees, the biggest in its history. Its devices andAlexateams were not even spared from thee-commerce giant’s cost-cutting measures,nor Comixology, and now the latest casualty is its customer-backed charity program. Amazon is shutting down AmazonSmile, which allowed customers to donate a portion of their purchases to a charity of their choice....

Google certifies 15 Samsung devices for ARCore, but not the one you’d expect this week It’s easy to dismiss augmented reality as just another future-sounding buzzword, but you may unknowingly use Google’s AR capabilities quite a lot, whether withLensfor features like image translation, orfinding your way around with Google Maps. To ensure AR capabilities extend flawlessly to third-party apps, Google certifies phones and tablets that have demonstrated compatibility with its ARCore software development kit (SDK)....

Google Contacts could get a 3x2 Material You-styled widget After years of giving little attention, Google put the focus back on widgets with the release ofAndroid 12in 2021. The new Material You design language meant the company had to revamp the widgets across all its apps.Google Contacts was among the first appsto receive the Material You treatment, but its widgets never got the same love. This is despite Googlerefreshing the widgets of almost all its other appswith added functionality and Material You design elements....

How to Customize the Scrollbars on Windows 10 and 11 Each new version of Windows brings in design and functionality changes to the UI. But some of them might not be practical or easy to use, like thin scrollbars on some pages and across menus. However, you’re able to customize the scrollbars on Windows 10 and 11 to suit your working style. It’s easy to do and can enhance your everyday computing experience....