OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 9 series gets ColorOS 13 Open Beta in China

OnePlus is extending the availability of the ColorOS 13 Open Beta for more of its smartphones. This time, the update is rolling out for the entire OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 9 range of devices. This includes OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus 9RT. Read more to see what the package brings for respective smartphones.

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The ColorOS 13 Open Beta program for all devices is currently rolling out in China. It is bundled with the firmware version F.10 for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus 9R. Whereas, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro beta carry version F.11. On the other hand, it can be identified by version F.07 for the OnePlus 9RT.

The changelog for the Android 13-based ColorOS 13 Open Beta is feature enriched and immense with UI changes. In addition, it improves the system's privacy by integrating the September 2022 security patch. To know the precise details, refer to the changelog below. Keep in mind that this the for the devices upgrading with F.10 and F.07 versions.

Changelog (F.10/ F.07)

Aquatic Design

• Added aquatic design theme color to enhance visual comfort


• Added aquatic effects, the animation incorporates the aquatic design concept, and the style is real and flexible


• Added world clock tracking technology to simulate real projection effects based on sun and moon orientation


• Added the world clock on the main screen to display clock information in different time zones


• Upgrade the quantum animation engine to version 4.0, add behavior judgment, recognize complex gestures, and optimize the interaction mode


• Optimize the UI level to bring a clear and orderly visual experience


• Optimize the dynamic effect, simulate the real physical motion trajectory, and the effect is natural and coherent


• Optimize the responsive layout of the interface, adapt to different screen sizes, and improve visual reading comfort


• Optimize card design, classify and integrate information, and improve the speed of information acquisition


• Optimized fonts, more coordinated typesetting, and increased legibility


• Optimize system illustrations, integrate diverse cultures, and enrich illustration content

Efficient and convenient

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  • Added intelligent meeting assistant to improve meeting network and shorthand experience, and add notification light reminder
  
  
  • Added support for one-key meeting and intelligent sorting of meeting minutes to improve office efficiency
  
  
  • Added large folders, a new desktop folder experience, one-step opening of applications in the folder, and support for sliding pages
  
  
  • Added a smart screen, which supports the display of music, taxi, and takeaway dynamic information under the screen status (supports some applications)
  
  
  • Added NFC college campus card, you can travel on campus without a card (support for some colleges and universities)
  
  
  • Double-click the power button to quickly display the health code
  
  
  • Added Media Play Center to optimize the operation experience of the Control Center
  
  
  • Added smart schedule management and conflict reminders to rationally arrange personal time
  
  
  • Added support for importing Dingding schedules with one click and adding email schedules with one click
  
  
  • Added support for schedule recognition, you can recognize the current interface schedule through the screen recognition function and import it to the calendar with one click
  
  
  • Added screenshot editing support for graffiti and upgraded graffiti brushes
  
  
  • Added support for adding cards on the desktop, providing more personalized information display and enriching the playability of the desktop
  
  
  • Upgrade Super Recording to version 2.0, enhance searchability, support exporting graphic data
  
  
  • Optimize Xiaobu’s suggestion card, and dynamically recommend applications and services in multiple scenarios
  
  
  
  

Seamless interconnection

• Upgrade the cross-screen interconnection to version 2.0, support phone audio calls to answer and hang up on the PC side, and switch between the two ends freely


• Optimized the ability to open multiple mobile applications on the PC side of the cross-screen interconnection, support multitasking, and improve work efficiency


• Optimize mobile phone screen projection, support content adaptive screen projection layout, and screen projection and mobile phone use do not interfere with each other

Personalize

• Added various Omoji materials, supports setting contact avatars, and creates more personalized avatars


• Added time-based screen display, providing more personalized style settings for the screen


• Optimized portrait drawing and shadow screen display, supports multiple brushes and line colors

Security Privacy

• Added the function of one-click automatic coding of shared pictures, identifying and blurring personal information in chat records to protect privacy and security


• Added permission suggestions, intelligently recommend permissions, and improve computer security


• Added anti-malicious induced installation application function, supports intelligent blocking of malicious pop-ups and advertisements


• Added timed elimination of clipboard content to protect personal privacy information


• Optimized private safe, using advanced AES full file encryption scheme to enhance the security of private files


• Optimize the security protection of payment scenarios, making payment safe and worry-free

Health care

• Added automatic switching to children’s mode when using the children’s space browser to protect children’s health


• Added ambient light detection in children’s space to trigger reminders


• Added children’s space to automatically turn on the eye protection mode to protect children’s eyesight


• Added family space to view family health data, comprehensively protect and care for family members


• Added family space health abnormality data and fall detection reminder

Performance optimization

• Optimizing the openness of the ear canal, building an ecosystem of ear canal capabilities, and facilitating access to third-party applications

Game experience

• Added self-developed VRS technology to dynamically adjust resolution, enhance performance, reduce power consumption, and improve the gaming experience


• Upgrade HyperBoost GPA frame stabilization technology to version 4.0 to achieve a stable frame rate in key scenes, balancing performance and power consumption

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For the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, the ColorOS 13 Open Beta bumps the version to F.11. The build resolves some issues related to the camera, system, and connectivity.

Changelog

System

• Optimize system stability and fluency


• Fixed multitasking interface not appearing Gaussian blur


• Fixed a probabilistic splash screen when the app returns to the desktop


• Fix the notification bar icon display overlapping in the landscape screen


• Update the Android security patch to September 2022 to improve system security

Camera

• Fixed the icon of the camera function cannot be dragged

Connect

• Fixed WLAN failure to connect automatically

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Oppo Reno 9 design and specifications leaked ahead of launch

Oppo is said to be working to unveil the successor of the Reno 8 lineup: the Oppo Reno 9 series. The family will likely include three models: Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro+. As always, the company did not announce anything officially yet. However, we expect it to debut later this year. On that note, the design and specs of the vanilla Reno 9 has managed to leak online.

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According to the rumors, the Oppo Reno 9 will bear the model number PHM110. The leaks claim it to feature a 6.7 inches curved-edge OLED display. The panel can offer a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. Also, it can carry an under-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the smartphone will draw power from an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC. The chipset will further be paired with 12 GB RAM. In addition, a 4,500 mAh battery is said to keep the system working with 67W fast charging support. If it's true, it will be a downgrade from the 80W fast charging on Reno 8.



In terms of optics, the upcoming Oppo Reno 9 is no different from its predecessor. That means it will house a 32MP camera at the front punch hole cutout. On the other side, it may carry a 64MP OmniVision OV64B central unit. Unfortunately, the capacity of the other lenses is still undercover.

On the software front, we can expect it to ship with Android 13 out of the box along with ColorOS 13 on top.

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As of now, this is all we know about the Reno 9. The device will be an upper mid-range smartphone offering that can go official in November or December. Lastly, we expect the device to launch in other markets outside China as well, including India.

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Poco F5 5G to equip Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, key specs leaked

After the launch of Poco F4 earlier this year, the company is reportedly working to unveil the successor variant: Poco F5 5G. However, as always, there are no official words yet. Although, the key specifications of the upcoming F-series iteration have managed to leak online. It is likely to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K60 5G, which will make its debut next year.

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As said, the handset will first make its entry in China as Redmi K60 5G, later followed by the other markets as Poco F4 5G. As revealed by the IMEI database, the upcoming Poco smartphone will bear the model number 23013PC75G/I in the Global and Indian markets respectively. Whereas, the Redmi K60 in the domestic market will be marked with the 23013RK75C model number.

In addition, the reports disclose the codename “Mandrian” for the approaching 5G handset. Further, the rumors have claimed to know the display and processor details.

As per leaks, the Poco F4 5G will feature an AMOLED display. The panel can offer a 2K resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, making it the first Poco smartphone to do so. Besides, it can provide a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits of brightness as well. Under the hood, it is tipped to draw power from an octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.

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Considering the model numbers, the Redmi device will launch in China early next year. While the Poco F4 5G will debut afterward. As of now, this is all we know about the upcoming smartphones. The rest of the specs, including the camera, battery, and more are still under wraps.

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Nokia T10 LTE Tablet with UniSoC T606 SoC launched in India for ₹12,799

India is marking the launch of a new budget tablet: the Nokia T10 LTE. To recall, HMD Global unveiled the Nokia T10 tablet a few weeks ago. The device offers decent specs at an affordable price and a big screen, obviously. Here's a closer look at the specification, features, prices, and other details of the latest Nokia handset.

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At the front, the Nokia T10 LTE features an 8-inch LCD display with a punch-hole cutout at the top center. The panel offers a screen resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. In addition, a 5250 mAh battery keeps the screen lightened up with 10W charging support.

Under the hood, it draws power from an octa-core processor based on UniSoC T606. The chipset is integrated with Mali G57 GPU and coupled with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Also, the storage can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the software front, the Nokia T10 LTE boosts Android 12 out of the box. The company has promised to deliver five years of updates. Out of which two will be major Android versions and the other three years of Android security patches.

In terms of optics, there's an 8MP camera at the back alongside an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, the front notch houses a 2MP sensor. The other notable specs include a USB Type-C port, stereo speaker setup with OZO audio support, and IPX2 rating, making it splash-resistant.

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Nokia T10 LTE: Availability and Price

Nokia T10 LTE will go on sale starting October 15 in Ocean Blue color. You can buy the device via the official company's store and other major e-commerce portals. It costs ₹12,799 for its base 3GB/32GB variant. Whereas, the upper 4GB/ 64GB model costs ₹13,999.

 

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Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is now available in more countries

Google Chromecast with Google TV (4K) streaming device was unveiled in 2020 alongside the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. It's been a long time since the launch, and still, the two-year-old device is not yet available in all countries. Well, after the launch of Chromecast with Google TV (HD), the company is extending the availability of the predecessor as well.

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As you already know, Chromecast with Google TV (4K) can convert a non-smart TV into a smart TV. It supports streaming up to 4K content resolution at 60 frames per second. The vision formats supported with this are Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Further, the users will be able to enjoy content in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos via HDMI passthrough Audio formats.

To recall, the streaming stick was only available in the US at the time of launch. Now, the company is planning to deliver the old stick to a group of countries. This includes Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Portugal.

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The users in the newly joined markets will get a short remote out of the box along with the other necessities. The controlling unit will offer buttons to access major platforms directly, including Netflix and Youtube. Also, it is equipped with Google Assistant which will listen to your voice commands. Like the other firesticks, it will come pre-loaded with a few apps like Netflix, Prime, and so on. In case you want more of such apps, head to the Google Play store. However, keep in mind that the device ships with 8GB storage capacity, out of which only 4GB remains available for app installations.

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Realme 9 Pro+ picks up Realme UI 4.0 beta based on Android 13

Realme is finally extending the Android 13 beta beyond the GT-series smartphones. So far, the company has been testing the Android version on Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme GT 2, and Realme GT Neo 3. The next device to pick up the Realme UI 4.0 beta is Realme 9 Pro+, making it the first budget handset to join the beta group.

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The Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 beta for the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G is currently rolling out in India. Other countries could join the program in the coming weeks. The users can identify the build via the firmware version RMX3392_11_C.01, which weighs around 5.22GB to download.

As for changes, the package brings a new aquamorphic design and other things, including Home Screen, media playback control, and new widgets. In addition, it upgrades to HyperBoos GPA 4.0, improving the gaming experience. These changes are not limited to this. To know the precise features, check out the changelog below.

Changelog

• Aquamorphic Design
  
  
  
  • Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colours for enhanced visual comfort.
  
  
  • Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
  
  
  • Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadows to simulate the orientation of the sun and moon.
  
  
  • Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
  
  
  • Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behaviour recognition feature, which recognises complex gestures and provides optimised interactions.
  
  
  • Optimises UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
  
  
  • Applies real-world physics to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
  
  
  • Optimises the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
  
  
  • Optimises fonts for better readability.
  
  
  • Optimises system icons by using the latest colour scheme to make the icons easier to recognise.
  
  
  • Enriches and optimises illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
  
  
  
  


• Efficiency
  
  
  
  • Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
  
  
  • Adds media playback control, and optimises the Quick Settings experience.
  
  
  • Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
  
  
  • Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalised.
  
  
  • Optimises Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
  
  
  
  


• Security & privacy
  
  
  
  • Optimises Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
  
  
  • Health & Digital wellbeing
  
  
  • Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
  
  
  
  


• Gaming experience
  
  
  
  • Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
  
  
  
  

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If the new features interest you, registered for Early Access Bet first. Thereafter, head to Settings > About device. Subsequently, click on the Realme UI icon and tap Download & install. Before applying, make sure that your device is charged above 60%.

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One UI 5.0 to be officially announced at SDC 2022 tomorrow

Starting with the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung initiated the One UI 5.0 Beta Program two months ago. So far, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy A52 have joined the update list. In the latest development, the Korean tech giant will finally announce the Android 13-based skin iteration officially tomorrow at the Samsung Developer Conference 2022.

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As announced by the company's website, it will officially talk about One UI 5.0 during Samsung Developer Conference 2022. All the features, philosophy, UI/UX design, compatible smartphones, and more details will be revealed during the event. In that case, we can expect the stable One UI 5.0 release after the keynote. Needless to say, the Galaxy S22 series will be the first one to hit the phase. To recall, the lineup is already running the fourth beta version.

As far as features are concerned, the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 will bring a revamped UI that will play with the notification design as well. The Color Palette feature introduced with Android 12 is now more customizable. In addition, the animations and transitions and smoother than ever before.

Moreover, Smart Widgets are replaced with Stacked Widgets, making them easier to use. Also, security is improved by accumulating all of your accounts, passwords, security, and privacy features into one screen. Further, you can set different ringtones for each contact. Besides, there's an amazing feature called OCR (Optical Character Recognition) which will let users copy text from an image and keyboard.

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Other than that, the One UI 5.0 also plays around with quick setting toggles, permissions pop-up menus, and more. Likewise, there are new multitasking features, improved sound and vibration, a new Connected Devices section, a UWB toggle, and a lot more

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Google's Gboard latest update brings Android tablet layout

At the Google I/O 2022, the company announced that it will update its stock apps with a UI design specially crafted for large-screen devices. Adhering to its words, the tech giant has started upgrading the Gboard app on Android tablets that optimize the UI. However, the update is currently in the beta phase.

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The latest large-screen-optimized UI for Android tablets is a part of Gboard 12.3 beta. When we say, new UI, it means the keyboard is less stretched out and more taller by default. Also, the background and keys are squares instead of rectangles, making it earlier to tap. On the other hand, while in portrait mode, the touch keys will get thin. Although the layout remains the same.

Moreover, the first two rows on the left houses Tab and Caps Lock keys. If you want to hide the keyboard, head to the bottom-right corner. At the right, there's a Search/ Enter key inside a pill shade button. In addition, you get the Left/Right arrow keys, Comma, as well as the Period button shifted to the third row.

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Furthermore, the top strip now shows more suggestions. It now allows one more shortcut. The microphone button is not aligned to the right side anymore. For Emojis, look at the left side of the Space bar.

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These Gboard changes by Google are specially optimized for tablets and other large screens devices. It will make it more productive and easy to use. The beta version is available to download from the Play Store. While we expect the company to make it available for the wider public in the coming weeks. Lastly, we can see more apps getting friendly for large screens soon.

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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC is ready to power mid-range 5G phones

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 1080 processor whits sits over the Dimensity 920 SoC. Although is a watered-down version of the MediaTek Dimensity 1050. That implies the new chipset is 5G-ready. The company says that it will start hitting in Q4 2022 to power the upcoming mid-range smartphones. In the meantime, let's take a closer look at the details of the latest processor.

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The Dimensity 1080 SoC is a 6nm octa-core chipset manufactured by TSMC. It features two ARM Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 2.6 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. Also, it is integrated with the Mali-G68 MC4 unit to control graphics. In terms of storage, it supports LPDDR5 RAM and two-lane UFS 3.1.

In addition, it includes MediaTek's HyperEngine 3.0 networking engine as well. That means if your phone is dual SIM, it will allow users to play games on one 5G-enabled SIM and answer phone calls via the other.

Concerning cameras, the respective companies can deploy up to 200MP sensors with Dimensity 1080 SOC, that too with no shutter lag. The unit will support quad-camera concurrency and 4K HDR video recording.

For display, smartphones equipped with the new processor will feature a Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the connectivity options will include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual 5G with dual standby.

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As mentioned, we can see the smartphones running on Dimensity 1080 chipset before this year ends. The Redmi Note 12 series is likely to be one of the first devices to do so. In that case, we can see the processor's performance in November.

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