OnePlus 8 series gets another software update based on ColorOS 12.1

OnePlus is releasing a new update for the OnePlus 8 series, including the T-Mobile variant— OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. The update for all the models is unfurling via different versions based on OxygenOS 12.1.

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For the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, the latest software is bundled with version number ColorOS 12.1 C.21. Whereas, for the OnePlus 8T, it arrives on version ColorOS 12.1 C.26. Despite different build numbers, the changelog for the respective smartphones remains identical.

Concerning changes, the package brings a new design, making the experience simple.  Check out the official changelog below. Moreover, it adds new features, including a portable cardholder, a floating window in the split-screen mode, new permission settings, and more. Also, it optimizes the overall system as mentioned dint he changelog below.

Changelog

• New design
  
  
  
  • The borderless design concept has evolved again, and the design language of real noise reduction makes the experience simple, easy and burden-free
  
  
  
  


• Convenient and efficient
  
  
  
  • [New] Portable card holder, easy to organize and share photos of cards and receipts in the album
  
  
  • [New] Open the floating window in the split-screen state, support three applications to display at the same time, and the floating window and split-screen applications can be switched to each other, making it more convenient to collaborate on the same screen
  
  
  • [Optimization] Flashback window interaction, add support for clock application
  
  
  • [Optimization] The free translation function, after the smart sidebar is enabled, adds support for selecting full-screen translation
  
  
  
  


• Seamless interconnection
  
  
  
  • Application multi-open function, support to open up to three application windows on the computer at the same time, multi-task parallel processing is more efficient
  
  
  
  


• Security Privacy
  
  
  
  • [New] Clipboard read permission settings, control the access permissions of third-party applications to clipping information, and protect information security
  
  
  
  


• Game experience
  
  
  
  • [Added] HyperBoost full-link game frame stabilization technology
  
  
  • GPA frame stabilization technology to find the best balance between performance and power consumption to achieve stable frame rate and lower power consumption in key scenes (supports some games)
  
  
  
  

The build is hitting the units in a staged manner to a limited number of users today. To manually check for the update, navigate to the device’s Settings > Software Updates.

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OnePlus 10 Pro gets ColorOS 12.1 A.15 update with April 2022 Security Patch

Now that the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone is available in both Chinese and global markets, the company has delivered appreciable updates to elevate the user experience. On that note, the device is receiving another software update in the home country labeled OxygenOS 12 A.15. Here is what the new build packs!

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The latest update for the OnePlus 10 Pro is designated with the firmware version ColorOS 12.1 A.15. As far as changes are concerned, the package carries a bunch of optimizations, ensuring a seamless experience. Moreover, it integrates April 2022 security patch that enhances the device’s privacy.

In addition, the build resolves the problematic issue of car Bluetooth music freezing in certain scenarios. Also, the glitch of noise while recording is taken care of. Check out the official changelog below for precise details.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • [Optimization] Free translation floating window supports the moving position
  
  
  • [Optimization] System stability
  
  
  • [Fix] The car Bluetooth music freeze problem under certain circumstances
  
  
  • [Fix] The problem of noise when recording
  
  
  • [Updated] Android security patch to April 2022 to improve system security
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • [Optimization] In some scenes, the problem of overexposure to HDR photos
  
  
  
  


• The internet
  
  
  
  • [Optimization] Call stability
  
  
  
  

As usual, the OTA update is having a staged rollout in China. It will be available for a limited number of users at first, followed by a border rollout. In the meantime,  you can track the software manually via the device’s Settings > Software update > Check for updates.

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Google Chrome's toolbar for Android will soon get more personal!

Google has been very discreet and mindful about changing Chrome’s layout and options. Now, it seems that the company is ready to deliver such change for Android users. Reportedly, the tech giant intends to make your browser more personal and customizable.

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Talking about personalization, precisely, Google will add a new customizable “toolbar shortcut” that will appear between the Omnibox and the tab counter. The button will show you one of the three actions: a new tab icon (plus sign), a share icon, or a voice search microphone.

The new tab and share options will be housed in the overflow menu, while the microphone will appear when tapping the address bar. Needless to say, once updates, the button you see will be based on your usage. In addition, Google will provide a “Current recommendation” option denoted by a sparkle icon. Clicking on this will automatically change the toolbar in case your usage has been changed lately.



Furthermore, the users can also turn off the toolbar addition entirely from Chrome settings or manually select what shortcut they want. Some users have tested this update, while a wider rollout is still pending. Though it is just a matter of time before the new toolbar starts rolling out to everyone. In the meantime, you can manually enable the below flag and see the minor changes:

chrome://flags/#adaptive-button-in-top-toolbar-customization

After toggling, give a quick restart and head over to Chrome’s settings > Advanced> Toolbar shortcut.

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[Update: Optimizes Camera Experience] OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Updates Tracker

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G was launched in April 2022 with Android 12-based OxygenOS 12.1 out of the box. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ LCD panel paired with up to 128GB storage and 8GB RAM. A Snapdragon 695 5G chipset fuels the device integrated with Adreno 619 GPU. For optics, the device provides a triple 64 MP camera on the rear side and a single 16MP snapper at the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently in Descending Order (Date) with the updates of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Updates Tracker

• [May 2, 2022]: The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is receiving its first software update on firmware version CPH2381_11_A.07 weighing 315MB to download. The build optimizes the camera shooting experience and makes the system smoother and more stable by resolving some known issues.

The OTA update is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, the users can expect the update notification to reach them anytime soon. Alternatively, you can attempt triggering the download manually. To do this, head to Settings > Software update.

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Vivo X80 & X80 Pro Global Variants bags multiple certifications, key specifications revealed

Earlier this week, the Chinese tech giant unveiled the Vivo X80 series in its home country. The lineup includes two devices namely, Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro. As stated by the company, the smartphones are scheduled to set their foot in the Global market on May 8. Ahead of its official launch, the smartphones are spotted on multiple certifications websites, including FCC, NBTC, TDRA, and BIS. Here is what the global variant of the handsets packs.

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Talking about the Vivo X80, the smartphone has made an appearance on the NBTC certification website. The device bears the model number V2144. The portal also enlists the Vivo X80 Pro model with the V2145 model number. The listing does not reveal much besides the 5G connectivity of the smartphones.

Moreover, the Vivo X80 Pro has also bagged the FCC certification with the same model number. The database reveals that the phone will offer dual SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth support. Unfortunately, the connectivity options are all we could gather from the website.

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Vivo X80 and X80 Pro Specifications (China)

The Vivo X80 and X80 Pro feature a 6.78-inch display with a punch hole cut out at the top center. The notch houses a 32 MP shooter to capture selfies and perform video chats. Further, they come pre-installed with Android 12 OS tossed with OriginOS Ocean skin iteration on top.

However, the processors for both smartphones are different. The vanilla model operates on MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the Pro variant power is available in both Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000. Accordingly, it’s up to the buyer which version he chooses. To know the smartphones in detail, visit our dedicated article.

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Google Translate gets the Material You design and a “Quick Translate” widget

Since the launch of Android 12, Google has updated plenty of its stock apps to sync with the latest Material You design language. This includes Gmail, YouTube Music, weather widgets, and more. Now, another Google app is getting a revamped widget— Google Translate.

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Last year, the Google Translate app got the Material You redesign. However, there were no changes in the home screen widget, but this is finally changing. Earlier, the widget was quite plain offering a quick 1×1 shortcut that allows to quickly create and launch a specific language pairing app like text, camera, or more.

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On the other side, the new “Quick Translate” widget is more capable, useful, responsive, and interactive in nature. It consists of two rows, providing shortcuts to voice translation, conversation, transcribes, and camera mode. Although, the number of shortcuts changes as you resize the widget.

The top row allows you to set the language pairing, tapping on which will immediately open the app. While the clipboard shortcut can be accessed from the right side. If your smartphone operates the latest Android 12, the widget will be coordinated with the dominant color of your wallpaper as in the Material You design.

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The Dynamic Color theming and Translate Quick Actions widget is a part of Google Translate v6.35. The update is not having a wider rollout as of now. Though it is just a matter of time before the new widget starts rolling out to everyone.

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Poco M4 5G goes official in India with Dimensity 700 SoC for ₹12,999

India has marked the launch of a new budget smartphone with the Poco M4 5G. The device sites below the Poco M4 Pro 5G that went official in the country earlier this year. Here is a closer look at the latest affordable offering by Xiaomi.

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Poco M4 5G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD screen with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The panel offers a dewdrop notch, a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

At the front, the Poco M4 5G houses an 8MP camera to serve selfies and video calls. On the rear side, there's a dual-camera setup alongside a LED flash. The module consists of a 50MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

Under the hood, the Poco M4 5G draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also, it supports a virtual RAM feature of up to 2GB and a microSD card slot to expand the storage up to 512GB.

Moreover, Xiaomi has packed the Poco M4 5G with a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. On the software front, it offers Android 12 tossed with MIUI 13 on top. The other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, and more.

Availability and Price

The Poco M4 5G is available in two storage configurations. The base 4GB + 64GB model is priced at ₹12,999, while the upper 6GB + 128GB variant costs ₹14,999. You can buy the smartphone in Black, Yellow, and Blue color options.

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OnePlus 10R & Nord CE 2 Lite launched in India: Specifications and Price

OnePlus 10R is launched in India as a rebadged version of the OnePlus Ace. Alongside, the company also unveiled the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G as the current most affordable device in the country. Let's dive a little deeper into the smartphone's detail!

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OnePlus 10R

OnePlus 10R is built around a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 720Hz touch sampling rate, a 20.1:9 aspect ratio, and other features like HDR10+, sRGB, etc.

Underneath, a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC powers the OnePlus 10R paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For software, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 with a layer of Oxygen OS 12.1 on top.

At the front, the OnePlus 10R houses a 16MP camera to serve selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a triple-camera setup. The capacity of the unit stands at a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro sensor.



In addition, the company offers two charging models for the OnePlus 10R. The standard capacity is 5000 mAh which supports 80W fast charging. Whereas, the 4500 mAh battery unit comes with 150W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Price and Availability

The 80W charging option for the OnePlus 10R arrives in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB storage options costing ₹38,999 and ₹42,999 respectively. Whereas, the sole 12GB + 256GB variant with 150W SuperVOOC support is priced at ₹43,999.

The smartphone will go on sale via Amazon, the OnePlus India website, and retail partners from May 4. The vanilla model is available in Forest Green or Sierra Black colorways, while the high-end variant arrives only in Sierra Black shade.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

At the front, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features a punch-hole at the top left corner of a 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as, it supports the sRGB, P3 color gamut. In addition, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Under the helm, the Nord CE 2 Lite powers the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also, it runs the latest skin iteration OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box.



For optics, there's a triple rear camera module led by a 64MP main sensor. Accompanying this is an 8MP ultrawide unit and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video chats, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G houses a 16MP front camera.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G costs ₹19,999 for its base 6GB + 128GB model. The upper 8GB + 128GB variant is worth ₹21,999. The phone will go on sale on April 30 via Amazon India, the OnePlus India website, and retail partners in Blue Tide and Black Dusk colorways.

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Three unknown Oppo Smartphones appears on FCC, key details revealed

It seems like Oppo is working to launch a set of new smartphones. Three unknown devices with model numbers CPH2339, CPH2385, and CPH2387 have made an appearance on the FCC website. Reportedly, it could be the Oppo F21 series which was recently launched in India. The models can be a part of different markets.

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Ahead of the launch, the arrival of the three smartphones on FCC has revealed some key details, including design and specifications. The devices will be mid-range offerings. Here is what we collected from the listing.

As mentioned above, the handsets will bear the model numbers CPH2339, CPH2385, and CPH2387. According to the FCC portal, the latter two models will be identical. However, the screen size and camera setup will be different.

The Oppo CPH2385 will measure 163.74 x 75.03 x 7.99mm in dimensions and weigh 190 grams. The smartphone will come pre-installed with ColorOS 12.1. On the rear side, it will carry a 2MP depth sensor alongside the 50MP main camera. In addition, the listing confirms a 5,000 mAh battery will backup the phone.

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Heading to the Oppo CPH2387, the device will hold a rectangular rear camera island consisting of a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. The images reveal a black color variant featuring a waterdrop notch display at the top. Moreover, it will ship with a 5,000 mAh battery with a 33W fast charging support. For connectivity, it supports a dual-SIM slot and a microSD card slot.

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Moving forth, the Oppo CPH2339, it will run also run Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 out of the box with 5G networks. This handset will pack a 5,000 mAh battery unit making it weigh about 190 grams.

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