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The Cyberpunk 2077 Edition is limited to China, at least for now.

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OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition.
In addition to a Cyberpunk 2077-themed design, the phone also comes with custom UI elements and ringtones.
OnePlus has priced the limited edition variant at 3,999 yuan ($597) in China.

OnePlus today unveiled the 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition, a variant of its latest value flagship designed in partnership with Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red.

The limited-edition variant of the OnePlus 8T comes in a gray color finish with a large camera housing at the top, featuring Cyberpunk branding. It also gets neon yellow accents around the edges and the buttons. Aside from the Cyberpunk 2077-inspired design elements, the phone’s software has also been tweaked with elements from the upcoming game. Some of the key highlights include new animations, ringtones, redesigned app icons, and custom charging animation.

The OnePlus 8T Cy…

The Galaxy Note 20 series will likely receive the stable One UI 3.0 update soon after the S20 series.

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Samsung has revealed that it plans to roll out the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update starting this month.
Ahead of the rollout, Samsung has detailed all the new One UI 3.0 features on its website.
Samsung’s One UI 3.0 beta program is currently open to the Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series devices.

Last month, Samsung kicked off the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) public beta program for the Galaxy S20 series phones. The company has released three beta builds for the Galaxy S20 series so far, with the latest build still limited to just a single market. Samsung Malaysia has now updated its website with more information on One UI 3.0, including the release timeframe.

According to Samsung Malaysia, the One UI 3.0 update will begin rolling out to its best Android phones from “November 2020 or later.” Although Samsung hasn’t shared more details yet, we expect the update…

The update is expected to become widely available in most markets by early next week.

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OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T.
The OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update brings optimized power consumption, improved Bluetooth connectivity, and a few bug fixes.
OnePlus has optimized the phone’s intelligent 5G function as well for better battery life.

OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T last week, bringing camera and battery life improvements to its latest value flagship. The company has now started pushing a new OxygenOS update to one of its best Android phones with some more optimizations and bug fixes.

According to the official changelog, the new OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 update for the OnePlus 8T optimizes the phone’s intelligent 5G function to extend battery life. OnePlus has also optimized system power consumption and reduced heat generation with the update.

You can also look forward to improved Bluetooth connection stabili…

It is possible that the device will feature a Snapdragon 800-series chipset.

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A new leak suggests Xiaomi is working on a foldable smartphone codenamed “cetus.”
The phone is apparently equipped with a 108MP primary camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
It will likely be released sometime next year.

While foldable phones still have a long way to go before they become mainstream, there is no doubt that they are becoming increasingly popular. Samsung, which is currently the undisputed leader in the foldable phone market, has made great strides with its second-generation foldable phones. The foldable space is expected to expand significantly next year, and more Android OEMs are likely to enter the fray.

The folks at XDA Developers have now uncovered evidence within MIUI 12 code that sheds some light on an upcoming foldable phone from Xiaomi. The code reveals that the device is codenamed “cetus” and is currently being tested running MIUI based on Android 1…

You will need to update the SmartThings app on your phone to start using the service.

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Samsung has launched a new service called SmartThings Find.
The service, which will be available within the SmartThings app, will help you locate your lost Galaxy devices.
SmartThings Find is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 8 or later.

Samsung’s SmartThings Find service, which was showcased by the company at its Unpacked event in August, has finally been officially launched. The new service, which will be available within the SmartThings app, will help users find their connected Galaxy devices.

The service uses Bluetooth Low Energy and ultra-wideband (UWB) to help you locate your misplaced Galaxy phone, tablet, smartwatch, or wireless earbuds. You will be able to use the SmartThings Find even when your Galaxy device isn’t connected to the internet. This is possible as SmartThings users can now choose to use their Galaxy phone or tablet to help other Galaxy …

Samsung expects smartphone sales to decline in the Q4 due to “intense competition.”

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Samsung’s operating profit jumped 59% YoY in Q3 2020 to 12.35 trillion won ($10.89 billion).
The company’s smartphone sales jumped nearly 50% in the July-September period.
Samsung expects profit to decline in the fourth quarter, mainly due to weakening memory chip demand and intense competition in smartphones and consumer electronics.

Samsung today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020. The company reported total revenue of KRW 66.96 trillion ($59.1 billion) during the quarter, thanks to strong consumer demand and flexible supply chain management. Its quarterly operating profit jumped 52% over the previous quarter to KRW 12.35 trillion ($10.89 billion), driven by strong growth in sales of smartphones and consumer electronics products.

Thanks to an increase in market demand in the third quarter, Samsung’s smartphone sales increased by nearly 50%. In a…

The data also suggests OnePlus Nord is the best-selling mid-range phone in India during the July-September period.

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Samsung’s shipments increased by 32% compared to the same period last year, allowing it to recapture the No.1 position after two years.
Data from Counterpoint Research also revealed that the OnePlus Nord was the best-selling mid-range phone in India in the third quarter of 2020.
Smartphone shipments in the country reportedly grew by 9% YoY last quarter, crossing 53 million units.

Smartphone shipments in India grew 9% YoY to reach over 53 million units in the third quarter of the year, according to data released by Counterpoint Research.

OnePlus continued to lead the affordable premium segment in the country, thanks to robust sales of its OnePlus 8 series. The OnePlus Nord, however, has proven to be even more popular in the country. Counterpoint says the Nord was the best-selling phone in the mid-range segment in India last quarter.

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You’ll find links to Google’s ‘how to vote’ and ‘where to vote’ features on your YouTube homepage on Election Day.

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YouTube will be adding a new election results information panel at the top of search results on Election Day.
The information panel will warn users that the election results may not be final and link to Google’s election results feature.
Similar to previous elections, YouTube will also show live streams of election night coverage from news partners as polls close.

Google announced a bunch of new election features for Search, Maps, and Assistant earlier this month. YouTube has now shared updates on how it plans to make its platform a more reliable source for election-related news and fight misinformation in a blog post.

On Election Day, a new election results information panel will be displayed above search results for queries related to the election or videos that discuss the election. The new information panel will remind users that election …

Wing is the first phone under LG’s Explorer Project.

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LG’s Velvet and Wing phones have been launched in India.
The LG Wing comes with a unique form-factor, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset, and a 64MP camera.
LG Velvet has a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 48MP camera, and a 4,300mAh battery.

LG’s dual-screen Wing smartphone, which was announced last month, is now official in India. Along with the Wing, LG has also launched the mid-range Velvet in the country. While the phone is nearly identical to the Velvet in most areas, it has a unique design that sets it apart from all other Android phones out there.

The LG Wing’s standout feature is its swiveling P-OLED FHD+ main screen, which has a secondary 3.9-inch G-OLED display underneath. Under the hood, LG’s Wing runs on a 7nm Snapdragon 765G chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. It has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 64MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP “big pixel” ultra-wide …

The update is now available in several countries across the globe.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets have started receiving a new software update.
It brings the October 2020 Android security patch to the two tablets, along with a few other improvements.
Unsurprisingly, however, the update doesn’t bring any new features.

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update to its Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ Android tablets. As per SamMobile, the update brings the latest October 2020 Android security patch to the two tablets.

The update arrives as version TxxxXXU1ATJ4 for both the 4G and 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. As is usually the case with minor updates, it doesn’t include any new features. However, it does bring stability improvements and a few bug fixes.

The latest update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series is now available in several countries around the world. If you own a Galaxy Tab S7 or Tab S7+ and haven’t received the O…