A series of renders for the Xperia 10 IV hints that Sony is keeping things familiar with the design of the mid-ranger.
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After completing a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Hull with a major focus on data analytics and UX, he joined the Press Association (now PA Media), developing growing sports data products for the Barclay’s Premier League. These’s data packages included the now-defunct ACTIM Index which eventually evolved into the EA Sports Player Performance Index.
While working with the UK’s largest media agency, he attained a MA in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University after completing his studies in 2014. This is where a love affair with all things videography surfaced after a brief stint in student TV. A major interest and constantly growing know-how of technology and videography have seen Damien lead 9to5Google’s official YouTube channel since 2018. He previously hosted the 9to5Google Daily podcast from 2019 to 2021.
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Google Photos adds ‘Best of Winter 2021’ Memory collection
Google Photos is now surfacing some of your best photos over the past few months with the rollout of the “Best of Winter 2021” Memories collection.
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In case launching Android 12L today wasn’t enough, Google has also released the March Pixel Feature Drop, the first such software update of 2022. Read on to learn about some of the top new features exclusive to Google Pixel phones.
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Android 12L isn’t exactly packed with features and new additions and falls very much into the “refinement” category for OS updates. It is, however, worth taking a closer look at.
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Oppo has grown almost exponentially over the past few years, and although once a tough sell, ColorOS 12 and 12.1 have toned down the iOS influence and the result is a nice alternative full of excellent features.
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Samsung February 2022 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices
After a great start to the new year update schedule, Samsung has started rolling out the February 2022 security update to selected Galaxy devices from January 28. Here’s every device that has been updated so far.
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Moto G22 goes official priced at €169 w/ MediaTek Helio G37, Android 12 pre-installed
Although almost entirely revealed by leaks, Motorola has now unveiled the Moto G22, which is firmly rooted at the low-end of the Android spectrum.
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After a lull with the Pixel 5 in 2020, it’s hard to argue that Google listened to fans and went right back to the drawing board with a reinvented and reenvisioned flagship Pixel 6 series in 2021. Early leaks indicate that the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will pack modest upgrades but we’re wondering just where the bulk of changes will come from.
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Magisk v24.2 beta arrives with multiple improvements, performance boosts
Magisk v24.2 is now available in beta courtesy of developer John Wu, who has made a number of changes to help improvements and performance boosts.
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Sony has now started rolling out Android 12 to 2019’s Xperia 1 II and the previous flagship Xperia Pro having previously updated the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III late last month.
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To help improve the auto-categorization of SMS and RCS messages, Google Messages is now asking selected users for SMS “donations.”
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Inbox’s demise was one of the most painful for millions of fans of the Gmail replacement. The very best of Inbox lives on through the team behind Shortwave.
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Gboard appears to be testing contextual text-based stickers as an expansion of a similar emoji-based option already available on the popular first-party keyboard for Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePoco X4 Pro 5G goes official w/ Snapdragon 695, 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP camera, more
Xiaomi has increased its affordable enthusiast Poco lineup options with the launch of the Poco M4 Pro and Poco X4 Pro 5G.
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[Update: Global launch] Realme GT 2 Pro launches w/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz LTPO display, more
After teasing for the past few weeks, the Realme GT 2 Pro has launched in China as the firm’s most high-end flagship to date.
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The first 3D renders of the Sony Xperia 1 IV have been shared and showcase a practically identical design and look to last year’s impressive Xperia 1 III.
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After what has felt like a long wait, OxygenOS 12 is now available in preview form for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T with the release of Open Beta 1.
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In just the last 24 hours, we’ve seen the first reputable renders of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro with the upcoming flagship design skirting a fine line between the late-2021 lineup with some minor tweaks.
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After the biggest launch for Google in years in late-2021, with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, alongside Android 12, just what can we expect in 2022? Here’s everything you need to know.
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A recent update to the Files by Google app has added some handy chip search filters to help you find and delete unwanted or unused apps and games on your Android device.
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OnePlus has now officially unveiled the Nord 2 CE or “Core Edition” with the even more affordable version of last year’s midranger featuring some interesting hardware.
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In the world of third-party ROMs, LineageOS has become one of the go-to options. Sadly though, the Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 is now being dropped from the official build roster in favor of LineageOS 19.0.
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[Update: More regions] The Pixel 6 series is now available to buy in these 12 countries
After the official launch keynote, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is now available to buy in eight countries across the globe.
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After confirming the move some time ago, Microsoft has officially announced that over 1,000 Android apps are now available on the Windows 11 operating system via the Amazon Appstore Preview.
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