After debuting in China, the Oppo Find X8 series is launching globally and it’s a pretty compelling offer.
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OnePlus allegedly prepares ‘Flip’ style foldable or mini-flagship for 2025
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Qualcomm teases ‘entry-level’ Snapdragon X chip for ‘$600’ Windows laptops
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Google Drive for Windows gets ARM support in beta for Snapdragon laptops and more
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Samsung reportedly plans cheaper Galaxy Z Flip, more expensive Galaxy Z Fold in 2025
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung finally starts rolling out Wear OS 5 to Galaxy Watch – here’s the full list
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 7 is up to 50% off for anyone with an older Wear OS watch
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Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Pad 2 is one of the first tablets to get Android 15, rolling out now
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV wants to know if you think it has too many homescreen ads
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Expand Expanding CloseThe two Pixel 9 Pro Fold design quirks Google needs to fix next time
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