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Samsung has been criticized for the manner in which it’s conducted the recall of the Galaxy Note7 after multiple overheating batteries caught fire exploded. Instead of working with CC from the very beginning, Samsung began its own voluntary recall. Only on September 9th, a week after the fiasco began, did the company mention it was working with the CS. On Thursday, the CS made the recall official on its own site, while providing a bit more information about the severity of the situation: In the U....

After weeks of teasing, OnePlus today unveiled their new handset: the OnePlus X. The premium handset features a stellar design, which is its USP. OnePlus will be offering the X in two versions: Onyx and a limited Ceramic edition. The Onyx variant features a metallic chassis, and a glass front and back, while the Ceramic version with a back that is scratch-resistant. Both variants of the handset feature brushed anodised metal frame that has gone through several polishing process....

Also: Headphones: A beginner’s guide to terminology and technology One of the biggest headphone decisions you have to make is between open or closed-back. What exactly does that mean and which ones are right for you? Read on. Open-back headphones: An overview Open-back headphones have an open structure – meaning the ear cans either don’t fasten on the headband or have some sort of perforation that allows air to more easily pass through....

Oppo today unveiled its new smartphone, the Mirror 5, that features a back that is made of reflective cut-glass to imitate the look of a diamond. Oppo boasts that the handset has been “crafted using a sophisticated ultraviolet embossing technique.” The Mirror 5 also comes with a bi-metallic frame for greater durability and strength. As for the specs, the Oppo Mirror 5 comes with a 5-inch screen with a qHD (960 x 540) resolution....

Earlier this year, in a bid to improve its software roll out times, OnePlus merged OxygenOS with HydrogenOS. While OxygenOS offers a near-stock Android experience, HydrogenOS is preloaded on the OnePlus units sold in China and doesn’t resemble stock Android in any way. Soon, there were multiple reports that the company would be merging HydrogenOS and OxygenOS into one and thereby stop offering the stock Android-like feel. Now, in an AMA on Reddit, the OnePlus software team has clarified that while the company is indeed working on merging the backend of OxygenOS with HydrogenOS, it will keep both versions separate....

Even when your phone is locked, notifications from various apps, including messages, can appear on your phone. This happens whether you want them to or not. If you want to keep those notifications off your phone while you’re sleeping or at work, or maybe when you’re around certain people, we are here to help. Read on to discover how to disable notifications on your phone’s lock screen. Disable notifications for iPhone For all apps: Open SettingsChoose NotificationsTap Show PreviewsChoose an option: Always, When Unlocked, or Never...

Qualcomm today announced two new low- and mid-range Snapdragon chip solutions: the Snapdragon 430 and Snapdragon 617. The Snapdragon 430 will be Qualcomm’s first low-end budget chipset to come with an Adreno 505 GPU that supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Android Extension Pack, and OpenCL. The octa-core chipset features Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.2GHz, a Hexagon 536 DSP, an integrated X6 LTE modem with Cat. 4 support to allow for a maximum theoretical download speed of up to 150Mbps, and 2x10MHz carrier aggregation....

Version 5.7 is hitting the ay Store, bringing a more minimalist aesthetic, eye-popping colors, bigger buttons. You can now review your previous tracks even change whether a song was really worthy of that “thumbs up.” The play pause buttons also are persistent on the screen so you can quickly skip ahead to another selection. ile it looks great, the overall aesthetic looks more like iOS than Material Design. Another omission is that you still can’t play, pause, rewind, or advance the track from the app’s persistent notification....

A favorite tool of cybercriminals is the phishing email. This, of courses, is when a scammer creates an email appearing to be from a trusted source, hoping to steal sensitive data by tricking you into clicking on a malicious link. There’s a twist to this scam, making the rounds that could let a criminal drain your bank account. What’s the latest phishing scam twist? Cybercriminals are now creating fraudulent text messages that are set up like phishing scams....

There’s been challenges along the way. You have to build a base of regular clients, you have to manage the risk of accepting too much work or not having enough, and you have to be OK with the fact that there’s no guaranteed wage at the end of the month. Yet I always felt that the balance for me at a personal level meant the risk was worth the rewards....

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has already been off to a good start with great demand seen across the globe. A company executive has now mentioned to Reuters that they’re expecting the smartphone to significantly outsell the Galaxy S4 from last year. This is no surprise for a newly launched flagship smartphone, but with the amount of competition Samsung is facing this year, it might be tougher than expected. The Senior VP of Samsung’s product strategy team Hankil Yoon said that the company wasn’t looking to bring in too many hardware changes with the Galaxy S5....

Shipping dates in-store availability differ by carrier. AT&T says the phone will ship Oct. 14, with the full unsubsidized price of the Note 4 ringing in at a whopping $825.99. Verizon does not offer a shipping date but touts its compatibility with Big Red’s XE network, which the company says brings faster data speeds. If you want to pre-order for T-Mobile you will have to wait until Sept. 24, with the device available in store on Oct....

With just over a month to go for Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 8, the handset has been leaked in new renders made by case maker Ghostek. The renders show the phone in all its glory including the dual-camera setup at the rear. From the front, the Galaxy Note 8 looks similar to the Galaxy S8, though it does have a slightly squarish top and bottom which is reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 7 from last year....

Although it was initially said that the OnePlus 3 and 3T models would not be upgraded to a new version, it has now been announced that these models will also receive Android P. The well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, of course, OnePlus is today a relevant brand in the Android world, and is gaining year after year its reputation in the market. Although the equipment has top performance, many users point the camera and the updates as more negative points....

When the OnePlus 5T launched, it was available only in Midnight Black. Since then, the handset has seen special edition colors in certain regions, including Lava Red in China and Star Wars-themed white in India. But now there is one additional color unveiled for a wider audience. Today, OnePlus officially announced the Limited Edition OnePlus 5T Sandstone White, which features a brand new rear cover that brings back the familiar sandstone color scheme, along with a new textured back....

OnePlus today announced that it is launching the 16GB Silk White variant of the OnePlus One in India. The company had launched the 64GB Sandstone Black of the handset in the country only a couple of months ago. OnePlus One comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display from JDI, a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, a 13MP rear shooter with F/2.0 aperture, a 5MP front camera, and a 3000mAh sealed battery....

Hot on the heels of a report suggesting the OnePlus Two will launch in the third quarter of 2015, OnePlus has decided to start teasing something for only a few days away. On its Facebook page, OnePlus recently uploaded an image that shows an opened envelope with a piece of paper inside. On that digital piece of paper is the OnePlus logo, as well as an April 20 date with the tagline, “You’re invited!...

OnePlus has made a decision to put software at the forefront of its efforts with its smartphones, and, as a result, has outlined how it plans on improving the update process for its devices out in the wild. The manufacturer’s new Software Maintenance Schedule outlines that the company plans on offering two years’ worth of software updates for its smartphones beginning immediately, and that the handsets will also be subject to receive three years’ worth of security maintenance patches....

OnePlus Watch to Launch on 23 March along with OnePlus 9 Series This year, OnePlus has launched an OnePlus Band, which is the first wearable device from the company. For the past couple of years, the company has teased a smartwatch, but it mainly focused on the smartphone lineup. Last year in October, the first teaser of the smartwatch was released and said it will be coming soon in the market....

The math equation below will require lots of creative thinking. It has two correct answers. Most people can figure out the more obvious answer but the makers of the puzzle (Go Tumble) say only 1 in 1,000 people can find the second answer. If one of your answers was 40 then you’re absolutely correct! If you add the sum of the first equation to the addends in the second equation, your answer is the sum of the second equation....