Samsung Galaxy M40, Galaxy Tab Active 3, Galaxy A31, and Moto G Stylus 2020 receive stable Android 11 update

Amidst all of the talk about Android 12, some people forget that OEMs are still working on updating their smartphones to Android 11. Samsung, for example, has upgraded a bunch of Galaxy devices to Android 11 with the company’s own One UI 3.1 skin on top in the last few months. Now, three more Samsung devices – the Galaxy M40,  Galaxy Tab Active 3, and the Galaxy A31 – are now receiving the same treatment across the globe. Along with them, the Moto G Stylus (2020) has also started receiving its stable Android 11 update in the US.

Samsung Galaxy M40

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered Samsung Galaxy M40 was originally launched with Android Pie. The One UI 2.0 skin with Android 10 landed on the phone back in March 2020. Samsung is now rolling out the second major update to the phone in the form of One UI (Core) 3.1, which also brings in the April 2021 security patches. The OTA, tagged as M405FDDU2CUD2, is live in India at the time of reporting.

Samsung Galaxy M40 XDA Forums

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

Samsung has also started the rollout of the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 for the Galaxy Tab Active 3. The “Active” tag is usually reserved for the rugged lineup, and the Exynos 9810-powered tablet is not an exception. Bearing version number T57xXXU3BUD5, the Android 11 firmware ships with the slightly old March 2021 security patchset. As reported by SamMobile, the update is currently available for the LTE variant of the tablet (model number SM-T575) in Switzerland.

Samsung Galaxy A31

The Android 11 update for the Galaxy A31 comes in the form of software version A315NKSU1CUD3. The new build also bumps the Android security patch level to April 2021. The initial rollout is so far limited to South Korea, albeit other regions are expected to get the OTA soon.

Moto G Stylus (2020)

Thanks to Reddit user u/ANMAnonymous1013 for the screenshot!

Launched back in February 2020, the Moto G Stylus features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display, a 4,000mAh battery, a triple-camera setup, and of course – a stylus. The European variant of this phone, AKA the Moto G Pro has already received the stable Android 11 update, and now the US model is getting the sweet treat as well. The build number of the Android 11 release is RPR31.Q1.56-9 and it comes with the February 2021 security patches.

Moto G Stylus 2020 / Moto G Pro XDA Forums

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Acer Spin 7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 launches as India’s first 5G laptop

The Acer Spin 7 has officially landed in India becoming the first laptop offering 5G connectivity. Powered by Qualcomm’s 2nd-gen Snapdragon 8cx, the laptop comes in a sleek magnesium-aluminum alloy body with a 2-in-1 design. It is noteworthy that none of the telecom operators in India have started rolling out 5G connectivity in the country, and it is expected that it will stay the same through the course of 2021. This essentially means that owners need to rely on 4G connectivity.

Acer Nitro 5: Specifications

Specification	Acer Nitro 5
Dimensions & Weight	325 x 325 x 15.9 mm 1.4 kgs
Display	14-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS touchscreen 250-nits brightness Stylus support Antibacterial Corning Gorilla Glass
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform Qualcomm Kryo 495 Octa-core CPU (3GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR4x 512GB UFS storage
Battery & Charger	56WHr (29 hours claimed) 45W charger
I/O	2 x USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack Kensington lock
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 5G – Sub-6 GHz and mmWave 4G LTE Bluetooth 5.0
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Other Features	Backlit keyboard 720p webcam Fingerprint scanner
Price	₹1,34,999

The laptop comes with a 14-inch IPS touchscreen display with Full HD (1920 x 1080-pixel) resolution. It offers 250-nits of brightness, and there is also support for stylus and an antibacterial Corning Gorilla Glass coating on top. Acer claims that the lightweight notebook weighs just 1.4kgs with a thickness of just 15.9mm. The laptop will be available with 8GB of onboard LPDDR4X memory, Adreno 685 GPU, and 512GB UFS storage. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC features an octa-core processor capable of going up to 3.0GHz.

It is very limited on the I/O front as you get only two USB-C ports for charging and data transfer and a 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack. The 5G modem supports connectivity through both Sub-6GHz and 5G mmWave, while there is also support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0. Other features include a 720p webcam, backlit keyboard, a 56Whr battery, and 45W USB-PD charging.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Spin 7 is priced at ₹1,34,999 in India and can be purchased via Acer Exclusive stores, Acer Online Store, and other partner stores.

If you are in the USA and are looking for more options, here are some more highly recommended 5G laptops.

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OnePlus 9 series: Everything you need to know about OnePlus’ latest flagships

OnePlus’ hype train has finally reached its destination, and the company has unveiled its latest flagships — the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R. The phones feature an all-new design, top-of-the-line performance chops, and a new camera system developed in collaboration with Hasselblad. On top of that, the OnePlus 9 series offers several additional features that make them a significant upgrade over the OnePlus 8 lineup. In case you’re planning on getting a OnePlus 9 series phone for yourself, here’s everything you need to know to make an informed decision:

Navigate this page:

• Variants
• Specifications
• Design
• Display
• SoC, RAM, & Storage
• Camera & Camera Features
• Battery & Charging
• 5G & Connectivity
• OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
• Accessories
  • Cases
  • Warp Charge 50 Wireless charger
  • Third-Party Cases and Accessories
• Pricing & Availability

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OnePlus 9 series: Variants

As seen in various leaks over the last few months, the new OnePlus 9 series includes three devices — the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R. While the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are global devices that will be available in all regions where OnePlus has a presence, the OnePlus 9R is limited to the Indian market.

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OnePlus 9 series: Specifications

Specification	OnePlus 9	OnePlus 9 Pro	OnePlus 9R
Build	Fiberglass-reinforced polymer frame Gorilla Glass 5 front and back	Aluminum frame Gorilla Glass 5 front and back	Metal frame Glass back Gorilla Glass front
Dimensions & Weight	North America/Europe: 160 x 74.2 x 8.7mm 192g India/China: 160 x 73.9 x 8.1mm 183g	163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm 197g	161 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm 189g
Display	6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED (2400 x 1080p) 402PPI 20:9 aspect ratio 120Hz refresh rate 1100nits peak brightness Supports sRGB and DCI-P3 color space HDR10+ Automatic color temperature adjustment Gorilla Glass 5	6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED (3216 x 1440p) 525PPI 20.1:9 aspect ratio Smart 120Hz refresh rate (Adaptive 1-120Hz) 360Hz touch polling rate 1300nits peak brightness 10-bit color depth Supports sRGB and DCI-P3 color space HDR10+ MEMC Automatic color temperature adjustment Gorilla Glass 5	6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED (2400 x 1080) 402PPI 20:9 aspect ratio 120Hz refresh rate sRGB and DCI-P3 support
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 1x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex X1-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex A78-based) Performance cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 660 GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 1x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex X1-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex A78-based) Performance cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 680 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 660 GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 1x Kryo 585 Prime core @ 3.2GHz 3x Kryo 585 Performance cores @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz  Adreno 650
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB UFS 3.1 storage 12GB + 256GB	8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB UFS 3.1 storage 12GB + 256GB	8GB + 128GB UFS 3.1 12GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500mAh battery 65W wired fast charging (1-100% in 29 minutes) 45W wired fast charging (USB PD) 15W Qi wireless charging (North America/Europe only) Warp Charge 65T charger included (supports up to 45W USB PD or PPS for non-OnePlus devices)	4,500mAh battery 65W wired fast charging (1-100% in 29 minutes) 45W wired fast charging (USB PD) 50W wireless fast charging (1-100% in 43 minutes) Warp Charge 65T charger included (supports up to 45W USB PD or PPS for non-OnePlus devices)	4,500mAh 65W wired fast charging support Warp Charge 65 charger included in the box
Security	In-display fingerprint scanner	In-display fingerprint scanner	In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 48MP Sony IMX689, f/1.8, EIS, PDAF+CAF Secondary: 50MP Sony IMX766 ultra-wide, f/2.2, freeform lens Tertiary: 2MP monochrome sensor Dual LED flash Video: 8K video @ 30fps 4K video @ 30/60fps Slow motion: 720p @480fps, 1080p @ 240fps Time-lapse: 1080p @ 30fps, 4K @ 30fps Additional features: Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama, Tilt-shift mode, Focus Peaking, Cat/Dog Face focus, RAW support, Filters, Super Stable video, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, Video Portrait, Focus Tracking, Hyperlapse	Primary: 48MP Sony IMX 789, f/1.8, OIS, EIS, PDAF+CAF Secondary: 50MP Sony IMX766 ultra-wide, f/2.2, freeform lens Tertiary: 8MP 3.3x telephoto, f/2.4, OIS Quaternary: 2MP monochrome sensor Dual LED flash Video: 8K video @30fps 4K video @ 30/60/120fps Slow motion: 720p @ 480fps, 1080p @ 240fps Time-lapse: 1080p @ 30fps, 4K @ 30fps Additional features: Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama, Tilt-shift mode, Focus Peaking, Cat/Dog Face focus, RAW support, Filters, Super Stable video, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, Video Portrait, Focus Tracking, Hyperlapse	Primary: 48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586, PDAF+CAF Secondary: 16MP f/2.2 Sony IMX481 wide-angle, 123° FoV Tertiary: 5MP macro Quaternary: 2MP monochrome
Front Camera(s)	16MP Sony IMX471, f/2.4, FF, EIS	16MP Sony IMX471, f/2.4, FF, EIS	16MP Sony IMX471, f/2.4, FF, EIS
Port(s)	USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C	USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C	USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
Audio	Dual stereo speakers Noise cancellation support Dolby Atmos certified	Dual stereo speakers Noise cancellation support Dolby Atmos certified	Dual stereo speakers Noise cancellation support Dolby Atmos certified
Connectivity	LTE 4×4 MIMO SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6 2×2 MIMO (dual-band) Bluetooth 5.2 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC support) NFC GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, A-GPS	LTE 4×4 MIMO SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6 2×2 MIMO (dual-band) Bluetooth 5.2 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC support) NFC GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, A-GPS	LTE 4×4 MIMO SA/NSA 5G Wi-Fi 6 2×2 MIMO (dual-band) Bluetooth 5.1 GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, A-GPS
Software	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
Other Features	IP68 dust and water resistance (T-Mobile version only) Alert slider Upgraded haptic motor OnePlus Cool Play cooling system (five-layer system with a vapor chamber and layers of graphite and copper)	IP68 dust and water resistance Alert slider Upgraded haptic motor OnePlus Cool Play cooling system (multi-layer system with a vapor chamber and layers of graphite and copper)	Alert slider
Colors	Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral Black	Morning Mist, Forest Green, Stellar Black	Lake Blue, Carbon Black

OnePlus 9 XDA Forums || OnePlus 9 Pro XDA Forums

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Design

The OnePlus 9 series follows the same Burdenless Design philosophy as a couple of older OnePlus devices but with a few refinements. The devices look pretty much the same as the OnePlus 8 series, except for the new camera module and the back panel finishes. Both phones have a curved back that merges seamlessly with the slim frame, but the OnePlus 9 features a flat display while the OnePlus 9 Pro packs a curved one. The devices also differ in terms of material choice, with the vanilla OnePlus 9 featuring a fiberglass-reinforced frame (with a glossy metallic finish) and the Pro variant packing an aluminum frame.

As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro sport a new camera island design. Unlike the OnePlus 8 series devices, the latest OnePlus flagships feature rectangular camera islands in the top left corner of the back panel. On the OnePlus 9, the camera module houses a triple camera setup with a dual-LED flash and Hasselblad branding. On the other hand, the Pro variant packs a quad-camera setup with a dual-LED flash and Hasselblad branding.

Arctic Sky, Stellar Black, and Winter Mist OnePlus 9

Both phones also get new back panel finishes. The OnePlus 9 comes in three colorways inspired by nature — Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black. The Winter Mist variant has a gradient refraction effect that lights up the device in different shades of purple, the Arctic Sky variant has a cool blue finish with a matte glass, and the Astral Black finish has a glossy glass on top of a matte black film that offers a minimal look.

Morning Mist, Astral Black, and Pine Green OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus 9 Pro also comes in three nature-inspired color options — Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black. The Morning Mist finish, which we saw in various leaks over the last few months, shimmers from silver to black, the Pine Green variant offers a double-layer matte finish that gives the device a softer feel, and the Stellar Black variant has a frosted matte glass that resembles the classic OnePlus Sandstone finish.

Carbon Black and Lake Blue OnePlus 9R

The affordable OnePlus 9R features a flat display with a hole-punch cutout in the top left corner, a curved glass back, and the same camera island design as the other two models. However, it doesn’t feature Hasselblad branding. It comes in two color variants — Lake Blue and Carbon Black — and both variants have a matte finish. Surprisingly, the OnePlus 9R has a metal frame, while the more premium OnePlus 9 doesn’t.

As far as the ports and buttons are concerned, the OnePlus 9 features a USB Type-C port at the bottom, the power button and alert slider on the right edge, and the volume rocker on the left edge. Similarly, the OnePlus 9 Pro packs a USB Type-C port at the bottom, the power button and alert slider on the right edge, and the volume rocker on the left edge. However, the frame on the Pro variant is a bit slimmer (2.2mm) than the one on the non-Pro variant, which gives it a more premium feel in hand. The OnePlus 9R also features the same button and port layout as the other two devices.

For durability, OnePlus is offering Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back on both devices and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Do note that the IP68 rating is only available on the T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 9, but it’s available on all variants of the OnePlus 9 Pro. Sadly, the affordable OnePlus 9R doesn’t come with an IP certification.

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Display

OnePlus 9

The OnePlus 9 packs a 6.55-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It’s a 20:9 panel that offers a pixel density of 402 pixels per inch (PPI). The display has a single hole-punch cut-out for the selfie camera in the top-left corner, minimal bezels on three sides, and a slight chin.

The display offers a peak refresh rate of 120Hz, 1100nits of peak brightness with 8192 levels of adjustment, and HDR10+ certification. OnePlus claims that the display supports both sRGB and DCI-P3 color space, and it offers color accuracy that exceeds leading professional monitors. The display also comes with HDR10+ certification.

OnePlus 9 Pro

While the OnePlus 9’s display is pretty much the same as the one on the OnePlus 8T, the OnePlus 9 Pro’s display boasts of a couple of additional features. The curved panel measures 6.7-inches and offers a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It has a 20.1:9 aspect ratio and offers a pixel density of 525PPI. Much like the OnePlus 9, the display on the Pro-variant features a single hole-punch cut-out for the selfie camera. But its side bezels are much slimmer as the display curves over the edges. The top and bottom bezels are also comparatively slimmer.

The display offers a peak refresh rate of 120Hz, but unlike the vanilla model, it’s an LTPO panel that brings adaptive refresh rate support to the device. Thanks to this, the device can automatically adapt the refresh rate from 1-120Hz based on the content being viewed. OnePlus claims that this feature helps reduce the power consumption by 50% compared to the vanilla model.

The panel also supports a 360Hz touch polling rate for faster touch response, 1300nits of peak brightness, native 10-bit color depth, and HDR10+ certification. Furthermore, the device comes with a few premium display features like MEMC, automatic color temperature adjustment, front/back ambient light sensing for automatic brightness adjustments, and more. As with the OnePlus 9, OnePlus claims that the display supports both sRGB and DCI-P3 color space, and it offers color accuracy that exceeds leading professional monitors.

OnePlus 9R

Despite its affordable price, the OnePlus 9R also packs a FHD+ AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz. While it doesn’t offer adaptive refresh rate support or a high touch polling rate, it’s still a great panel for an affordable flagship.

The display has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, which results in a pixel density of 402 pixels per inch. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and it also offers support for the sRGB and DCI-P3 color space.

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SoC, RAM, & Storage

As expected, both the OnePlus 9 series devices are powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC. The octa-core SoC packs one Kryo 680 prime core (ARM Cortex X1-based) clocked at 2.84GHz, three Kryo 680 performance cores (ARM Cortex A78-based) clocked at 2.4GHz, and four Kryo 680 efficiency cores (ARM Cortex A55-based) clocked at 1.8GHz.

The SoC packs an Adreno 660 GPU, Qualcomm’s new Spectra 580 ISP, and the Snapdragon X60 integrated 5G modem. The SoC on both phones is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage. Unfortunately, the devices don’t feature a microSD card slot for further expansion.

As we expected, the OnePlus 9R packs Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 870 chip. It’s a minor upgrade over the company’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chip from last year, featuring a slightly higher clocked prime core. The octa-core SoC packs on Kryo 585 prime core clocked at 3.2Ghz, three Kryo 585 performance cores clocked at 2.4Ghz, and four Kryo 385 efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It also features the Adreno 650 GPU and the Snapdragon X55 modem.

Much like the other devices in the lineup, the Snapdragon 870 on the OnePlus 9R is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone doesn’t feature a microSD card for further expansion.

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Cameras

The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro come with a couple of noteworthy improvements on the camera front. The devices pack impressive new camera hardware, a new Natural Color Calibration profile developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, a flagship-level ultra-wide camera, and many more software features.

OnePlus 9

The OnePlus 9 features a triple-camera setup on the back and a single front-facing shooter. The main camera on the phone uses a 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor. It has an f/1.8 aperture, features electronic image stabilization, and offers multi autofocus support (All Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF+CAF). It also offers 12-bit RAW support and dual native ISO.

The primary camera is paired with a 50MP Sony IMX766 wide-angle camera that features a Freeform Lens to reduce edge distortion. It has an f/2.2 aperture, and it can even act as a high-res macro camera capable of focusing from as close as 4cm from the subject. The camera island on the back also houses a 2MP monochrome camera that works with the main 48MP shooter to add detail to monochrome photos. Over on the front, the phone packs a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX471 sensor with electronic image stabilization.

If you’re interested in learning more about the OnePlus 9’s camera chops, check out Mario’s detailed camera review (linked below).

OnePlus 9 Camera Review: The most refreshing OnePlus camera I’ve ever used

OnePlus 9 Pro

While the OnePlus 9 Pro also features a 48MP main camera, it uses a Sony IMX789 sensor instead of the IMX689 sensor. The main camera has an f/1.8 aperture, features both electronic and optical image stabilization, and offers the same autofocus system as on the non-Pro variant. It also offers 12-bit RAW support, dual native ISO, and DOL-HDR.

The phone features the same 50MP Sony IMX766 wide-angle camera with a freeform lens and the same 2MP monochrome sensor. However, it includes an additional telephoto camera on the back. This camera has an f/2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization. It offers 3.3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom.

OnePlus 9R

The OnePlus 9R takes a major hit in the camera department. While it does offer a quad-camera setup, it isn’t nearly as good as the one found on the other two models. The phone features a 48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586 primary camera with PDAF and CAF, a 16MP f/2.2 Sony IMX481 wide-angle camera with a 123° FoV, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP monochrome camera.

While the rear-facing camera setup isn’t that impressive, the OnePlus 9R features the same front-facing shooter as the other two models. It’s a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX471 sensor that offers electronic image stabilization.

Camera features

The OnePlus 9 series comes with a lot of new software tweaks and modes to improve the camera performance and give you more control. We’ve already mentioned the new Natural Color Calibration profile developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, which offers more accurate color reproduction on photos taken with the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. The new Hasselblad Pro Mode is another outcome of the collaboration, which comes with a new UI based on Hasselblad’s image processing software. The mode gives users more control over the camera settings, including ISO, focus, exposure, and white balance adjustments.

Hasselblad Pro Mode

Additionally, the OnePlus 9 phones come with a new tilt-shift mode that simulates the effect of a tilt-shift lens, 8K 30fps video support, 4K 120fps video support (OnePlus 9 Pro only), Focus Peaking, Focus Tracking, and Nightscape Video 2.0 for an improved low light video performance. Furthermore, you can use the ultra-wide camera on both devices to capture time-lapse videos. On top of that, the phones include all the camera features you’ll find on existing OnePlus devices.

Most of the aforementioned software features are not available on the affordable OnePlus 9R.

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Battery & Charging

Although the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro pack the same 4,500mAh battery, they don’t feature the same fast charging capabilities. The vanilla OnePlus 9 supports 65W wired fast charging, which is capable of getting the 4,500mAh battery from 1% to 100% in just 29 minutes with the included Warp Charge 65T charger. The model heading to the North American and European markets also gets 15W Qi wireless charging support. However, the Indian and Chinese models won’t offer wireless charging capabilities.

The OnePlus 9 Pro also offers 65W wired fast charging support that can get the battery from 1-100% in just 29 minutes. Unlike the OnePlus 9, it also features 50W wireless fast charging support, which can charge the phone from 1-100% in merely 43 minutes. Thankfully, OnePlus isn’t making any region-specific alterations on the OnePlus 9 Pro, and all units will come with 50W wireless fast charging support.

The Warp Charge 65T charger that comes with the OnePlus 9 phones has also received some improvements of its own. It’s capable of charging non-OnePlus devices at up to 45W using USB PD or PPS. This is an excellent addition for those of you who have laptops that charge via a USB Type-C port, as you won’t have to carry an additional charger whenever you’re on the move.

The OnePlus 9R also features a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W wired fast charging. The device doesn’t offer any wireless charging support, but it does come with a 65W fast charger in the box. Sadly, the fast charger included with the OnePlus 9R doesn’t support fast charging using USB PD or PPS.

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5G & Connectivity

Since both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC, they feature an integrated Snapdragon X60 modem. Therefore, both devices offer 5G capabilities. But there are a couple of regional differences. The North American variant of the OnePlus 9 only gets sub-6GHz 5G support; the OnePlus 9 Pro gets mmWave support as well. The European, Indian, and Chinese models of both devices come with only sub-6GHz 5G support.

Along with 5G, both devices get 4×4 MIMO LTE support, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. The OnePlus 9 series also features dual-band GPS support, GLONASS, dual-band Galileo, Beidou, and A-GPS for positioning.

The OnePlus 9R features the Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity. But it only supports sub-6GHz 5G. Along with that, the device features 4×4 MIMO LTE support, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1. For position, the phone offers dual-band GPS support, GLONASS, dual-band Galileo, Beidou, and A-GPS.

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OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11

On the software front, the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. The release is pretty much the same as the one that rolled out for a few older OnePlus devices over the last few months. But it includes a couple of additional features.

The devices come with the new Pro Gaming Mode, which recently started rolling out to older OnePlus phones. They also feature a new Turbo Boost 3.0 memory optimization feature that lets you keep 25% more apps open in the background by allocating some of the internal storage as RAM.

OnePlus has also revealed that it will provide two major Android upgrades to the OnePlus 9 lineup and three years of security patches delivered bi-monthly.

OnePlus has rolled out four software updates for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro since launch. The first update included a bunch of connectivity, camera, and system improvements. The second came with Android security patches for March 2021, optimizations, and bug fixes. The third update brings several bug fixes and improvements for known stability issues, camera improvements, and connectivity optimizations. The most recent update includes the Android security patches for April 2021 and a host of camera/system improvements.

Furthermore, OnePlus has released kernel sources for the OnePlus 9 series. If you’re a developer and you’re interested in developing for the OnePlus 9 or the OnePlus 9 Pro, you can download the kernel sources by following the links below.

OnePlus has also rolled out OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 to the affordable OnePlus 9R, which brings improvements for charging stability and haptic feedback in Call of Duty Mobile. The update also includes a host of bug fixes and improvements for some stock apps.

Kernel sources: OnePlus 9 || OnePlus 9 Pro

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Accessories

Cases

OnePlus has also launched a couple of new first-party cases with the OnePlus 9 lineup. These include a Karbon Protective case that features a carbon fiber finish on the back, a Sandstone Bumper case featuring the classic OnePlus Sandstone finish, and a silver Droid Case.

Warp Charge 50 Wireless charger

OnePlus has also launched a Warp Charge 50 Wireless charger for the OnePlus 9 Pro. It can charge the phone from 1-100% in just 43% minutes and it features two charging coils, allowing you to charge the phone in both portrait and landscape orientation.

Third-Party Cases and Accessories

If you’re looking for more cases and accessory options to go along with your new OnePlus 9 series purchase, here are our recommendations:

• Best OnePlus 9 Cases
• Best OnePlus 9 Clear Cases
• Best OnePlus 9 Pro Cases
• Best accessories for the OnePlus 9 series

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OnePlus 9 series: Pricing & Availability

The OnePlus 9 series is priced as follows:

Sr. No.	Device	North America	Europe	India	China
1.	OnePlus 9:
1.1	8GB + 128GB (Astral Black, Winter Mist)	USD: $729 CAD: $999	€709	₹49,999	¥3,799
1.2	12GB + 256GB (Astral Black)	USD: $829 CAD: $1,149	€809	₹54,999	¥4,299
2.	OnePlus 9 Pro:
2.1	8GB + 128GB (Morning Mist)	USD: $969 CAD: $1,349	€909	₹64,999	¥4,999
2.2	8GB + 256GB	–	–	–	¥5,499
2.3	12GB + 256GB (Morning Mist, Pine Green)	USD: $1,069 CAD: $1,499	€999	₹69,999	¥5,999
3.	OnePlus 9R:
3.1	8GB + 128GB (Lake Blue, Carbon Black)	–	–	₹39,999	–
3.2	12GB + 256GB (Lake Blue, Carbon Black)	–	–	₹43,999	–

Both the flagship phones will be available for pre-order from March 26th in North America, with the first open sale scheduled for April 2nd. Interested buyers will be able to get their hands on unlocked units from OnePlus’ website and other major eCommerce platforms, like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H. The Morning Mist OnePlus 9 Pro in the 12GB+256GB configuration and the OnePlus 9 (8GB+128GB) in the Winter Mist and Astral Black colorways will also be available via T-Mobile on the same dates. The OnePlus 9R will be available for pre-order in India early in April. We’ll update this post as soon as we receive more information about the availability.

Best OnePlus 9 deals: Where to buy the Oneplus 9 series of phones!

Now that you know everything about the OnePlus 9 series, check out Mishaal’s detailed review (linked below) of the OnePlus 9 Pro to see how exactly the device stacks up in real-world use.

OnePlus 9 Review: Cementing OnePlus as a Premium Phone Brand

OnePlus 9

The vanilla OnePlus 9 is for those who want flagship performance but don't want to pay top dollar. It offers a 6.5-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup tuned by Hasselblad, and the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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OnePlus 9 Pro

With a large, 6.7-inch Quad HD OLED display and a Smart 120Hz refresh rate, the OnePlus 9 Pro may have the best display on the market. The cameras, tuned in collaboration with Hasselblad, produce excellent still photos and capture superb 4K video.

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OnePlus 9R

The OnePlus 9R is a rehashed OnePlus 8T with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 chip and a redesigned camera island. It's the most affordable phone in the OnePlus 9 lineup and it has the potential to be the most popular out of the lot.

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POCO M2 Reloaded is a POCO M2 with less RAM and a cheaper price tag

After launching the POCO X3 Pro late last month, POCO is back again with a new smartphone for the Indian market. The company just unveiled the POCO M2 Reloaded, a new variant of the existing POCO M2 that launched in September last year. The POCO M2 Reloaded is just the POCO M2 but with lesser RAM and a cheaper price tag.

POCO M2 Reloaded: Specifications

Specification	POCO M2 Reloaded
Dimensions and Weight	163.32 × 77.01 × 9.1 mm 198g
Display	6.53-inch LCD 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) 19.5:9 aspect ratio 400 nits Gorilla Glass 3
SoC	MediaTek Helio G80 12nm 2x ARM Cortex A-75 6x ARM Cortex A-55 Mali-G52 GPU
RAM and Storage	4GB RAM 64GB flash storage MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh Supports Quick Charge 3.0 (18W) 10W charger included
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Quad Pixel f/1.79 Secondary: 2MP macro Tertiary: 2MP bokeh
Front Camera	8MP f/2.0
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G LTE Bluetooth 5.0 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Security	Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
Software	Android 10 with MIUI 11 for POCO

The amount of RAM is the only real difference between the POCO M2 Reloaded and the standard POCO M2. Everything else is unchanged. That means you’re still getting a 6.53-inch LCD FHD+ display, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, a quad rear camera setup headlined by a 13MP primary shooter, an 8MP front camera, a 5,000mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type C port. While the original POCO M2 came in 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB configuration, the POCO M2 Reloaded dials down the amount of RAM to 4GB in favor of a cheaper price tag.

Pricing & Availability

The POCO M2 Reloaded comes in only RAM configuration: 4GB + 64GB. The phone comes in two colors: Pitch Black and Slate Blue. It will go on sale exclusively from Flipkart starting April 21 at 3 PM IST at ₹9,499 (~$125). POCO is touting it as the cheapest phone with an FHD+ display. And that’s certainly true as most devices in this price range, including the Galaxy M12 and Realme C25, currently only offer an HD+ panel.

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HTC’s Vive Air concept gives us a glimpse at what could be the future of VR fitness

Although HTC isn’t a major player in the Android smartphone space any longer, the company still holds a respectable position in the virtual reality segment. The company’s Vive lineup of VR headsets is easily among the best VR headsets available in the market today, and it’s one of the top picks for PC users. The lineup currently includes two options — the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite and HTC Vive Cosmos — but a leaked concept suggests that HTC may be working on a new VR headset for fitness enthusiasts. The concept headset, called HTC Vive Air, was recently spotted on the World Design Guide website, and here’s what it looks like:

The HTC Vive Air is a fitness-focused VR headset that’s “optimized for high intensity with long use,” according to the World Design Guide website (via Engadget). Therefore, it uses breathable and quick-drying knitted materials inspired by running shoes. The headset also features a quick-release design that will let users easily remove the soft components to wash them. Furthermore, the headset offers better tracking capabilities, thanks to the four tracking cameras on the front.

A spokesperson from HTC told Engadget that while the HTC Vive Air is “only a concept,” you can expect to see a similar design and materials in upcoming VR headsets from the company. At the moment, HTC has released no further information about the concept. But the company may showcase new products based on the concept at the upcoming ViveCon 2021 event, which is scheduled for May 11th and 12th of this year. We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more about HTC’s plans for its next-gen VR headsets.

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Microsoft’s upcoming Cloud PC service might let you access a Windows PC from anywhere

In the near future, you might be able to access a full-fledged Windows desktop from anywhere, at any time. Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to launch a new remote desktop service called “Cloud PC” that will let you use a remote Windows desktop.

According to a report from ZDNet, Microsoft might debut its virtual, desktop-as-a-service platform as soon as June or early July. Cloud PC, codenamed Project Deschutes, has been in the works since last year and Microsoft is now all set to launch it commercially, the report notes. Think of it as Microsoft xCloud but instead of games, you will get access to a full-blown Windows PC with all necessary software and services including the Microsoft Office suite.

The service will be reportedly sold as a managed Microsoft 365 experience and users will pay a flat per-person fee. Earlier reports mentioned that Microsoft was planning to sell multiple subscription plans with each plan offering different processing power, RAM, and storage capacity. It’s worth noting that Microsoft already offers a virtual desktop service in the form of Windows Virtual Desktop powered by Azure. However, the process of setting up a virtual desktop with WVD isn’t exactly very straightforward. In this context, Cloud PC will likely act as a more user-friendly and accessible virtual desktop solution for end-users.

Although Microsoft hasn’t yet publically detailed anything about Cloud PC, a recent job posting from Microsoft gave us an idea about what the service intends to accomplish:

(The Cloud PC service) allows all users to be productive from anywhere, on any device with a cloud-powered, secure, and always up to date Windows experience. It also seamlessly allows endpoint managers to instantly provision cloud hosted PCs and manage physical and virtual devices through a unified portal and a fixed and predictable price.

There’s no official word on exactly when the new Cloud PC service will go live. Microsoft’s virtual Build conference, which is taking place on May 25, seems like the perfect place for an official announcement.

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Google App preps “My Actions” to help you create shortcuts for your favorite commands

Google just started rolling out version 12.15.7.29 of the Google app via the Play Store. The update includes support for voice commands while navigating, even when you don’t have an active internet connection, easier access to privacy settings, and more. The update also includes hints of an upcoming feature, called “My Actions,” that will let you easily set up custom shortcuts for your favorite Google Assistant commands.

An APK teardown can often predict features that may arrive in a future update of an application, but it is possible that any of the features we mention here may not make it in a future release. This is because these features are currently unimplemented in the live build and may be pulled at any time by the developers in a future build.

A teardown of version 12.15.7.29 of the Google app has revealed the following new strings of code:

New strings in Google app v12.15.7.29

<string name="assistant_my_actions_bottom_buttons_create_new_routine">Create +</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_bottom_buttons_manage_routines">Manage routines</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_bottom_buttons_manage_shortcuts">Manage shortcuts</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_cancel_button_content_description">Cancel custom action creation</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_command_primary_hint">What command would you like to add?</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_command_secondary_hint">e.g. “set the volume to 50%” or “what’s the weather”</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_plus_button_content_description">Start custom action creation</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_row">Add custom action</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_create_custom_action_save_button_content_description">Save this new custom action</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_empty_shortcuts_button">Set up</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_empty_shortcuts_label">No shortcuts</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_menu_activity_controls">Google activity controls</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_menu_feedback">Send feedback</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_menu_help">Help</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_menu_my_activity">My activity</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_pinned_action_row_drag_handle_content_description">Drag this action to a new position</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_pinned_action_row_remove_button_content_description">Remove this action</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_routines_section_title">Routines</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_shortcuts_section_title">Shortcuts</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_snackbar_error">Something went wrong, try again</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_snackbar_pin">Action added</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_snackbar_unpin">Action removed</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_subtitle">My actions can be configured to do anything Google Assistant can do, in just one tap.</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_title">My actions</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpin_confirmation_dialog_negative_button">Cancel</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpin_confirmation_dialog_positive_button">Remove</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpin_confirmation_dialog_subtitle">Are you sure you want to remove this action? It will be removed from your my actions section permanently.</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpin_confirmation_dialog_title">Heads up!</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpinned_action_row_add_button_content_description">Add this action</string>
<string name="assistant_my_actions_unpinned_actions_header">Actions you might like</string>

Although you can already create and trigger a custom series of commands through a routine, the upcoming “My Actions” feature will let users trigger shortcuts by tapping on a button. Based on the aforementioned strings, it seems like you will be able to “pin” custom actions as a button somewhere, though it’s unclear where that’ll be. It’s possible that the feature may let you add the custom actions to your home screen, as Google has previously released a feature that lets you create home screen shortcuts for Google Assistant routines.

We’re working on fully activating the feature at the moment, but for now, attached above is a screenshot of what the “My Actions” setup screen looks like for adding a custom action. As you can see, the setup screen states that the feature “can be configured to do anything Google Assistant can do, in just one tap.” It includes a couple of sample commands that you can try out to get a feel of the feature and a “Set up” button to get started. We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more about the feature.

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