OnePlus 6, 6T get OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 with September 2021 security patch and power consumption optimization

OnePlus 6, 6T get OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 with September 2021 security patch and power consumption optimization OnePlus released the stable build of Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T last month, which introduced a few bugs, including battery drain issues. To fix that, the company has begun rolling out OxygenOS 11.1.1.1, which also bumps up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to September 2021.

OnePlus 6T

OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 also optimizes the network connection stability and improves the system stability and gyro sensor sensitivity on the OnePlus 6 duo. You can check out the update’s complete changelog below.

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Amazon unveils new 15-inch Echo Show and Astro, an at-home robot

Amazon unveils new 15-inch Echo Show and Astro, an at-home robot Amazon is announcing a few new connected devices to add to its lineup. Let’s start with the newest Echo.

Amazon Echo 15

The Echo Show 15 is also the largest Echo Show, with a 15.6-inch display and Full HD resolution, it’s mounted to a wall and features a front-facing camera in the upper left corner with a closable shutter. It can be customized with widgets containing notes, to do lists, or a calendar view. It can also be used to consume Prime Video or any other supported streaming service. The Echo Show 15 will cost $249.

It has a new AZ2 quad-core chip that will power a new…

Samsung Galaxy S21 October update brings digital car key support in Korea

Samsung Galaxy S21 October update brings digital car key support in Korea Every smartphone maker seemingly now wants its devices to act as your digital car keys, and Samsung is no different. The company presented its vision back in January at the launch of the S21 series, and now the digital key function is finally rolling out to the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra.

The feature is part of the October update for said devices. While the update is already going out in Germany, India, the Philippines, and South Korea, only the latter – incidentally, Samsung’s home country – is currently getting the digital key support.

As previously announced, the digital key…

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get Android 12 Developer Preview 2

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get Android 12 Developer Preview 2 As is usually the case with Android OS Developer Previews, the second iteration of Android 12’s beta version is mostly about ironing out some issues. That doesn’t mean there aren’t a couple of new features, though, the changelog is pretty extensive for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.

One of the most notable changes are the improved auto-brightness behavior, improved zoom with the camera and there are a couple of recognized issues OnePlus’ developer team is currently working on.

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Optimized the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable…

Xbox Series X and Series S get Dolby Vision support for gaming

Xbox Series X and Series S get Dolby Vision support for gaming Microsoft today announced that it is bringing Dolby Vision gaming support for its current generation Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Alongside the pre-existing Dolby Atmos support, the new Xbox consoles are now the only ones in the world to offer both technologies.

For starters, Microsoft has promised that more than 100 next-gen titles optimized for the Xbox Series consoles either already support Dolby Vision or will do so in the future. Upcoming games like Halo Infinite will also be launching with Dolby Vision out of the box.

Microsoft and Dolby are also working with…

Huawei Watch Fit New coming to Europe next month

Huawei Watch Fit New coming to Europe next month Huawei is planning to release a refreshed version of its Watch Fit smart wearable, named Watch Fit New. The company has already set up a landing page for the device in Germany along with a specs sheet that seems identical to the original Watch Fit.

However, according to popular tipster @rquandt, the new smartwatch/smartband hybrid will come with NFC, which is listed as not supported on Huawei’s website. We are not sure if that’s a typo by the Chinese company or we are getting two versions.

Moreover, Quandt reveals an exact launch date and pricing for the Watch Fit New. He says…

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