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OnePlus Watch: All the rumors and what we want to see (Updated: Mar. 1)

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Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Update: March 1, 2021 (1:30 AM ET) : A new report suggests the OnePlus Watch will launch alongside the OnePlus 9 series later this month. Read on for more details! Original article: September 27, 2020 (4 AM ET) : OnePlus has long aspired to create an ecosystem of devices that stretches beyond smartphones . The company’s efforts towards achieving this goal started with the OnePlus Bullets Wireless neckband earphones back in 2018. Since then, OnePlus has expanded its lineup with TWS earphones , wireless chargers , and even televisions . However, the fitness wearables space is one that the manufacturer has left untouched till now. This is about to change. From Oppo to Realme, to Vivo — all of OnePlus’ sister companies under the BBK Electronics umbrella have announced or launched a fitness wearable. The Oppo and Vivo smartwatches are the latest in this onslaught, and by the looks of it, OnePlus isn’t trailing far behind. Enter the One

The Redmi Note 10 series macro camera might actually be great. Here’s how.

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The Redmi Note 10 series will be equipped with a 5MP telephoto macro camera. This allows you to get more detailed, zoomed-in macro shots. We’ve seen a trend in recent years for smartphone manufacturers to add measly, nigh-on useless 2MP cameras to the back of their phones. One of the most popular additions in this regard is the 2MP macro camera, allowing users to take close-up shots of various subjects and objects. Now, Xiaomi global vice-president Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed on Twitter that the Redmi Note 10 series will have an upgraded macro camera system. More specifically, the series will be equipped with a 5MP telephoto macro camera, which it’s calling a “5MP Super-Macro” system. Check out the tweet below. Credit: Twitter/Manu Kumar Jain We’re glad to see a 5MP macro lens here, joining the likes of Samsung in bringing a major resolution bump compared to 2MP macro cameras seen on typical budget phones. But that’s only part of the reason why we’re expecting goo

Oppo Find X3 Pro launch date (and some key specs) finally confirmed

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Oppo confirmed that the Oppo Find X3 Pro will launch on March 11, 2021. The company also confirmed one of the major features of the phone as well as its chipset. You will be able to live stream the launch on YouTube. The hype machine has been working hard over the past few weeks when it comes to the upcoming Find X3 series . We expect there to be three devices in the lineup, including a Find X3 Lite and a Find X3 Neo. However, all eyes are on the big daddy in the group: the Oppo Find X3 Pro. Today, the company formally announced the launch date for the series in the invitation you see above. The launch will happen on March 11, 2021, at 11:30 AM GMT (or 6:30 AM ET that same day). You’ll notice the tagline for this launch is “Awaken Colour.” That has to do with a cool feature of the Find X3 Pro. Also, Oppo confirmed another important spec related to the device. Oppo Find X3 Pro: Confirmed specs and features In the invite  Android Authority received, Oppo confirmed two feat

The best Michael Kors smartwatches you can buy: Bradshaw 2, MKGO, and more

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Michael Kors is an established and renowned luxury brand in the fashion world. In 2016, it joined the smartwatch race under the wings of the Fossil Group . Now, Michael Kors smartwatches are among the pick for those who value the aesthetics of their wearables. Running Wear OS and built on Fossil’s smartwatch platforms, the brand’s wearables are proving more and more popular with our readers. In this article, we take a look at the best Michael Kors smartwatches you can buy. Why buy a Michael Kors smartwatch? Technology is an important factor for swathes of Wear OS smartwatch users, but design can’t be ignored either. As a fashion brand, Michael Kors smartwatches focus on the latter. Its wearables are available in a number of metal finishings, encrusted in stones, or bright statement colorways. As for the technology they tout, the wearables share Fossil’s technology, with newer watches running the latest Gen 5 and Gen 5E hardware. This makes them flashier alternatives to the wat

PlayStation Plus: Everything you need to know

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PlayStation Plus is almost a necessary subscription service for any PlayStation console if you want to play games online with your friends. There are tons of other perks that make it worth it, but for most people, the primary reason they get a PlayStation Plus subscription is the ability to play online with others.  But even if you’re not into playing online, PlayStation Plus might still be worth it. In this in-depth article, we’ll go over all the benefits to help you decide whether or not you should purchase it. Buy on Amazon What is PlayStation Plus? Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority PS Plus is a subscription based service from PlayStation that allows gamers to play online multiplayer games, download free monthly games, and take advantage of exclusive discounts. On top of all of that, there’s also exclusive access (sometimes even early access) to some pre-orders, demos, beta trials, and game content from the PlayStation store. Plus, you’ll also have access to 10