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My Fix Guide just published their teardown of the OnePlus 5 and with it we learn that the device has a solid build. We even learn that OnePlus has started using some techniques that other companies such as Apple and Samsung use for device corners.

Airbnb has definitely carved its niche in the travel market, but there are some who still prefer a luxury hotel that will not use the service. So the company is said to be preparing a premium tier that will cater to those more wealthy customers.

It looks like the developers behind WhatsApp are testing a new feature that raises the limit on the number of people who can be in a group chat.

The developers behind Evernote have just rolled out a new update to their beta channel that finally adds fingerprint support to the platform.

Android Authority has an opinion piece up that talks about a few things they think LG needs to do in order for the V30 to be successful. This includes suggestions like not skimping on the specs, using a larger 18:9 ratio screen, offer the new 2-year warranty and more.

Before Android O, we were able to change the notification priority on any application that we have installed. However, the latest Android O developer preview prevents us from doing this until the application itself targets the new Android O API level.

Partnering with OEMs like Yi, LG and Lenovo, Google is coming out with a new line of 180-degree cameras with a new video format called VR180. Since the videos are just 180-degrees, they won't wrap around completely like a 360-degree one will, but they are said to be more immersive since you can turn your viewing angle from side to side.

Someone on Reddit has noticed that when they sent multiple photos to a person, the app grouped those images together in a 2x2 grid.

Some people with the Xperia XZ Premium and the Xperia XZs have been complaining about a camera distortion issue lately. A Sony Mobile Developer has reached out with a response saying. . . “We take this kind of feedback very seriously and this post actually resulted in an extensive camera test performed by our camera engineers. In summary a...

Android Authority has a comparison article up that puts the OnePlus 5 up against the LG G6 in a number of areas including the design, display, performance and more.

An exploit has been found to work on the H990 variant of the LG V20. This means users can fully unlock the bootloader and also gain root access to their device.

Google is trying to get more people in Australia to use Android Pay so the company has announced a new promotion. This promotion has you just using Android Pay, but is said to come with up to 200,000 prizes totaling $1.6 million.

We can do all sorts of things with Android phones and tablets, but many will just throw them away when they get old. As a way to repurpose these old devices, Phandroid has a guide that shows you how to use it as a music player.

Droid Life just uploaded their hands-on impression video of the new Bixby Voice feature on the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Google Photos used to have an option that told the app to only backup photos when the device was plugged in and charging. However, a recent update seems to have removed that option entirely.

For those in the United Kingdom who have been waiting to place an order for the Honor 9, your time is now. Amazon has the device up for pre-order and it will cost you £380.

Some people have found the terms OC-DEV and OC-MR1 in a few AOSP code commits. This could indicate that Android O will be called Oatmeal Cookie, or it could just be an internal name like Lollipop was referred to as Lemon Meringue Pie (LMP) before it was official.

Phandroid has came up with some tips that can make your old Android device feel new again. These tips include things such as changing the wallpaper, getting a case, making sure it's clean, using a custom launcher and more.

OnePlus had previously confirmed that they adjust the performance of the OnePlus 5 when certain benchmarking applications are run and now there's a new statement from the company that says. . . “We have set the OnePlus 5 to run benchmarks at a high-performance level that is both natural and sustainable for all devices, media and consumer, so...

Pocketnow just uploaded their audio review of the OnePlus 5 and they felt the single external speaker held up to other devices with a similar setup. When it comes to the 3.5mm port, they said the company has improved its performance over the 3T and the audio in headphones does sound better.

Back in April, it was announced that the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 would be delayed in the UK by a month. It's been close to 2 months since that announcement, but we have just learned that the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 will be made available in the middle of next month.

If you have a OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T purchased in a certain country, you won't be able to record a phone call directly through the phone application. However, an XDA community member has figured out a way to enable this if you have root access and don't mind changing the build.prop file.

Ashley from Phandroid has published an opinion piece regarding the battery life of flagship devices compared to other options available on the market.

Android Central has published its review of the Moto E4 and says that the device is perfect for the prepaid market, while being priced at $70 through Verizon and $130 for the unlocked variant.

Amazon is offering a $50 discount on Audible's audiobook service, bringing the price down to $99.