Poll: What would make you buy a foldable phone? https://ift.tt/3yzOobl

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Foldable phones have improved in a pretty substantial way since they first debuted back in 2019. Back then, the Galaxy Fold’s release was delayed due to major hinge/screen issues, the Huawei Mate X’s out-folding design ultimately proved to be the wrong solution for now, and Royole offered the unpolished FlexPai.

Fast-forward to 2021 and there have been some notable improvements for the most part. We’ve also seen the in-folding form factor emerge as the design of choice for large foldables, as well as the rise of clamshell designs for a more pocket-friendly foldable. It’s still early days for the product segment though, and so we want to know what would make you buy a foldable phone. Let us know via the poll below.

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Android developer news roundup (September 2021): Final Android 12 beta and more https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This month we got one more Android 12 beta before the big release, news of the next Dev Summit, and some useful changes to the Google Play Console. It hasn't been a huge month for big news, but with the official release of Android 12 just weeks away (or less), this may simply be the quiet before the storm.

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Android 12 beta 5 finally brings the promised full device search feature — Our coverage of Android 12 beta 5 and the useful on-device search feature that is now accessible through the Pixel app drawer.

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OnePlus Buds Z2 specs, renders leak: Budget earbuds get more juice https://ift.tt/3AP0uiW

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• The OnePlus Buds Z2 have leaked online again.
• This latest leak includes specs too, such as Bluetooth 5.2 support and endurance details.

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus Buds Z last year (seen above), bringing an affordable, durable, and fast-charging pair of true wireless earbuds to the table. The company is just about due for a successor, and we saw OnePlus Buds Z2 renders leak last month.

More apparent details and renders have now dropped courtesy of GizNext, and the latest images show a pair of earbuds that look largely similar to the earlier pictures. Meanwhile, the charging case seems to be identical to the previous images. Check out the picture below, showing purported Day White and Night Black options.

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Gary Explains: Now is the time to talk about time 🕐 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

You might think that the only tech news at the moment is iPhone 13 related. While it is an important device, there is so much more!

I Put an Atomic Clock in my PC

Before watching my video about the Time Card, it is good to ensure that you understand Milliseconds, Microseconds, and Nanoseconds.

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Daily Authority: USB-C logos and confusion 🔌 https://ift.tt/34k5TQv

Good morning! Read on to find out the new worst-rated game ever on Steam! And happy October!

USB-C logos?

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You told us: The Note-inspired Galaxy S22 Ultra design is growing on you https://ift.tt/3kXHbyb

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Apparent renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra broke cover recently, showcasing a phone that looks nothing like its predecessors. A new camera array, flatter top and bottom edges, and an S Pen slot make the phone seem more like a Note than a Galaxy S flagship.

But what do readers think of the changes? Well, we posed this question in a recent poll, and the results are in!

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Samsung might be pinning a lot of its hopes on the base Galaxy S22 https://ift.tt/3uv8h31

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• The Galaxy S22 could account for at least half of the total S22 series production.
• This would represent a higher proportion of base models produced compared to previous years.

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Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S22 series of flagship phones in early 2022, and we’ve already seen leaked renders courtesy of frequent leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer. Now, a new report suggests that Samsung thinks the standard S22 could be the runaway sales champ.

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