OnePlus 9 Pro revisited: The good and the bad six months later https://ift.tt/3sLGDwS

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Each Spring OnePlus launches a new device that aims to best everything about its previous devices. In 2021, that device was the OnePlus 9 Pro — one of the first phones from the company to sit in the big leagues with Samsung and Apple. In our OnePlus 9 Pro review, we were comfortable calling it the company’s best phone in years.

However, that all happened about six months ago. Since then, we’ve seen plenty of new phones launch while also hearing about some big changes coming down the pipeline for OnePlus as a whole. How does the OnePlus 9 Pro stack up now after the launch excitement is over? Let’s find out in this OnePlus 9 Pro review revisit.

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Weekly Authority: Edition #162 https://ift.tt/38RVhdh

Welcome again to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 162nd edition here, bringing all the hottest stories to your inbox.

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What are the best Wachowski movies? We ranked them all https://ift.tt/3uzM97l

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Filmmaking sister duo Lana and Lilly Wachowski will likely forever be remembered (and beloved) for their culture-defining 1999 cyperpunk classic The Matrix. And they should be, certainly. But their entire body of work, without exception, is fascinating and full of absolute gems. With a new Matrix film heading to theaters and HBO Max later this year (sans Lilly), it’s a great time to revisit their work. So what are the best Wachowski movies? How do they compare with The Matrix? How do they rank against each other?

From box-office bombs to high-octane anime adaptations, science fiction epics to powerful allegories for transgender identities, the Wachowskis sisters’ films are all over the map while still sticking to several important throughlines. Their films question authority, challenge capitalism, interrogate human identity, and can be read through a queer lens — with their work frequently challenges biological determinism, and characters choosing their fates in opposition to prescriptive systems of power.

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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Welcome to the 400th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:

• YouTube Music finally made its way to Wear OS 2.0 this week. It had previously made it to Wear OS 3.0, but heavy backlash told Google that there was more work to do. It won’t roll out to every watch on the onset. To start, only the Fossil Gen 6, Michael Kors Gen 6 Bradshaw, Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS and LTE, and Mobvoi TicWatch E3 get it first. The app seems like it works well enough. You can view some music stations and offline music tracks. Hit the first link to learn more.
• Samsung is removing ads from some of its apps starting this week. The first to go are Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. Samsung promised to remove more from other apps over the course of the rest of the year. The only other one we know about is Samsung Themes. The changes rolled out in Korea first. Hopefully, this change rolls out to even more Samsung apps and in more countries as well.
• BlueStacks launched its BlueStacks X platform this week. It’s a browser-based version of the app that runs in the cloud. You can log in from anything from a Raspberry Pi to your Xbox One via the Edge browser. You create an account and you can log in and start playing Android games. This is a separate release from the main BlueStacks so people can still use the regular version if they don’t like the cloud version. Hit the link for more details.
• In 2018, Google was slapped with a $5 billion fine for abusing its Android dominance. Google is still appealing the decision and is doing so in a creative way. They told the EU that the most popular search term on Bing (the second most popular search engine) was Google. It shows that Google would be the most popular even if it didn’t pair Search with Android. It probably won’t work, but it’s worth a shot.
• Researchers discovered a new type of malware. It was found in over 100 Android apps. The malware, GriftHorse, uses user phone numbers to sign up for subscriptions. It doesn’t use Google Play for it. Instead, it charges your carrier account. Google Play has already removed the apps. We have a full list at the link. Give the list a look, especially if you use third-party app stores.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max review: Minimal effort, maximum reward https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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As the year draws to a close we’re treated to the usual flurry of high-end smartphones ahead of next-gen flagships. Those looking for one of the best phones in the business will undoubtedly have their eye on the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Cupertino’s latest technological showpiece.

While the design may have barely changed since 2019’s iPhone 11 series, Apple continues to pour its latest hardware and software innovations into the Pro Max. This year’s model looks particularly promising for videographers, thanks to its all-new camera and display capabilities. So come and check out what the latest iteration has to offer in our Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max review.

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Alias 20th anniversary: 5 reasons you should go back and watch on Amazon Prime https://ift.tt/3uBUrMi

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This week marks 20 years since Jennifer Garner (and her bright red wig) graced our screens for the first time in ABC’s Alias. In addition to being must-see appointment viewing, the spy show launched some major careers. And it took full advantage of the emerging desire to binge series with complex, ongoing storylines. To celebrate this unique show, you can catch up with Alias on Amazon Prime Video or stream it on Disney Plus’ Star service in some regions outside the US.

Here are a few reasons why you should go back and watch it!

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Xiaomi Mi TV 5X 55-inch review: Another quality budget 4K TV https://ift.tt/3mhsXb1

Saying that Xiaomi’s play in India’s affordable television space has been pretty successful would be wildly underplaying it. The Mi TV 5X builds on that success with incremental upgrades that add up. However, the competition isn’t holding back either and multiple emerging brands are now offering affordable televisions. Meanwhile, existing companies like Samsung and Sony have slashed prices to better compete. In the Android Authority Mi TV 5X review, we see if Xiaomi’s latest is packing enough to maintain its lead over the competition.

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