Latest OnePlus 8 series update brings December patch, oddly specific fixes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Welcome to the OnePlus 8 series update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. We’ll detail the current software versions for each device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. OnePlus usually pushes out Oxygen OS updates to the OnePlus 8 Pro and 8 together, but availability may be affected by variant, carrier, and region.

• Current stable version: Android 11
• When will the OnePlus 8 series get Android 12? Early to mid-2022 (Estimated)

Latest OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 updates

December 27, 2021: OnePlus is rolling out a new update to OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices across India, Europe, and other regions. Numbered as Oxygen OS 11.0.10.10, the patch includes optimizations for the settings menu UI, fixed specific bugs relating to Google Assistant, Google Pay, and WhatsApp, and the December 2021 Android security patch.

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Year in review: The best podcasts launched in 2021 https://ift.tt/3qopUjf

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This year was supposed to end our long struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the continued spread of the virus and its numerous variants, we were left to hold out on getting things back to normal. That said, the continued pandemic meant many people had time on their hands to both create and listen to podcasts, and on that front, 2021 did not disappoint. This is Android Authority’s list of the best podcasts of 2021.

Our list consists of 2021 podcasts from various genres, ranging from technology and business, but also dabbling into true crime and comedy. Some range from weekly installments with new guests and subjects, while others are a complete series that act like an auditory documentary.

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Got a new phone? Here’s how to switch like a pro https://ift.tt/3pvnQXC

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Did you unwrap a new phone for the holidays? It can certainly be exciting, but switching phones can be stressful. You have to back everything up and remember all of your account logins, all on Christmas morning. If you’ve wisely put off switching for a few days, we’re here to help. Our Android Authority reviewers have become pros at switching between devices every couple of weeks without much of a headache. Here’s how we do it.

Looking to get even more out of your phone? Don’t forget to check out our roundup of the best phone accessories you can get!

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Streaming services are a mess, but JustWatch keeps me sane https://ift.tt/3sAfBLy

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I think we’re all aware at this point that cord-cutting hasn’t simplified our lives the way some of us were hoping. The initial promise seemed to be that we could subscribe to one or two services and get plenty of movies and TV shows. As the number of services has multiplied, however, content has become ever more fractured, and businesses have embraced the idea of platform exclusives as a hook. You’ll only ever be able to watch Foundation on Apple TV Plus, for example, or The Witcher on Netflix.

When shows and movies aren’t exclusive, they can still be maddeningly hard to track down. I like to watch movies while weightlifting, which means going through upwards of a dozen movies per month, and finding specific titles that pump me up — Conan the Barbarian or Rocky IV, for example. But a movie that’s available on one service can move to another without warning, or sometimes disappear entirely in a futile attempt to make me pay for a rental or purchase. JustWatch has helped keep my lifting nights on track, not to mention parties, and movie nights with my wife.

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The perfect smartphone does not exist https://ift.tt/3idzlPy

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C. Scott Brown

I’ve always been “the tech guy” amongst my friends and family. Even before I started working at Android Authority, I was the go-to for tech questions. Now that I work here, it’s only gotten more common. With that in mind, one of the questions I get asked all the time is what the “perfect phone” would be for someone.

Whenever I hear it, I always give a sigh and then start my onslaught of questions. “Which phone do you have now? Do you like it? Is it too big? Too small? How much are you using the camera? What’s your budget? Do you appreciate software updates? Do you need a headphone jack?” Eventually, the person I’m talking to raises their hand to stop my blabbering and says, “I don’t know, I just want a fast phone with a great camera that’s not crazy expensive.”

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Just got a new Xbox Series X/S? Here’s what you should do first. https://ift.tt/3qtbUoe

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So, after more than a year of waiting, you finally got a new Xbox Series X or Series S for Christmas. Congratulations! You’re in for more hours of fun than you can probably count. But where do you start?

We put together this quick guide for new Xbox owners to get their new systems up and running. Surely you’re biting at the nail to hop into some next-gen gaming, so let’s get started!

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How to set up a new Google account on your Android device https://ift.tt/3yYaohZ

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If you just got your first Android device this Christmas, you might be looking for a way to create a Google account. It might sound like a confusing process, but it’s pretty simple. Here’s how to set up a Google account without any hassle. You’ll find step-by-step instructions below.

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