The majority of the upcoming OnePlus devices will reportedly be part of the affordable Nord lineup. This suggests the company is looking to expand its low-cost product portfolio this year. Perhaps tipster Yogesh Brar speculates that the Nord lineup is going to get so big that OnePlus could struggle with the naming scheme. He suggests the company should make Nord a separate brand. This reasoning seems quite valid too. Take for example the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, a new mid-range smartphone that the company is expected to launch on April 28....

OPPO’s ColorOS now counts 500 million monthly active users OPPO’s ColorOS now counts 500 million monthly active users OPPO has announced the news via its official ‘ColorOS’ Twitter handle. The latest version of ColorOS is 12, and this software has been around since September 2013, when version 1.0 was released. The very first version of ColorOS was based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. So, it has been over 8 years at this point, since ColorOS launched....

The update adds a new dimension to the app, making it more than a typical money transfer app. There’s an all-new look to the app, which complements the new features well. The home screen of the app reflects the changes with dedicated sections for each new feature. So what’s exactly new? For starters, the app brings support for its upcoming high-yield savings account known as PayPal Savings. Customers can earn a 0....

Here’s a quick list of what Philips Hue announced today. New filament bulbs that can change color temperature. Brighter Options for color-temperature changing and full color versions of the standard Hue Bulbs. There’s a new Light Tube for illuminating around your TV. As well as enhanced versions of the Signe floor and table lamps. There’s an upgraded TV-focused lightstrip in the Hue Ambiance Gradient lightstrip. And finally a new ceiling light called Infuse, which is able to change colors and throws a bit of light up onto the ceiling....

At the time of writing this article, the Pixel 6a is not yet official. Google I/O is tomorrow, when the phone will launch, but I decided to write this at the peak of excitement, right before Google I/O begins. Below, I’ll try to break down the reasons why I’m looking forward to this smartphone, and why I think it will be a good fit for me, though not a perfect one, for sure....