OnePlus Ace 2 gets certified in China, could launch globally as the OnePlus 11R

The upcoming OnePlus Ace 2 has seemingly been certified for sale in the Chinese market, according to a new report on the matter. The Ace 2 will be the successor to the original Ace launched back in April of last year. Since it’s already getting certified, the Ace 2 may arrive sooner in the … Read more

Google Maps navigation on Wear OS now works without a phone

The title says it all: starting now, turn-by-turn navigation on Wear OS smartwatches can work even without a phone being connected to the watch. You will still need an internet connection, however – this isn’t offline navigation. That means only Wear OS smartwatches with LTE support (and an associated carrier plan) would be able … Read more

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Satellite for Android, and it’s not just for emergencies

Apple introduced emergency satellite connectivity with its iPhone 14 models last fall, and obviously Android devices couldn’t be far behind. Today at CES Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, a two-way satellite messaging service that will be available on “next-generation premium Android smartphones”. This is made possible through a partnership with Iridium, which operates a 66-strong … Read more

OnePlus 11 breaks pre-sales records in China, OnePlus 11 Pro won’t exist

The OnePlus 11 got official for the Chinese market less than 24 hours ago, ahead of its global introduction next month. And it seems like it’s already incredibly successful, more so in fact than any previous OnePlus device before it. According to OnePlus China President Li Jie, the OnePlus 11 broke pre-sales records for … Read more