Honor rolls out MagicOS 11 update with Huawei OneHop support

Honor's MagicOS 11 update brings Huawei OneHop NFC transfers to its devices, enabling direct sharing with Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi phones.

Cristian PenisoaraNov 10, 2026

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Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

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Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Mate 90 Pro in China, a new flagship that starts at ¥6,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The phone pairs a Tandem OLED display with 12,000 nits of local peak brightness, the new Kirin 9035 processor, a 50MP variable-aperture main camera, eSIM satellite communications, and a 6600mAh …

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

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How to use Gemini hands-free on your phone

Learn how to use Gemini hands-free to control device settings, place calls, dictate messages, and handle tasks from the lock screen.

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How to turn off Pixel camera AI features on newer Google devices

Learn how to turn off Pixel camera AI features like Auto Best Take and Auto Edit on newer Google phones to prevent unwanted photo adjustments.

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Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips are compatible with Android’s Linux Terminal app

The Linux Terminal app now runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 hardware, verified on the REDMAGIC 12 Pro.

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How to install Solipsism Browser on Android and why it stands apart

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Google Photos Ask Photos update may add multi-step tasks

Unreleased code in Google Photos v8.0 points to an upgraded Ask Photos interface capable of performing multi-step tasks like editing and album creation.

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ColorOS 17 rollout begins with initial support for OnePlus and Realme devices

The ColorOS 17 rollout began on November 5 for OnePlus and realme devices, introducing Fluid Cloud alerts, AI editing tools, and cross-brand file sharing.

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Huawei Nova 17 series leak points to 200MP camera and Kirin 8 chip

A new leak suggests the Huawei Nova 17 series could launch next month with a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a Kirin 8 series chip.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 7News

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Sony releases Xperia 10 Android 17 update with missing flagship features

Sony is rolling out the Xperia 10 Android 17 update to the Xperia 10 VIII and VII with new interface tools, while omitting select flagship capabilities.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 7OS

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GrapheneOS brings Linux 6.18 kernel to Pixel 10 series and eyes Pixel 11 support

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By Cristian PenisoaraNov 7OS

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Samsung sleep apnea detection expands to Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch

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Honor rolls out MagicOS 11 update with Huawei OneHop support

Honor's MagicOS 11 update brings Huawei OneHop NFC transfers to its devices, enabling direct sharing with Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi phones.

Cristian PenisoaraNov 10, 2026

The update desk

Android & OS updates

All updates

Honor rolls out MagicOS 11 update with Huawei OneHop support

Read the update →OS

ColorOS 17 on the OnePlus 15 replaces OxygenOS with layered visuals and agentic AI

Read the update →OS

Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 for the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro in the US

Read the update →OS

Five common GrapheneOS myths evaluated on a Google Pixel

Read the update →

Phones & accessories

Devices worth a closer look

More deals

Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

Oct 28Read article

Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

Oct 8Read article

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

Oct 24Read article

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Useful Android guides

All guides

How to Sideload APKs Safely and Keep Them Updated on Android

Learn how to sideload APKs safely by checking signatures, reviewing permissions, using APK Analyzer, and tracking updates with Obtainium or APKUpdater.

Nov 10Read article

How to use Gemini hands-free on your phone

Learn how to use Gemini hands-free to control device settings, place calls, dictate messages, and handle tasks from the lock screen.

Nov 9Read article

How to turn off Pixel camera AI features on newer Google devices

Learn how to turn off Pixel camera AI features like Auto Best Take and Auto Edit on newer Google phones to prevent unwanted photo adjustments.

Oct 28Read article

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips are compatible with Android’s Linux Terminal app

The Linux Terminal app now runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 hardware, verified on the REDMAGIC 12 Pro.

By Robert HabaNov 9News

→

How to install Solipsism Browser on Android and why it stands apart

Learn how to install Solipsism Browser on Android, manage background updates, and use its vertical navigation rail alongside built-in privacy tools.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 9Apps

→

Google Photos Ask Photos update may add multi-step tasks

Unreleased code in Google Photos v8.0 points to an upgraded Ask Photos interface capable of performing multi-step tasks like editing and album creation.

By scpyNov 7Apps

→

ColorOS 17 rollout begins with initial support for OnePlus and Realme devices

The ColorOS 17 rollout began on November 5 for OnePlus and realme devices, introducing Fluid Cloud alerts, AI editing tools, and cross-brand file sharing.

By Robert HabaNov 7News

→

Huawei Nova 17 series leak points to 200MP camera and Kirin 8 chip

A new leak suggests the Huawei Nova 17 series could launch next month with a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a Kirin 8 series chip.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 7News

→

Sony releases Xperia 10 Android 17 update with missing flagship features

Sony is rolling out the Xperia 10 Android 17 update to the Xperia 10 VIII and VII with new interface tools, while omitting select flagship capabilities.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 7OS

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GrapheneOS brings Linux 6.18 kernel to Pixel 10 series and eyes Pixel 11 support

GrapheneOS rolled out the Linux 6.18 kernel to the Pixel 10 lineup, with Pixel 11 support expected if Android 17 QPR2 delivers required MTE firmware.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 7OS

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Samsung sleep apnea detection expands to Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch

Samsung sleep apnea detection now tracks breathing interruption severity on Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch following US FDA and South Korean clearances.

By Robert HabaNov 7Wearables

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