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The OnePlus Open is picking up its Android 16 update in the US market following other regions. In a thread on its forums, OnePlus has confirmed the global rollout of OxygenOS 16 – aka Android 16 – for ...

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Android 17 will introduce “Registered App Stores” as a result of the Epic settlement, allowing users to install rival marketplaces through a single, uniform screen. This eliminates security warnings ...

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