YouTube Music starts testing new Library Tracks playlist

After rolling out a PWA for Chromebooks earlier this month, Google is now testing a new Library Tracks playlist in YouTube Music. The new playlist has started rolling out to a few users, and it gives them easy access to all the songs in their library.

Reddit user u/Iordbrack recently spotted the new Library Tracks playlist in the YouTube Music app on Android. In a post on the matter, they explain that the playlist shows up in the playback history within the app settings after playing any song from the library. As its name suggests, the automatically generated playlist only includes tracks from your library.

Credits: u/Iordbrack

As you can see in the attached screenshot, the Library Tracks playlist looks like every other playlist in YouTube Music. It shows cover art at the top, right next to the playlist name and the total number of tracks. It includes a download button to help users download all the tracks for offline playback, a shuffle button, and a play button. Beneath the buttons, you can see a download progress bar, followed by a list of all the songs in the playlist.

The post further reveals that although the playlist cannot be viewed directly as it brings up a 404 error, users can download it and view it offline. Unfortunately, the playlist doesn’t seem to include uploaded music from your library, so it may not be a great solution for users who want access to their complete music library in one place. We sincerely hope Google adds uploaded music to the mix by the time the playlist rolls out to more users.

We currently have no further information about the new Library Tracks playlist or when it will roll out to more users. We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.

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OnePlus 9 series pre-orders could come with free true wireless earbuds

OnePlus is expected to launch its new OnePlus 9 series sometime this month. The company is rumored to launch as many as four new products, including the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9R, and the OnePlus Watch. While OnePlus has yet to confirm a concrete launch date, the company has set March 8th as the date for an upcoming announcement. Meanwhile, a new leak has revealed the pre-order date for the OnePlus 9 series as well as a promotional offer that OnePlus is planning to have in place to attract early birds.

The new info comes from ever-reliable Evan Blass, who has revealed that the OnePlus 9 series will go on pre-order on March 23, and early buyers will be able to claim a free pair of OnePlus Buds Z true wireless earbuds. Blass notes that this offer will apply to both the regular and Pro variant of the OnePlus 9, but it’s unclear if this promotion will be available in all countries where OnePlus will sell the two devices.

In eligible countries, those who pre-order the OnePlus 9 will receive a regular version of the OnePlus Buds Z TWS earbuds while OnePlus 9 Pro pre-orders will get the special Steve Harrington Edition of the Buds Z. OnePlus ran a similar promotional offer last year when it launched the OnePlus 8 series. At the time, OnePlus was bundling a free pair of Bullets Wireless Z and a Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging pad.

Left: OnePlus Buds Z. Right: OnePlus Buds Z Steve Harrington Edition.

As a refresher, the regular OnePlus 9 (code-named lemonade) is expected to feature a flat 6.5-inch full HD+ 120Hz display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB storage UFS 3.1, a 48MP primary camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The OnePlus 9 Pro, on the other hand, will reportedly pack a curved 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage, a quad-camera array with Hasselblad branding, and the same 4,500mAh battery as the regular model with 65W charging support.

Finally, the rumored OnePlus 9R may also debut alongside the regular and Pro models. However, very little is known about its specifications and design at this point, though it’s expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset.

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Redmi K40 is likely launching in global markets as the POCO F3

Update 1 (03/02/2021 @ 00:20 AM ET): The Redmi K40 will indeed be called the POCO F3. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on February 25, 2021, is preserved below.

Although POCO insists on calling itself an independent brand, its product portfolio mostly consists of rebranded Xiaomi devices. For example, the POCO F2 Pro from last year was a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro 5G, the POCO X2 was a rebranded Redmi K30, and the POCO M2 Pro was a rehashed Redmi Note 9 Pro. While the company has launched a couple of original devices in the recent past, it seems like POCO isn’t going to completely give up the rebranding strategy anytime soon. We have now learned that the company is planning to launch the upcoming Redmi K40 as a POCO-branded phone in some markets.

As a recent tweet from XDA Senior Member Deic points out, a new POCO device was recently certified by IMDA (Singapore). The listing reveals that the device will go by the model number M2012K11AG and the codename alioth. It further mentions that the device will feature a Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 48MP primary camera, a 6.67-inch display, and a 4,420mAh battery.

New deviced certified on IMDA (Singapore)

POCO M2012K11AG – codename alioth
Snapdragon 870
48 MP
163.7×76.4×7.8
6.67 inch
4420mAh
Android 11 android
5G Dual SIM

Previously was certified in TENAA as Redmihttps://t.co/aLRH2YLzqv pic.twitter.com/TBAWLv8ZVE

— Deiki (@Deiki_kun) February 25, 2021

In case that sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve previously spotted the same device on Chinese certification authority TENAA’s website, with Redmi branding and model number M2012K11AC. The device is believed to be the Redmi K40, which will be launched in China later today. As you can tell, both the devices feature the same model number, with the exception of the last letter. Based on the model numbers of previous Xiaomi and Redmi devices, we believe that the ‘C’ stands for China and the ‘G’ stands for Global. Therefore, we suspect that POCO will launch the Redmi K40 under its own brand name in select markets outside of China.

Update: The Redmi K40 series has been officially unveiled in China. Head over to this post to learn all about it.

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Update: The Redmi K40 is indeed the POCO F3

As we had already guessed, the Redmi K40 is indeed coming to global markets as the POCO F3.

POCO F3 modelname M2012K11AG and codename alioth was certified in FCC listing.

I will be the Global and European version of Redmi K40 as expected.https://t.co/Et90ibIArC pic.twitter.com/4lLH5BaIrD

— Deiki (@Deiki_kun) March 2, 2021

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Featured image: Redmi K40 from TENAA listing

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OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 released for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series received the first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta in January this year, allowing interested OnePlus 7 / Pro OnePlus 7T / Pro users to try out the Android 11 software ahead of the final release. This was followed by the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 last month which brought several system optimizations, camera improvements, and bug fixes. Now OnePlus is back again with a new Open Beta for its 2019 flagship lineups.

The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 is released for the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. The new update fixes many of the annoying bugs including the issues of Netflix unable to stream HD videos, slow charging rate, failure of Double Tap to Wake, and more.

Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the effect of unlocking animation
  • Fixed the issue of slow charging rate in some cases
  • Fixed the lagging issue when playing screen-recorded videos
  • Fixed the small probability failure issue with the Double Tap to Wake
  • Fixed the issue that Netflix could not play HD videos
• Bluetooth
  • Fixed the silent issue when the Bluetooth transport protocol is changed to AptX
• Network
  • Improved the stability of the Wi-Fi connection and reduce Internet outages

The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 is currently rolling out to the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro — the regular OnePlus 7 / 7T models will follow shortly. If you’re on OxygenOS Open Beta 2, you should receive the update OTA soon. If you’re on a stable build and wish to try out this Android 11-based update, you can flash the full OTA zip corresponding to your model from the links given below.

Download OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro

• Open Beta 3
• Incremental from Open Beta 2

OnePlus 7T Pro

• Europe / Global
  • Open Beta 3
  • Incremental from Open Beta 2
• India
  • Open Beta 3
  • Incremental from Open Beta 2

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Apple iPad Pro with mini LED, new processor similar to M1 launching this year

Apple launched various products last year despite the pandemic, and the same is expected to happen in 2021 as well. Apart from the new iPhones later in the year, we have also heard and reported around upgrades from various Mac products, including larger and more powerful MacBook Pro models, new MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Pro. A report now suggests Apple is also preparing to launch updated iPad Pro models this year.

A video by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg hints that we can expect a new line of iPad Pro this year. The updated models are expected to have a similar design as the 2020 iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 with slight changes. We can expect the display on the larger model to be upgraded to mini-LED. While this might add a bit of thickness to the design, it should give a major boost to the brightness and contrast of the display. The new iPad Pro models could also come with newer cameras and hopefully retain the LiDAR scanner.

The biggest update for the new iPad Pro models could be on the processor side. Gurman says that Apple will be introducing a new processor, which could be similar to the M1 Silicon that was introduced last year on the MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Air, and the Mac mini. Apart from offering improved performance, we can expect support for 5G connectivity. The shift to the new chipset also means that Apple could finally enable Mac interoperability, allowing macOS apps to run on iPadOS and vice-versa.

Lastly, there could be a new entry-level iPad coming later this year, although there is no substantial information around the product. Surprisingly, there is no information regarding the iPad mini from Gurman, which hasn’t seen an update since 2019. However, Gurman suggests that the company is working on a mixed reality AR VR headset system that could arrive by 2022. It will be costly and focus on gaming and communication features. Further, Apple might also have plans to launch AR glasses that could add an overlay for texts, maps, and notifications.

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OPPO will officially unveil the Find X3 series on March 11th

OPPO has finally confirmed that it will unveil the Find X3 series on March 11th. The company shared this information in a recent tweet, with a poster showcasing what looks to be the unusual camera bump that we recently spotted in leaked images of the Find X3 Pro.

Join us for the #OPPOFindX3Series launch event on Thursday, March 11th.

It’s going to be out of this world. #AwakenColour pic.twitter.com/Rr2AcSpLJr

— OPPO (@oppo) March 1, 2021

For the unaware, OPPO will launch three devices as part of the Find X3 series — Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite. While we don’t know much about the Find X3 Neo at the moment, both the Find X3 Lite and Find X3 Pro have leaked extensively over the last few months and we know pretty much everything about them. Previous leaks suggest that the Find X3 Lite will be a rebranded Reno5 5G, with minimal design changes. It will feature the same 6.3-inch AMOLED display as the Reno5 5G, with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

The OPPO Find X3 Lite will come with Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip, coupled with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of onboard storage. It will be powered by a 4,300mAh battery, which will support OPPO’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech. For photography and videography, the device will offer a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. Over on the front, it will feature a single 32MP selfie shooter. The device will reportedly be available in three colorways — galactic silver, azure blue, and starry black.

The more premium OPPO Find X3 Pro will feature significantly better hardware. Leaks suggest that it will feature a 6.7-inch WHQHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for “adaptive dynamic frame rate” between 10-120Hz. The Find X3 Pro will pack Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 chip, coupled with a respectable 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging support.

Leaked renders and promotional images of the Find X3 Pro reveal that it will feature an unusually shaped camera bump on the back with a quad-camera setup. The camera system will pack two unannounced 50MP sensors from Sony (IMX766), a 3MP macro camera with 25x zoom capabilities to help you get really close to the subject, and a 13MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. OPPO has also confirmed that the Find X3 series will support end-to-end 10bit color support from capture, storage, to display. OPPO calls this its Full-path Color Management System. You can learn more about it by following this link.

Are you looking forward to OPPO’s Find X3 series? What unique feature do you expect to see on the Find X3 Pro? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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OnePlus starts rolling out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 to the OnePlus Nord

It’s been almost two months since OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS Open Beta with Android 11 for the OnePlus Nord. Since then, the company has rolled out two more Android 11 beta updates to the device bringing January 2021 security patches and a couple of improvements. OnePlus is now finally rolling out the first stable OxygenOS 11 release for the mid-ranger, which upgrades the device to Android 11 and brings a host of new features.

OnePlus Nord XDA Forums

According to a recent comment on the OnePlus Community forums, the first OxygenOS 11 stable update for the OnePlus Nord has just started rolling out to some users. It measures 2910MB and includes the following changes:

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11 stable changelog

•  System
  • Update to Android 11 version
  • The brand new UI design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations for details
  • Optimized the stability of some third-party apps and improved experience
• Ambient Display
  • Newly added Insight clock style, a join creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
  • Newly added the Canvas always-on display, which can extract the subject’s outline from any photo and display it on your lock screen (Go to: Settings > Customization > Wallpaper > Canvas > Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically)
• Dark Mode
  • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
  • Now supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. (Go to: Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically > Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/Custom time range)
• Shelf
  • Brand new shelf UI
  • Newly added a weather widget with smarter animation effect
• Gallery
  • Newly added the Story feature, which can automatically create the weekly stories by using your local photos and videos
  • Optimized the loading speed to improve the image preview experience

As with all OnePlus updates, the OxygenOS 11 stable release for the OnePlus Nord will roll out to users in a staged fashion. It will only reach a handful of users today and after OnePlus confirms that it’s stable enough for a wider rollout, it should reach all users. If you don’t wish to wait for the OTA update to reach your device, you can download the region-specific flashable ZIP file from the links below and use the Local upgrade method to update to the latest release. In case you face any issues with the update, you can head over to the OxygenOS 11 announcement thread on OnePlus’ Community forums and share your feedback.

Download: OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus Nord

• Europe:
  • Full OTA
• India:
  • Full OTA
• Global:
  • Full OTA

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