OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS Open Beta 7 update to the OnePlus 6 smartphones. The update also introduces a new service from the company called OnePlus Roaming.

According to the official changelog, OnePlus Roaming service will enable you to access cellular data on their smartphone without having to buy a local SIM card when travelling abroad. The service is similar to the one introduced by Google as Project Fi.

To enable the service, you simply need to go to the Settings > Wi-Fi & Internet and select the ‘OnePlus Roaming’ option. You will then be presented with options to buy a data plan. Once the data pack has been purchased, just select the package from the ordered list and enable it once you reach your overseas destination.

Do note that the OnePlus Roaming service only supports data service and you won’t be able to make voice calls using the service. However, you can still rely on messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram among others to make voice calls over the internet.

Currently, the OnePlus Roaming service is only available to the users of OnePlus 6, but we expect the Chinese company to roll out this feature to other devices as well, including the newly launched OnePlus 6T flagship smartphone.

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Along with the new Roaming service, the OxygenOS Open Beta 7 update comes with several new features. The company has added a new Video Enhancer feature for a better viewing experience while watching videos; user interface improvements for an emergency rescue; general bug fixes and performance improvements; among others.

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We don’t know what is going on at LG but its new release schedule seems like a bad idea. After launching the LG V30S ThinQ at MWC this year and following it with the G7 ThinQ earlier this month, LG has announced yet another flagship – the LG V35 ThinQ.

Releasing three flagships phones in 5 months doesn’t seem to be the right way to go if you say you plan to launch phones “when it is needed”. Nevertheless, if you are undecided about LG’s other two flagships, then you should read on and see if the V35 ThinQ ticks your boxes.

LG V35 ThinQ Design

When it comes to design, the V35 ThinQ shares a striking resemblance to the V30S ThinQ. There really isn’t any physical difference that sets them apart. You could simply say the V35 ThinQ is the V30S ThinQ with a Snapdragon 845 processor.

LG V35 ThinQ Specs

The V35 ThinQ has a 6-inch OLED QHD+ display with HDR. If you hate the notch on the LG G7 ThinQ, it is missing here. If you like it…..    Since this is available on AT&T, this should be great for the network’s DirecTV service.

Inside the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 mobile platform and it is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. There are two 16MP cameras on the rear. One is a super wide-angle sensor with a f/1.9 aperture, and the other is a standard sensor with a f/1.6 aperture. At the top left corner of the display is an 8MP wide-angle selfie camera.

The LG V35 ThinQ has AI features baked into its camera software. So you get all the AI features of the other two flagships such as scene recognition, Google Lens, and Super Bright Camera mode.

The phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo, has a Hi-Fi Quad DAC, 3D surround sound, face recognition, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, wireless charging support, and an IP68 rating. It is also MIL-STD 810G compliant. It draws juice from a 3,300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

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LG V35 ThinQ Price and Availability

The V35 ThinQ will be available in North America as an AT&T exclusive. It will also be sold through Google’s Project Fi network. It is expected to go on sale this summer.

AT&T is asking for $30/month for 30 months which brings it to $900 while Project Fi users will have to pay $899 or $37.46/month. The phone will be available in gray and black.

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Google’s mobile virtual network – Project Fi is offering Nexus 5X owners on its network a new replacement option. Initially, users had complained about the Nexus 5X. Rather than offer a replacement unit, Google provided a $100 Google Play Store credit or a $53 cheque.

Android Police reports that Google is now offering owners of faulty Nexus 5Xs an Android One Moto X4 instead. However, those willing to change will still have to pay a $69 replacement fee. One user already reported that he got the Moto X4 as a replacement.

New users on the other hand will have to pay $299 for the Moto X4 instead of $399 or $324 as at two weeks ago.

The Moto X4 packs a 5.2” FHD display with Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor, has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

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Motorola has included dual rear cameras (12MP + 8MP) on the Moto X4 and a 16MP front facing camera for selfies. Battery capacity is 3000mAh with support for Motorola’s 15W TurboPower fast charging. The Moto X4 also has an IP68-rating making it fully waterproof.

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Last month, Motorola announced its first Android One smartphone, Moto X4. The mid-range smartphone also became the first non-Nexus or Pixel device to officially work on Project Fi.

Already available on a pre-order basis, the shipment of the Moto X4 was expected to being sometime this week. However, the first Android One device in the US has now been delayed due to production issues.

The company has sent an email to those customers who pre-ordered the phone. In the email, it states that Motorola has experienced production delays with the X4. Thus, units won’t ship until later this month — between October 18th and 25th.

The email further mentions that if the customer has opted for trading-in an older smartphone, they still have the full 30 days to send it in after they receive the Moto X4.

While the delivery of pre-ordered devices has been delayed by about one week, newly placed orders, starting today, will start shipping much later. It appears that the customers who opt for standard delivery will have their devices shipped in November.

Originally launched at IFA in late August, the Moto X4 comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p Full HD display. Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD.

There is a dual-camera setup on the back. While one lens is of 12-megapixel, the other one is of 8-megapixel. Both sensors are combined for depth effects and other creative options. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel snapper.The smartphone is IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.

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The smartphone is IP68 certified for dust and water resistance. Running on stock Android version, the phone is promised to get Android 8 Oreo by the end of this year. The company has also said that it will be among the first devices to receive Android P next year.

The Android One Moto X4 carries a price tag of $399 in the U.S. and comes in two colour options — Super Black and Sterling Blue.

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Lenovo’s Motorola brand has planned a flurry of smartphone releases this year and one of the models that are likely coming is the Moto X4. The model has appeared in a couple of leaks recently, including its likely image. We have also seen a leak showcasing its specifications and that leak has got some sort of confirmation. A Motorola model has appeared on GFXBench and is suspected to be the Moto X4.

The Moto model appeared with the model number XT1789 and presents with a 5-inch display having a FullHD resolution (1980 x 1080pixels). The GFXBench data also shows the Moto X4 will come packing Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS which may likely feature some customisation in the China version, ZUI perhaps. The device is powered by a 2.2GHz Octa-core Qualcomm chip believed to be the Snapdragon 630 chip due to the presence of an Adreno 508 GPU.

In addition, the Moto X4 features 3GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage. The device is also listed with a 12 MP rear-facing camera with LED flash and a 16MP front-facing selfie shooter. A previous leak had tipped the X4 as coming with a dual camera setup and that was also captured in the leaked image. GFXBench app doesn’t detect dual camera setup so, it shouldn’t be surprising that only one of the cameras was captured. The device will likely have a 12 MP + 8 MP dual camera setup.

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GFXBench doesn’t reveal too many details about the specs but other details revealed about the Moto X4 includes that the device will feature an IP68 certified body and a front-mounted fingerprint reader which will be versatile enough to recognize gestures for on-screen navigations. The smartphone is also detailed to be the first non-Google phone that would support Project Fi MVNO. This feature will allow the phone to switch between different networks like Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular networks and Wi-Fi hotspots seamlessly. There is also NFC on board as listed on the GFXBench data which makes contactless payment services possible. The Moto X4 is tipped as coming in the fourth quarter of the year which is still a little time away but Lenovo could spring up a surprise before then.

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Those who waited for the Moto X4 to launch last month like we thought it would must be heartbroken to find out it has been postponed. The sad thing is that it will be a long wait before it arrives.

According to VentureBeat’s Evan Blass, the Moto X4 will be announced in the fourth quarter. Some say the reason for the postponement is as a result of Qualcomm struggling to meet demands of the Snapdragon 660 chip which will power the device. While that is a genuine reason, it may also be a strategy to prevent the Moto X4 from affecting sales of the newly announced Moto Z2 Play.

Pricing for the Moto Z2 Play is between $400 and $450 depending on the location. Since the Moto X4 is a mid-ranger too, its pricing shouldn’t exceed that range. By releasing the Moto X4 in Q4, the company would have sold sufficient units of the Moto Z2 Play and probably even discounted it.

Aside its launch in Q4, the Moto X4 will also be the first non-Pixel or Nexus device to support Google’s Project Fi. The official Project Fi Twitter account revealed that a new mid-range device from one of its partners was going to join the network later this year. A source privy to both Project Fi and Motorola later revealed that the device is the Moto X4.

READ MORE: The Chinese Version of The Moto Z2 Play Runs ZUI 3.0

The Moto X4 will have dual rear cameras, be powered by a Snapdragon 660 and have an IP68 rating. Screen size for the new X-series model will be 5.2-inch and it will make a switch from a polycarbonate body to glass.

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