The OnePlus Ace 3 is the latest smartphone release from OnePlus, offering high-end specs at a more affordable price point. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 1TB of storage, and a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The device runs on ColorOS 14 based on Android 14 and includes a 50MP main camera. Set for a global debut as the OnePlus 12R, the Ace 3 offers flagship-like features, including a 120Hz refresh rate and 100W wired charging, but lacks wireless charging. With prices starting at approximately $365 in China, the OnePlus Ace 3 is positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to the upcoming OnePlus 12.
Samsung's Galaxy A33 smartphone is now receiving the Android 14 update in additional countries across Asia and Europe, with firmware version A336BXXU7DWL1. The update includes new features such as a redesigned Quick Panel, new widgets, and a revamped Camera app, but still carries the November 2023 security patch. Users can update their devices through the Settings app or manually download and flash the firmware using a Windows computer and the Odin tool. The Galaxy A33, launched with Android 12, is expected to receive up to Android 16 as per Samsung's update policy.
Samsung has rolled out the Android 14 update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) in Europe, with firmware version P613XXU4CWL1. The update, which does not include the January 2024 security patch, brings Samsung's One UI 6.0 with new features such as a redesigned Quick Panel, new widgets, and improvements to stock apps. Users can download the update via the Settings app or manually with the Odin tool. This is the second major update for the tablet, which launched with Android 12 and received an Android 13 update later in 2022.
Google has released the Android 14 January security patch for its Pixel devices, addressing 11 security issues for the 2024-01-01 patch and 48 for the 2024-01-05 patch, with severity ranging from moderate to critical. The update includes specific camera and UI fixes for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models. Factory images and OTA updates are available for a range of Pixel devices, including the 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro, with separate builds for Verizon customers.
