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OnePlus 7 Pro scores high on DxOMark, the company’s best yet
A significant upgrade from its predecessor
Fresh from its international launch, the OnePlus 7 Pro proves that it’s the company’s greatest phone yet. Apart from having the best possible specs, it also sports excellent cameras. DxOMark, one of the leading camera benchmark labs, gave OnePlus’ new flagship phone an impressive triple-digit score.
The new OnePlus 7 Pro has a total score of 111 on DxOMark Mobile. Individually, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a Photo score of 118 and a Video score of 98. For selfies, it gets an 86.
Checking the phone’s overall ranking on DxOMark, the OnePlus 7 is currently the second highest-rated smartphone camera today. The phone is just one point behind Huawei’s P30 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S10 5G.

According to DxOMark’s findings, the OnePlus 7 Pro is indeed a big step forward for OnePlus. With the new triple camera system, the phone has great versatility for amateur and professional photographers alike. DxOMark wasn’t able to objectively test the ultra-wide camera, but the main and telephoto shooters have excellent image quality.
In photography, the OnePlus 7 Pro can take stills with accurate exposures and wide dynamic range. Its new autofocus system is fast and precise as well. Details in the images are well-preserved. Plus, the bokeh effect in Portrait Mode is effective. However, there’s visible luminance noise in indoor shadows. Zoom shots have slightly desaturated colors.

For taking videos, it’s a capable camcorder. Again, it shoots with well-preserved details and accurate exposures. Additionally, white balance is generally on point. Also, it has fast autofocus. The optical image stabilization works pretty great, too. It’s not perfect though, because of strong aliasing and limited dynamic range.
You can check out DxOMark’s full review here and take a look at the samples used for the test. DxOMark tested the front camera as well which is available for reading here.
We spent quality time with the OnePlus 7 Pro before the official launch. Here are some of the photos we took:
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Apps
Disney+ launches a TikTok-coded vertical feed called Verts
TikTok has changed how we consume media. Everything is now vertical. Even the most established streaming services, often a bastion for traditionally horizontal content, is adopting the different format. Now, Disney+ is getting a vertical feed called Verts.
Like its contemporaries, Verts presents a continuous feed of content but tailored to show the plethora of titles from the Disney+ library. This might include the first scenes of shows or notable highlights. The hope, of course, is to direct users to the longform content.
Directly from the Verts feed, users can easily add the respective title to their watchlist or go straight to the title’s page. In turn, the feed is accessible from the homepage since it has its own tab.
According to Disney, early experiments with the feature have driven engagement to available content. Right now, the feed is mostly for clipping enticing content from shows. However, the platform will experiment further with the format for new ways to tell stories.
Though Verts surely stands for “verticals” in this case, “adverts” might fit better as its full government name. Still, it might be a useful tool if you’re figuring out what to watch for the night.
Currently, Verts is available for Disney+ subscribers in the United States. Disney also has plans to expand the feature to ESPN for sports-related content.
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Some of today’s navigation apps are living in the future. Instead of a two-dimensional map, these apps render the user’s surroundings in 3D. It’s a nifty upgrade that helps drivers more accurately visualize directions on the fly. Finally, Google Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade and will take navigation to the third dimension.
In a new update rolling out today, the new Immersive Navigation feature will bring your surroundings to life. The 3D view creates a render of the surrounding buildings, overpasses, and terrain around the car. It takes the guesswork out of navigation by showing precisely where to turn and what landmarks to look out for.
In the same vein, you can now use Street View to preview your destination before you arrive. Google Maps will also highlight your destination’s entrance, side of the street, and nearby parking.
Outside of how the map is visualized, Google Maps is also infusing its service with Gemini. The new Ask Maps feature will let you engage with the app in a conversational manner. For example, if you’re in the middle of a long drive, you can now ask Maps where the best place is to stop over and have a coffee break. Ask Maps will provide directions, a potential itinerary, and even helpful links to book a reservation ahead of time.
Now, availability for both of these features is still a bit limited. Immersive View is rolling out today to compatible devices and vehicles in the United States. Further, availability will expand over the coming months.
Meanwhile, Ask Maps is available now in the United States and India for Android and iOS. A desktop version is coming soon.
SEE ALSO: Google Maps is finally getting a power saving mode
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel
Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans will return to write and direct.
This feels like a formality at this point. Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel.
If you feel like you’ve read this exact title before, then you’re not alone. Since its massive success last year, the hit animated film constantly spawned talks of a potential franchise. It probably helped that the title quickly became Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. From the last we’ve heard of the rumors, Netflix was reportedly eyeing a 2029 premiere for the sequel.
Now, it’s official. As posted by Netflix itself, KPop Demon Hunters will get a sequel soon. Even better, the follow-up will be written and directed by the same duo, Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans.
Kang, who celebrated the first movie’s ability to tell a Korean story, says that there’s a lot more to explore in the film’s universe. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning,” she said.
Right now, the plot’s sequel is still unknown, especially since the Saja Boys were defeated in the first film.
Given how big the original movie got, the sequel is no surprise. Besides bagging the top spot on Netflix’s charts, the film also got an eventual release in theaters. KPop Demon Hunters is up for a potential Oscars win after it was nominated for Best Animated Feature. Its hit song, “Golden,” is also nominated for Best Original Song.
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