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Android phones may soon shut down or restart Windows PCs remotely

Android users may soon be able to shut down or restart their Windows computers remotely through Microsoft’s Link to Windows app. The feature will expand the app’s existing controls for connected devices. Android Authority reported the upcoming changes. Read More: Microsoft’s Windows 11 will allow for Android apps Currently, the app allows users to connect […]

Oppo and OnePlus have announced the release of ColorOS 17, their version of the latest Android 17, for specific devices. Oppo, which does not sell its smartphones in the US, will debut the software with the upcoming Find X10 series later this month, followed by rollout to older eligible devices. OnePlus, despite its absence in the US market, will receive the Android 17 update on various devices.

The new software introduces a Liquid Glass-inspired design language, with a focus on resource efficiency and fluid animations. Oppo claims ColorOS 17 reduces rendering loads by up to 30% and lowers RAM usage by up to 25%. The update also brings AI improvements, such as AI agents for photo editing and file management tasks. OnePlus' ColorOS 17 rollout includes the OnePlus Pad 4, OnePlus 15R, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus Open, and several older flagship models.

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