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This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories. This is where we delve into the top headlines that provide the latest developments and innovations contributing to the digital landscape.
This week saw global Microsoft services being disrupted due to an outage, the first look at the Pixel Pro 9 and Pro 9 Fold, OnePlus launching several devices, Amazon making record-breaking sales on Prime Days, and One UI 7 could radically change Galaxy devices.
Microsoft outage brings world to a standstill
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Several services, including financial institutions, flights, media, retail, rail services, and emergency response networks, were disrupted by a major outage on Friday (July 19) morning.
An update from CrowdStrike (an American cybersecurity company) caused Windows PCs and servers to get stuck in a reboot loop, displaying the blue screen of death for many businesses worldwide. Microsoft recognized the ongoing disruption and expected a quick fix; however, it’s up to CrowdStrike to fully resolve the issue.
President & CEO CrowdStrike George Kurtz posted on X, stating that CrowdStrike was working with customers impacted by the outage and apologized for the disruption.
“We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disruption. We are working with all impacted customers to ensure that systems are back up and they can deliver the services their customers are counting on,” Kurtz said.
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Google made heads turn on Thursday (July 18) as it teased not one but two of its upcoming flagship phones. First, Google posted a quick teaser on X, giving us a glimpse of the Pixel 9 Pro in a champagne gold-like color. The device appears glossy, with rounded edges and a matte finish on its back panel. The tweet stated that the phone “is built for the Gemini era—” emphasizing the fact that its new device will be bolstered with AI.
OnePlus’s summer launch
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OnePlus unveiled three new products earlier this week—bringing the OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R and the Nord Buds 3 Pro to U.S. and Canada markets.
The OnePlus Pad 2 features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform, an exclusive 12.1-inch large 3K display, and six stereo speakers. The device comes loaded with the AI Toolbox, which helps users accelerate their workflows. The device comes with a large 9,510mAh battery and a flash charging tech that recharges the device within 81 minutes. The sleek 6.49mm and 584g pad features a Nimbus Gray all-metal body. It comes with add-on accessories like the OnePlus Stylo 2 and the OnePlus Pad 2 Smart Keyboard.
Amazon boasts record Prime Day sales
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Amazon’s big Prime Day sales have officially ended, and the company says it had a “record-breaking event.” While Amazon hasn’t shared the exact numbers yet, its official blog said it sold more items during this two-day event than any previous Prime Day event.
Amazon said in its Prime Day recap that members took advantage of deals from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Apple, Dyson, and Ring, as well as small businesses like TruSkin, ALOHA, Blueland, and Native Pet.
One UI 7 could change Galaxy devices
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While Samsung’s One UI 7 update is a few months away, tipsters have started to predict what this could mean for devices.
Ice Universe on X said that One UI 7 (based on Android 15) would be the “most changed” version of the software for Samsung Galaxy devices. The tipster continued to say that the company wants to “redraw” the app icons users experience while swiping the screen.
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