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Torchlight Infinite finally enters open beta testing on Android
Is forgiving monetization enough to ensure the game is a success?
Torchlight Infinite's open beta is now available on the Play Store. If you couldn't jump into the closed beta last month, the game is now open to everyone. So if Diablo Immortal didn't scratch your ARPG itch, Torchlight: Infinite might be a worthy competitor. And since it's cross-platform with PC, you can also download the game from Steam right now.
Torchlight: Infinite is in open testing on the Play Store for the next two weeks
Diablo Immortal better watch out; there's a new ARPG vying for top-spot
We've known for some time that Torchlight: Infinite would make its way from TapTap to the Play Store for pre-registration in the buildup to the game's global launch. Lo and behold, there's a fresh Play Store listing for Torchlight: Infinite, complete with pre-registration so you can receive a release announcement the day it launches, but there's also a second Play Store listing that offers access to an open beta that's rolling out right now. The beta is expected to last for two weeks ahead of the game's October launch, so if you've been curious to see how Torchlight: Infinite is shaping up and whether it will be a worthy competitor to Diablo Immortal, today's the day, you can install the beta directly from the Play Store right now.
Everdale is a new village building game from the makers of Clash of Clans
Out now in beta, but only in select regions
Supercell, the developer behind the casual hits Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Boom Beach, and Clash Royale, have just announced an all-new free-to-play village builder called Everdale. It's entering into open beta testing per today's announcement. Only select regions will be able to participate in the open beta's early access. Those who live in the Nordics, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Malaysia will participate in the latest testing phase of Supercell's newest game.
Latest OnePlus 8T Open Beta is further evidence that OnePlus has forgotten how to do updates
Skipping a beat
OnePlus might not be the fastest manufacturer when it comes to updates anymore, but at least you can get your hands on new releases early, if you're okay with the occasional bug or issue. OnePlus' extensive Open Beta program lets owners participate in the software creation process, to an extent, and the latest phone to receive a new Open Beta version is the OnePlus 8T with version 4.
Hands-on with League of Legends: Wild Rift, possibly the best MOBA on mobile
Gameplay video included, two full matches
The build-up to the US open beta for League of Legends: Wild Rift has been a long one, but now that this beta is almost here, I've taken it for a spin ahead of time to report on my findings. Below I've detailed all of the critical bits, things like performance, controls, and monetization, and I've even taken the time to record a 48-minute gameplay video so that everybody can see exactly what this open beta will have to offer when it's released on Monday. So if you're eager to learn all about the upcoming US beta for Wild Rift, this hands-on is for you.
Codemasters and NetEase will launch the first open beta for Racing Master tonight
Only a few more hours to go
A NetEase developer known as Dahua Studios has just announced that it's working on an upcoming racing game for mobile in conjunction with Codemasters, and it will enter into open beta this month. The game is called Racing Master. It's a real-time simulation racer that's utilizing the Unreal 4 engine as well as some proprietary Codemasters tech, who just so happens to be a developer with a slew of famous racers under its belt, such as DiRT, GRID, and F1.
Open Beta 8 for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro improves call quality, app load times, and more
The latest security patch is included, too
While we wait for OnePlus to launch its next phone lineup, the company certainly hasn’t forgotten about its former flagships. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro from last year have consistently received updates. Keeping up with that streak, the latest Open Beta for the 8 and 8 Pro comes with a lengthy changelog and a whole bunch of bug fixes, in addition to the March security patch.
League of Legends: Wild Rift finally gets a US release date for the upcoming open beta
The North American open beta starts on March 29
Back in May, we highlighted a rumor that League of Legends might come to Android courtesy of Tencent, a company that just so happens to own Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends. It has now been revealed that Riot has been very busy having recently announced three new games for mobile themed around the LoL franchise. In this article, I'm going to be talking about League of Legends: Wild Rift, a redesigned 5v5 MOBA slated for release on mobile and consoles in 2020. So if you're eagerly anticipating the arrival of Wild Rift, I'm happy to report that it's already available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store.
The fourth OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta is here
Aside from the February security patch, it's all about bugfixes
While many OnePlus flagship phones await their turn, the Nord got its stable Android 11 update last week after several beta rounds. The budget handset is now marching forward with another Open Beta that aims to fix a lot of lingering bugs and deliver last month’s security patch.
Second OxygenOS 11 beta adds always-on display to OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro
Sadly, the non-Pro OnePlus 7 and 7T miss out on the long-awaited feature
After a bit of a hold-up, the OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally picked up their first OxygenOS 11 betas around mid-January. While the update included a host of nifty features, including the 8T’s spruced-up interface, one notable thing it left out was the always-on display function. Thankfully, the second beta adds that missing feature but with an unfortunate caveat — it's limited to the Pro models.
OnePlus Nord's second Android 11 Open Beta arrives with a slew of bug fixes
Inching closer to stable OxygenOS 11
OnePlus launched the first Android 11-based Open Beta for the Nord at the beginning of the year, and now the company is back with the second beta. It's bringing along a slew of welcome bug fixes and interface optimizations, but as far as we can tell, there weren't any deal-breaking issues in the first Open Beta that needed fixing. Here's to hoping it'll remain that way in the second release.
OnePlus Nord jumps on the Android 11 bandwagon with its first Open Beta
OxygenOS 11 brings a revamped UI to the budget OnePlus
As the OnePlus 7/7T’s Android 11 update hangs in the air, only two OnePlus phones — the 8 and 8T — have so far received their stable builds. Last week, the company confirmed that more of its older and budget offerings would soon be updated with the latest OxygenOS version, and it sure seems that it's keeping its word. It has finally released the beta version of OxygenOS 11 to the Nord, bringing everything that’s new about the software skin to the budget champ.
OnePlus 7 and 7T series get new OxygenOS Open Beta with October security patch — Downloads now available
It's already November, but who's counting
OnePlus has become slower and slower at shipping security updates in a timely manner, ranking far behind devices from Samsung, Google, and other companies in our security update tracker. The OnePlus 7 and 7T series took over a month to receive the September security update, and the company is sticking to roughly the same schedule with the October fixes.
OnePlus just upped the ambient display ante with OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 for OP8 phones
Ambient display has never been so aesthetic
Google may have set the pace in releasing a stable version of Android 11 for its phones earlier this month, but OnePlus isn't far behind. After debuting Open Beta 1 for OxygenOS 11 on September 8, the company is already pushing out Open Beta 2 to devices in the OnePlus 8 family. The new update fixes bugs and improves stability, but it also introduces a new feature that takes ambient display to the next level aesthetically.
Latest OxygenOS Open Betas for OnePlus 7 and 7T lineups bring some new gaming-related features
This will be good for those of you Candy Crush enthusiasts out there
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- The same update has now made its way to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro in the form of OxygenOS Open Beta 8. The changelog remains the same. The OTA should be rolling out now, but it's available on the downloads page as well.
OnePlus is on its 18th OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, and this update primarily focuses on improving the gaming experience. It does come with a few other fixes and minor additions, as well as the latest September security patch.
OnePlus is hard at work on its OxygenOS 11 update, but the updates aren't stopping for its existing Android 10-based software. The company just released two Open Beta updates across four of its phones, with security patches and bug fixes in tow.
Open Beta 6 for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro delivers adaptive brightness adjustments
Dedicated 'Moments' gallery being tested for Game Space app
Update pulses are now reaching OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro owners on the Open Beta program. Pretty much all of the major talking points in the changelog are quality-of-life improvements and bug squashes, but not all the puzzle pieces are there.
OnePlus will release fewer Oxygen OS Betas going forward
Open and Closed Betas will be released once and twice a month, respectively
OnePlus has decided to slow down the pace at which it releases its Open and Closed Betas, switching to releasing them once and twice a month, respectively. This is down from the schedule the company has held since 2016, which pushed around two Open Betas per month and four Closed Betas per month. The company says these changes will give its development team more time to address feedback and bugs, and it should make future Beta releases more stable and reliable.
OnePlus 5 and 5T get Open Beta 3 on the path to stable Android 10
With a slew of fixes and optimizations
OnePlus has been working on a stable Android 10 release for the OnePlus 5 and 5T for some time now, and the company had already rolled out two Open Beta previews. Now with the third build, OnePlus is shipping fixes to some pesky bugs introduced in previous releases, along with other optimizations.
Dark Mode Quick Settings toggle coming to OxygenOS, plus other tweaks planned
A new multitasking interface and lower volume levels are also on the list
As part of its monthly Q&A (or FAQ — the company calls it both), OnePlus has just revealed a handful of smaller but still much-appreciated tweaks we can look forward to in its OxygenOS software. In addition to finally getting the Dark Mode toggle we've been clamoring for, we can also look forward to multitasking interface tweaks, lower volume settings, and other minor launcher fixes — though each change is tied to its own separate schedule.