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OnePlus will restore firmware rollback — the restrictions were temporary
The company promised to restore the function in the next scheduled system update. Earlier, reports surfaced about the implementation of a hardware Anti-Rollback mechanism in ColorOS 16, which allegedly permanently blocked software downgrades. OnePlus has now officially commented on the situation, clarifying the status of these restrictions. The manufacturer stated that the downgrade block in the c...[Read More]
The Information: OpenAI Sets ChatGPT Ad Rates at $60 per Thousand Impressions—Triple the Market Average
The company is starting to monetize its free version and the new ChatGPT Go tier, offering brands premium placement. According to The Information, OpenAI is preparing for a large-scale rollout of advertising in its chatbot, setting some of the highest rates in the industry. The company is betting on the uniqueness of the conversational format, which it believes provides higher value than tradition...[Read More]
OnePlus implements hardware Anti-Rollback protection in ColorOS
Changing the software version to a previous one will be impossible — unless you replace the motherboard. OnePlus smartphone owners using ColorOS have noticed that version 16.0.3.500/501/503 implements an Anti-Rollback (ARB) mechanism. This blocks the ability to downgrade to previous software versions. The restriction is hardware-based: after installing the specified versions, a physical fuse is tr...[Read More]
A Camera Control analog could have appeared (or might still appear) in the Galaxy S26.
Android Authority discovered a LinkedIn profile of an employee who worked on creating a “camera button with gesture functionality” for the Galaxy S26 series. However, this button is not visible on known renders, and other leaks do not mention it. It is possible that Samsung has canceled the development of this feature, or that it will appear in other models.