Andrew Lanxon

Take your best ever landscape photos on your phone: Top tips and tricks for better shots

Recent phones like the iPhone 13 Pro, Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra have incredible cameras that can snag the sort of stunning photographs you’d normally expect to see coming from pro-level DSLRs with sky-high prices attached. Even older or more affordable phones like the iPhone 11, OnePlus 9 or Pixel 5 can …

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Best night mode phones in 2021: Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max and Pixel 5

The Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max and Google Pixel 5 can all take incredible images thanks to their powerful camera setups and stellar software integration. They’re amazing cameras to keep stuffed in your pocket, whether you’re wandering through your local town or trekking out into the hills. But they’re not just skilled in the daytime; all three phones offer dedicated modes …

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iPhone 13 Pro vs. 12 Pro Max night mode comparison: Which is best in the dark?

The iPhone 13 Pro earned a stellar review thanks to its neat design, powerful hardware and overall ease of use. The camera upgrades promise even better images than the previous iPhone 12 Pro Max thanks to a larger main image sensor, a wider aperture and various software improvements across all its lenses. But are the new phone’s night mode capabilities a significant upgrade …

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6 ways FaceTime can make long

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple gave FaceTime a big overhaul this year with the release of iOS 15, making the video chat app even more useful. The biggest upgrade is the ability to use FaceTime on Android and Windows devices. You can also host virtual watch parties …

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How to turn on ProRes video on your iPhone 13 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro can already shoot superb-looking video with rich colors and tons of detail, thanks to its 4K resolution. But the arrival of ProRes video can help take that even further. ProRes is Apple’s own video codec that allows the camera to capture more information when shooting and thereby allowing for greater control in post-production in software like …

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When Pac

In my full review of the OnePlus Nord 2 I explained why its power, camera and battery performance are all beyond what you would expect for such an affordable phone. I liked its look, too, although not as much as I like this new version, which has been reskinned in partnership with the 1980 classic, Pac-Man.  At its core, the …

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DJI Mavic 3 review: Great image quality and battery life help justify $2,199 price tag

The Mavic 3 packs a whole suite of upgrades over its predecessor allowing it to shoot better video, take better pictures and stay in the air for longer. Every piece has been updated and it feels like a real step forward over the previous Mavic 2 Pro. Its starting price of $2,199 (£1,879) for the base model, (or $2,999, £2,549 …

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DJI’s new pro cinema camera looks funky but sounds brilliant

DJI has taken the wraps off an entirely new line of cinema cameras aimed at professional filmmakers. The Ronin 4D cameras feature either 6K or 8K recording from a full-frame sensor, built-in four-axis gimbal stabilization, Apple ProRes recording and image transmission to external monitors up to 6 kilometers away. That’s not a bad list of features, particularly when you bear …

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With Pixel 6 Pro, Google might finally stand a chance against Apple and Samsung

After a long wait, I’ve got my hands on Google’s new premium flagship phone, the Pixel 6 Pro, which Google revealed at its Pixel 6 event alongside the Pixel 6. And so far, I’m impressed. Google teased the phone back in August and I explained at the time why I was excited to try its new camera setup, its Android 12 …

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I can’t wait for Google’s Pixel 6: Here’s why you should be excited too

Google is set to raise the curtain on its latest phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, at a launch event at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. UK) today. We previously got a peek at the new smartphones a few weeks before the tech giant unveiled the Pixel 5A. It wasn’t a detailed launch, and we still …

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