Normally my iPhone ($285 at Amazon) wouldn’t be my first camera choice for taking photos at a concert. Rock gigs are dark, fast-paced, and the iPhone’s small image sensor doesn’t let in much light — typically a perfect storm of shoddy images. But considering how impressed I’ve been with the iPhone X’s camera so far, …
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Shooting lovely pictures of your family and friends is one of the best uses for your phone’s camera. Though I regularly shoot weddings as a professional photographer using expensive DSLRs and lights, I also love using my iPhone ($162 at Amazon) to take gorgeous portraits. Taking your phone portrait photography from casual Facebook snaps to frame-worthy art is simple, you …
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Apple has released its list of the most popular apps, music, games and movies for 2017, with Bitmoji snagging the top spot for most popular app. Bitmoji is closely followed by Snapchat, YouTube, Messenger, Instagram and Facebook. In games, Super Mario Run proved to be the most popular game of the year, with 8 Ball Pool and Snake Vs Block …
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Sixty-six percent of the hours UK subscribers spend watching Netflix are on the telly in the living room, the streaming service said Thursday. European Netflix customers generally install it on three to five devices, and initial signups to the service are mostly done through phones, tablets and laptops. However, the television set is still the preferred way to watch the …
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The lovely screen with skinny bezels is the most exciting update to the new OnePlus 5T, but the camera has seen some tweaks too. The telephoto lens we liked on the standard OnePlus 5 is gone, replaced with a 20-megapixel sensor that helps improve picture quality in low-light situations. It provides depth information too, letting you snag those portrait shots with …
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Snagging great action photos doesn’t require a pro-level dSLR. Your iPhone camera is capable of capturing some brilliant moments, as long as you put in a bit of effort too. I spent time with two pro skateboarders here in London and put together a set of tips to keep in mind — and some things to avoid — to help …
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The brilliant cameras on the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X let you easily snag brilliant snaps. If you want to take your mobile photography beyond simple snaps, though, you’ll need to start thinking more about how you’re taking photos. In the first of a series of how-to features, I’ll take you through my top tips for taking better photos …
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Amazon’s Smile service has arrived in the UK, allowing you to nominate a charity to receive a donation every time you make an Amazon purchase. When you visit smile.amazon.co.uk, instead of the regular Amazon URL, you’ll be asked to select a UK charity before browsing Amazon. Although the URL will change, you’ll still be browsing the regular Amazon store, with …
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Apple‘s top-end iPhone X is up for preorder in the UK, with sales starting properly on Nov. 3. Almost all of the major networks have now announced their pricing so I’ve put together a handy guide as to who’s offering what. Directly from Apple Buying the iPhone X outright from Apple and popping a SIM-only contract in it is the …
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Apple‘s latest smartwatch has plenty to be excited about, but it’s the addition of 4G connectivity that makes this version stand out above its predecessors. Here’s what you need to know about using LTE on the watch. The 4G connectivity on the Apple Watch ($199 at Best Buy) works exclusively with the EE network. While you can pair the watch …
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