The cameras on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra seem similar on paper. Both have a three-lens camera array with improved low-light performance, 4K HDR video capabilities and advanced autofocus systems. And while they both produce excellent results overall, they each have their strengths and weaknesses in different categories. Read …
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Update, Dec. 8: AirPods Studio are actually called AirPods Max. Apple announces $549 AirPods Max over-ear headphones, with a Dec. 15 release date. Apple released four new iPhone 12 models, two new Apple Watches, iPads and the HomePod Mini in 2020, but other long-rumored products like the AirPods Studio headphones and AirTags are still missing in action. A Bloomberg report claims the AirPods Studio are …
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Want a way to mount your phone almost anywhere, in a car, on a bike or even to a wall? San Francisco-based Peak Design has built a mounting system that seeks to make it easier to hold your phone securely in all those situations. Called Mobile by Peak Design, the system starts with a phone case for an Apple iPhone or …
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If you accidentally drop your iPhone 11 in some water, chances are it will be just fine once you dry it off. The iPhone 11 is rated IP68, so it’s water resistant up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) for 30 minutes. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can go deeper: up to 13 feet (4 meters) for 30 minutes. But we …
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Looking for a fun project to keep you occupied during quarantine lockdowns? Building a PC from scratch might seem like a daunting task if you’re a beginner — or in my case, if you haven’t built a computer since high school. But it doesn’t have to be. A custom-built machine is the best way to get all the components you …
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Google is set to announce the Pixel 5 phone today, almost two months after unveiling the Pixel 4A. And iPhone 12 is rumored to be announced any day now, making it the second iPhone Apple will have released in 2020 after April’s iPhone SE launch. Both new flagships will likely be pricier than their budget predecessors. But you don’t have …
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The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s camera is a huge part of the phone — literally and figuratively. With a 5x optical zoom, 108-megapixel sensor and 8K recording, it’s no surprise that Samsung is looking to win over photographers and videographers alike. But how does it compare to the iPhone 11 Pro Max? Though it came out last year, the iPhone …
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With its premium specs, gorgeous high refresh-rate screen and top-of-the-line multicamera setup, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a beast and has all the features you could want in a phone. But it’s pricey, originally starting at $1,300 (£1,179 and AU$1,999) even though Samsung has now discounted it to $1,100 a month after release. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus …
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CNET editors, including yours truly, spend a lot of time comparing the main cameras on flagship phones like the iPhone 11 Pro and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Because of this, selfie cameras often get second-billing, despite them being used almost as often as the rear cameras. So I wanted to find out which smartphone takes the best selfies out of four …
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Gyroscopes are everywhere. They’re in your phone, your smartwatch and even in your car. But this often-overlooked sensor has a fascinating history that dates all the way back to ancient times. It’s even partly responsible for the infamous Mile High Club. A gyroscope measures angular movement, and along with the accelerometer, it helps your phone with everything from recording smooth …
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