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iPhone 12 Pro’s cameras got some new tricks that serious photographers will love

Apple’s iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini add significant new photography features, but camera hardware and computational photography software on the higher-end iPhone 12 Pro models really show how hard Apple is working to attract photo and video enthusiasts. Among the changes in the iPhone 12 Pro models are new abilities to fuse multiple frames into one …

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iPhone 12 and 12 Pro 5G: Apple unveils super speedy new phone lineup

Update, Nov. 9: Read CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple’s iPhones just got a lot faster. During its virtual event Tuesday, the company unveiled its iPhone 12 lineup — and all four new devices come with 5G, including the ultra-fast millimeter wave version. The company’s 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 12, 6.1-inch iPhone …

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Apple will include EarPods in iPhone 12 boxes in France

Apple will stop including EarPods or a power adapter in iPhone boxes in order to reduce waste, it said during Tuesday’s iPhone 12 reveal event. However, that doesn’t seem to the case globally — the company will include the EarPods with iPhones in France due to the country’s radiation laws, MacRumors reported Thursday.  Apple confirmed with CNET this only applies in …

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Prime Day storage deals still available on microSD cards, SSDs, hard drives and flash drives

Amazon Prime Day 2020 is officially over, but there are still storage steals to be found from brands such as SanDisk, WD, Lexar and Samsung. We’re keeping track of all the best Prime Day deals still available, and we’ve identified the best Walmart “Big Save” deals, which remain available through the end of day. What follows are some of the best storage bargains …

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These Apple rumors didn’t come true at the iPhone 12 event

Apple’s virtual event kicked off Tuesday with the launch of four new iPhone 12s with 5G and potentially massive camera improvements, plus HomePod Mini speaker. However, not every buzzy new feature or product from the rumor mill made it into the big event.  Here’s everything we didn’t get at the event today that we could still see in November, when …

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Snapchat’s newest AR effects work with Apple’s iPhone 12 and iPad lidar

The new iPhone 12 phones have improved cameras and 5G, but the iPhone 12 Pro models add 3D scanning and more advanced augmented reality via added lidar sensors. Snapchat is already updating its Lens Studio software for AR creators to take advantage of the iPhone 12 Pro’s lidar, anticipating a new wave of apps that could scan the world in …

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While Verizon and AT&T had deals ready to go when Apple announced its latest iPhone 12 line, T-Mobile took the day. On Wednesday the carrier finally unveiled its offers, and while they are not as aggressive as AT&T’s, the carrier does have a few discounts available for those switching or upgrading.  For switchers, the carrier is offering a bundle of …

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iPhone 12’s price tag could be more important for Apple’s success than ever

Apple’s iPhone 12 family hits the market at an extraordinary time — with the coronavirus pandemic leaving tens of millions of people out of jobs and kicking off a recession that has thrown everything into a state of uncertainty. The new phones feature a boxier look, a magnetic attachment called MagSafe and, yes, super-fast 5G, but the price tag of …

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Verizon’s iPhone 12 deals include free phones for switchers, upgrade discounts

Looking for the new iPhone 12 on Verizon? The carrier has some deals if you meet the right criteria.  Fresh off of the announcement that it has turned on its new 5G nationwide network, the nation’s largest carrier on Tuesday announced its deals for Apple’s latest iPhones. As with prior years, those who are switching to Verizon will be able …

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Amazon’s new AR app unlocks Halloween fun on your shipping boxes

If you’re like me and are terrible about getting rid of shipping boxes, your hoarding tendencies could finally come in handy. Amazon released a new augmented reality app that creates “interactive, shareable” experiences when you use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the Amazon box. The free app is called Amazon Augmented Reality.  “The activity on our …

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