Tag Archives: camera

iPhone 12 water test: How deep can Apple’s phone really go?

Apple’s iPhone 12 is water-resistant, so it should be totally fine if you accidentally drop it in the pool or it gets splashed with liquid. The iPhone 12’s IP68 rating means it can survive up to 19.6 feet (six meters) of water for 30 minutes. But how deep can you really take this phone? We took …

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Amazon Prime Day camera and accessory deals: GoPro, Sony, DJI, Lowepro and more

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Amazon Prime Day means some excellent camera and accessory deals if you’re a photography enthusiast or aspire to become one. Even in 2021, there are plenty of times it’s worth trying something besides your smartphone for capturing …

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Moto G Stylus 5G review: One of the longest

If the new Moto G Stylus 5G from Motorola seems familiar, that’s because it’s the follow up to January’s Moto G Stylus, which costs less and doesn’t have 5G. The Stylus 5G comes with a redesigned stylus, Android 11, a new security layer from Motorola’s parent company Lenovo, 256GB of storage, 6GB of RAM and a new processor. It includes …

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Apple Watch’s Portrait watch face might just bring a tear to your eye. Here’s how to add it ASAP

When I first saw the new Portraits watch face for the Apple Watch during Apple’s WWDC event in early June, I didn’t pay much attention to it. I’ve never set personal photos as my watch face background, even though Apple states it’s the most popular watch face, opting instead for a Modular face full of information. However, now that Apple has added …

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iOS 15 should be tailored to make the iPhone 12 Pro more pro

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. WWDC21 starts Monday June 7 at 10 a.m. PT and Apple is expected to preview the next versions of iOS and iPadOS (likely called iOS 15 and iPadOS 15), I hope the new software for the iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and the pro …

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Choosing the right M1 Mac: 24

Have you been thinking of a shiny upgrade since Apple’s Spring Loaded event? Are you stuck on whether the 13-inch MacBook Air or 24-inch iMac is better for you? After all, for many years we referred to the old Intel-powered smaller iMac “a MacBook on a stand.” They were both entry-level devices that cut features and sometimes had slower processors. I …

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: Retro surprises and an affordable price

With the Nord N10 5G and N100, OnePlus expanded its more affordable Nord family of phones after launching its first OnePlus Nord in 2020. Available in Europe and North America, the N10 5G currently costs $300. This is cheaper than the UK-only OnePlus Nord (which you can currently find on Amazon for $428) along with the company’s 2020 flagship OnePlus 8 ($449) …

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Huawei Mate X2: Tasting the future with this nearly $3,000 foldable phone

Will foldable phones ever take off in the mainstream, or will they remain expensive toys owned by wealthy tech enthusiasts? Huawei is making a strong case in favor of these bendy gadgets with its recent launch of the Mate X2.  After using the Mate X2 for a week, I can declare that it has the best foldable phone hardware currently …

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iPad Pro now a video call king with Apple’s new feature. Here’s how it works

The iPad Pro models for 2021 are fully loaded with plenty of features and processing power. In fact, both of the tablets use the same M1 Apple Silicon processor that’s being used in the latest MacBooks and iMacs. This processor helps power Center Stage, a feature that’s sure to change the way you use FaceTime on the iPad Pro for video calls. The first …

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You’re not using iPhone portrait mode correctly: Here’s how to fix that

One of the coolest camera features on the iPhone is portrait mode. It makes your subject pop and can give your pictures a dramatic look. Basically, when you take a photo, it keeps the subject in focus while making the background of the picture look artistically out of focus. This popular effect replicates photos taken on a mirrorless or DSLR …

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