Google released a security patch for its new Pixel 2XL phones on Monday, addressing various screen issues such as more color saturation options and protections against image burn-in. Since its launch in October, the Pixel 2XL has been plagued by complaints the screen looked a bit dull. To address the issue, Google has added a …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. He has better things to do with his hands than hold a phone. Google/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET You can’t just sit there. If you have a phone to sell, especially a new one, you have to at least try and capture some attention. Even …
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So you can’t get an iPhone X, but you don’t want to miss out on all the fun of owning a state-of-the-art phone that does a bunch of cool stuff. Not to worry. There are plenty of amazing handsets stuffed with the hardware features and software tools you crave, and they might also save you a fistful of cash. Here’s …
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Apple’s iPhone X might not be able to survive a drop, but at least it takes the best photos of any phone out there. According to DxOMark, which does in-depth testing and reviews of camera sensors, lenses and phone cameras, the 10th-anniversary iPhone hit a score of 101 for its photo quality. That score just barely bests the still image …
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The iPhone 8 Plus has a great camera, but its biggest rival may be a member of its own family. Apple‘s 10th anniversary iPhone X features a new design and extra features, including slightly different cameras. So how much better are the cameras on the iPhone X, and are they worth at least $200, £200 or AU$550 more than the …
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YouTube is under fire for allowing troubling videos to get past its filters on an app designed specifically for younger viewers, according to a report this weekend by The New York Times. The Google-owned website is the largest video site in the world, with more than a billion people visiting a month. The affected service, YouTube Kids, was launched in 2015 …
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How do you like the sound of $50 off two Google Home speakers? These are the deals of which Black Friday is made. And Costco has published a laundry list of them, most of which are scheduled to go live on Nov. 24. But some will be available as soon as Nov. 5, with more coming online each Friday through November. Costco …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Be prepared for imperfections. James Martin/CNET No, Apple hasn’t suddenly invented a magical, revolutionary OLED screen that gives you all the dramatic color without any drawbacks. There was much consternation when Google’s new Pixel 2 XL phones suffered so-called burn-in — traces of …
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Imagine this scene. Your Pixel 2 XL order finally arrives on your doorstep and as you excitedly try to start up your new phone, you’re greeted with an error message: “Can’t find valid operating system. The device will not start.” Unfortunately, this was a reality for some unlucky people who received their new Pixels without the Android OS. Enlarge Image …
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect Google’s new two-year warranty for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Just after Google‘s Pixel 2 ($98 at Amazon) phones started to ship, reports surfaced that some 2 XL models suffered from screen burn-in. On Oct. 26, Google acknowledged the issues and — contrary to our own in-house tests — …
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