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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The OnePlus 8T comes with a slew of great features including 5G, superfast charging and a lovely display. But it’s the cameras on the back that I’m most interested in, so I was excited to get the phone in my hand and take it on a walk through the orange leaves of Edinburgh in the fall. The 8T has four …
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Analysts suggest Apple is on the cusp of launching its latest generation of superphone, with an event announced for today (you can livestream Apple’s event from home — here’s how to watch). The current hottest rumors suggest that we may see multiple versions of the iPhone 12, with features like 5G, lidar depth mapping and the latest A14 Bionic processor. (And here …
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The co-founder of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has seemingly left the company, according to a report Monday. Carl Pei was absent from an internal memo listing OnePlus‘ leadership, Android Police reported citing a screenshot by a Reddit user who suggested that Pei had either stepped down or was removed from the position. The reported departure comes just ahead of the OnePlus …
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In a world where nearly every handset maker is selling a 5G phone, Google did something unusual: It made a less expensive 5G device that doesn’t compromise on the features consumers care about the most — especially the camera. The company’s new $499 Pixel 4A 5G packs in the same superfast 5G connectivity as Google’s new $699 Pixel 5 flagship, as well …
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China may launch an antitrust investigation into Google after Huawei alleged that the search giant’s use of its dominant Android operating system hurts competition, Reuters reported Wednesday. The Chinese State Council’s antitrust committee may decide on the probe next month, and the country’s relations with the US could be a factor, the news agency noted. The Trump administration has restricted …
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Samsung has another Galaxy S20 for its fans, and the device has been tailored for our unusual times. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, also known as the Galaxy S20 FE, packs some high-end features found in the rest of the S20 lineup — like low-band 5G connectivity — but at a starting price of $700 (£699, AU$999). That’s $300 less than …
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Chinese phone-maker Royole put itself on the map when it beat Samsung and Huawei to the punch in releasing the world’s first foldable phone last year. Never mind that it was a spectacular failure. This week the company launched a next-generation version of that phone, the Flexpai 2, during an online event streamed from the Chinese city of Shenzhen on …
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Does your phone last all day on a single charge? How about a year from now? Battery anxiety is real, and if you’re contemplating a new phone like the Motorola Razr, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the upcoming iPhone 12, its battery life is an increasingly important factor in deciding if that device is worth the money. As we expect …
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Mobile World Congress, the world’s biggest mobile show, takes place every year in Barcelona, Spain — every year except this year, that is. The 2020 show, which was scheduled for late February, was one of the first major tech events to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But while MWC 2020 didn’t take place at all, the expectation now …
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