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Instagram Could Lose to TikTok in Both Photos and Videos

August 2, 2022

TikTok’s domination in short-form video is not the only thing Instagram should be worried about. In the time that Instagram has shifted ever further away from its roots as a photo-sharing app, Generation Z has found a new space to post their selfies and photo-dumps — and that’s TikTok. As Instagram pushes full-steam ahead with its plan to focus on short-form video, TikTok has…

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Nikon Updates Three Z-Mount Lenses with Better Manual Focusing

August 2, 2022

Nikon has released firmware updates for a trio of mirrorless Z-mount lenses that add support for linear focusing ring rotation when in manual focus mode which makes it easier to accurately pull focus. The updates were in response to user complaints that the…

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Nikon adds linear focus mode to three of its Z-mount lenses via firmware update

August 2, 2022

Nikon’s Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens. Nikon has released firmware updates for three of its Z-mount lenses that, amongst other updates, adds the ability to turn on linear focus ring rotation, making it easier and more accurate to pull focus by directly linking the…

Samsung August 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

August 2, 2022

Samsung has made great strides over the past few years with its update cadence throughout the entire device lineup. With that in mind, here’s every smartphone and tablet that Samsung has updated with the August 2022 security patch. Samsung August 2022 security update – what’s new Almost all security updates include a number of important security fixes, most of these include general Android…

Samsung Galaxy repair parts are now on sale from iFixit for these devices

August 2, 2022

As the “Right to Repair” movement picks up steam, Samsung has partnered with iFixit to offer genuine repair parts for Galaxy devices, and those parts are available for purchase starting today. Under the new program, iFixit will be able to supply parts and guides to…

What was your favorite left-behind Google Pixel feature?

August 2, 2022

Can you believe it’s been six years since Google released its first Pixel phone? At this point, we’re just a few months away from the Pixel 7 series, and to date, Google has released 16 smartphones. But over the past few years, some features have come and gone on Pixel…

Galaxy Watch 5 will allegedly charge 45% in 30 minutes, switching to USB-C charger

August 2, 2022

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 is only around a week or so from launch, and we’ve already learned what it looks like, have a rough idea of what it will cost, and know that the rotating bezel is going by the wayside. Now, we know how fast the Galaxy Watch 5 will charge, and that the charger will switch to USB-C. SnoopyTech today posted a handful of details regarding the Galaxy Watch 5, focusing in…

iOS 16 Passkeys hands-on shows how the passwordless future will work

August 2, 2022

One of the most interesting features coming to iOS 16 is Passkeys. This function wants to kill the password as users would only need to authenticate a login with their face or fingerprint. Although Passkeys won’t launch with iOS 16 later next month, Apple gave a hands-on…

Belkin’s MagSafe Continuity Camera mount for iPhone shown off in new videos

August 2, 2022

When Apple announced Continuity Camera in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura at WWDC, it showed off accessories from Belkin that will make it easy to mount your iPhone to the top of your Mac’s display. Those accessories aren’t yet available for purchase, but some early hands-on…

Nomad launches limited edition Gold Base One and Base One Max MagSafe chargers for iPhone and Apple Watch

August 2, 2022

Earlier this year Nomad launched two beautiful, high-end MagSafe chargers for iPhone and Apple Watch with the Base One and Base One Max in two finishes. Now Nomad has launched a limited edition Gold Base One and Base One Max as the latest variant of the collection. Nomad launched the limited batch of Gold Base One and Base One Max MagSafe chargers today with the sharp new finish being…