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Rittenhouse defense requests a mistrial after iPhone Mail app compresses key video evidence

November 18, 2021
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin has once again gone off track because of basic technology problems: Rittenhouse’s defense attorneys today requested a mistrial because prosecutors sent them a drone video via email, which compressed the video in size. This is after earlier arguments about what pinch-to-zoom does or does not do, and the judge struggling with the screenshot features…
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You can now search within Apple Music playlists in iOS 15.2

November 18, 2021
Apple yesterday released the third developer and public betas of iOS 15.2, and in addition to the changes reported yesterday, the update also includes a notable tweak to the Music application. For the first time, you can now search within a playlist for a specific…
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Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 with fixes for dropped calls on iPhone 12 and 13

November 18, 2021
Apple is rolling out iOS 15.1.1 to iPhone users today. According to Apple, this update “improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.” Head below for the full details on the update and build number information. You can update your iPhone to iOS 15.1.1 a by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. The build number for today’s update…
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OnePlus 10 reportedly launches globally in March or April following period of exclusivity in China

November 18, 2021
Thanks to some early leaks, we have a pretty good idea of what the OnePlus 10 series will look like, and it seems like the launch is going to be mostly in line with years past. According to a reliable source, the OnePlus 10 will see a release date sometime in March or April, but it’ll release sooner in China. Max Jambor claims that the OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro will be released in March or…
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How to set Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows 11

November 18, 2021
Google Chrome is an extremely powerful web browser. It becomes even more capable once you start adding extensions to make tasks easier and faster. Though, if you’re switching your default browser to Google Chrome on Windows 11, there are a few things to keep in mind. Why…
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Google Meet adds new ‘immersive backgrounds’ that mimic a real-life cafe or condo

November 18, 2021
One way of making the endless torrent of personal and work video calls more palatable is by setting unique backgrounds. Google Meet on the web is introducing new “immersive backgrounds” that attempt to give your surroundings some life. This is done through the use of subtle animations like falling rain or snow, and changes in lighting.  There are five in total: Condo (morning or night) and…
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