MobileNews

In an effort to ride on Samsung’s hype train, OnePlus pulls an annoying marketing stunt [U]

August 11, 2021
Foldables are gaining steam, and the current leader, Samsung, is about to debut two new devices. In an effort to stay in the spotlight in the midst of Samsung’s Unpacked event, OnePlus is teasing some sort of dual-screen case or accessory that it will reveal tomorrow. Update 8/11: Scratch that. OnePlus instead revealed today a half-off deal through its carrier partner T-Mobile. No one is amused.
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MobileNews

Where to pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 in the US

August 11, 2021
Samsung had a strong showing this week at its Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing their latest foldable phones alongside a pair of Wear OS-based smartwatches. Here are the many ways to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, as well as the best deals for each…
MobileNews

Google Chrome begins using Material You colors on Android 12 [Updated]

August 11, 2021
One of the hallmarks of Android 12’s Material You redesign is the usage of your current wallpaper’s colors throughout your favorite apps. Google Chrome is the latest app to begin respecting your Material You colors on Android 12. Update 3: Google’s Material You retheme of Chrome for Android is now available in an even more in-depth option, replacing the white background with a suitable…
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DefenseNews

A note to Rep. Luria: Our US Navy is doing fine

August 11, 2021
As someone who spent 24 years in the Navy, I completely understand where Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., who spent 20 years in the Navy, is coming from when she argues that the service is constrained by budgetary and bureaucratic limitations from developing a proper maritime strategy that defines and funds the Navy’s proper role. But as someone who has been involved in defense budgetary and…
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NewsPhotography

Sample gallery: Nikon Z fc

August 11, 2021
We recently got our hands on a final production Nikon Z fc, and we wasted no time taking the retro-styled camera out and about around the Seattle area. Given that it uses the sensor from the Z50, we expected solid image quality, and the Z fc delivers. The collapsable 16-50mm…
GamingNews

App Annie: Mobile games on track to surpass $120B in 2021

August 11, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. Mobile games are on track to surpass $120 billion in spending in 2021, growing 20% over $100 billion in 2020, according to an analysis of first-half results by mobile data and analytics provider…
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Apple’s Next iPhone To See Multiple New Camera Features: Report

August 11, 2021
A new report alleges that Apple’s next iPhone, presumptively called the iPhone 13, will feature at least three major new camera and video recording features that the company hopes will entice buyers to upgrade to the latest model. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman — who has a solid track record when it comes to Apple rumors — Apple plans to implement a video version of the company’s…
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