LG is done with making smartphones, but the company and its various sub-brands are still working on components for other smartphone makers. Ahead of CES 2023, LG Innotek has announced a new optical zoom module for smartphones that can shift between two points.
Launching at CES, the “Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module” from LG Innotek is a long name for what is honestly a pretty exciting…
Fitbit removing Google sign-in support ahead of account transition
December 28, 2022
Starting in 2023, Fitbit will require a Google Account to use new devices and features. As part of transitioning to a single account system, Fitbit.com is losing support for Google sign-in.
At the moment, Fitbit.com lets you sign-in with a username and password (aka Fitbit…
Top iPhone 14 Pro features to check out and customize
December 28, 2022
Just get a new iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max? Read on for a look at some of the best features to test out and customize on your new device including the always-on display, enabling the full 48MP camera, Dynamic Island, and more.
If you were able to get an iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max…
We recently wrote about the first jailbreak tool available for iOS 16, which lets users read and modify internal system files, opening up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to customizations. However, a developer managed to use an exploit found in iOS 16 to change the default font of the system without jailbreak.
Changing the iOS font without jailbreak
Zhuowei Zhang shared his…
Where to spend your Google Play Gift cards
December 27, 2022
Google Play Gift cards can be incredibly useful in a variety of ways. Beyond the Google Play Store, you can also use that credit towards media content. This guide will take you through redemption and where to spend that sweet, sweet Google Play credit.
How to redeem your…
Samsung has One UI 5.1 in the works for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 based on Android 13
December 27, 2022
The Galaxy S23 series is barely a month away from launch, and it sounds like the device will come with a new software version – One UI 5.1.
The folks over at SamMobile highlighted a new firmware version in testing for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra carrying the…
New year, new you – How your Apple Watch and iPhone can help with health and fitness goals
December 27, 2022
Yep, it’s that time of the year when all the “new year, new you” advice abounds – and when people enthusiastically make all kinds of vows to themselves, most of which are forgotten by the end of January.
But as any fitness expert or dietician will tell you, the secret to sustainable change is to set realistic health and fitness goals, which rely on relatively modest changes you can…
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Metaverse Game Studios are pulling the trigger on using ImmutableX for its debut Web3 narrative strategy role-playing game, Angelic. The indie game…
Apple Watch can help you stay motivated to exercise and improve your health, and smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone…
Many people use their iPhone as their primary camera these days since the lenses on modern smartphones capture images with impressive quality. Even if the camera is good enough by default, there are some settings that you can change on your iPhone to take even better photos and videos. Read on as we detail how to do just that.
While you can switch between camera modes and change some options…
