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Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 rolling out with many Pixel fixes

November 8, 2022
Following the last release coming earlier than expected, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to Pixel phones today. It’s unclear if this is the final Android 13 QPR1 beta before it launches in December, or if Beta 4 is coming. These QPRs remain stable as they started out as betas instead of developer previews (DPs). Google says these “builds are suitable for general use.” If you…
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Apple ramps up iOS 16.1.1 testing internally, likely to be released soon

November 8, 2022
Apple’s system status website for developers indicates that there is an ongoing issue impacting its SKAdNetwork platform in iOS 16.1. The problem will be fixed “in a software update,” Apple says, and it comes as testing of iOS 16.1.1 continues to ramp up, according to web analytics data. iOS 16.1.1 on the way Apple recently updated its system status page for developers to explain…
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Halide update adds 2x virtual zoom for iPhone 14 Pro models

November 8, 2022
Back in September, the popular Halide camera app was updated with new features that take advantage of the iPhone 14 Pro’s cameras. Now the app has been updated once again, this time with a new 2x “virtual” zoom option for iPhone 14 Pro models. 2x zoom on Halide for…
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Toxic 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II' players will be muted in voice and text chat

November 8, 2022
Play just about any big competitive online game for long enough and you’ll surely run into some toxic players who say offensive things in voice or text chat. Activision is doing a bit more to take on those jerks with more in-depth moderation tools in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty Warzone 2.0. When they confirm a player has engaged in toxic voice or text chat, the…
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Razer's Blade 15 laptop is $250 off right now

November 8, 2022
Razer’s 2022 base model Blade 15 gaming laptop is on sale for $250 off at the manufacturer’s site. We named the Blade 15 our top pick for a premium gaming laptop in our best gaming laptop guide. At just $1,550, it’s a great deal, considering the 2021 model…
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Razer's Blade 15 laptop is $250 off right now

November 8, 2022
Razer’s 2022 base model Blade 15 gaming laptop is on sale for $250 off at the manufacturer’s site. We named the Blade 15 our top pick for a premium gaming laptop in our best gaming laptop guide. At just $1,550, it’s a great deal, considering the 2021 model…
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Do scratches on your lens affect performance? Barely, says Lensrentals, but keep your glass protected

November 7, 2022
Many filter makers sell special protective filters for lenses, often called UV filters. Should you use a UV filter on your lens? Part of answering that question depends on what you’re protecting your lens against. The primary concern photographers face is a scratch on the front of your lens. Lensrentals tested out some of its damaged lenses to see how a scratch on the front element affects…
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