My initial plan for an iPhone 12 Pro Max video test was to shoot handheld using the stock camera app. However, given that I’m a video novice – as I will amply demonstrate below – I decided I could use a bit of help. In this case, from the Zhiyun Smooth X gimbal and the FiLMiC Pro app.
While some might object that such a test is unfair, I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Watch absolutely…
2021 iPhones could have ProMotion as well as always-on display
December 14, 2020
A supply-chain report last month raised the possibility of next year’s flagship iPhones having an always-on display, and a follow-up report suggests the same screen technology could also enable ProMotion.
Both reports point to LG offering the same type of OLED panels to…
Google Earth gains a dedicated dark theme
December 14, 2020
The past few years has seen a shift to dark themes on many of the most popular mobile applications all working directly with on-device system themes, the latest being that of Google Earth.
Dark themes have become a big deal in part due to the ability to toggle the mode…
Android 11 begins rolling out for Sony Xperia 1 II
December 14, 2020
After confirming the official Android 11 road map in recent weeks, Sony has now set the ball rolling with the OS upgrade now heading out for Xperia 1 II devices.
As previously detailed, the Android 11 update for Sony Xperia 1 II — and other Xperia devices — is set to bring a number of software improvements and benefits including Chat bubbles, a native screen recorder, audio selection, power…
Ubisoft+ arrives on Google Stadia starting today
December 14, 2020
Back in October, Google and Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft+ — at the time called Uplay+ — would be gaining support for Stadia, making the company’s library of games available to play on Stadia for $15/month. Starting today, Ubisoft+ is becoming available for Stadia…
Android 11 update starts rolling out to Galaxy Note 20 series
December 14, 2020
Samsung kicked off its Android 11/One UI 3.0 update earlier this month and, now, things are accelerating. Over the weekend, the Android 11 update started rolling out on the Galaxy Note 20 series in the US starting with AT&T-sold models.
A sizeable 2.5GB update is…
Plenty of details about the Samsung Galaxy S21 have already leaked ahead of its expected January release date. But a new video gives a glimpse of the Galaxy S21 Plus model, showing a flat display with thin bezels around it, and a punch hole selfie camera.
The quality of the video from user Random Stuff 2 isn’t the greatest, and it has some sort of distracting music playing under the user’s…
Huawei was rumored to bring the nova 8 series in December, and the company just confirmed the new midrange lineup is scheduled for a launch on December 23. The company posted a teaser on Weibo, suggesting yet another shape of the camera island – it will be an…
Google plans September 2021 office reopenings & will trial ‘flexible workweek’ w/ ‘collaboration days’
December 14, 2020
Back in March, Google was one of the first companies to have employees work remotely in response to COVID-19. The expected return date has been pushed back several times now, with the latest target being September 2021. At that time, a “flexible workweek” will be…
Google closes Stadia’s Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway early due to ‘overwhelming’ demand
December 14, 2020
Stadia is one of the best places to play the massive new game Cyberpunk 2077 thanks to performance, but also because you can essentially get a free console with the game thanks to a free Premiere Edition bundle. Unfortunately, though, that promotion is ending a few days early.
Confirmed on the Stadia subreddit tonight, Google has stopped this promotion as of December 13th in all regions. The…
