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How to disable Smart HDR on iPhone 12

December 10, 2020

Smart HDR is a camera feature that first appeared on iPhone in 2018 with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, but to this day it can be a nuisance for photographers that actually prefer images that aren’t so high in dynamic range. Here’s everything you need to know about the feature and how to disable it. What is the iPhone Smart HDR feature? Before deciding to disable Smart HDR on…

Hands-on with the top iOS 14.3 RC features and changes [Video]

December 10, 2020

Yesterday, Apple issued the release candidate for iOS 14.3 to developers, signifying that its widespread release to the public is imminent. With this in mind, we take a look at the top iOS 14.3 RC features, a release full of new changes, and support for upcoming products…

Apple surveys iPhone users on Face ID opinions, USB cable in the box

December 10, 2020

Earlier this year, before the announcement of the iPhone 12, Apple surveyed some users about how they use the USB power adapter that used to come in the iPhone box. The company is once again asking for the opinion of its consumers, this time to find out if iPhone users are…

Nike Run Club app updated with home screen widgets for iOS 14

December 10, 2020

Nike today released an update to its Nike Run Club app for iPhone, which now features home screen widgets for iOS 14 users. These widgets bring statistics about your exercises that can be seen directly on the iPhone’s home screen. If you’re unfamiliar with the app, Nike Run Club lets you track your running progress with guided audio, monthly and weekly challenges, personalized goals, and…

Carrier Services update seemingly breaks SMS on some Android devices: OnePlus, LG, Samsung

December 10, 2020

If you’ve been encountering SMS issues on your Android device lately, you’re not alone. It seems that an issue between SMS and Google’s Carrier Services app may be causing problems for some users. Over the past week or so, users on the OnePlus Forums as well as in…

Chrome Dev Summit: Google recaps 2020 work on browser privacy, richer web apps, and performance

December 10, 2020

Google today virtually kicked off Chrome Dev Summit 2020 with a recap of the past year in browser developments, and a look toward what’s coming next. The Chrome team had three tentpoles this year, starting with “rethinking how we can deliver a safe and secure web.”…

Chromecast with Google TV adds ‘Year in Search’ playlists w/ this year’s trending films

December 10, 2020

Following the debut of its annual Year in Search recap video earlier today, Google is furthering the celebration with some playlists on Chromecast with Google TV. Available today, Chromecast with Google TV users will see a couple of special “Year in Search” playlists appear on their homescreens. The main playlist is “Year in Search: A Collection of This Year’s Trending Movies.” This…

Pixel 3 returns to the Google Store w/ refurbished models from $249

December 10, 2020

Over the years, the Google Store has offered refurbished models of some of its best hardware, such as the 2017 Pixelbook. Today, the Google Store has added a new batch of refurbished hardware, including 2018’s Pixel 3. The Pixel 3 represented one of the purest examples…

Google Store starts selling refurbished Nest products in the US

December 10, 2020

Last September, Made by Google started offering refurbished products at slightly discounted prices. The two initial offerings went out of stock quite a long time ago, and the US Google Store is now expanding the refurbished lineup to include Nest smart home products. In…

Google Doodle honors Nobel Prize-winning economist Sir W. Arthur Lewis

December 10, 2020

Google has replaced its homepage logo with a Doodle honoring Sir W. Arthur Lewis, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and professor. William Arthur Lewis was born on January 23, 1915, in Saint Lucia, which at the time was still a British colony. After excelling in grade school and college, W. Arthur Lewis attempted to begin a career in engineering but swiftly discovered that many businesses would…