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iPhone 12 Diary: Apple ProRAW photos are the clincher for me

November 24, 2020
I highlighted the promise of Apple’s ProRAW photo capability as one of three key differences between the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The others were the larger sensor, and LiDAR scanner for low-light autofocus and Night Mode portraits. Night mode portraits already blew me away. I couldn’t immediately test ProRAW as it wasn’t available at the time, but the format was added in…
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Google roadmap for Stadia includes over 400 new games

November 24, 2020
Inevitably, it was always going to take time for a brand new gaming platform like Google Stadia to build up its library. So far, the collection is at around 100 games with more on the way, but what’s next? According to a Stadia exec, over 400 new games are currently on their way to the platform. In an interview last week with MobileSyrup, Stadia Director of Games Jack Buser discussed the first…
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Samsung Galaxy A12 battery revealed by FCC

November 24, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A12 bagged Bluetooth certification last week and now it has been certified by the FCC as well, revealing battery specs in the process. One of the documents posted on FCC’s website reveals the Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M/DS) will pack a battery sporting…
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Report: the Huawei P50 will use Kirin 9000 chips, Samsung and LG OLED displays

November 24, 2020
With the Mate 40 flagships out of the gate, Huawei is moving its attention to the P-series – despite US sanctions disrupting its supply line, the company is on track to launch the P50 phones in the first half of 2021. This means the P-series may keep to its usual March/April launch time frame (or stick close to it, anyway). The Elec reports that Samsung Display and LG Display are ready to supply…
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Oppo is holding off on building rollable phones commercially

November 24, 2020
The Oppo X 2021 rollable phone concept can expand its 6.7” display to 7.4” thanks to a rollable screen panel and a motor-powered sliding mechanism to unroll it. It’s an impressive tech demo and just that – the company has no short-term plans to build a mass market…
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Redmi K30 5G starts receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12

November 24, 2020
Xiaomi has been issuing Android 11-based MIUI 12 updates left and right. The most recent was the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro before that, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom before that and now, the Redmi K30 5G. The new firmware, MIUI 12.1.1.0 RGICNXM, requires a 2.8GB…
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Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini final thoughts [Video]

November 24, 2020
In my recent Top Features video walkthrough showcasing the iPhone 12, I didn’t yet have the iPhone 12 mini in hand, so I was only able to provide commentary on Apple’s large 6.1-inch baseline smartphone. Now that the iPhone 12 mini has arrived, I’ve been able to examine both smartphones in light of Apple’s entire flagship lineup. Watch our hands-on iPhone 12 & 12 mini review video for…
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