One of the features of the two iPhone 14 Pro models is the 3x optical zoom, compared to the 1x zoom available on the standard model.
During a Boxing Day stroll, I used this lens exclusively to revisit a photographic technique that has long been popular with DSLR owners …
The versatility of the iPhone 14 Pro camera
The iPhone 14 Pro models offer a total range of 6x optical zoom, from the 0.5x…
Every year, popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee (better known as MKBHD) holds his own Smartphone Awards, in which he chooses the best smartphones in different categories. While last year the iPhone was awarded in three different categories, Apple’s smartphone lost the…
Samsung has updated these devices to Android 13
December 28, 2022
After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices en masse. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will get it over the coming months.
What’s new in Android 13 on Samsung devices?
Android…
Report: Google looked at buying Nuvia before Qualcomm acquisition
December 28, 2022
In purchasing Nuvia last year, Qualcomm gained significant CPU talent and the first products based on this technology are expected in 2023. Before Qualcomm made the winning $1.4 billion acquisition, Google and other tech companies were also interested in buying.
A report from The Information last week detailed Apple’s “War for Chip Talent,” including how the iPhone 14 Pro was originally…
How to see which apps have access to your exact location on Android and how to disable them
December 28, 2022
Location tracking has become the norm for a majority of apps across Android devices. In each initial setup, we opt for location tracking because it’s the easiest option, though it can be a substantial privacy risk for some. Here’s how you can see what apps have location…
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…
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 account) or by using “Continue with Google” (Google Account). In 2021, the website also supported signing in with…
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…
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 Google Play Store gift card
Once you get a gift card, whether that’s as a gift or you bought it for yourself, you need to…
