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Instagram for iOS testing new ‘Take a Break’ feature that encourages you to close the app

November 11, 2021
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced today that the social network is starting to beta test a new digital wellbeing feature dubbed “Take a Break.” As the name implies, this feature is designed to encourage users to take regular breaks from using Instagram. In a video posted today, Mosseri explained that this is an “opt-in control that enables you to receive break reminders in-app after a…
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Niantic’s new Pikmin Bloom game seems to cause notification issues for some Android users

November 11, 2021
Following its massive hit in Pokemon Go a few years ago, Niantic has returned with Pikmin Bloom, another Nintendo-based property that takes place in the real world. However, the release of Pikmin Bloom on Android seems to have come with a strange issue affecting notifications. A growing number of users on Pikmin Bloom’s forums and Reddit are reporting that the game seems to be tied to…
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How to install the Android 12 Beta on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

November 11, 2021
Android 12 brings a lot of exciting features to the OS, even in Samsung Galaxy devices. With the beta release of One UI 4, Samsung devices are able to take advantage of new color-theming options and privacy features. Fortunately, Samsung is making the beta available to a few select devices before Android 12 is completely released. Table of contents How to sign up for One UI 4/Android 12…
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Nikon’s new firmware updates for its Z50, Z5, Z6 and Z7 cameras improve AF performance

November 11, 2021
Nikon has released minor firmware updates for nearly its entire Z mount mirrorless camera lineup. The Nikon Z6 and Z7 receive firmware version 3.40 while the Z5 and Z50 receive firmware versions 1.20 and 2.20, respectively. Each of the firmware updates improve autofocus (AF) capabilities across the board, but the updates for the Z5 and Z50 aren’t as substantial as those for the Z6 and Z7. For…
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