Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12.
Update 11/8: The standalone Google Chat app has yet to receive a Material You redesign despite the integrated Gmail experience — and…
Zhong Yi Optics announces Turbo adapters for DX Nikon Z cameras that reduces crop factor
November 9, 2021
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the launch of three new Mitakon Lens Turbo adapters designed for DX-format Nikon Z cameras, such as the Nikon Z50 and the Nikon Z fc. The trio of adapters allow users to mount M42, Canon EF and Nikon F lenses for use on APS-C Z system…
Just after the Christmas of 1904, a group of lucky children nestled into their seats at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London for a night of whimsy and wonder. There, they witnessed the first adventure of a boy who could never grow up, clad in autumn leaves and cobwebs.
As he prepared to end his stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), photographer and astronaut Thomas Pesquet decided to point his camera towards the vastness of space, revealing a stunning view of the stars with Earth in the foreground.
For the last six months, Pesquet has regularly shared incredible photos of Earth from his unique vantage point. These photos range from a rare blue…
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Palo Alto, California-based Landing AI, the AI startup led by Andrew Ng — the cofounder of Google Brain, one of Google’s AI research divisions — today…
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently warned that component shortages have had a bigger impact than the company expected, with iPhone 13 supply constraints adding to those affecting iPad and Mac.
A new supply chain report suggests that iPhone 13 supply isn’t expected to catch up…
WhatsApp has been teasing multi-device support for a while. Now, users can enable this feature, which is currently in public beta, using their iPhones or Android devices.
According to a FAQ page from WhatsApp, the “multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal. If you join the multi-device beta, you’ll be able…
Phone personalization is one of the main reasons we all love Android, and one of the most popular ways to tweak your on-device ambiance is with a neat wallpaper. People love tweaking their phone setup as Google Wallpapers has now amassed 500 million downloads over on the…
OnePlus ‘unveils’ limited Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition
November 8, 2021
After evidence found that OnePlus planned to launch a Pac-Man-themed device, the company has “unveiled” the Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition device.
The announcement came via the OnePlus Forums, but frustratingly the Chinese firm didn’t even share a single image of the phone.
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list.
Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new
Sticking with the excellent track record of…
