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Android 12 DP1: Notifications to gain ‘Automatic’ option for whether or not to alert [Updated]

Android 12 Developer Preview 1 released earlier today, and deep within, we’ve found the beginnings of an “Automatic” option that lets Android decide whether or not a notification is important enough to alert by ringing and/or vibrating your phone. When you long-press a notification on Android 11 today, you’ve given the choice as to whether notifications like that one should be set to…
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Leica introduces APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 L-mount lens

Leica has introduced the APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH lens for full-frame L-mount bodies. It features 13 elements, 6 of which are aspherical; several of the elements are of the anomalous partial dispersion type to reduce chromatic aberration. The lens can focus as close as…
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The Air Force is interested in buying a budget-conscious, clean sheet fighter to replace the F-16

WASHINGTON — The Air Force could be in the market for a brand-new, advanced fourth generation fighter as it looks to replace its oldest F-16s, the service’s top general said Wednesday. The Air Force has started a study that will describe its preferred mix of fighters and other tactical aircraft that will be used to help build the fiscal year 2023 budget. That result could include a brand…
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Leica Launches APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH Lens for L-Mount

Leica has announced its latest L-mount prime: a 28mm f/2. This lens follows the company’s existing focal lengths of 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm lenses already available for L-mount, and promises top-tier optical performance and fast, reliable autofocus. Leica says that the 28mm f/2 ASPH is the company’s first true wide-angle prime lens in the series, making this lens especially suitable for…
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Three new Motorola phones are now available at Google Fi

In a new blog post. Google Product Manager announces that the company’s wireless carrier Google Fi will begin offering three new Motorola handsets. All three devices are under $300, one of which supports the carrier’s 5G signal. Motorola One 5G Ace The Motorola One 5G…
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Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 is arriving on March 4

Last December, we exclusively reported about the Realme Race (RMX2202) powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is going to put the start of the new GT series. Today Realme announced it will unveil the GT 5G on March 4 in China at 2PM local time. Realme confirmed that GT 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 but didn’t reveal any other details. The GT 5G is likely the retail name for…
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