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LG says software updates will continue, including Android 12, after its smartphone business dies

April 5, 2021
LG just announced that it would kill off its money-losing smartphone business this year, leaving many to wonder what the outcome might be for phones already in the hands of consumers. According to LG, software updates will continue, and the company even detailed an optimistic plan for Android 12. In its announcement of the death of its smartphone business, LG took a moment to directly address…
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LG officially shutting down worldwide mobile phone business

April 5, 2021
As widely rumored for the past few weeks, LG officially announced today that its mobile division is shutting down. Software updates and support for existing smartphone owners will continue for a “period of time.” Following this “strategic decision” approved by the…
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Adobe Camera Raw vs. Capture One Express Fujifilm: A worthy free contender

April 5, 2021
Introduction Over the past few months, I’ve been comparing the editing tools provided for free with your digital camera purchase with the 800-pound, subscription-ware gorilla in the room, Adobe Camera Raw, to see if it’s really necessary to pay for software when you’re on a tight budget. So far I’ve looked at Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony, and in this article it’s…
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Samyang teaser suggests two new astrophotography prime lenses will be released later this month

April 5, 2021
Samyang, also known as Rokinon or Bower depending on the retailer, has posted a teaser on its Facebook page for two upcoming lenses — a full-frame lens and an APS-C lens — which appear to have been designed specifically with astrophotography in mind. Samyang doesn’t reveal the focal length or aperture for either lens, nor whether these are manual lenses or autofocus lenses, but both lenses…
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Google ad about ‘getting back’ after COVID-19 airs during NCAA Final Four to wide acclaim

April 4, 2021
During the NCAA Final Four this evening, Google aired its “Get back to what you love” ad and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive for both the emotional impact and how well-crafted it was in encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.  Google posted “Get back to what you love” on its YouTube channel last week, but it got an even wider viewership tonight. At a minute long…
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