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Xiaomi Mi 11 tipped to launch on December 29

Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 11 flagship has been leaking left and right in the past weeks and now we might have its actual release date. It was believed to launch in January and then December and now the latest report gives us a specific date – December 29. This would give Xiaomi the bragging right of having the first Snapdragon 888 announced phone. It remains to be seen if the December 29 date…
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iPhone 12 Diary: A first video test, with FiLMiC Pro and a Smooth X gimbal

My initial plan for an iPhone 12 Pro Max video test was to shoot handheld using the stock camera app. However, given that I’m a video novice – as I will amply demonstrate below – I decided I could use a bit of help. In this case, from the Zhiyun Smooth X gimbal and the FiLMiC Pro app. While some might object that such a test is unfair, I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Watch absolutely…
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2021 iPhones could have ProMotion as well as always-on display

A supply-chain report last month raised the possibility of next year’s flagship iPhones having an always-on display, and a follow-up report suggests the same screen technology could also enable ProMotion. Both reports point to LG offering the same type of OLED panels to…
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Google Earth gains a dedicated dark theme

The past few years has seen a shift to dark themes on many of the most popular mobile applications all working directly with on-device system themes, the latest being that of Google Earth. Dark themes have become a big deal in part due to the ability to toggle the mode…
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Android 11 begins rolling out for Sony Xperia 1 II

After confirming the official Android 11 road map in recent weeks, Sony has now set the ball rolling with the OS upgrade now heading out for Xperia 1 II devices. As previously detailed, the Android 11 update for Sony Xperia 1 II — and other Xperia devices — is set to bring a number of software improvements and benefits including Chat bubbles, a native screen recorder, audio selection, power…
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Ubisoft+ arrives on Google Stadia starting today

Back in October, Google and Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft+ — at the time called Uplay+ — would be gaining support for Stadia, making the company’s library of games available to play on Stadia for $15/month. Starting today, Ubisoft+ is becoming available for Stadia…
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Mercedes-Benz unveils several new electric car prototypes, prepares 6 EVs to enter production

Mercedes-Benz is reminding everyone that it’s serious about electric vehicles today as it unveils several new electric car pre-production prototypes. The automaker prepares to bring six electric vehicles to production in the next two years alone. The German automaker has had a slow start in electrification with so far only the EQC electric SUV, which has itself had a slow rollout and delayed…
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