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Google Assistant speakers, smart displays won’t be able to make phone calls in the UK soon

November 3, 2020
A handy feature on Google Assistant speakers and smart displays is the ability to make phone calls and, in some regions, even receive them. Unfortunately, the ability to make phone calls over a Google Assistant speaker is being removed in the UK. Quietly announced on a support page (via Android Police), Google has confirmed that UK users will no longer be able to make free phone calls through…
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What might the Z6 II and Z7 II tell us about future pro Nikon mirrorless models?

November 3, 2020
The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates to the original Z6 and Z7 but neither represents a ‘new’ concept in the Z-series lineup. With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive against midrange and high-end ILCs from Canon, Panasonic and Sony. But while the Z7 II is the nominal flagship, it’s…
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iFixit Finds Repairing the iPhone 12’s Camera Makes it ‘Entirely Unreliable’

November 2, 2020
Despite scoring the iPhone 12 a “6 out of 10 for repairability,” iFixit has found that its standard camera module repair tests were “unreliable,” giving a buggy and inconsistent experience. In short, it fails. Despite the iPhone 12 being designed to be repaired – most parts can be replaced and the design prioritized using screws instead of glue – iFixit says that its testing revealed…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Aston Martin Racing limited edition revs up for 11.11 sale

November 2, 2020
Thom Browne is not the only name attached to a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G special edition – Samsung has unveiled a very limited Aston Martin Racing edition of its foldable flagship. Only 777 units will be sold, starting on 11.11 (Singles’ Day). While you may be thinking of the luxury cars made by the British automaker, this model is styled after the BSEM Asia Sonic Racing team, which scored its…
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