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Snapchat users can now create LiDAR Lenses for iPhone 12 Pro with Lens Studio update

As Apple introduced the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max with a LiDAR scanner, some developers are now taking advantage of new hardware to enhance their apps. Snapchat today announced a new version of Lens Studio that lets designers create special lenses to work with the LiDAR scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro. A new version of the Snapchat app was quickly shown during the October Apple…
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iPhone 12 5G may hit Apple margins despite removing headphones and charger

On the heels of Apple unveiling the iPhone 12 with 5G and other upgrades, a new analyst note from Barclays shares skepticism about Apple’s margins as well as a potentially lower average selling price (ASP). That’s led the firm to lower its AAPL target price substantially. The iPhone 12 comes with a lot of changes and one of the major ones is 5G support across all four new models. Another…
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OnePlus Buds Z offer budget Bluetooth audio for just $50

OnePlus has today expanded its lineup of true wireless earbuds with the OnePlus Buds Z, a slightly more affordable alternative to their standard OnePlus Buds. While there are tons of wireless earbud options to choose from, the OnePlus Buds Z provide a similar experience to…
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The OnePlus 8T can be fully charged in 39 minutes

OnePlus’ long-teased 8T has arrived. It lands, predictably perhaps, somewhere between the 8 and 8 Pro when it comes to specifications, but there are some interesting new additions too. It has a 6.55-inch 2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED display which packs a 120Hz refresh rate — better than the vanilla OnePlus 8, and matching (at least in refresh-rates) the OnePlus 8 Pro’s 6.78-inch screen. Notably…
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OnePlus 8T firmly steps into flagship territory w/ $749 price, 65W charging

After its biggest price jump in years with the OnePlus 8 series, the OnePlus 8T has arrived with a new design, some upgraded specs, and a $749 price tag. The OnePlus 8T is the only “T” phone the company is launching this year, with no 8T Pro. As you’d expect, this phone is a direct successor to the standard OnePlus 8 that launched for $699. What’s new? That starts with the design, which…
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