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Facebook wants users to be able to set Messenger as the default on iOS

September 25, 2020
Facebook wants you to be able to choose Messenger as the default messaging app on iOS, The Information reports. Apparently, Facebook has been trying to convince Apple to let users swap the default messaging app to Messenger for years. Now that iOS 14 lets users select alternative web browser and email apps, Facebook is renewing its Messenger push.  “We feel people should be able to choose…
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The OnePlus 8 is $100 off ahead of OnePlus 8T launch

September 25, 2020
OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next flagship in October, so it’s no surprise that prices for the existing generation are starting to fall. The OnePlus 8 is currently $100 off on Amazon and the company’s own website, with the 128GB model now going for $599 instead of…
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Tamron Unveils the ‘World’s Smallest’ Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount

September 25, 2020
After announcing its plan to create this exact lens almost two months ago, Tamron has officially launched the 70-300 f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD: the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.” Admittedly, this isn’t the most exciting lens given its maximum aperture of f/6.3 at the telephoto end, but Tamron hopes that the versatility of this…
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30 Lightroom Tips and Tricks for Faster Photo Editing

September 25, 2020
Landscape photographer Christian Möhrle of The Phlog Photography recently put together a handy compilation of his favorite tips and tricks for Adobe Lightroom Classic. Chances are good you’ll find at least one or two (and probably several more) little workflow tips that…
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Konami brings Metal Gear Solid and more to GOG

September 25, 2020
GOG announced today that is has partnered with Konami to bring many of its classic games to the PC gaming store. Starting today, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance are on GOG. You can also grab Konami Collector’s Series: Castlevania & Contra, a $6 compilation that includes the 8-bit games of each series: Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Castlevania…
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Android 11 exhibits annoying bug that can break multitasking

September 25, 2020
Android 11 has refined rather than redefined our favorite mobile OS experience but it looks like it hasn’t been without bugs and issues. Some users are reporting a bug that effectively breaks multitasking on Android 11. This bug is especially frustrating as swiping up into…
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How to use picture-in-picture on iOS 14

September 25, 2020
Even when you’re using a phone, with its relatively small screen, being able to watch a video using Picture-in-Picture (PiP) can be very handy. You can have a music video playing while you’re checking your Twitter feed, or chat with a friend while watching a favorite movie. In iOS 14, Apple has now made it possible to use PiP on your iPhone or iPad. And using it is extremely simple. As…
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