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Apple releasing third developer beta of iOS 13.3.1 today

January 22, 2020
Apple today is releasing the third developer beta of iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1. This comes a week after the second beta release. iOS 13.3.1 focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. It’s likely that one of the most notable bugs fixed in iOS 13.3.1 is related to Screen Time. Apple confirmed last month that it was working on a fix for an iOS bug that lets kids easily bypass Screen…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Researchers use AI to deblur human faces in photos

January 22, 2020
We’ve all been there: You’re snapping pics with your phone — perhaps of a high-speed bike ride or of a hockey match — and don’t think to check whether the autofocus is in lockstep with the action. It isn’t, as you later discover, and you’re stuck with a gallery…
GamingNews

EA is shutting down its mobile 'Tetris' games

January 22, 2020
EA is giving up on its mobile Tetris games. Tetris 2011 and Tetris Blitz have disappeared from the Play Store, and in the App Store, EA left a note for fans explaining that it will retire its Tetris app on April 21st, that includes Tetris 2011, Tetris Blitz and Tetris…
AI & RoboticsNews

Adobe’s AI lets you preview any item of clothing on a virtual body model

January 22, 2020
Platforms that let shoppers virtually try on cosmetics, apparel, and accessories have exploded in popularity over the past decade, and it’s easy to see why. According to a survey conducted by banking company Klarna, 29% of shoppers prefer to browse for items online before actually buying them, while 49% are interested in solutions that take their measurements so they can be sure something will…
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LG is taking advantage of Android 10’s underused desktop mode

January 22, 2020
The ability to carry a single device around but use it in multiple ways is a dream for many, and over the past few years, it’s become a reality. Not many know that Android 10 has been building out a basic “desktop mode” that not many use, but LG is taking advantage of…
MobileNews

Third Wistron Indian iPhone plant now ramping up to full production

January 22, 2020
Apple’s reported turnaround in India seems to be continuing, as iPhone assembler Wistron says that its third Indian iPhone plant is now ramping up for full-scale production after an earlier successful trial. Wistron was Apple’s first iPhone assembler in the country, and initially began production with the iPhone SE — still sold there — before adding the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7… …
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Motorola will begin taking foldable Razr pre-orders on January 26th

January 22, 2020
Motorola’s revived Razr phone was supposed to be available for pre-order back in December, but the company chose to push it back due to (seemingly unexpected) significant consumer demand. Now, the phonemaker is finally ready to take your reservations. Presales for the foldable phone will be available starting on January 26th in the US. We asked the company about availability in other…
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