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Nikon Updates Three Z-Mount Lenses with Better Manual Focusing

Nikon has released firmware updates for a trio of mirrorless Z-mount lenses that add support for linear focusing ring rotation when in manual focus mode which makes it easier to accurately pull focus. The updates were in response to user complaints that the focus-by-wire (FBW) or non-linear focusing in Z mount lenses becomes laggy and prone to overshooting their focus targets. By adding…
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Samsung Galaxy repair parts are now on sale from iFixit for these devices

As the “Right to Repair” movement picks up steam, Samsung has partnered with iFixit to offer genuine repair parts for Galaxy devices, and those parts are available for purchase starting today. Under the new program, iFixit will be able to supply parts and guides to help Samsung Galaxy device owners to repair their devices from home, rather than turning to a repair shop or Samsung directly.
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What was your favorite left-behind Google Pixel feature?

Can you believe it’s been six years since Google released its first Pixel phone? At this point, we’re just a few months away from the Pixel 7 series, and to date, Google has released 16 smartphones. But over the past few years, some features have come and gone on Pixel…
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iOS 16 Passkeys hands-on shows how the passwordless future will work

One of the most interesting features coming to iOS 16 is Passkeys. This function wants to kill the password as users would only need to authenticate a login with their face or fingerprint. Although Passkeys won’t launch with iOS 16 later next month, Apple gave a hands-on of this passwordless future in a new interview. Here’s how Passkeys will work with iOS 16, as previously reported by…
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Samsung and iFixit now offer self-repair parts and tools for Galaxy devices

It took nearly half a year, but Samsung’s self-repair program is finally available. The iFixit team-up helps you fix your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 or Galaxy Tab S7+ by purchasing officially sanctioned components and tools, complete with guides to walk you through the repair process. The initial selection is limited to screen and batteries, charging ports and back glass, with prices ranging…
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