Headlined by new Face ID improvements while wearing masks, and Universal Control on iPadOS, iOS 15.4 beta 1 is a noteworthy update that will surely catch the interest of even casual iPhone users. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we explore some of the best iOS 15.4 beta 1 changes and features.
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Face ID while wearing a mask
New auth screen when invoking Apple Pay before…
Photographer’s Wide Lens Meets a Seagull’s Gaze
January 30, 2022
New York City-based photojournalist Gary Hershorn captured this lighthearted portrait of a seagull looking directly at his lens with Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center as the backdrop.
Hershorn enjoys walking along the Hudson River in Hoboken and Jersey…
Interview: Sports photographer Mark Pain on the new Nikon Z9
January 30, 2022
Australia’s Gretel Bueta fights for the ball with England’s Layla Guscoth at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Nikon Z9 + AF-S 400mm F2.8G ED VR 1/2000sec | F2.8 | ISO 5000
Professional sports photographer Mark Pain has been using a Nikon Z9 for some time, inside some…
The Best iPhone 13 cases [Updated: New 2022 collections, canvas magnetic models, more]
January 30, 2022
The best iPhone 13 cases are all ready and waiting down below. Our yearly roundup of the best iPhone 13 cases has now been updated with some new designs and brands to keep your precious Apple handset safe and looking its best. Alongside some collections from some of the big third-party brands and all of Apple’s latest colorways for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini…
The phenomenal kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom has received a neat update today for the Busy Book toy featuring all-new dinosaur and Lunar New Year sections. This updated toy is great for open-ended play that encourages storytelling, fine motor skills, understanding cause and…
When iOS 15 was unveiled at WWDC 2021, Apple touted a wide-range of new features for iPhone and iPad users. Ranging from SharePlay to Universal Control to Legacy Contacts and more, some of these features ended up being delayed by several months. With Universal Control now…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 29, 2022
January 30, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Google Play lists games ‘optimized for Pixel 6’ with Android 12 Game Dashboard/Modes [U]
January 30, 2022
Android 12 introduces a Game Dashboard that’s currently exclusive to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Besides providing useful tools, Google is encouraging developers to take advantage of Game Mode API. Google Play is now listing games that are “optimized for Pixel 6.”
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Here’s why the world’s second-ever USB-C iPhone sold for over $80k less than the first
January 30, 2022
Last fall we saw engineer Ken Pillonel replace an iPhone X’s Lightning connector with a functioning USB-C port and ended up selling it for almost six figures. Inspired by Pillonel, Gernot Jöbstl successfully created the second USB-C iPhone, this time with waterproofing…
The Best Cameras for Beginners in 2022
January 29, 2022
Looking to get started in photography but feel overwhelmed at the huge number of different camera models on the market? The daunting feeling can be an obstacle as you try to dive headfirst into the art form, but you have come to the right place: we have selected the best cameras for beginners looking to dip their toes in photography without breaking the bank or getting in over their heads.
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