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Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it’s headed to Chromecast with Google TV

December 1, 2021
A bit behind its launch on smartphones, Android 12 has just officially launched on Android TV. Unfortunately, it’s unclear when it will actually arrive on consumer devices. Quietly announced on Google’s developer site today, Android TV 12’s final stable release is now available with both Android TV and Google TV versions. As with the beta updates, Android TV 12 is still only available on…
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Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens

November 30, 2021
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 manual focus portrait lens for full-frame Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mounts. The company says its new portrait prime provides a medium telephoto angle of view, great control of depth of field, and the ability to render distortion-free portraits with well-controlled color artifacts. Zhong Yi Optics also says…
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Son Uses Photoshop to ‘Fix’ a Family Portrait His Dad Hates

November 30, 2021
Author Kyle Scheele grew up looking at a family portrait that has hung in his parents’ house for the past 30 years — a photo his dad absolutely hates. As a Christmas present, Scheele decided to use his Photoshop skills on the picture to create the best gift idea he’s ever had. “[The photo is] my dad, my mom, me, my brother, my cousins, and my uncles,” Scheele says. “My dad hates…
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Samsung November 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

November 30, 2021
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list. Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new Sticking with the excellent track record of…
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