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Realme 6 and 6i get Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta

Realme has announced the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta program for the Realme 6 and 6i (Indian variant). Those interested can enroll in the program by navigating to their smartphone’s > menu and tapping on the Settings icon in the upper-right corner, then on , and then on . If your application is selected, you’ll receive the beta build on your device. But, do note that…
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WhatsApp for iOS working on Snapchat-like camera feature

WhatsApp has been testing a few additional features to its iOS app with the ability to “view once” photos and videos sent as well a new redesigned in-app notification. According to always reliable WABetaInfo, after rolling out this feature for Android beta testers…
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Google promoting Lens with online ads in clear awareness ramp-up

Lens will be an important part of Google’s augmented reality future, but it’s one of the harder products to get people to continually use. That’s not due to a lack of trying on the company’s part, but the latest effort takes the form of straightforward online ads for Google Lens.  This week, we’ve started encountering banner ads for Google Lens. There’s an “Explore the world…
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US Intelligence Agency Photoshops Cover Photo of Diversity Report

A US intelligence agency is being mocked on social media for obviously “Photoshopping” the cover photo of its latest annual demographic report, which presents “efforts addressing diversity and inclusion.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) was established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and it’s an independent intelligence agency…
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Are Cameras Actually More Expensive Now Than Ever Before?

There is a purveying sentiment that cameras have only gotten more expensive over time. While there is certainly some validity in certain sectors of the market, the truth about camera prices over time is a bit more nuanced and complex than the average person makes it out to…
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Huawei patents a smartphone with under-display selfie camera

ZTE is currently the only company that is commercially selling a smartphone with а selfie camera hidden under the display and it’s about to release its second generation any moment now. We expect the Samsung Galaxy Fold3 to also adopt the tech, Oppo has also been working on a solution, and now Huawei is on its way to join them after patenting a smartphone with a UPC. The official documents…
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