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OxygenOS 10.3.10 brings the April patch to OnePlus 6/6T

April 27, 2021
Being hypercritical of OnePlus and the firm’s recent update track record appears to be paying dividends as OxygenOS 10.3.10 is now bringing the April 2021 security patch to older devices including the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Sure, it’s not quite the full Android 11 update that many hardware holdouts are hoping for. But given how poor OnePlus has been at getting the very latest patch on devices…
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Chromecast with Google TV picks up HDR10+ certification

April 27, 2021
As HDR standards have taken over, HDR10+ is the next big step in tech. This week, Chromecast with Google TV has been officially certified for HDR10+ support alongside some other devices and apps. The Chromecast with Google TV and Roku Express+ have both been certified for…
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Sigma introduces 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art for E- and L-mount

April 27, 2021
Sigma has introduced its 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art for Sony E and Panasonic/Leica/Sigma L-mount bodies. This newly designed lens has 15 elements in 11 groups, including ‘FLD’, ‘ELD’, ‘SLD’ glass (all variants of low-dispersion glass aimed at minimizing chromatic aberrations), as well as aspherical elements. The lens’ single focus element is driven by a quiet…
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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art sample gallery

April 27, 2021
Sigma’s new 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens is a big leap forward from the company’s original 2012-era Art-series prime, and features an entirely new optical construction and refined handling, specifically designed for stills and video shooting on full-frame mirrorless…
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Google Nest Hub could be in your next hotel room w/ new ‘Guest Supply’ partnership

April 27, 2021
The expansion of contactless service has sped up during the era of COVID-19, and some hotels will soon provide a new solution powered by Google. Guest services in hotels may soon be handled by a Google Nest Hub in your room. Guest Supply and Volara announced this week a partnership with Google that brings “Google for Hotels” to the United States. The program is designed to allow hotel owners…
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Apple’s new iPhone privacy changes, explained

April 27, 2021
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. (Reuters) — Apple on Monday will begin rolling out an update of its iOS operating system with new privacy controls designed to limit digital advertisers from tracking iPhone users. For Apple’s…
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Quick Smartphone Editing Method Makes Your Landscape Photos Pop

April 27, 2021
Of all the effects that photographers tend to add to their landscape and travel photos, probably the most popular one is called the Orton Effect. When correctly applied, the Orton Effect can add a rich, dreamlike glow to your photos that will enhance them beyond what you can do in editors like Adobe Lightroom. The Orton Effect is a method of adding a certain dreamlike quality to landscape photos…
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