The current Made by Google lineup is visually defined by a front-facing camera in the top-left corner of the screen. You get used to it over time, but those bothered by the Pixel 5 hole punch can now hide it on Android 12.
Android 12 Developer Preview 1 adds (via Android Police) a new “Hide” option to the “Display cutout” menu available under “Drawing” — just a little over halfway…
Tesla slips in reliability rankings based on new owner surveys
February 19, 2021
Tesla has slipped in industry reliability rankings based on new owner surveys from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power.
Over the years, Tesla has often been knocked for reliability in owner surveys. The automaker’s innovative nature often prioritized speed over quality and…
The Air Force is interested in buying a budget-conscious, clean sheet fighter to replace the F-16
February 19, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Air Force could be in the market for a brand-new, advanced fourth generation fighter as it looks to replace its oldest F-16s, the service’s top general said Wednesday.
The Air Force has started a study that will describe its preferred mix of fighters…
Nikon's Z6 II, Z7 II are getting 1.10 firmware update with 4K60p shooting, improved Eye AF and Blackmagic Raw
February 19, 2021
Nikon USA has announced it will release pair of firmware updates for its Z6 II and Z7 II mirrorless camera systems on February 25. The updates add, amongst bug fixes and other improvements, the ability to shoot 4K video at 60 frame per second (fps), Blackmagic Raw recording and improved Eye-AF performance.
Firmware version 1.10 for both the Z6 II and Z7 II will bring 4K UHD video recording…
Leica Launches APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH Lens for L-Mount
February 18, 2021
Leica has announced its latest L-mount prime: a 28mm f/2. This lens follows the company’s existing focal lengths of 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm lenses already available for L-mount, and promises top-tier optical performance and fast, reliable autofocus.
Leica says that…
Three new Motorola phones are now available at Google Fi
February 18, 2021
In a new blog post. Google Product Manager announces that the company’s wireless carrier Google Fi will begin offering three new Motorola handsets. All three devices are under $300, one of which supports the carrier’s 5G signal.
Motorola One 5G Ace
The Motorola One 5G…
Realme has officially confirmed the launch date of the Narzo 30 series – February 24. An invitation for a digital launch came in our inbox, telling us we’ll see the Narzo 30A, Narzo 30 Pro 5G, and the Buds Air 2 wireless earphones.
The event on Wednesday will occur at 12:30 PM IST / 07:00 UTC and will be live-streamed on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
The Narzo 30 Pro will be the first…
Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 is arriving on March 4
February 18, 2021
Last December, we exclusively reported about the Realme Race (RMX2202) powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is going to put the start of the new GT series. Today Realme announced it will unveil the GT 5G on March 4 in China at 2PM local time.
Realme confirmed that GT 5G…
The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G (SM-A725F/DS) we’ve been hearing about for a long time has moved a step closer to launch as it has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC.
The listing on the Thai certifying authority’s website doesn’t include any specs of the…
LG is developing a foldable display for Apple
February 18, 2021
LG’s smartphone division may have an uncertain future but it’s got no shortage of ideas or development potential. Reports from Taiwanese media DigiTimes said Apple has commissioned LG Display to develop a foldable panel for a future iPhone.
According to industry sources, the division at LG, responsible for the development and manufacturing of display panels, is only working with Apple on…
