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Leica Brings Back a Classic: The Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH

January 28, 2021
Leica has announced the reissue of what it calls a “landmark” lens: the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. The lens will be released in two variants: standard black, which is available through all dealers, and silver, limited to 100 units and only available at Leica stores. Also referred to by Leica as a “beloved classic,” the Noctilux was produced from 1966 until 1975 and was the world’s…
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These Incredible Glacier Photos Were Shot on an iPhone

January 28, 2021
Photographer Toby Harriman has published a stunning set of photos of the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska that he captured with his iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple ProRAW and has provided a few opinions on the performance. In short: he was blown away. For a very long time, taking…
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This Toy Photographer Uses Practical Effects for Amazing Action Photos

January 28, 2021
Jared Middleton (AKA Sirdork) is a toy photographer who brings miniature scenes to life using practical effects. His photos are created by carefully setting up scenes with action figures and then adding in things like water, snow, dirt, and sparklers to complete the look. “You’re never too old to play with your toys,” writes the Clifton Park, New York-based photographer. Here’s a…
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WhatsApp Mac app now requires use of Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone

January 28, 2021
If you want to add your account to the WhatsApp Mac app, you’ll now need to use either Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone in order to activate it. The new requirement applies to any iPhone with either of the biometric login features … The Mac app works in a rather clunky fashion, effectively serving as a front end to the web app. Unlike Apple’s iMessage, the app is not a stand-alone one…
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OxygenOS 10.3.8 rolls out for OnePlus 6/6T w/ January patch

January 28, 2021
The OxygenOS 10.3.8 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 6 and 6T with the incremental update touting the January 2021 security patch but very little else of note. After seeing the entire OnePlus 7 and original Nord get an OxygenOS 11.0 Open Beta with all the…
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Google Keep gains handy home and work options for location-based reminders

January 28, 2021
While it’s most definitely a “simple” note-taking, checklist, and reminders app, Google Keep is great at what it does. It should be a little easier to stay on top of reminders though, as Google Keep is now adding location-based reminders as of the latest update. The change was spotted as rolling out with Google Keep v5.20.511.03 by the team over at Android Police. For people who like to…
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