The iPhone 12 series enabled with support for 1080p video calls in FaceTime. As usual, Apple takes good care of its older devices too, so the iOS 14.2 update quietly added 1080p support for older models as well.
The 2017 generation (iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X) and later have been updated, including the budget iPhone SE (2020). Previously, they were capped at 720p for video calls.
This doesn’t quite…
Samsung's One UI 3.0 is rolling out with Android 11, improves both form and function
December 3, 2020
After completing testing, Samsung’s One UI 3.0 update is now live and is already rolling out with the Android 11 update for the Galaxy S20 family. You can check the schedule for when the other eligible devices will get the latest version. What’s new in One UI 3.0?
The…
The ZTE Axon 20 5G was announced back in September and has been available for purchase in China for some time now. The smartphone remains unique with its under-display front-facing camera and now everyone will be able to experience it as the company makes it available…
Apple reportedly dropping iPhone camera supplier O-Film following forced labor reports
December 3, 2020
Apple is reportedly dropping iPhone camera supplier O-Film, following accusations that the company used forced labor.
O-Film was one of three companies making triple-lens camera modules for Apple, alongside LG InnoTek and Sharp …
Background
O-Film was first reported to have become an Apple supplier early last year. A subsequent report said that LG Innotek was the lead supplier, with O-Film…
While it’ll be paid to an extent next year, Google Photos is still perhaps the best photo service out there, thanks in part to its excellent features. Now, the Google Photos Android app is adding a live wallpaper that puts your memories on display.
Added to the latest…
Smartphone cameras have become incredibly good over the past few years, to the point where it’s rather difficult to find one that’s not at least decent. As has been done for the past couple of years, popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee has done a blind camera test with…
ROME – Italy is close to opening a new pilot finishing school on a Mediterranean island where expanded air space will allow it to double its current intake, with a majority of students coming from overseas militaries.
Now based at Galatina air base in the southern heel of Italy, students in the final, Phase 4 stage of flight training will move to Decimomannu air base on the Italian island of…
Tesla (TSLA) could sell 20 million electric cars per year, says out-of-touch Goldman Sachs
December 3, 2020
Goldman Sachs says that Tesla (TSLA) could sell up to 20 million electric cars per year in a new note to clients.
I am extremely bullish on Tesla and EVs, but they got it wrong.
Goldman Sachs’ Tesla (TSLA) Note
Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney is out with a new note…
Tamron announces 17-70mm F2.8 for Sony APS-C cameras
December 3, 2020
Tamron has introduced the 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens for Sony APS-C bodies. The lens has a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 25.5-105mm and uses the company’s ‘Vibration Compensation’ image stabilizer (no word on its performance).
The 17-70 F2.8 has a…
Tamron Unveils 17-70mm f/2.8 VC Lens for Sony APS-C E-Mount
December 3, 2020
Tamron has announced a lens for E-Mount APS-C fans: the 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a standard zoom lens with an equivalent 25.5-105mm full-frame range. That range positions it one of the most versatile zoom lenses for Sony’s APS-C E-Mount cameras.
Tamron’s latest has an optical construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, including two glass-molded aspherical elements and one hybrid…
