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Google unveils Android 11 (Go edition) with gesture navigation as Go now covers 2GB RAM devices

Following the wider launch on Tuesday, Google today is detailing Android 11 (Go edition). This variant of the mobile OS for entry-level smartphones was first introduced with Oreo and is available on 100 million devices worldwide. The three tentpoles are similar to the full release, though smart home device control has been switched out for usability. Big displays are found on all types of phones…
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Android Go 11 squeezes more performance from modern budget phones

Now that Android 11 has dropped, Google has unveiled Android 11 Go Edition with the aim of speeding up entry-level smartphones. Many of the changes are designed to take advantage of improved features on modern budget devices like larger screens, dual cameras, more RAM and extra storage . The OS now supports 2GB of RAM (up from 1.5GB before), giving users an additional 270MB of free space —…
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Ninja has returned to Twitch on a multi-year exclusive deal

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is back on Twitch. He has signed a multi-year contract with the platform where he made his name, and his first stream under the deal starts at 3PM ET. “I am excited to get back to streaming full-time and connecting with my loyal…
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Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets some of the Galaxy Watch 3's best features

A little over a month after it revealed the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung is bringing some of that wearable’s most compelling features to an older device. A Galaxy Watch Active 2 update is rolling out now, which adds features focused on health, communication and connectivity. Running Analysis digs into metrics including asymmetry, regularity, stiffness and ground contact time to help you boost your…
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This Universal Lens Hood is One Lens Hood to Rule Them All

The camera accessory company KUVRD has announced its new Universal Lens Hood. It’s a collapsible lens hood that’s designed to fit 99% of lenses on the market. KUVRD specializes in universal camera accessories, having launched a innovative lens cap in 2017 and a camera…
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This Guy Converted His Nikon FM Into a Digital Camera with a Custom Sensor Cartridge

A Japanese tinkerer who goes by the name Sanasol has created something pretty cool. Using a homebrew sensor cartridge, he’s converted his classic Nikon FM SLR into a functional digital camera without having to alter the 35mm film camera at all. First spotted by Nikon Rumors, Sanasol says the mod is inspired by an idea that first popped up nearly two decades ago: the EFS-1. That product allowed…
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