As smartphone cameras become more impressive, the case for a dedicated camera becomes less and less compelling, and with its new Xperia Z5, Sony says it has the best camera ever used on a mobile smartphone.
As revealed in our blind camera shootout however, this isn’t necessarily the case but an interesting point raised was Sony’s oversampling mode: enabled by default, the 8MP oversampling mode takes the detail of the 23MP camera and combines the detail into a smaller 8MP image, which is meant to deliver an all-together more impressive image.
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Amazon has redesigned the Alexa app home screen to focus on personalized task suggestions. It also puts the voice assistant front and center. There are recommendations for newcomers to Alexa. Amazon is overhauling Alexa’s mobile app, and it could be a big step forward if you have a routine set of tasks for the voice assistant.
CNBC reports that updated versions of the Android, iOS, and Fire OS apps have redesigned home screens with personalized suggestions based on your habits.
Outdoor enthusiasts get more than ever with the newly released Garmin Instinct 2. The latest series offers colors that pop, multiple size options, impressive battery life, and brand-new compatibility with the Garmin Connect IQ app.
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More features, vibrants colors, and multiples sizes
The Instinct 2 series takes things to the next level with Garmin Connect IQ compatibility. This means more personalization, watch faces, and third-party app support.
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The FBI hacked phones with custom software and a hidden messaging app called Anom. It then sold these phones to criminals. However, the Anom app wasn’t encrypted or secure, and the FBI listened in on criminal chats for years. Now, these hacked phones — which appear to be mostly Pixel 4a and Pixel 3a devices — are appearing for sale on aftermarket sites. Last month, a story broke about a Federal Bureau of Investigation operation that resulted in hundreds of arrests.
For the first time, Samsung has decided to launch two distinct models that share the Note 10 moniker: the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus. With any new release, it’s natural to be curious about how it stacks up against the competition. In this quick specs comparison, we take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus vs Huawei P30 Pro!
Let’s start with the new Galaxy Notes.
Samsung produces the most successful line of Android devices in the world. For their tablets, they have taken a novel approach by creating a variety of choices 7-inch, 8.9-inch, 10.1-inch and, now, 7.7-inch tablet. Most of these tablets posses enough differentiating factors to make them stand out, and the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a prime example of that with a display that blows any competing tablet out of the water.
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Samsung just unveiled its first Original Design Manufacture phone. The Samsung Galaxy A6s is a low- to mid-range device with some impressive specs for its price. It is part of Samsung’s strategy to recapture some of the Chinese market. Samsung just unveiled its first Original Device Manufacturer (ODM) phone in China. Spotted by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy A6s was designed by Samsung and will carry the Samsung brand, but will be manufactured in factories owned by a Chinese company (potentially Wintech, the ODM for Xiaomi phones).
For many people, their Android devices are also their portable media hubs and their personal buddies in times of boredom. Just plug in the earphones and play one’s favorite songs to take one’s blues away. But, unlike some HTC phones, not all Android devices are equipped with Beats Audio that enhances your music experience.
Fortunately, XDA Developer RockoDev has managed to flash Beats Audio on some Android phones. The developer also claims that this installation method works (or, rather, “should work”) on all Android devices running Android 2.
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A third-party tool that installed the Play Store on Windows 11 PCs also brought a variety of other nasty additions. Windows Toolbox installed a malicious Chrome extension and sketchy scripts. The extension redirected users to questionable affiliate and referral links. Microsoft launched Windows 11 late last year, and the most notable addition was Android app support via the Amazon AppStore. Users can sideload apps with some effort, but there were also several unofficial ways to install the Google Play Store.
Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max is a monster of a device — rivaled only by its successor, the iPhone 12 Pro Max. That means there’s extra space to keep safe, but also more space to personalize your device. Sure, you can grab a customized case and show it off that way, but it can be tough to add more bulk to a 6.5-inch device. Here are the best iPhone 11 Pro Max skins you can buy for slim and stylish protection.