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The most interesting changes we’ve found in Android 12

The first Android 12 developer preview is here, offering a number of new features and tweaks. Here are the best changes on offer in the preview.
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Here’s what Google has in store for us with Android 12

Google's already hard at work on Android 12, and while it isn't going to release in full until late this year, we have our first look at new features today.
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My phone’s power button always worked one way, and now it’s a confusing mess

Once, the power button on a smartphone turned the phone on and off, but an annoying trend is seeing the button repurposed for different duties.
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Pairing Touch ID with Face ID would be the smartest addition to the iPhone 13

Apple is rumored to be bringing back Touch ID for the iPhone 13, making it easier to get into your iPhone with a mask. I hope the rumors turn out to be true.
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Private 5G networks have potential for impact in energy, health care, and beyond

Private 5G networks can provide the necessary infrastructure to make working remotely fast and secure in situations where Wi-Fi just won't cut it.
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Watch this man jump into ice-cold water to rescue his iPhone

If you dropped your smartphone into an icy harbor, would you dive in to get it? This man did, and lived to tell the tale.
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Samsung is bringing Galaxy S21 features to older phones starting today

Samsung has announced One UI 3.1, an updated version of its One UI operating system that brings a number of Galaxy S21 features to older Samsung phones.
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With Hasselblad in tow, OnePlus must learn from Huawei and Leica’s success

A rumor suggests OnePlus is working with camera maker Hasselblad on the OnePlus 9 Pro. If it's true, the pair need to learn from Huawei and Leica's success.
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Garmin Enduro GPS Watch boasts an incredible 65 days of battery life

The Garmin Enduro tracks your vital stats and keeps you connected, even far off the grid.
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Want to be in on Nothing’s board meetings? Carl Pei is giving you the chance

Nothing, the new technology startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has launched a community investment opportunity to gain more access to the company.
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Radio Garden offers a fun way to explore stations of the world

Radio Garden features an interactive map that lets you easily explore thousands of radio stations from around the world.
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iPhone 12 and 5G: How it will (eventually) make a difference for iPhone owners

The iPhone 12 finally brings 5G to the iPhone. While it may not seem like that's really a big deal, it could become one in the long term. Here's why.
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A month in, and I can’t stop using the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

After four weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, I've learned some important things about the new phone -- mainly that I don't want to stop using it.
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I hope the iPhone 13 has a fingerprint sensor as good as the Galaxy S21’s

The iPhone 13 may bring back Touch ID with an in-display fingerprint sensor -- but if Apple does bring it back, I hope it's as good as the Galaxy S21's.
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This new Canon photo app will help you decide which pics are worth keeping

Canon has launched an app that uses artificial intelligence to help you perform a neat trick with the masses of photos on your smartphone camera.
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Bold look for Android 12 leaked with new colors, widgets, and notifications

A leak may have given us our first look at Android 12, Google's next version of its mobile OS, complete with new colors, updated notifications, and new widgets.
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Android’s Nearby Share just can’t compete with AirDrop

Android Nearby Share is a great way to transfer files between Android devices -- but does it really stack up against the much-loved Apple AirDrop?
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Surprisingly, the iPhone 12 Mini isn’t selling as well as expected

According to analyst notes, and despite how well the phone did in reviews, the iPhone 12 Mini doesn't appear to be selling as well as expected.
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Xiaomi bets the Mi 11 is big and powerful enough to take on the Galaxy S21

Xiaomi has announced the Mi 11 smartphone, which with its 108MP camera, Snapdragon 888 processor, and 6.81-inch screen is ready to take on the Galaxy S21.
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I hate that the best cameras can only be found in the biggest smartphones

Smartphone cameras are fantastic nowadays. But the truly great cameras can only be found in the biggest, toughest-to-handle models. That's really unfortunate.
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The Galaxy S20 FE might still be a better buy than the Galaxy S21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is an awesome phone, but if you're looking for an incredible phone on a budget, the Galaxy S20 FE might still be the way to go.
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This Xiaomi phone concept is an engineering marvel — but do we want it?

Xiaomi is showing off a new concept device that has a portless design, and a display that curves around all four of the edges of the phone.
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I have the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 FE and I don’t care about the plastic backs

It's reasonable to see the Galaxy S21's plastic back as a downgrade for a high-end phone, but when you consider the alternatives, it makes tons of sense.
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MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G

MediaTek has announced the M80 modem, its first to integrate both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G technologies, ready for use in smartphones later this year.
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Apple highlights Black photographers’ local stories with ‘Hometown’ photo series

Apple has posted an exceptional feature highlighting Black photographers from across the U.S. talking about their experience in their hometown.
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Phone makers, please stop putting terrible macro cameras in your cheap phones

More cameras is always better, right? Well, not exactly. Phone makers have been shipping 2-megapixel macro cameras on their phones, and results are ... subpar.
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Apple’s new App Privacy labels are disconcertingly inaccurate when put to test

According to a new report, Apple's new App Privacy labels in the App Store may not be as accurate as they should be. Why? Well, because they're self-reported.
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s zoom camera system renewed my faith in Samsung’s flagship

Samsung's improvements to the Galaxy S21 Ultra's cameras shouldn't be overlooked. This is the best, and most versatile, camera you can get right now.
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See how well Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra stands up to a razor blade

Get ready to cringe as this durability test subjects Samsung's $1,200 Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone to the blade of a razor knife, among other implements.
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Samsung’s Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 isn’t a gimmick for newbies

Samsung has updated its Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 series, adding new features and improving the A.I. Here's how to use it, and why you should.
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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launches Nothing. No, really

Carl Pei, who co-founded OnePlus in 2013 and left the company last year, has announced his new venture -- a consumer technology company called Nothing.
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Samsung’s new display tech makes the Galaxy S21 Ultra even more power efficient

Turns out the Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even better display than we thought. Samsung says the display employs new tech that makes it up to 16% more efficient.
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Apple is celebrating Black History Month across almost all of its services

Apple has announced a series of collections, features, and more, across its services, and in celebrating of Black History Month.
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The Sony Xperia Pro is the $2,500 phone videographers have been clamoring for

Sony has launched the new Xperia Pro, which is built to integrate with Sony cameras and streamline a digital workflow. The phone isn't cheap though, at $2,500.