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Will Apple’s 2020 iPad Pros sport a rear triple camera?

It’s the end of the year but the rumor mill is cranking, this time with renders of a supposed upcoming 2020 iPad Pro featuring an augmented camera array — complete with triple rear cameras — that appear identical to your favorite iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. It comes courtesy of iGeeksBlog and OnLeaks.
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The best Motorola One Vision cases

The Motorola One Vision, part of the Android One family, is a recent addition to the line of smartphones under the Motorola One banner. The One series emphasizes a pure Android interface and experience. If you have one of these devices, wrap it in a protective case. Here are some of our favorites.
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Samsung says Galaxy Tab S6 5G launch is ‘coming soon’

It looks like Samsung is preparing for the release of its Galaxy Tab S6 with 5G, the first tablet that will be available with the new advanced wireless networking technology. The initial launch will likely take place in Korea first -- there's no indication of Samsung's plans for a worldwide rollout.
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How to create the ‘VSCO Girl’ look and other fun edits with filter-based apps

You don't have to be a VSCO Girl to quickly create unique imagery with VSCO or other photo filter editing apps. These can elevate photos of all kinds, which anyone can appreciate. Here's how to get started with VSCO and a couple alternative editing apps you should consider.
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Get the most out of Apple’s iPadOS 13 updates

Apple continues to tweak and improve the new iPadOS, which includes most of the features of iOS 13, including Dark Mode, enhanced Photos app, Find My app, updated Maps, and more. The iPadOS offers plenty of elements designed exclusively for Apple's tablet and we walk you through the high-profile ones.
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How to back up your photos with Google Photos on iOS, Android, or the desktop

Google Photos offers free, unlimited photo storage in the cloud, making your photos instantly accessible and shareable. Google uses artificial intelligence image analysis to organize photos and videos, making them easy to search and edit. Desktop and mobile versions are neatly automated and integrated.
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Cool alternatives to your iPhone’s default apps

If you feel like a change, then you can always switch some of your iPhone's default apps for interesting alternatives -- there are many options. We take a look at what happens when you remove a native app and suggest a few cool alternatives to your iPhone's default apps that may be worth considering.
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How to shoot 360-degree panos with Google Street View

Google Street View encourages you to explore the great outdoors, including landmarks, natural wonders, and even your own neighborhood. Expert photo skills are not required. The app facilitates creating 360-degree panoramas anywhere you visit using your smartphone camera to add locations to Google Maps.
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How to take great product photos with your smartphone

Selling items on the online open market of Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or any consumer-to-consumer site, is a challenge. How can you make your product stand out? Photographing your products at their best angle is a top priority. We give you essential tips on how to get your best product shot.
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The best A.I.-based photo apps for iOS and Android

The best A.I.-based photo apps can put a novel spin on typical social network-style photo filters. Instead of just overlaying an effect, these filters use machine learning and neural networks to transform an image into a predetermined style by altering your photo on the pixel level.
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The best photo collage apps for iOS and Android

Today's collage apps combine images and videos into a crafted presentation, complete with fonts, stickers, memes, and other elements that tell a story, instead of relying on a single iconic representation of a place or event. Collage apps tend to be template driven, so creation can be extremely easy.
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Google’s Nest Mini turns recycled plastic bottles into a smart speaker

Google spoke about its commitment to environmental sustainability at its Made By Google event held on October 15. Google says it will use recycled plastics in products like the Nest Mini and Google Stadia Controller. It's also making a $150 million dollar investment in renewable energy.
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Apple launches expansive Maps update for New York City and beyond

Apple has released a huge update of its Maps app for New York City. It presents better details of roads, pedestrian data, addresses, and more realistic views of buildings, parks, marinas, and beaches. It includes a new Look Around feature with 3D images that pan 360 degrees and can move through streets.
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How tough is the iPhone 11 Pro? New Apple ads do the ultimate demo

Apple has released a pair of ads that literally throw the book, your refrigerator vegetable drawer, your kid's toy box, your secret rubber duckie collection, and lord knows what else, at its newest iPhone 11 -- through a wind tunnel no less. But doing that to your wedding cake -- that's downright cruel.
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max: Heavyweight iPhone title fight

If you're a big-screen kind of iPhone fan, then the brand new iPhone 11 series, which made its debut at Apple's September 10 keynote, will be tempting. Two of Apple's biggest and best phones are now the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and last year's top-of-the-line iPhone XS Max, but which one is the best?
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New Apple Watch Studio lets you mix and match watches and bands

Up until now, Apple Stores had just a couple of watches available to try on and a very small selection of bands to accompany it, and the same was true when buying an Apple Watch online. With the Studio, buyers will get to see and immediately order more varieties of bands and watch combinations right away.
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How to offload apps on your iPhone

Apps occupy a lot of storage space on your device, so offloading the ones you don’t use is an easy way to free up more space quickly and easily. The Offload feature is convenient because offloading apps from your iPhone retains the data associated with it. We show you several ways to accomplish that task.
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Cinemagraphs inject verve into ordinary photos and videos

When a mere photo is not enough, a video seems like too much, and nothing seems quite right, it's time to contemplate creating a cinemagraph. This medium combines still photos and video to inject small areas of motion into a static tableau. Here are the best cinemagraph apps to accomplish that task.
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The best black-and-white photo apps for iOS and Android

Despite the ubiquity of color images native to digital cameras and smartphones, the emotion and drama of black-and-white photography have never lost their magical allure. There are a variety of monochrome shooting and editing apps available for iOS and Android, and here are a few of our favorites.
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Underrated smartphone apps you didn’t know you needed

Do you ever wonder if there's an app that can get you out of a jam? Chances are, there is. Between the App Store and the Google Play Store, there's bound to be something that suits every circumstance. We found some handy apps spanning both platforms to help you get through various situations and events.
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How to transfer data from an old iPhone to a new one

One day you will replace your old phone with a new or different one, and you'll want to have all your data assembled just the way you had it. Here are several convenient ways to transfer your data from an old iPhone (or iPad) to your new one: iTunes, iCloud, and Quick Start are easy. Here's how to do it.
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How to get emojis on your Android phone

While iPhones were quick on the uptake in creating beautifully designed emojis accessible for users in the West, some Android variations arrived a little later to the picture party. They're caught up now, so we give you the lowdown on exactly how to get emojis on your Android phone or tablet here.
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5G mobile phones: Expensive, exciting, and on the rise

As 5G tech continues to roll out in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, it promises performance improvements designed to take the smartphone and Internet of Things experience to the next level. For now, consumers appear to be waiting for better geographical and product availability before spending their cash.
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All of the Apple products that made Jony Ive a living design legend

Apple's iconic products are traced back to Jonathan Ive's industrial designs that span a generation. When you think of Apple products -- the iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch -- Ive was the guiding hand and conceptual mastermind behind them, alongside his design team.
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U.S. tech firms continue sales to Huawei despite Trump administration ban

American chipmakers have continued doing business with Chinese telecom networking giant Huawei despite a ban on American sales imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department in May. Intel, Micron, and other companies resumed sales of certain products after reviewing the new rules.
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Adonit Pro 4 impressions: A Basic But Affordable Stylus

For casual sketch artists and note-takers, the Adonit Pro 4 is a low-maintenance, low-cost device for people just getting started with using a pen on a glass surface. The conductive precision disc is transparent, so the Adonit Pro 4 tip does not block off your view of what you are writing or drawing.
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Cell phone carriers now have the power to stop robocalls. When will they use it?

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to allow cell phone companies to block robocalls by default, but the nation's major carriers would not give specifics on if or when they would use the newfound power to protect their customers from what's become a daily annoyance.
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Apple unveils ARKit 3 for more immersive augmented reality experiences

Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.
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Samsung adds One UI and battery boosts to Galaxy Watch and Gear smartwatches

Samsung has updated software for its Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3 watch lineup to implement its updated and simplified Samsung One UI interface. The update also makes available new watch faces, battery life improvements, and health and fitness features and enhanced graphics and animations.
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A fond farewell to Grumpy Cat, the internet’s most famous feline

The worst day ever. We say farewell and offer a fond remembrance for Grumpy Cat, the internet's most famous frowning feline, meme and a genuine sweetheart, who died at the age of seven. Exceptionally even tempered and tolerant, Grumpy Cat was in real life, the opposite of her online persona.
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Google’s new Trips site aims to help with all of your travel planning

Google seeks to ease your travel planning with Trips, a new online site that lets you explore destinations, research airline flights, check out hotels and view current package deals. This is the beginning of Google's plans tighter integration between Google Search, Google Maps. and Trips for the future.
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Google I/O: There are big changes coming to Play Store reviews

Google plans an updated approach to its Play Store reviews to focus on more recent and more relevant reviews that provide a more accurate reflection of current apps. Developers seek a rating reflecting current app performance, not ratings from years past. At Google I/O, we learned that it's coming.