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Google Pixel 7 will arrive with a slick iPhone camera feature

We’re just a few days from the official Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launches on October 6, but a leaked commercial seems to have stolen some of the range’s thunder. The short videos for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have been shared on Twitter by the SnoopyTech account (via 9to5Google) and it seems Google is placing a heavy focus on a new Macro Focus mode that’ll enable photographers to “see…

You really need to backup your iPhone – Here’s why

OPINION: Losing your phone or having it stolen is a stressful and upsetting endeavour, though I can attest that it’s a lot easier to deal with if your device has already been backed up. As someone that lives in London, I think it was only a matter of time before I was the victim of some form of theft. Unfortunately, after just under a year of living in the capital, my precious iPhone 13 Pro was…

Apple’s product names take confusion to the Max

OPINION: As it emerges that the iPhone’s naming structure could have been a last-minute change, more clarity would be helpful. When it comes to identifying a product, the name can be just as important as its look for staying in a customer’s mind’s eye. Of all manufacturers, Apple should know this best; after all, simple names such as iPhone, iPad, Mac and more may have seemed a little goofy at…

iPhone 14 Plus originally set to be called iPhone 14 Max

Convincing evidence has emerged that the iPhone 14 Plus was originally intended to be called the iPhone 14 Max. Perhaps the biggest announcement Apple made at its iPhone 14 launch event in early September was the iPhone 14 Plus, a brand new handset that essentially resembles a super-sized iPhone 14. As discovered by Dutch blog iCreate, the iPhone 14 Plus was almost called something else. The…

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra render leak suggests minimal design changes

Renders for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have hit the internet, suggesting little external progression from the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Yesterday brought news of a batch of high resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 renders, courtesy of reliable tipster OnLeaks. Now that same source has supplied renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is set to be the jewel in the crown of Samsung’s 2023…

Want unbeatable value? Here’s why you need the TCL 30 SE smartphone

Too many smartphones nowadays expect you to contend with high price tags in return for flagship features, but the TCL 30 SE is here to show you that you can get the latest high-end specs without breaking the bank. Let’s face it, the first feature that everyone wants to know about when it comes to a new phone is the camera set-up, and luckily the TCL 30 SE does not disappoint. With no less than…

Google Pixel 7 price leak is predictably familiar

The forthcoming Pixel 7 smartphone has seemingly sprung a price leak, revealing an unsurprisingly familiar figure. As highlighted by YouTuber Brandon Lee, the Pixel 7 was at one point recently showing up on an Amazon search, complete with price. Unsurprisingly, this was swiftly taken down. Google pixel 7 on Amazon US. $599.99.It is still showing up in search cache but the listing gives an error…

Xiaomi 12T confirmed for October 4 launch

Xiaomi will announce the Xiaomi 12T at an October 4 launch event, it’s been confirmed. The Chinese manufacturer has taken to Twitter to announce a major ‘Xiaomi Launch’ taking place across its social media platforms on October 4, which is this coming Tuesday. While the Xiaomi 12T name isn’t included in this teaser, various leaks and rumours suggest that this will be the phone that’s featured,…

Samsung may have a swelling issue with older smartphone batteries

Older Samsung phones may have an issue with swelling batteries, according to new claims from an established YouTuber. Arun Maini, also known as Mrwhosetheboss, is a popular tech YouTuber with 11.7 million subscribers. He has just issued a video outlining a problem he’s noticed with a number of his older Samsung phones. Affected phones are experiencing battery swelling, causing the body of the…

Samsung Galaxy S23 render hints at camera redesign

A render of the Samsung Galaxy S23 suggests that the company is doing away with its distinctive camera module. Samsung gave its flagship phone line a welcome does of pizazz with the Samsung Galaxy S21 back in early 2021. Its major new design feature was a camera module that appeared to emerge from the frame of the phone. The company continued that design flourish with this year’s Samsung Galaxy…

Google shows off Pixel 7 Pro design in all three colours

Google has released a brief video showcasing the Pixel 7 Pro design in all three of its colours. We already have quite a good idea of what’s in store for us at next week’s big Google event. The company itself started releasing information on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at Google I/O back in May, and it hasn’t stopped since. The most recent info release comes in the form of a brief video posted to…

Apple reportedly cancels plans to increase iPhone 14 production

Apple has reportedly reversed a decision to ramp up iPhone 14 production due to disappointingly low demand. According to Bloomberg, Apple had instructed its production partners to increase iPhone 14 production due to an expected spike in demand. However, that demand has failed to materialise, prompting Apple to roll back its request. The report claims that Apple had formerly instructed suppliers…

Google Pixel 7 Pro spec leak suggests few changes

Specifications for the Google Pixel 7 Pro have emerged ahead of its launch, and they’re somewhat underwhelming. We’re just over a week out from Google’s big October 6 launch event, and we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Google itself released the first images of the phones at Google I/O back in May. Now we also have a pretty good idea of how the…

Huawei Mate 50 series launches with adjustable aperture camera

Huawei has revealed its latest range of flagship smartphones, the Mate 50 series, with impressive screen and camera specs. Huawei has marked the tenth anniversary of its first Mate smartphones with the launch of a pair of new additions to the range: the Huawei Mate 50 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. Upon the launch, Huawei’s Executive of the Board, Richard Yu, said: “Over the past decade, the Mate…

How to shoot 48MP images on the iPhone 14 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro features a 48MP wide sensor and it’s the first time the company has shipped a phone with a camera capable of shooting snaps with more than 12 megapixels. However, shooting every single photo in 48MP doesn’t make complete sense and as a result, by default, the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera will use a skill called pixel binning to produce 12MP images. These take up less space on your…

Fast Charge: An iPhone Ultra is surely inevitable

OPINION: Apple’s latest batch of products are now almost all available to buy, including the Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro. But with Apple expanding the naming scheme and feature set of its wearable to entice a new audience, surely it can only be a matter of time until we see something similar happen to the iPhone line. Since Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra earlier in September, I…

How to set up multiple Lock Screens in iOS 16

Keen to optimise your Lock Screen for different tasks but not sure how? Here is how you can set up multiple Lock Screens in iOS 16. The iOS 16 update is brimming with new features, with Apple putting a lot of emphasis on customisation. One of the ways that iOS 16 users can now customise their device is by adding multiple Lock Screens. This is ideal for anyone who wants to use multiple photos and…