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App Review, Applications

YouTubers can swear at the start of videos again without getting demonetized

March 7, 2023

Via: The Verge

YouTube will ease its restrictions on swearing in videos after an update it rolled out in November sparked backlash from several creators, and the company will be reviewing videos that had their monetization affected by the policy. In a video […]


App Review, Applications

TikTok testing ‘watch history’ feature so what you just viewed isn’t lost to the ether

March 28, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

As reported by TechCrunch, TikTok is testing a “watch history” feature with select users. The watch history feature allows TikTok users to locate videos previously recommended on their “For You” page – with the amount of new content constantly joining […]


App Review, Applications

Google Pixel phones can now automatically record video in emergency mode

September 30, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Smartphones have become more and more capable with time, and tech giants such as Google have continued to provide new ways for your phone to aid you in case of an emergency. The Pixel phones that Google makes come with […]


App Review, Applications

New YouTube feature recommends videos outside of your comfort zone

July 22, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Google and its YouTube video streamer might know you better than you know yourself. YouTube does make recommendations based on your past viewing experience and as a result, the videos it suggests usually are similar to the ones that you’ve […]


iPhone, Products

This is what iPhone 13 Portrait Mode for video might look like

June 23, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

Apple brought portrait mode to the iPhone as a beta release back in 2016 with the iPhone 7 Plus, which needed to utilize its two camera sensors to achieve a somewhat convincing portrait effect when taking photos. Portrait mode for […]


App Review, Applications

Google is testing two features for mobile YouTube users

June 1, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

DroidMaze says that Google has been busy testing new features on the mobile version of YouTube. Remember back in 2007 when one ad for the Apple iPhone said that “maybe the biggest surprise is finding YouTube on your phone.” But […]


App Review, Applications

Google Meet refresh will give you more controls, video backgrounds

April 21, 2021

Via: CNET

A year after making Google Meet free for everyone, the company is refreshing the videoconferencing service. The redesign will give you more control over highlighting the content you see on your screen, by letting you pin or unpin presentations, speakers […]


Gadgets, Products

Panasonic GH6: release date, specs and features

April 12, 2021

Via: Tech Radar

The Panasonic GH6 strongly rumored to be the next entry in the GH series, a mirrorless camera range that has proven hugely popular among videographers in recent years. With its predecessor, the Panasonic GH5S, now two years old and the […]


Gadgets, Products

Eve Cam review: A security camera for Apple enthusiasts

July 30, 2020

Via: TechHive

Privacy concerns have dogged Wi-Fi security cameras since they were introduced. But despite warnings from advocates and experts—and at least one high-profile breach—the market shows no sign of slowing down. The adoption of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video, on the other […]


Editorial

The Best Camera Phone for 2020

July 20, 2020

Via: Sabrina Clark

It’s hard to say this (so real camera users, beware), but we are at a point where the best camera phones often deliver better results than “proper” cameras. The era of the selfies is here—and it’s probably going to stay […]


iPhone, Products

iPhone XR vs. XS: Is the XS camera worth the extra money?

November 9, 2018

Via: CNET

If you’re deciding between the new iPhone XS and its cheaper, more colorful sibling, your choice ultimately comes down to the camera. The iPhone XS ($999) and iPhone XR ($749) share a lot of the same specs, but the XS […]


App Review, Applications

IGTV is Instagram brings longform vertical video content from and for everyone

June 22, 2018

Via: Pocket Now

Facebook-owned Instagram is expanding way beyond its current breadth of Stories of minute-long video clips and 50 filters piled on top of albums. IGTV is currently rolling out worldwide on Android and iOS as its own standalone app with access […]


Android Phone, Products

Galaxy S9 pops up on short video. Hey there, beautiful!

January 24, 2018

Via: Phone Arena

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are right around the corner. Not only is it assumed that they would be announced at MWC 2018 in February — this has actually been confirmed by a Samsung bigwig. And we have […]


News and Press

Instagram now combines disappearing photos & video w/ Direct messages to streamline …

April 12, 2017

Via: 9to5Mac

An update to Instagram coming today aims to improve the service’s Direct messaging feature by combining disappearing photos and videos with text conversations into a single thread. Previously the features were separated, with disappearing photos and videos in their own […]


News and Press

The quest for smooth 60-frames-per-second sports in streaming TV bundles

March 17, 2017

Via: TechHive

Have you ever watched live sports on a streaming service such as Sling TV and thought it didn’t look quite right? Compared to cable, satellite, or over-the-air broadcast TV, streamed sporting events can look a bit choppy or jittery, making […]


Android Phone

HP video shows why the Elite x3 should be owned by every cop in the field

March 6, 2017

Via: Phone Arena

HP has produced a video that shows various reasons why the Windows 10 Mobile powered HP Elite x3 smartphone needs to be given out to all cops before they go out on their daily tour. As the video tells us, […]


Android Phone

24 Hours With the LG G6

March 6, 2017

Via: Phone Dog

Our first impressions of the LG G6 after spending 24 hours with the device. While our G6 unit is a pre-production unit, it performed very well in our limited testing and appears to be daily driver material. The LG G6 […]


Gadgets

Nintendo Switch Unboxing and Hardware Overview

March 6, 2017

Via: Phone Dog

Nintendo has officially released its new Nintendo Switch gaming console. The system consists of a portable tablet with mounts for the left and right Joy-Con motion controllers. Whereas the Wii U featured a tablet controller that was tethered to the […]


Android Phone, iPhone

Best Budget Smartphones of 2016!

December 30, 2016

Via: Phone Dog

Narrowing down the best budget smartphones of 2016 was no easy task. In this video, we highlight the smartphones that give us the most bang-for-our-buck. The devices mentioned in this video include the OnePlus 3T, Huawei Honor 8, iPhone SE, […]


App Review, News and Press

Instagram hits 600 million monthly users, doubling the number in two years

December 16, 2016

Via: Phone Arena

Instagram announced today that it has doubled the number of users over the last two years. Now, the picture and video-sharing app has 600 million monthly users with the last 100 million joining during the last six months. Instagram has […]