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Zoom lenses are pretty common on the best camera phones, and for good reason. They bring distant subjects closer, and more recent technology has improved the fruits of these cameras considerably. Using two dedicated zoom cameras has also helped OEMs improve the quality of shots at specific zoom levels.
But this setup may not be needed for much longer, at least for Samsung. According to rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series may pack even more imaging advancements, with a continuous zoom camera slated for inclusion. This means the firm could get away with using a single zoom camera that can span across multiple zoom ranges.
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The Apple iPhone 12 family is a bona fide success. Six of the top 10 smartphones sold globally in January, 2021, were Apple devices, with the iPhone 12 Pro Max leading the way in popularity in the US. That tells us something: people do in fact want big-screened devices with capable cameras. In fact, demand for the iPhone 12 series is also expected to remain strong through the third quarter ahead of the iPhone 13’s fall debut.
Nothing appears to be poised to steal the iPhone 12 Pro Max’s mojo, at least not yet. Android phone makers have flooded the market during the early months of 2021 with compelling flagship fare. There’s the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Oppo Find X3 Pro, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, among others.
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Android Authority readers use Android smartphones as their daily drivers, with some sporting iOS devices as sidekicks. While Google and Apple still dominate the mobile OS landscape, that isn’t quite the case for computers.
Microsoft continues to lead with Windows powering desktops and laptops in homes and offices across the world. However, it’s not the only desktop OS out there. According to data from IDC (via
Geekwire), Chrome OS eclipsed Mac OS as the world’s second most popular computer operating system in 2020. Linux, lead by the likes of Ubuntu, continues to be a player for those seeking a flexible and free OS, too.
May 2021 Android security patch rolls out to Pixel phones
Expect fixes for several security holes.
It includes fixes for several moderate security issues, including Qualcomm code.
Other devices will get the update soon.
It wouldn’t be the start of a new month without an Android security update, and you won’t be disappointed. Google has released the May 2021 patch for the Pixel 3 and newer Pixel phones, and it’s worth grabbing to fix several notable vulnerabilities.
Most of the May Android update tackles flaws in Qualcomm code, including moderate security holes in the camera as well as three closed-source elements. You’ll also see a trio of patches for three kernel flaws affecting MIDI, tracing, and TTY.
Reliable analyst reveals Apple s big foldable iPhone plans
It sounds like Apple could be using some cutting-edge tech in its upcoming foldable iPhone.
The company is tipped to ship as many as 20 million units in 2023.
Apple is said to be using a touch solution designed for multi-fold devices.
We’ve heard for months now that Apple is hard at work on a foldable iPhone, following in the footsteps of Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi. Now, a veteran Apple observer has dished out a few more details regarding Apple’s device.
TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted to investors (h/t:
MacRumors) that Apple will “likely launch a foldable iPhone with an 8-inch QHD+ flexible OLED display in 2023.” The analyst adds that Apple will ship between 15 and 20 million foldable iPhones in 2023.