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Why Your iPhone Camera Keeps Refocusing (And How To Stop It) iPhones undoubtedly boast some of the best cameras in the smartphone industry, with a simple yet effective interface that can make even the least technologically inclined user look like a professional photographer. However, Apple’s cameras deal with their fair share of problems, includingflickeringand constant refocusing. If your iPhone camera struggles to maintain focus, impeding your ability to take a picture, a few things could be the cause....

2022 BMW X3 M Competition Review: Bavarian Beefcake It’s an oft-repeated observation (by me) that performance SUVs are attempts at having it all with no compromise: a sports car that’s also a luxury shuttle that’s also-also a daily-driven utilitarian work horse that’s also-also-also off-road capable. To hear one describe such a thing smacks of Homer Simpson designing his contradictory dream car; powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball....

2024 Genesis GV60 RWD Fixes The EV’s Biggest Problem When SlashGear reviewed the2023 Genesis GV60, the EV from Hyundai was given an impressive nine out of 10 rating. It may have scored even higher if not for a couple of downsides, the biggest of which was the luxury car’s limited range. Thankfully, Genesis Motor America has addressed the issue with the 2024 Genesis GV60. The new EV also comes in a rear-wheel drive trim, which not only is an update from the previous model’s AWD, but also adds up to 46 miles of estimated range on a full charge — meaning the 2024 Genesis GV60 RWD has a base range of up to 294 miles....

All of the talk might be about the return of theHomePodto Apple’s lineup, but the company has also added two new features to the HomePod mini that you already have at home, too. Apple often tweaks features and adds new ones via software but this latest change enables two sensors that were always part of the HomePod mini - it just hadn’t told us that they were there. After installing one software update your HomePod mini will suddenly be able to use its temperature and humidity sensors for the first time....

Months after it was expected to launch alongsideiOS 16in September 2022,Apple Pay Lateris now live in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to actually use it just yet. Apple says that Apple Pay Later is now available to a limited number of people in the United States, with those people “randomly selected.” Everyone else will have to wait. Those people who are selected will need to have an iPhone running iOS 16....

TheNextWebpoints to Millard Brown’s2012 Brandz Top 100report — an annual study that calculates the brand value of the most popular companies in the world by combining their financial valuations with consumer loyalty and appeal. As you’ve probably already guessed by now, Apple came in first place with a brand value of $183 billion. This was enough to finish ahead of IBM, Google, McDonalds and Microsoft, who finished in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place respectively…...

Apple announced the launch of its public beta program foriOS 17, watchOS 10,iPadOS 17andmacOS 14 Sonomain middle of July, all of which are the next major software updates coming to Apple’s hardware lineup later this year. The public beta program means that anyone with a compatible device can download and install the unfinished software to help Apple test, provide feedback and get an early glimpse of new features before they’re officially released, likely in September....

Samsung recently launched its newest foldable devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City, introducing theGalaxy Z Fold 7,Galaxy Z Flip 7, andGalaxy Z Flip 7 FE. The main attraction was the Fold 7, Samsung’sbook-style foldable, which received numerous upgrades this year, including a notably thinner design, larger screens, and an improved hinge. The Fold 7 is an impressive device, and after testing it myself for the past two weeks, I am impressed with what Samsung has accomplished....

Apple is welcoming a collaboration with Gallaudet University in an effort to bring even more opportunities to students. This “multifaceted collaboration” will see Apple and Gallaudet teaming up to provide new accessible technologies, career options, learning opportunities, and more to students.The announcementwas made by the university proper, and you can check out a video below of Roberta Cordano, Gallaudet University’s President, announcing the collaboration below. According to the announcement, this partnership started almost one year ago....

Apple’s new TV app on iOS 10.2 struggles to play videos that have been ripped from DVDs and other sources and loaded into iTunes for Mac. It’s unclear whether this is a simple bug, but that didn’t stop people fromflockingto Apple’s Support Communities forum to express their disdain for the app. The TV app has replaced the old and mostly useless Videos app. Thankfully, dedicated apps let you easily play non-iOS-friendly media on iPhone, likeFireCore‘s versatileInfuse video player....

Assassin’s Creed Shadows fans think they’ve uncovered the game’s map TheAssassin’s Creed Shadowscommunity believes they have found the real-world location of the game’s map using a combination of official art and hints dropped by the game’s official X account. This entry in the popular franchise is finallytaking players to Japan, and fans were quick to begin deducing just where on the island the game will take place. Thanks to animage on a special editionof the game, as well as some puzzles released on X, the Assassin’s Creed fanbase believes they have figured it out....

As you wander through the many Halls of Torment, you see a lot of different items drop during your runs, and given that you’re able to onlyRetrieve one item per run, choices can sometimes be hard. If you are new to Halls of Torment, you are probably having issues with which items to prioritize. I will be happy to present to you the list of best items in Halls of Torment that will certainly help you progress through the game content more efficiently....

For content creators, there’s a lot of focus on cameras these days while proper lighting falls by the wayside. It’s a shame, too, since a few well-placed lights can boost a video’s quality and attractiveness tenfold. By illuminating the shadows, you can bring out the details, color, and visual pop in your creations. Related:Best vlogging cameras: Expert tested and reviewed And so, to help our fellow creatives and creators, we found the best key lights that the market has to offer....