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AirPods Can Now Be a Camera Remote for Your iPhone
Summary AirPods can now be used as a remote control for iPhone cameras, perfect for selfies or capturing moments out of reach. The functionality extends to video recording and works with third-party camera apps, ideal for content creators or vloggers. AirPods will soon capture studio-quality sound for voice-overs or interviews, transforming them into a handy creation tool. If you’ve ever…
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Vivo’s telephoto extender makes the world’s best phone camera better
When Xiaomi and Realme both rocked up to February’s Mobile World Congress with concept smartphones featuring attachable camera lenses, Vivo’s executives must have had a quiet chuckle knowing they were ready to launch the real thing just two months later. Its flagship X200 Ultra went on sale in China a few weeks ago. Even by itself, it’s probably the best…
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The most fun camera app I’ve used in forever
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 86, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you’ve cleared your schedule for some Karting this weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about privacy experts and spreadsheets and Dropout, watching Stick…
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Apple could show off revamped Phone, Safari, and Camera apps next week
Apple is planning some significant design changes across its core apps, including Phone, Camera, and Safari, that it will announce at WWDC next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. For its Phone app, Apple will reportedly add a new view that puts favorite contacts, recent calls, and voicemails into a “single, scrollable window.” Bloomberg notes that this new view…
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Read This Before Buying a HomeKit Secure Video Camera
Are you looking at picking up a HomeKit Secure Video camera? Here are a few things I wish I knew before setting up my first HomeKit Secure Video camera, and the things I’ll keep in mind as I continue to outfit my home with security cameras. HomeKit Secure Video Is Available With a Subscription Only Apple saw an opportunity with…
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The Arlo Essential 2K Outdoor Security Camera Is 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want to level up your home security, the Arlo Essential 2K Outdoor Camera is now 50% off. For $49.99, this indoor and outdoor camera features high-definition footage, thanks to its 2K video resolution, allowing you to get…
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How to See Which Programs Are Accessing Your Camera or Mic on Windows 11
Summary If an app is using your camera, Windows 11 will display a “Camera On” toast notification. If an app is using your mic, you’ll see the mic icon in the system tray. To view the apps that have recently accessed your camera or mic, head into Settings > Privacy & Security, choose “Camera” or “Microphone,” and click “Recent Activity.”…
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Fujifilm’s X Half camera is so dedicated to the analog vibes, it can’t shoot RAW
Fujifilm has a new pint-size addition to its X-series cameras coming in late June: the X Half. It’s an 18-megapixel “half-frame” camera with a portrait-oriented sensor and viewfinder and a fixed 32mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens. Despite being digital, the X Half is all about the vintage film aesthetic. The $849.99 camera is so dedicated to an analog-like lifestyle that it’s got…
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Leaked photos: DJI Osmo 360 is the dronemaker’s first 360-degree camera
DJI hasn’t even announced a 360-degree camera yet, but the DJI Osmo 360 has now spilled its guts all over the web. Leakers Hakasushi and Igor Bogdanov have published over a dozen pictures of a prototype dual-lens camera, including both external and internal photos and images of its Quick Start Guide. And it appears that DJI may have chosen quite…
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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?
According to Steve Blair, CR’s lead privacy and security researcher, it’s possible for webcams to be hacked and set to record audio and/or video without your knowledge. The odds of that happening to an everyday consumer (as opposed to a high-profile target like an activist or government worker) are probably low. But if you’re concerned, you can cover the camera…
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