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MKBHD’s Duo Review
A commentary on MKBHD's review of the Google Duo, critiquing the focus on third-party app compatibility while praising the device's polished design despite middling core features.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Flipcorder’ lets you shoot retro footage on your iPhone Duo
Weekly indie app spotlight featuring Flipcorder, an iPhone app that adds retro video effects and is optimized for iPhone Duo.
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Tim Pan’s iPhone Duo Review
Review of Tim Pan's comprehensive 24-minute video review of iPhone Duo, featuring industrial stress-testing of the hinge and dual-language production.
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Man Destroys $2,000 iPhone Duo With Dirt, Fire, Knives and Medieval Chainmail
YouTuber JerryRigEverything conducts a durability test of the iPhone Duo using dirt, fire, knives and chainmail to evaluate scratch and dust resistance.
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Oppo ColorOS 17 beta update rolls out early to OnePlus 15, Find X9 series: New features and AI upgrades and more
Oppo releases ColorOS 17 beta to OnePlus 15 and Find X9 series with AI tools, redesigned animations, and security improvements.
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Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games
Steam introduces a Personal Calendar feature that dynamically updates game recommendations on its storefront.
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Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for
Microsoft is reportedly exploring a customizable Game Pass tier system that would let subscribers choose which features to pay for instead of selecting fixed tiers.
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YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027
YouTube plans to deploy the AV2 video codec starting early 2027, promising 25-32% better compression efficiency than its predecessor AV1 for improved streaming quality and lower bandwidth consumption.
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There's a chance your PlayStation 5 is plugged into the wrong HDMI port
A guide explaining that while PS5 works with any HDMI port on modern TVs, only specific ports unlock the console's full display capabilities.
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Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything
While smart TV Wi-Fi speeds may exceed Ethernet, using Ethernet connections offers benefits beyond raw speed metrics.
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Apple Built a Photo-Realistic Functional Original iPod for Apple Music’s 404 Page
Apple created a photo-realistic, functional original iPod Easter egg on Apple Music's 404 page to commemorate the device's 25th anniversary.
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What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?
An explainer on Theater Mode, an Apple Watch feature that silences notifications without fully restricting device functionality like Do Not Disturb does.
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Chan Karunamuni on the Duo’s Open/Close Translucent Transition
Apple designer Chan Karunamuni discusses the iPhone Duo's open/close transition, which uses perceptual focal plane bending to create a seamless dual-display experience.
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Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
Guide on how to test CR2032 coin-cell batteries commonly found in household gadgets to determine if they are still functional.
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These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential
Developers are creating innovative apps that demonstrate the capabilities and unique use cases of Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo.
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LG’s brilliant C6 OLED TV is already $400 off ahead of Black Friday
LG's C6 OLED TV is discounted up to $400 ahead of Black Friday, with upgraded processor, brighter display, and higher refresh rate compared to the previous C5 model.
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Why your Ring camera is still useful without a subscription
Ring cameras offer useful features without requiring a paid subscription, contrary to typical smart home camera market practices.