<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a flip-out preview screen. more buying choices It’s a great time to […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETAlong with the usual security updates and bug fixes, the latest Android update is quietly introducing a new feature that will help prolong your phone’s battery life. Similar to Apple’s recent “80% Limit” feature, Android is releasing a feature that lets you cap your phone’s charge at 80%. As ZDNET’s Senior Reviews Editor Kerry Wan explained last year, it’s not that phone batteries aren’t lasting as long as they used to, “it’s just the nature of lithium-ion batteries found in iPhones and other devices,” he wrote, “with the maximum capacity slowly degrading every time it completes a charge cycle.”Also: Your Pixel phone is getting a big update – look for these 10 useful featuresThe feature was first spotted by a Pixel user who shared an image of the setting on Telegram and later shared by Android Authority. To access the feature, head to your phone’s settings menu and look for “charging optimization.” You’ll see the choice to turn on adaptive charging, which finishes charging your phone to 100% right before you usually unplug it, and the option for “Limit to 80%.” A note below the settings explains that it should help “extend battery lifespan.” Capping a phone’s charge at 80% means it won’t last as long throughout the day, but charging it to 100% every night will ultimately make it lose life much more quickly. While the option to start the day at 80% won’t work for some users, it’s nice to have the choice if it works for you. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2024For most people, 80% should be enough to get through the day. But if you look at your phone often or engage in battery-intensive tasks like streaming, gaming, or GPS, this might not be an option you’ll use. More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETiPhone users who want to check out the second round of AI-powered features via Apple Intelligence can now download the new public beta for Apple’s iOS 18.2. Assuming you have a supported iPhone, you’ll be able to try the integrated ChatGPT and a few other AI-inspired tidbits. However, certain features won’t be available immediately.The latest features are also available in iPadOS 18.2 for iPad and MacOS Sequoia 15.2 for Mac. Though you can install these updates on any compatible device, you’ll need the right one to tap into the Apple Intelligence features. That means an iPhone 15 Pro More
Thanasis/Getty Images After months of beta testing, Microsoft officially released its major 2024 update for Windows 11 on October 1. Known as Windows 11 24H2, the latest version enhances the Copilot AI, spruces up File Explorer, promises faster performance and greater stability, and kicks in other improvements. Also: Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This […] More
Lenovo/ZDNETTablets can be an expensive investment. Many go for several hundred dollars (over $1,000, in some cases), but realistically, you don’t need to spend that much on a device, especially if you plan on using it to watch movies and do a bit of work. As it happens, we recently discovered a great deal on a compact, low-cost tablet. You can purchase Lenovo’s Tab M11 for $150 More
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Once a lifeline for millions of Americans seeking affordable internet access, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on May 31, 2024. While it was around, the program provided affordable internet for about 23 million households with monthly subsidies of $30 for eligible households and $75 for those on Tribal lands. This enabled people to […] More
Microsoft Were you thinking Microsoft has added AI to virtually its entire software lineup except for Notepad? Well, here comes an update to prove you wrong. Now rolling out to Windows Insiders in Windows 11 is a new Rewrite option for Notepad that promises to spruce up your text with the help of AI. Using […] More
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