Sunday
Nov222020

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 rumoured to come with an under-display selfie camera

Source: Samsung

Samsung will reportedly use an under-display camera in its upcoming foldable phone. Korean outlet ETNews reports that Samsung will employ this method for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2021. 

To improve image quality, the company will supposedly use some "special display design" that will widen the pixels over the camera sensor so more light can get through and will allow it to take better photos. As 9to5Google points out, selfie cameras in foldable phones aren't as necessary since you can use the main sensor. But this is one way to get more screen while maintaining that selfie sensor. It will take a while to arrive, so we're sure to hear more in the coming months.

Saturday
Nov212020

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 11/15 – 11/21

Saturday
Nov212020

Apple, Microsoft works on Xbox Series X/S controller support

Microsoft's new controllers for the Xbox Series S/X might not have gone through a big revamp as Sony's DualSense controllers. But that doesn't mean it'll be a seamless update with third-party devices, as is the case with Apple products. The support page for compatible controllers with Apple devices shows that Microsoft and Apple are working on fixing compatibility with the new controllers. The message reads, "Microsoft and Apple are working together to bring compatibility for the Xbox Series X controller to customers in a future update."

It is unclear why it isn't working now, but it's good to hear that the companies are working on a fix. There is no word yet about the compatibility of the new DualSense controllers. But recent iOS developer builds suggest that work is being done here as well.

Source: Engadget

Saturday
Nov212020

Sony offers fix for PS5 download queue bug

Sony has finally rolled out a fix for the widespread queue issue that won't require a factory reset. According to the Ask PlayStation Twitter account, after downloading the latest system update, you need to boot the console into safe mode and rebuild the database to fix the problem. 

To boot into safe mode, you need to completely turn off the console and then hold the power button for seven seconds until you hear two beeps. It isn't clear if this is the permanent fix to the issue, but it is undoubtedly a more straightforward remedy.

Source: IGN