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This year’s iPhones have yet to launch, but it seems that there are already some rumors and predictions as to what kind of features the 2022 iPhone could be packing. This is according to a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that at least one of 2022’s iPhone models could feature a periscope lens.

What this means is that in the future, Apple could have an iPhone that will feature a pretty impressive optical zoom, similar to Huawei’s 5x zoom. For those wondering, there is a difference between digital and optical zoom. With digital, it is essentially cropping the photo to zoom in on the subject.

However, with optical zoom, it uses the lens to actually zoom into the subject, which in theory should result in better quality images as the details will not be lost as the lens zooms into the subject. At the moment, Apple’s iPhones are only capable of 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, so this will be quite a marked improvement.

We’re not sure why Apple is waiting so long to introduce the feature, especially since it has been available on Android phones since last year already, but we suppose better late than never. Take it with a grain of salt for now, but if an iPhone with 5x optical zoom is something you might be interested in, it looks like you’ll be in for a wait.

2022’s iPhone Could Come With A Periscope Lens

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These days when we look at watches, there are some that are digital, some that are analog, but way back in the day, analog was pretty much the only way to go. However, back in 1972, a company by the name of Hamilton launched the world’s first electronic watch with a digital display that used LEDs.

Now fast forward nearly 50 years later, it looks like the company is planning on revisiting its original release by announcing that they are planning on relaunching the world’s first digital watch. Dubbed the Pulsar P2 2900, the watch first made an appearance in James Bond’s Live and Let Die.

Given that it was brand new bleeding edge technology back then, the watch was sold for $2,100, which apparently translates to about $13,000 today based on inflation. The watch will be relaunched as the PSR where it will be much cheaper where it will sell for $750 for the steel version, and just under $1,000 for the gold version, which will be limited to 1,970 pieces.

As for functionality, don’t expect anything fancy. It is simply just a digital watch that shows the time and nothing more. There are no notifications, no activity tracking, no heart rate monitors, but if you’re a watch aficionado and don’t want to spend a lot of money acquiring the original, then this could be worth checking out.

It’s 2020 And The World’s First Digital Watch Is Making A Comeback

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With more people working from home these days, it seems that Zoom has seen a sudden surge in popularity. For those who are unfamiliar, Zoom is an app that allows people to hold video conferences together, and what makes it different from other apps is that it has a feature that lets the host know if the user has navigated away from the active Zoom window for more than 30 seconds.

This means that during meetings or online classes, if you think you can switch apps while the other person talks, the app will tell on you. However, it seems that some Zoom users have gotten pretty creative with how they are beating the app’s feature, where some have created looping videos to make it look like they’re paying attention, while others have created a custom background which features their still image.

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What this allows is that as far as the host is concerned, they think you’re still in the meeting, but you could be off doing something else like lying down on your bed, playing games, eating, and so on. It is actually pretty hilarious, although it should be noted that creating a custom Zoom background is a paid feature that costs $500 a year as it is part of the Zoom Rooms subscription.

However, there is a chance that if you’re using Zoom for work or school, your company or your school might have already paid for it. If not, then we guess you’d be out of luck.

People Are Finding Creative Ways Of Skipping Zoom Meetings By Using Looping Videos

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If you have a Nikon camera that is in need of repair, it seems that you might have to wait a while before you can actually send it in, at least officially. This is because according to an announcement by Nikon USA, they have announced that due to the coronavirus outbreak, they will be temporarily suspending their camera repair services.

The company’s president and CEO Bo Kajiwara has also since issued a letter which reads, “We are all experiencing unprecedented circumstances around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the virus. Nikon’s top priority is the health and safety of our customers, employees and the communities we serve.”

He adds, “Nikon Inc. has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees by instituting office closings and remote work strategies in line with state and federal government mandates. These include the temporary closure of our repair service centers to prioritize the safety of our workforce and help limit the spread of the virus.”

Nikon’s decision doesn’t come as a surprise, as Apple themselves have also shut their physical stores temporarily due to the virus outbreak. As such, they too are no longer accepting device repairs, and customers who did not collect their devices in time will have to wait until the stores reopen before they can collect them.

Nikon To Temporarily Suspend Camera Repair Services

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Most of us are stuck at home these days to practice social distancing, which is the act of isolating ourselves at home to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus, and also providing some relief to healthcare workers. This means that instead of finding entertainment outdoors, we need to start finding ways to entertain ourselves at home.

The good news is that if you’re an Apple user, you might be pleased to learn that the company has announced that they will be making a bunch of e-books and audiobooks free to those living in the US. These books and audiobooks will be available via Apple Books for a limited time, so you might want to check it out if you’re looking to get some reading done.

At the moment, this offer seems to be only available for those living in the US, so if you’re living outside of the US, you’d be out of luck. We imagine that this could be a licensing issue which is why not all countries will be able to benefit from this freebie, but there are plenty of alternative forms of entertainment out there.

For example, movie studios are now choosing to release their movies digitally earlier than normal. This is because as people are being advised to stay home, there are less people going to the cinemas. As such, studios are no doubt hoping that by releasing their movies digitally earlier, they will be able to recoup those lost ticket sales.

Apple Just Made A Bunch Of E-Books And Audiobooks Free

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