For as amazing as camera quality on the iPhone is today, the original iPhone camera was nothing to write home about. Equipped with nothing more than a fixed-focus 2-megapixel camera, the original iPhone delivered subpar pictures even compared to other devices at the time.

Apple, though, eventually started throwing a lot of money at camera development. Before long, it seemed that each successive iPhone routinely set a new bar for mobile camera quality that competitors simply couldn’t keep up with. That said, the mobile landscape is always changing and Apple now has some stiff competition when it comes to mobile photography. What’s more, there’s a strong case to be made that Apple these days finds itself playing catch-up when it comes to overall camera quality.

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Photo battle between the iPhone and the Pixel has a surprising winner originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 20:05:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A big chunk of the Anak Krakatau volcano collapsed last month off the coast of a couple of Indonesian islands, with the collapse of that 158-acre section into the water transforming the volcano into basically a flat pancake of its former self. Post-collapse, the volcano that used to tower more than 1,100 feet into the sky was now just a quarter of that size.

The collapse also had a deadly consequence. It triggered a tsunami with waves of up to 10 feet tall that slammed into the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. More than 400 people were killed, 1,400 were injured and thousands more were left without homes.

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These before-and-after photos of the volcano that caused Indonesia’s tsunami are insane originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 19:03:25 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, now we know why Netflix felt comfortable announcing the largest price hike in the history of the streaming service a few days ago.

Raising prices would be exactly the wrong move if you were shedding subscribers and your business was spiraling, which is certainly not the case here. The streaming giant just reported its fourth quarter earnings performance after the market close today, which included the announcement that Netflix added 8.84 million subscribers during the holiday quarter. That grows its total count almost 26 percent, to 139 million subscribers worldwide.

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Netflix is starting to share audience numbers that it’s never disclosed before originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 18:01:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon is launching another one of its BOGO deals on top smartphones starting today, a limited-time offer that makes leading handsets available for free or at a discount when you purchase another phone at full-price.

The BOGO (buy one get one free) promotion comes on the same day Verizon’s Apple Music promotion begins. In terms of the latter, the company is going to start offering free Apple Music as part of its Beyond Unlimited and Above Unlimited plans — an outgrowth of a promotion that actually began last year, when Verizon started offering unlimited subscribers six months of Apple Music for free. Customers responded favorably, so the deal is now being expanded.

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Verizon’s sweet new BOGO deal lets you score a free iPhone XR, Pixel 3 or Galaxy S9 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 17:04:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought the leap from 3G to 4G was incredible, the forthcoming rollout of 5G will be nothing short of astounding. The data speeds afforded by 5G are genuinely hard to believe and will undoubtedly impact the way we use our devices in a fundamental way. Now, the good news is that 5G phones will start arriving en masse later this year. The bad news, if you’re an iPhone owner, is that Apple reportedly won’t embrace 5G until 2020.

In the interim, though, Apple reportedly has something cooking for its next-gen iPhone XR. According to a new research report from Barclays (via MacRumors), the next iteration of the iPhone XR will offer improved cellular connectivity thanks to a 4×4 MIMO antenna design.

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Next-gen iPhone XR to offer a huge boost in cellular performance originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 16:39:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trying to keep tape measures from accidentally retracting, bending, and snapping your fingers when you try to close them are finally problems of the past. Why? Because someone finally dragged the tape measure into the modern age. The Bosch Compact Blaze Laser Distance Measure uses lasers to measure distance instead of a flimsy strip of metal, and it’s available right now on Amazon at a discount. Definitely check it out — it’s a game-changer.

Bosch Compact Blaze Laser Distance Measure, 65-Feet GLM 20: $39.88

Here are some bullet points from the product page:

• ACCURACY: Features long-range measuring with extreme accuracy and measures distances up to 65-feet to within 1/8-inch. Measures in meters, feet/inches, or inches only
• EASY TO USE: Simple, one-button operation – press button once to begin measuring. The GLM 20 is compact and small enough to fit in any pocket
• LIVE MEASURING: Provides default real-time measurement that adjusts as you move closer and farther from target, just like a tape measure
• DISPLAY: Features a backlit display that allows measurements to be easily read, even in dark areas
• PRECISION: The GLM 20’s Bosch laser technology allows users to be more productive with greater jobsite accuracy and precision

Bosch Compact Blaze Laser Distance Measure, 65-Feet GLM 20: $39.88

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Someone finally dragged the tape measure into the digital age… using lasers originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 16:14:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Twitter just disclosed the existence of the kind of privacy bug you’d normally expect to hear coming out of Facebook, which has been dogged repeatedly by this kind of thing over the years. Now it’s Twitter’s turn, with the social network acknowledging today an issue affecting the “Protect your Tweets” feature associated with some accounts. Turns out, some Android users who enabled that setting — which sets their tweets to “private” — actually had their tweets displayed publicly. For a shockingly long amount of time, almost five years.

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Twitter has acknowledged a bug that revealed Android users’ private tweets originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 15:49:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The DLAND RC-F03 Water Stream LED Faucet Tap might seem like it’s silly. In fact, even after we ordered a pair we were skeptical that we would actually like them. Now that they’re installed, however, we can’t imagine being without them. These little adapters screw onto the faucet in your bathroom or kitchen and automatically begin to glow as soon as you turn the water on. You’ll see a blue light if the water is cold, red if it’s hot, or green if it’s just right. At just $9.99 a pair, these adapters are way too cool to pass up.

2 pack Colorful LED Water Faucet，DLAND RC-F03 Water Stream Faucet Tap，3 Changes Color Depen…: $9.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Made of ABS material with excellent corrosion resistance. Ideal for bathroom or kitchen, very fantastic and durable.
• Easy to install, Helps children avoid scalding water. A device must have for every home.
• This small device is suitable for most taps,When the water temperature is below 32 degrees, the light color is blue. When the water temperature is between 33 to 41 degrees, the right shows green. When the water temperature is between 42 to 45 degrees, it will display the red. When the water temperature is higher than 46 degrees, the light flashing red
• 3 Colors Changes Depending on the temperature for Kitchen and Bathroms. 2 PACK with Connectors
• Note: If the LED water faucet lights up, it requires a certain water pressure. And it won’t light up if the water pressure is too low.

2 pack Colorful LED Water Faucet，DLAND RC-F03 Water Stream Faucet Tap，3 Changes Color Depen…: $9.99

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It’s time to find out why we’re obsessed with these $5 LED faucet lights originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 15:24:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have almost reached the edges of the phone when it comes to display size, but smartphone makers this year will continue to increase screen-to-body ratios. The best example is the Galaxy S10, a highly anticipated Android flagship that will feature an Infinity-O display with very tiny bezels. The only other way to extend a phone’s screen is to go for a foldable design — mobile devices that can operate in tablet and smartphone modes. Samsung is also doing that in 2019, although the Galaxy F will reportedly be released with limited availability and a sky-high price tag. But new reports say that a new LG phone, not necessarily the LG G8 that should be unveiled at MWC 2019 next month, might feature a totally different design unlike anything else we’ll see this year.

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LG is about to unveil a new flagship phone unlike anything else we’ll see in 2019 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 14:59:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Little media streaming dongles like the Roku Streaming Stick and the Fire TV Stick are fantastic because they can instantly turn any TV into a smart TV. In fact, you should even get one if you already have a smart TV because their interfaces are so much better. Of course, you can completely cut out the middle man and the need to plug yet another device into the wall by taking advantage of a killer sale happening today on Amazon. The TCL 65S517 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV is one of the most popular models in its class, and it’s available right now at a huge discount of more than $400. It also comes with free Prime shipping so your hot new TV will arrive with more than enough time to spare before Super Bowl 53.

TCL 65S517 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $694.03

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Dimensions (w x H x D): TV without stand: 57.2″ x 32.8″ x 2.8″, TV with stand: 57.2″ x 35″ x 11.6″
• Smart Functionality offers access to thousands of streaming channels featuring more than 500, 000 movies and TV episodes via Roku TV
• Pairs 4K Ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) for the most lifelike picture
• Edge LED backlighting with dynamic contrast control produces Deep blacks and excellent picture quality. Display colors is 1.07 billion. Panel resolution is 3840 x 2160
• Inputs: 3 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 (one with HDMI ARC), 1 USB (media player), RF, Composite, Headphone Jack, Optical audio Out, Ethernet

TCL 65S517 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model): $694.03

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Ditch the dongles with this 65-inch 4K Roku TV, now $400 off from Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 at 14:34:20 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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