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TechFocus

By Arran BrownTechnology
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  • WHY is this feature not available on the Pixel 8?! (Pixel Feature Drop - December 2023)

    In this episode of TechFocus, I cover three things:

    - What was announced in Pixel December Feature Drop;
    - My thoughts on the release and what it potentially means for users of non-pro Pixel phones going forward, and;
    - The problem with the exclusivity of features between the regular and Pro Pixel phones, as well as between the U.S. and the rest of the world.


    Links from this episode:

    - Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/#introduction
    - Android Police Article on Summarise in Recorder: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-gemini-recorder-summaries-too-long-too-short/
    - December Pixel Feature Drop information: https://store.google.com/intl/en/ideas/articles/pixel-feature-drop-december-2023/
    - TechRadar Article on US-Only features: https://www.techradar.com/phones/outside-the-us-then-youll-be-getting-worse-versions-of-the-google-pixel-8-and-iphone-15#:~:text=As%20for%20the%20Pixel%208,of%20the%20Pixel%208%20line.
    - 9to5 Google Video on Video Boost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6n6Z7pc9s&t=261s
    - Understand Passkeys in 4 Minutes: https://youtu.be/2xdV-xut7EQ?si=Mh1FzHmhdqpK7Miq


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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 What we're going to cover in this episode!
    00:43 December Pixel Feature Drop announcements
    2:26 Pixel 8 Pro Exclusive Features
    7:14 Pixel 8 Exclusive Feature
    8:16 Portrait Light Feature Demo
    9:29 Photo Unblur upgrades
    10:01 Webcam Feature Demo
    12:26 Document Clean feature
    14:09 Additional features
    19:05 Software Blocking of Features on the Pixel 8
    20:50 U.S.-only features
    21:55 Why Gemini Nano is exciting!

    24 min
  • DJI Mini 4 Pro: A Minor Upgrade over the Mini 3 Pro?

    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss whether the new DJI Mini 4 Pro is actually a worthy upgrade over last year's DJI Mini 3 Pro or not, which one you should buy if you don't already have one of these drones, and whether you should upgrade if you already own the Mini 3 Pro!


    Check out Arran's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown/featured


    You can find out what gear was used to create the show here (affiliate links): kit.co/arranpbrown/youtube-creator-gear


    Buying through the above link is a great way to support the show as I may receive a commission for any purchases you make, but it doesn't cost you any extra - thanks in advance!

    18 min
  • iPhone 15: Is It Finally Time to Switch from Android?!

    In this episode of TechFocus, I try and answer the question of whether it is finally time to switch to iPhone if you've been a long-term Android user who has been considering switching for a while. We first cover what is new with the iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Pro Max this year, before trying to decide whether the upgrades are enough to attract Android users!


    Check out Arran's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown/featured


    You can find out what gear was used to create the show here (affiliate links): kit.co/arranpbrown/youtube-creator-gear


    Buying through the above link is a great way to support the show as I may receive a commission for any purchases you make - thanks in advance!

    29 min
  • My Thoughts on the SONY A7C II & A7CR as a Long-Term A7C User!

    In this episode, we talk about the Sony A7C II and A7CR

    cameras that have just been released by Sony. I talk about my perspective on these cameras as a long-term user of the original A7C, we talk about the features of both cameras, including the key differences between them. Finally, we talk about the price and who should buy which camera!


    Check out Arran's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown/featured


    You can find out what gear was used to create the show here (affiliate links): kit.co/arranpbrown/youtube-creator-gear


    Buying through the above link is a great way to support the show as I may receive a commission for any purchases you make - thanks in advance!


    Some key links from the show:

    • Matti Haapoja's video: https://youtu.be/ompjfDhPLeg?si=d2BqQX3I6B5vA_0Q
    • Mark Bennett's Camera Crisis video: https://youtu.be/6C5HZqNQq9A?si=XXao6t0naahRUyX5
    • PetaPixel Video: https://youtu.be/1p8SI2aksIg?si=s8-qXjif-oDwmIZs
      • 26 min
    • The New Rode Wireless Pro - Surprisingly Great Value!

      In this episode of TechFocus, we talk about the new Rode Wireless Pro, including covering an overview of it's features, the price, and a comparison to the competitors (DJI Mic, Hollyland Lark Max, and Zoom F2-BT). This microphone is a beast, boasting 32-bit float audio, internal timecode generation, 260m of wireless range, and much more!


      Check out Arran's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown/featured


      You can find out what gear was used to create the show here (affiliate links): kit.co/arranpbrown/youtube-creator-gear


      Buying through the above link is a great way to support the show as I may receive a commission for any purchases you make - thanks in advance!

      17 min
    • The Sony A7C II Looks Awesome! (+A7C R Details!)

      In this episode, I'm covering rumours around the A7C II, leaked images, the expected release date, and my wishlist for this camera of features that haven't been confirmed yet! I also talk about this new podcast and why I started it!


      You can subscribe to Arran's main YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown

      24 min
    • Welcome to TechFocus!

      An introduction to TechFocus, so you know what to expect from future episodes!


      You can follow Arran on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@arranpbrown/featured

      1 min

    About TechFocus

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    TechFocus is a semiweekly mini-podcast, hosted by Arran Brown, that focuses on topics in consumer technology and camera gear!