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Aug

Twitter’s night mode comes to iOS


It was only a matter of time before Twitter brought its night mode to iOS, and sure enough, it’s here. The social network has started rolling out a settings tweak that, like on Android, lets you shift to a darker color scheme to avoid straining your eyes (or because you prefer the look, of course). This definitely isn’t the first Twitter client on iOS to do a night mode, or even the best implementation — Tweetbot has had the option for ages, and it switches automatically based on time of day where Twitter asks you to toggle it manually. Still, it’s nice to see such a practical feature reach the widest audience possible.

Rolling out today – we’re bringing night mode to iOS! 🌙 https://t.co/XxNZHQdth9 pic.twitter.com/WLwKi4H0Oe

— Twitter (@twitter) August 22, 2016

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22
Aug

Joule proves sous vide cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating


Despite the recent rise of affordable sous vide machines, the cooking concept has always skewed a little nerdy. Preparing food in vacuum-sealed bags in a temperature-controlled water bath sounds like something only culinary geeks would do, even if it results in perfectly cooked meats. By and large, these devices look and feel like scientific equipment: They’re bulky with large dials. They look like they belong in a lab, not a kitchen.

Chefsteps, a company best known for its online cooking school, aims to change that image. They’ve invented the Joule, a slim, stylish immersion circulator its leaders hope will finally take sous vide cooking to the masses. Chris Young, co-founder and CEO, likens it the original iPod. There were MP3 players even before that, he said, but it was the iPod that made digital music mainstream. “We want the Joule to be a thing that people actually cook with,” he said. I’ve been using a beta version of the Joule for the past few weeks (the final version of the Joule will have minor cosmetic differences), and while I can’t say it’s completely analogous to Apple’s iconic music player, it’s certainly a step forward in sous vide cooking.

The design is a big part of that. The Joule is by far the most attractive sous vide machine I’ve ever seen. In place of a large display, the temperature controls are relegated to Joule’s companion app, which results in more elegant-looking hardware. Shaped like a cylindrical tube, the Joule is sleek and minimalist, with seamless white plastic housing and a stainless steel top. There’s a curved indentation on the top that works as a multifunction key, while a lone status light sits on the front.

The Joule measures 11 by 1.85 inches — about the size of the tube in a paper towel roll. Compared to the Nomiku WiFi, which is 12 by 4 inches, or the Anova Precision Cooker (14.75 by 2.75 inches), the Joule is slimmer and smaller. It fits easily in a crowded kitchen drawer, which isn’t something I can say about its competitors. Seriously, that might sound like a minor detail, but as someone who’s played around with (and owned) various sous vide gadgets over the years, I can say Joule’s size is a big deal. The fact that I can just open my drawer to get it instead of fumbling around for it in the back of my closet means I’m much more likely to actually use it.

I also like that the Joule has a neodymium magnetic mount at the bottom. It attaches firmly to any metal or cast iron surface just by setting it in the pot, which felt really secure (plus it’s fun to do). But if you want to use it with a non-magnetic vessel instead, it comes with a handy wire clip on the rear as well. Another nice feature is a unique 360-degree water inlet at its base. This pulls cool water from the bottom of the pot and then redistributes it evenly throughout, resulting in a more consistent temperature. Even better, this means the minimum water level is only 1.5 inches high, which is a lot lower than on most other sous vide machines. If I wanted to, then, I could use the Joule in a shallower pot. That’s good for cooking smaller amounts of food without wasting as much water.

The brains of the operation, however, are all in the companion app. By default, the hardware connects to it over WiFi connectivity, you can always pair it via Bluetooth in a pinch. Setup is pretty easy: Just plug in the Joule, go through a tutorial in the app and it’ll connect immediately.

The app also functions as the Joule’s command center. There’s a series of step-by-step guides for cooking everything from chicken breasts to steak, so that even novices can make the perfect meal. Chefsteps, which is already known for its polished video tutorials, has imbued the app with several short clips that show you exactly how to prepare and cook certain foods. There’s even a feature called “Visual Doneness” which lets you see, in video form, what the food would look like when cooked at a particular temperature. So, for example, you can see the difference between a medium rare and a medium well steak before tapping the appropriate setting. The app also helps you figure out how long to cook the food based on how thick it is and if it’s fresh or frozen. If you’d rather not do the step-by-step guide thing, you can set the temperature and timer manually instead.

Once you figure out the various settings, hit start and the Joule will immediately begin circulating the water, heating it to the desired temperature. Put in your bagged food — I just used Ziploc bags that I sealed using a water displacement technique, but you can use a vacuum sealer if you like — and you’re good to go. And since the app also has notifications and timers, you can go about the day without having to babysit the pot; it’ll let you know when the food is done.

As much as I like the Joule, there are a few downsides. For one thing, using the app is mandatory, not optional. There’s no other way to set the temperature. Also, once you set the temperature using one of the step-by-step guides, it’s difficult to change it. You’ll have to stop the machine, set the new temperature and then start it again. So changing your mind mid-process is not ideal. If you do want to be able to change the temperature in the middle of cooking, you’ll have to go for the manual option to begin with. That said, don’t worry if your smartphone shuts down after you’ve set the temperature; Joule will keep working regardless.

As far as the food goes, I followed the app’s instructions and ended up with perfectly juicy chicken breasts, along with molten slow-cooked eggs. I could probably do the same on a traditional stovetop, but sous vide removes the guesswork.

Before Young created Chefsteps, he was the principal co-author of Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking. He was also the founding chef of Heston Blumenthal’s experimental kitchen, which helped create dishes served at the Fat Duck in England, one of the best restaurants in the world. A graduate in theoretical mathematics and biochemistry, he had a scientific approach to cooking that includes molecular gastronomy and the use of unusual ingredients such as xanthan gum and calcium chloride. It’s this unique take on cooking that has earned Chefsteps a loyal following of food geeks and, interestingly, the backing of Gabe Newell, the co-founder of Valve. In fact, Newell was an early investor and advisor in Chefsteps and made it possible for the company to develop Joule over the past three years without the help of venture capitalists or crowdfunding.

Late last year, Chefsteps unveiled the Joule and made it available for pre-order for $199, with a retail price of $299. But sales were so good that the company announced earlier this month that it was going to drop the price. Now, Joule will retail for $199, not $299, and the new pre-order price will be $149, not $199. Because of that $50 discrepancy, Chefsteps says it will refund almost $1 million to pre-order customers. It hopes to deliver the first shipments starting next month.

“If we make it expensive, fewer people can afford it,” said Young. “Our goal is to get this in your kitchen, to keep making you happy for years to come.”

22
Aug

Apple’s 2017 Curved OLED iPhone to Be a New Premium Model


Apple is planning to release at least three new iPhones next year, including a high-end model with a 5.5-inch-or-larger OLED display that is curved on both sides like Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge, according to Nikkei. The other two models are said to be 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models with flat LCD displays like the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, corroborating previous reports.

The report reiterates that Samsung is expected to be Apple’s primary supplier of OLED displays, but it may be unable to fully keep up with demand for both iPhones and its own Galaxy smartphones. Recognizing the opportunity, Apple manufacturer Foxconn has been developing glass casings and OLED displays over the past year, in hopes of securing orders from its biggest customer next year.

Apple’s widely rumored transition towards OLED in 2017 is requisite for curved displays, while the technology also provides improved contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, better power efficiency for typical mixed image content, and other benefits compared to LCD technology. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 makes a compelling case for Apple’s rumored switch to OLED technology.

Today’s report corroborates KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who earlier said Apple may launch an all-new iPhone with a curved 5.8-inch AMOLED display and glass casing in 2017. Kuo’s research note outlined three new iPhone models, including LCD-based 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models and a high-end OLED-based 5.8-inch model, as one possibility providing supply of AMOLED displays is sufficient.

When applied to the height of an existing 5.5-inch iPhone, a 5.8-inch display like the one Apple is rumored to be working on would leave an extra 7.25mm of display on each side that could be used to wrap around the edges of the device. This would extend the display across the front and sides of the iPhone, perhaps enabling side-based gestures and buttons like on Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge.

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Apple was similarly rumored to be developing three iPhone models internally this year, but it reportedly scrapped plans to release a 5.5-inch model with a single-lens camera around six months ago. Apple’s tenth-anniversary iPhone is shaping up to be a more significant upgrade, compared to the relatively incremental refresh expected from this year’s tentatively named iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

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Aug

Apple Announces 2016 Apple Music Festival in London


Apple today announced its 2016 Apple Music Festival, a free annual concert series that will see big name artists performing at the London Roundhouse. This year’s event will take place from September 18 to September 30.

Apple Music Festival 10 returns to London in September for 10 exhilarating nights of live music. Residents of the UK can win tickets to the gigs. Apple Music members around the world can watch the performances for free. Ticket applications will be opening soon. Follow @AppleMusic on Twitter and Snapchat for up-to-the minute information and join the #AMF10 conversation.

In 2015, Apple made some significant changes to the festival, which was called the iTunes Festival in the years before the launch of Apple Music. Prior to 2015, the event lasted for a full 30 days, but was scaled down to 10 days with the revamp. Apple also now offers the music festival performances live and on-demand in the Apple Music App.

Though this is the second annual Apple Music festival, Apple has been holding the festival for a total of 10 years, so 2016 marks the 10th anniversary music event.

For the 2016 Apple Music Festival, Apple has not yet announced the acts that will be performing. Unveilings will be done gradually in the weeks leading up to the event, with most new information coming from Beats 1 Radio.

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Aug

iPhone-Compatible ZEISS VR ONE Plus Headset Launches for $129


ZEISS has announced that its iPhone-compatible VR ONE Plus virtual reality headset is now available at Best Buy stores across the United States for $129. The headset has a universal smartphone tray that fits most smartphones with a screen size between 4.7 and 5.5 inches, including the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

iPhone users can use the VR ONE Plus with thousands of virtual reality apps on the App Store, including Google Cardboard apps, in addition to 360 degree YouTube videos and Google Street View. The headset has an immersive field of view of approximately 100° and can be used while wearing eyeglasses.

ZEISS is also accepting VR ONE Plus orders through its website in the U.S. and Europe.
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Aug

Nike Rebrands Running App to ‘Nike+ Run Club’ With Personalized Workouts


Nike today updated its popular “Nike+ Running” iOS app with a new name, “Nike+ Run Club,” as well as introducing various user interface changes and features (via Fast Company). The big new addition centers around “coaching plans” that let users choose a workout and running plan, which then dynamically adapt to the specific progress made by each user.

Some of these plans include categories like “Getting Started” and “Get More Fit,” which falls in line with Nike’s mission statement of treating each one of its customers like a professional athlete in order to help them “reach their full potential.” Within each plan there’s a new “Benchmark Run” that gauges the improvements — or slacking off — of each user as they work their way through a workout.

With the latest version of fitness app Nike+ Run Club, for example, personalized coaching for newbie runners is central to the experience. As the app learns more about you, it tailors your workouts accordingly.

“If you have a body, you’re an athlete,” says Jay Lee, global head of product for Nike+. “What we’ve learned is that we really need to serve [athletes] as individuals if we want them to reach their full potential.”

On the social side of things, Nike has made it easier to share progress with friends on social networks as well as tweaked its leaderboards tab with new ways to compare and compete with people who are also using the app. Users will also be able to use the companion Apple Watch app independently of the iOS app, since the new update allows users to “run free” and leave their iPhone behind.

The new “Club” naming style follows in the footsteps of Nike+ Training Club [Direct Link], which focuses on a wider array of weight and strength training. For anyone who has yet to download it, Nike+ Run Club is available for free on the App Store. [Direct Link]

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Aug

Twitter’s Night Mode Now Available for iOS


Twitter today announced that it is expanding its “night mode” option to its iOS app, allowing Twitter users to enable a darker mode suitable for reading tweets at night. Twitter first brought night mode to Android devices in July and after a beta testing period, the company is now ready to offer the option in both of its mobile apps.

Night mode can be enabled by tapping on the gear icon and choosing the “Turn on night mode” option. It is disabled in the same way, by tapping the gear icon and selecting “Turn off night mode.”

Night mode should be a welcome addition for those iOS users who have been hoping Apple will implement its own Night Mode option, as it makes the Twitter interface much darker and more comfortable to look at in low light conditions.

Rolling out today – we’re bringing night mode to iOS! 🌙 https://t.co/XxNZHQdth9 pic.twitter.com/WLwKi4H0Oe

— Twitter (@twitter) August 22, 2016

Twitter’s new night mode feature is rolling out to Twitter users starting today. The Twitter app can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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Aug

The best ways to sell or trade in your iPhone 6 or 6S – CNET


The iPhone 7 hasn’t even been officially announced yet, but you’re already lusting over its (rumored) pressure-sensitive home button and dual cameras. Problem is, you’ve got the iPhone 6S — it’s barely a year old, and, thanks to wireless carriers’ abandonment of the subsidized smartphone business model, you paid like $700 for it. Here’s how to get rid of it in the most profitable manner possible.

(See also: 4 tips for buying a used iPhone)

Do it right now

Stop wasting your time. The closer we get to Apple’s iPhone 7 announcement, the less your iPhone 6 or 6S will be worth. Apple has a history of announcing new iPhones and slashing current-model prices in the same breath. Your iPhone 6S will fetch a decent price right now, but that probably won’t be the case once Tim Cook takes the stage.

According to trade-in site Gazelle.com’s resident gadget expert Amy Rice, the most recent iPhone model drops as much as $100 in value after the new iPhone is released, and previous models can drop between 10 and 20 percent, depending on consumer response.

If you have a backup phone — or can borrow one — sell your phone right now.

Before you sell

Whether you sell your iPhone by yourself or trade it in to a third-party company, there are a few things you should do to make sure your data is safe:

  • Back it up: Back up all of your important data — including contact, photos, videos, and apps — using Apple’s iCloud service or a third-party cloud storage service.
  • Turn off Find My iPhone: Find My iPhone is a security feature that must be turned off before you sell your phone — or nobody else will be able to use or reset it. To turn off Find My iPhone, open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to iCloud > Find My iPhone and toggle it off.
  • Wipe it: Sign out of all apps, services and connected accounts (like iCloud). Then, open the Settings app and go to General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings to erase everything from your iPhone. Once this is complete, you can also go to General > Reset > Reset All Settings to restore the iPhone to factory settings, just in case.

You’ll get the most money for your phone if it’s in tip-top shape, but you’ll still do well if it’s in ‘good’ condition: No cracks in the screen, no big dents or scratches in the casing, no water damage and everything is working well (the phone turns on and holds a charge).

What if your iPhone is damaged?

If your phone is damaged you can still get something for it, even if it doesn’t turn on. It’s not worth it to repair a cracked screen before you sell, but if your screen is only slightly damaged — a small hairline crack in the corner, for example — you may want to sell it on your own instead of trading it in. Trade-ins generally put all cracked screens, from hairline cracks to completely shattered, into one category, but an individual may be willing to overlook superficial screen damage for a good price.

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Option 1: Sell it yourself

Selling your iPhone by yourself will net you the most profit, but it can be risky.

Craigslist

Craigslist is the riskiest option, but you will get cash for your device. The biggest challenge here isn’t finding customers — it’s getting them to show up. So, prepared for flakes.

If you do decide to use Craigslist or another in-person option, make sure you meet your buyer in a well-lit, public place (many police departments offer their parking lots as transaction sites). For the smoothest transaction, make the agreement clear prior to meeting — your customer should know the price, condition of the phone and its wireless carrier in advance.

eBay

If you don’t mind putting in a little work — listing, shipping, and paying a small sales fee — eBay is a better option than Craigslist for selling your used iPhone. Because eBay offers its buyers purchase protection, people are more comfortable buying from strangers.

The downside? Fees. eBay does charge a sales fee for products that are sold through its site: 10 percent of the final value (selling price). If you accept payment through PayPal, PayPal charges a fee of 2.9 percent (4 percent if sold internationally) of the final value.

To price your device, search for your model on eBay and check the ‘sold’ listings. At the time of this article, these are the going rates (sold items) for used iPhones on eBay:

  • iPhone 6 (16GB): $250 – $350
  • iPhone 6S (16GB): $300 – $500
  • iPhone 6 Plus (16GB): $350 – $450
  • iPhone 6S Plus (16GB): $400 – $600

The main downside to selling your iPhone on eBay is the potential risk of buyers’ remorse. eBay offers both the seller and the buyer protection, but tends to side with the buyer in the event of a dispute, and scammers know how to take advantage of this. You can minimize your risk by documenting everything and shipping your device via a trackable service with proof of delivery.

Option 2: Trade it in

Trading in your device for cash, store credit or gift cards is the least profitable option, but you also won’t be liable for any issues with the device once it leaves your hands. (Plus, if your iPhone is in less-than-great condition, some companies will still take it — even if it doesn’t turn on at all.) Trading in your iPhone instead of selling it is a great option if you’re willing to give up a little profit for convenience and peace of mind.

I dug around for the trade-in options and found that these offer the most money for used iPhones:

Apple’s Trade Up program

If you have an iPhone 6 or an iPhone 6 Plus and you plan on purchasing a new iPhone, you may want to opt for Apple’s trade up program, which gets you Apple Store credit. The good thing about Apple’s Trade Up program is that the company doesn’t discriminate based on storage size — a 16GB iPhone 6 in perfect condition can fetch up to $225, which is the maximum amount Apple will give you.

  • iPhone 6: Up to $225
  • iPhone 6 Plus: Up $250
  • iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: Not available until the iPhone 7 devices are announced.

Best Buy Trade In

Best Buy offers some of the best trade-in prices, but the catch is that those prices are paid out in Best Buy gift cards. If you’re a Best Buy fan — or plan to buy the next iPhone there — this is one of your better trade-in options.

Best Buy’s prices are based on carrier (Sprint nets you the most money) and color (rose gold is at the top, gold and silver are a close second and space gray is not too popular), as well as model and condition.

  • iPhone 6: Up to $301
  • iPhone 6 Plus: Up to $364
  • iPhone 6S: Up to $383
  • iPhone 6S Plus: Up to $465

Gazelle

Gazelle is a third-party trade-in company that offers straight cash (via check or PayPal; they also have an Amazon gift card option) for your device. If your iPhone is broken and no longer turns on, there’s a good chance Gazelle will still pay you between $50 and $75. Gazelle tends to offer less for carrier-locked phones, so you may want to unlock your phone before trading it in.

  • iPhone 6: Up to $230
  • iPhone 6 Plus: Up to $255
  • iPhone 6S: Up to $350
  • iPhone 6S Plus: Up to $360

Nextworth

Nextworth, like Gazelle, is a trade-in company that offers cash via check or PayPal. Nextworth also pays for broken phones (and they usually pay a little more than Gazelle does). Unlike Gazelle, Nextworth offers more for some carriers, specifically Verizon. In fact, Nextworth will give you $385 for a 16GB Verizon-locked iPhone 6S in perfect condition, while Gazelle will only give you $285 for the same model. But Nextworth will only give you $270 for a 16GB T-Mobile-locked iPhone 6S in perfect condition, while Gazelle will give you $280 for the same model — remember to check out your specific model on multiple sites.

  • iPhone 6: Up to $310
  • iPhone 6 Plus: Up to $350
  • iPhone 6S: Up to $415
  • iPhone 6S Plus: Up to $515
22
Aug

How to prevent your security camera from being hacked – CNET


As the number of connected gadgets around your home increases, so do your chances of getting hacked. Those odds are still very small, but it does happen. “Internet of things” devices pose a threat that their non-connected counterparts never did. They increase the number of gateways into your home by introducing vulnerabilities that didn’t exist previously.

A perfect example of that came from the Defcon 2016 security conference last week, where presenters from Merculite Security showed how 75 percent of the smart locks they tested could be hacked with relative ease. And we were all reminded of how real the threat is last week when a Houston mother learned the security camera in her daughter’s bedroom was being broadcast online.

Even the dramatized version of a hacked smart home in a recent episode of the USA channel’s “Mr. Robot” sent a chill down my spine. The mere thought of what havoc someone could wreak if they were ever in control of my thermostat, webcams, smart lights and other connected devices is horrifying.

A connected home is full of possible weak links. Ironic as it may be, security cameras are often at the top of that list. And it’s up to you to reduce the threat.

How security cameras are vulnerable

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If a hacker wants to gain control of a video feed, there are two main ways that can happen, Aamir Lakhani of FortiGuard told CNET: locally and remotely.

To access a camera locally, you would need to be in range of the wireless network the camera is connected to. There, a hacker would need to obtain access to the wireless network using a number of methods, such as guessing the security passphrase with brute force or spoofing the wireless network and jamming the actual one.

Within a local network, security cameras are not always encrypted or password-protected, since the wireless network security itself is typically considered enough of a deterrent to keep malicious attacks at bay. So once on the network, a hacker would typically have to do little else to take control of the cameras and potentially other IoT devices around the house.

Remote hacks, such as the recent instance involving the family in Houston, are the far more likely — and scary — scenario. Something as common as a data breach could put your login credentials in the wrong hands, and short of changing your password frequently, there’s not much you could do to prevent it from happening.

Lakhani also explains that when a security camera transmits the video feed over the internet, the video signal could fall victim to password attacks, weak or default passwords and attacks that circumvent authentication on the security company’s web servers altogether.

For hackers with a little know-how, finding the next target with an unsecured video feed is only a Google search away. It’s unbelievable how many people, including businesses, setup security camera systems and can’t be bothered to change the default username and password. Certain websites, such as Shodan.io, display just how easy it is to access unsecured video feeds or those with default logins by aggregating and displaying them for all to see.

How to know if you’ve been hacked

It would be almost impossible to know if your security cameras — or worse, baby monitor — has been hacked. Attacks could go completely unnoticed to an untrained eye, and most people wouldn’t know where to begin to look to check.

A red flag for some malicious activity on a security camera is slow or worse than normal performance. “Many cameras have limited memory, and when attackers leverage the cameras, CPU cycles have to work extra hard, making regular camera operations almost or entirely unusable at times,” said Lakhani.

Then again, poor performance isn’t solely indicative of a malicious attack — it could have a perfectly normal explanation, such as a poor connection or signal.

How to prevent getting hacked


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While no one system is impervious to an attack, there are some precautions you can take to further decrease your odds of being hacked.

  • Secure your wireless network with WPA2.
  • When available, enable encryption within the security camera’s administrative tools.
  • Protect the admin software with a username and password that cannot be easily guessed, even on a secured network.
  • Update the camera firmware frequently or whenever possible.

Lakhani also suggests putting security cameras on a network of their own. While this would doubtless foil your plans for the perfect smart home, it would help prevent “land and expand,” where an attacker gains access to one device and uses it to take control of other connected devices on the same network.

Taking that one step further, you can use a virtual private network, or VPN, to further restrict which devices can access the network the security cameras are on. You can also log all activity on the network and be certain there’s nothing unusual happening there.

Again, the chances of being the victim of an attack like this are quite small, especially if you follow the most basic safety precautions. Using the above steps will provide multiple layers of security, making it increasingly difficult for an attacker to take over.

22
Aug

How to keep your Gear 360 software up to date – CNET


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Did you pick up a Gear 360 after Samsung finally made it available in the US last week? It’s a fun little camera and it’s definitely going to take some getting used to taking photos of your entire surroundings.

In order to make sure everything runs as smooth as possible, it’s a good idea to update the camera’s software before you begin tweaking settings and taking 360-degree photos or videos.

The process takes just a few minutes, and requires you to have the Gear 360 app installed and setup on your phone.

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With the camera’s battery fully charged and connected to your phone, launch the Gear 360 app and tap on More > Settings. Then scroll to the bottom of the settings page, and select Gear 360 firmware version

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Next, tap on Check for Update. A few seconds later the app will begin downloading the update. Once it’s downloaded, your phone will transfer it to the camera’s storage and ask if you want to install the update. Tap on Install and let the update finish.

As you can see on the release notes page, updating the software on your camera will reset all settings to their factory settings. Bummer, I know, but it’s commonplace when updating a camera’s software (my Fuji X-T10 does the same thing, for example), thus the importance of updating the software before you truly dig into the camera’s settings and features.

Once the update is done, the camera will power cycle and reconnect to your phone.