ICYMI: We try out Samsung’s S Pen/case combo for the Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung introduced its S Pen to the Galaxy smartphone collection for the first time this 12 months. This week, we had been in a position to test out the new S Pen/case combo for the S21 Ultra and we discovered it succesful however not as refined as we’d have anticipated. We additionally performed round with Fujifilm’s mirrorless X-T4 and have good issues to report about the retro trying digicam. And talking of retro, players who nonetheless have their unique Game Boy ought to test out Deadus, an indie horror recreation which is taking pre-orders for a bodily launch.

Samsung followers who additionally desire a stylus have had a superb possibility in the Galaxy Note line, and the firm’s S Pen is outwardly in style sufficient that Samsung introduced it to the new Galaxy S21 Ultra. The new S Pen/case combo goals to offer an extended life for the stylus by bundling it right into a case for the Ultra handset.

But Chris Velazco discovered this resolution to depart a bit to be desired. That isn’t resulting from the pen itself, which is extra ballpoint pen-sized than the conventional stylus. Chris truly appreciated the pen: he discovered it comfy to carry and use for writing notes and shortcut choices. However, this model of the stylus lacks air gestures and digicam controls (a Pro mannequin coming later this 12 months can have these options). The most important downside right here was the case, which simply picked up numerous bits of lint and mud and made the sizable handset extra unwieldy. The left-handed location of the pen made it a bit awkward for right-handed customers, and Chris was involved about the sturdiness of a few of the trim round the charging ports. Since it’s the solely case that homes an S Pen, it’s nonetheless a superb possibility for these trying to make use of the stylus with the S21 Ultra.

When James Trew was trying for one thing to replace his beloved however growing old Canon 550D, he naturally requested his coworkers right here at Engadget. They steered him to the Fujifilm X-T4, which Steve Dent reviewed final 12 months. A mirrorless, 26.1 megapixel digicam with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, the X-T4 additionally has a retro styling that James notably likes. In his assessment, Steve referred to as out the digicam’s high quality dealing with, glorious video high quality and quick taking pictures speeds.

Since he’s been utilizing it, James has likewise discovered loads to reward in the X-T4. He was particularly trying for a dependable digicam that had a stable assortment of lenses, that may work effectively for video and that might soak up a ton of sunshine. He studies that the IBIS (in-body picture stabilization) helped produce photographs with spectacular readability and steadiness. The X-T4 provides him loads to experiment and work out — a course of, he says, that’s as rewarding as the good photographs it produces.

Deadus has been obtainable for some time now, incomes followers of those that take pleasure in retro gaming, darkish indie titles or each. Now it’s taking pre-orders for a bodily launch on the unique Game Boy. Gamers like James Trew have loved the distinction of the Pokémon-like graphics and play type with the darkish themes of cult, ritual and homicide. Your character has three days, and 11 potential endings, to find out the right way to appease an offended, flesh-hungry god.

Though James stated it was doable to succeed in a full ending in lower than two hours, he additionally mentions that the time mechanic in the recreation brings new issues to search out and uncover with each new day. That can even change your technique as you uncover extra particulars about the narrative you’ve chosen to comply with. The recreation’s creator, Adam Birch, is an artist by commerce and advised James that the concept for Deadus got here from a comic book he’s been engaged on. James stated the macabre and foreboding design of the recreation pulls the participant out of the cozy, RPG vibe and into the weirdness of the storyline — and that players who like both the {hardware} or the style ought to positively play it.