According to MacRumors, which cites Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, Apple is apparently working on two new iPad Pro tablets, an 11.1-inch model and a 13-inch one, both of which might be released in 2024. (DSCC). It is safe to infer that Samsung Display will be the only provider of OLED panels for both the next iPad Pro versions based on Apple’s past performance.
Since the business began employing OLEDs in its products with the introduction of the first-generation Apple Watch, Apple has been buying OLED panels from Samsung Display. Apple collaborated with other producers to obtain OLED displays, but things didn’t go as planned.
For OLED panels, the Cupertino-based tech titan has therefore always turned to Samsung, notably for its flagship devices. In actuality, 70% of the OLED panels for all of the iPhone 14 variants come from Samsung.
We don’t see any reason why Samsung Display won’t be the exclusive provider of OLED panels for the upcoming iPad Pro models since it has been Apple’s dependable OLED panel supplier for so many years. As a result, Samsung Display will soon need to increase OLED panel output to fulfil Apple’s anticipated OLED panel requirements. After all, Apple iPads are widely distributed and sold. The South Korean company has lately begun creating two-stack tandem OLED displays for upcoming iPads.
Samsung has been expanding its business despite being the world’s largest provider of OLED panels. The business just began producing OLED panels for TVs and monitors as well. Many TV experts from across the world have commended the company’s QD-OLED for its performance in the Samsung S95B TV. At IFA 2022, the business also displayed an OLED monitor.
Spotify Premium is being offered at Rs 0 for the next 3 months in India. This comes months after the subscription was offered for free and just weeks later the company announced its Reward program in the country. Also Read - Spotify introduces Rewards Program with Premium Mini in India at Rs 2
Interestingly, unlike before, this time around the Premium subscription is only for those who haven’t tried Premium yet. This means if you have used Premium earlier and want to get it for free again, that’s unfortunately not possible.
But those who haven’t experienced Spotify Premium and want to try can follow the steps below to avail of the offer.
How to get Spotify Premium for free
Step 1: Open the Spotify website on your smartphone or desktop. Or, visit thislink.
Step 2: Once you are on the Spotify website, you should see the ‘3 months of Premium’ on the top.
Step 3: Tap on GET 3 MONTH FOR ₹0.
Step 4: Log in or sign up to continue.
Step 5: Add your card and confirm to avail the offer.
Do not worry, you won’t be charged anything until late March next year. Also, if you don’t like Premium, you can cancel the subscription by removing your card.
Spotify Premium offers quite a lot of features as opposed to its free version. Of course, there are no ads but also you get to stream music at up to 320 kbps. It is also proven to provide better music suggestions over other music services such as Apple Music.
India will require mobile devices sold in the country to have the USB-C charging port by March 2025.
The government will find two types of charging ports for mobile devices and wearable electronics.
It's following the European Union which will require USB-C charging ports by December 28, 2024.
India will require mobile devices in the country to have the USB Type-C standard charging port by March 2025, Business Standard reported.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is setting standards for two common types of chargers — one for mobile devices and possibly another one for wearable electronics, like smartwatches, Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said.
The Ministry of Environment may look at the impact of having a common charger for electronics on e-waste, Business Standard reported.
The requirement follows suit of the European Union, which set a December 28, 2024, deadline for all smartphones sold in member states to have the USB-C charging port.
"There is a broad consensus among the industry and government that the use of USB type C charging ports can be made mandatory after six months of the European Union's rolling out of standards for USB charging ports in 2024 as electronic manufacturers have a global integrated supply chain," Singh told Business Standard.
In 2019, India knocked the US out of second place for the largest market for smartphones because of the expansion of Chinese smartphone brands. Androids have an almost 96% share of the mobile devices market in India, while Apple is in second place with 3.1% of the market share.
Apple is reluctant to ditch its proprietary Lightning charging port, which is on all of its iPhones and some iPads. But the company confirmed that it will make iPhones with a USB-C port to comply with EU laws.
The company doesn't seem too thrilled about it. Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said it will "obviously" be forced "to comply" with the new law, at The Wall Street Journal's Tech Live conference. He added that Apple "doesn't mind governments telling us what they want to accomplish," but that Apple's engineers are "pretty smart" and have figured out better ways to accomplish things before.
For example, Joswiak said, Apple created the industry standard for hearing aids made for iPhone after the US government's regulation for hearing aid compatibility with mobile phones didn't work.
The European Parliament said in June that the standard charging port legislation is "part of a broader EU effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, to reduce electronic waste, and make consumers' lives easier."
Apple holds the largest share of the US smartphone market, taking up 48% of the market share in the second quarter of 2022. Samsung is next, with 30% of the market share in the same quarter, and Lenovo is third with 9% of the market share. Samsung and Lenovo smartphones mostly use USB-C or MicroUSB chargers.
Battlegrounds Mobile India, one of the most popular multiplayer games, which was banned by the Government of India back in July 2022, might make a comeback in January 2023.
After the nationwide ban, BGMI was removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Now, a new piece of information hovering online claims that BGMI could soon return back to the Play Store and App store in the month of January 2023.
AFKGaming claimed that BGMI would be coming back to Android very soon. The information is coming from Predatorsasuke, a player who claimed to work for Google shared the potential release date of BGMI. On a live stream with Alpha Clasher, Predatorsasuke said, “BGMI will make its Google Play Store debut on January 15th; this is a tentative date.”
Hector also stated that the game should return in January, so in a way, Alpha Clasher’s source was somewhat validated. He continued, “It doesn’t matter if a representative of the gaming sector says this, but it’s Google employee has declared that it should return by January 15.”However,neither Google nor Krafton have confirmed any of these rumours.
Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): American tech giant Microsoft has announced that they are making Excel’s autocomplete even smarter, at least in the web version that comes with Microsoft 365.
According to The Verge, an American technology news website, the company unveiled formula suggestions and formula by example last week. These two features may help automate various tasks that were previously required to be done manually.
The idea behind formula suggestions is very straightforward: whenever you enter the equals sign in a cell, Excel for Web will attempt to propose an appropriate formula based on the data that’s around it.
For instance, Excel can suggest adding the range of cells if you have a column at the end of your spreadsheet named “total” and a row full of quarterly sales data, reported The Verge.
According to a blog post from Microsoft, the feature currently only works in English and will suggest sum, average, count, counta, min, and max formulas.
Then there’s Formula by Example, which is similar to the Flash Fill feature that can automatically identify patterns in data and fill out the remaining columns.
Microsoft’s blog post also includes several other feature announcements.
For testing purposes, the company is also bringing nested Power Query data types and the capability to access data from dynamic arrays to the Insider version of the Windows programme, in addition to a feature that will allow you to add photos with alt-text to your tables for Windows, Mac, and the web.
As per The Verge, another potentially useful web feature is “suggested links,” which will automatically assist you in fixing broken links to other workbooks stored in the cloud. (ANI)
This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Realme GT Neo 5 is reportedly coming with 240W fast charging and three cameras on the back. According to the latest rumors, it will have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The source also claimed the camera will come with a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor and OIS - features we have seen in Oppo devices such as the new Find N2 and the Reno9 Pro+.
The poster is most likely a fan render, but this source has been credible in their sporadic leaks. According to them, Realme will use the full power of the Snapdragon chipset instead of downgrading it for speed purposes.
Bringing a former flagship chipset to its Neo smartphones could mean these devices will no longer be mid-rangers with fast-charging speeds, but they will actually move into the premium category where performance is a step above the midfield.
We still have no official info from Realme on whether this device will arrive anytime soon, but given the increasing frequency of leaks from the rumor mill, an official launch is likely just around the corner.
Infinix has announced the Infinix Zero Ultra and Zero 20 smartphones in India. The Infinix Zero Ultra's features include its 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 main sensor with OIS, MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, and 180W Thunder charging capabilities. Infinix Zero 20 comes with a 60 MP front-facing camera and a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.
In an exclusive interview conducted at the recent introduction of the Infinix Zero series smartphones in the country, Infinix India CEO Anish Kapoor discussed the company's roadmap for 2023, 5G technology, and other topics.
Anish Kapoor, CEO of Infinix India, told Zee Business: “There will be a multiplicity of smartphones across many categories. We previously released two gadgets in December (Infinix Zero 20 and Infinix Zero Ultra). We will most likely release three to four new smartphones, laptops, and, perhaps, a TV in the following quarter”.
When asked if Infinix will offer additional smart gadgets like smartwatches and TWS in the future, Kapoor replied: “We will undoubtedly add one more category in 2023”.
Talking on the involvement of Infinix in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make-in-India project, Anish Kapoor said: “Under Make-in-India initiative, we Make for India”.
The Infinix Zero Ultra is only available in one storage version. It costs Rs. 29,999 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is available in the colors Coslight Silver and Genesis Noir. The Infinix Zero 20, on the other hand, costs Rs. 15,999. It is available in Green Fantasy, Glitter Gold, and Space Grey.
FAQ: 1-Is Infinix a Chinese product? Transsion Holdings created Infinix Mobile, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, in 2013.
2-Is Infinix a long-lasting product? It is possible to play games for a couple of hours on the Infinix Note 12 because it has a 5,000mAh battery that can last for a whole day.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 FE is now tipped to launch soon after the Galaxy S23 series launch.
Samsung's Fan Edition devices have been around to take on the class of flagship killer devices emerging from China every few months. The Galaxy S21 FE is the latest model in this series, offering buyers an affordable way to experience Samsung's Galaxy S series perks. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G, meanwhile, has been a hot seller in recent e-commerce sale events owing to its tremendous value. Now, reports suggest that there is a Galaxy S22 FE coming in the next few months.
The Galaxy S22 FE was originally said to be cancelled but fresh rumours now suggest otherwise. The phone is now rumoured to launch with a 108MP rear camera and an Exynos 2300 4nm chip. Another leak suggests Samsung could use the older Exynos 2200 chip, or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip from the Galaxy S22 series. Samsung is yet to confirm anything on this front.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE now rumoured to launch
The phone is now expected to launch in its separate launch event, just after the first Galaxy Unpacked event announcing the new Galaxy S23 series, suggests tipster RGCloudS in a report from Gadgets360.
Another tipster OreXda says that the Galaxy S22 FE could come soon along with the Galaxy Buds 2 Live earbuds. It is also said that this could be the last time we get to see a Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S series device. Another tipster Dohyun Kim adds on to this, suggesting that the Galaxy S23 FE may never happen.
Note that these are all unconfirmed rumours and we need to wait for Samsung to make official announcements. Tipster RGCloudS says that Galaxy S22 FE could replace the Galaxy A74, which has been cancelled. The Galaxy S22 FE with its older specs could come at a lower price, thereby matching the price of the Galaxy A73 5G.
What remains to be seen is how much compromises will Samsung bring to keep the price low.
Quordle 337 answer for December 27: Today’s puzzle has the entire range of difficulty within it. Make use of these Quordle hints, clues and solutions to avoid all confusion.
Quordle 337 answer for December 27: Today is an interesting puzzle to say the least. Like a full spectrum, you will find words with varying degrees of difficulty and complication. There are words today that are so easy you might figure out on your second attempt itself. And then there are words for which all the nine attempts might not be enough. But this is the fun of the game, to use strategies to get out of traps like these. But if you feel confused and are not sure what your next step should be, then just check these Quordle hints and clues. And if even they fall short, you can always scroll to the bottom for the solutions as well.
Quordle 337 hints for December 27
There is a repeated letter in one of the words today. But that's not the interesting part about the puzzle. Three different words today share the same starting word. So, finding it out means looking for three less letters. Three of the four words are common and should not cause you much trouble. We would recommend going for the letter elimination strategy. But for the first word, you can start with a vowel heavy word.
Quordle 337 clues for December 27
1. Today's words begin with the letters T, V, V and V.
2. The words end with S, R, E and T.
3. Word 1 clue - a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
4. Word 2 clue - any of a widespread family of venomous snakes
5. Word 3 clue - a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases
6. Word 4 clue - to make a vain display of one's own worth or attainments
These are your clues. We believe they contain everything you need to solve the puzzle. Just take a moment to think about them and you can proceed to solve the puzzle. And if you're still confused, just scroll down for the solutions.
Quordle 337 answer for December 27
SPOILER ALERT. Do not read ahead if you do not want the answer to today's Quordle. You have been warned.
The four words in today's Quordle are:
1. TORUS
2. VIPER
3. VALVE
4. VAUNT
We hope you were able to tackle this tricky puzzle. Make sure to check this space again tomorrow for more hints and clues.
The Microsoft-Activision contract is extending further than it should, and the reason for this is Sony’s lack of cooperation in reaching an agreement with Xbox for the transaction. This is also why Phil Spencer is attempting to reach an agreement with their Japanese competitors, including Sony and Nintendo.
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However, it seems that Microsoft might be actually trying to force things to go their way. Data from 2021 suggests that Xbox consoles might not have been performing as well as the other two, namely PlayStation and Nintendo. Thus the question arises, is the console war real and ongoing?
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PlayStation blames Xbox for being trying to capture the majority of the market, but data shows that the real competitor is Nintendo here
In a statement from September, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan said, “Microsoft has only offered for Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation for three years after the current agreement between Activision and Sony ends.”
Living room with a Microsoft Xbox Series S home video game console alongside a television and soundbar, taken on October 27, 2020. (Photo by Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
He further added, “After almost 20 years of Call of Duty on PlayStation, their proposal was inadequate on many levels and failed to take account of the impact on our gamers. We want to guarantee PlayStation gamers continue to have the highest quality Call of Duty experience, and Microsoft’s proposal undermines this principle.”
However, data uploaded by industry insider Hunter in a tweet shows that the real competitor of Playstation is not Xbox but Nintendo. He tweeted, “Microsoft says in 2021 that PlayStation sold more than 2x the consoles vs. Xbox, in a new FTC filing Nintendo sold over 3x the consoles vs. Xbox Microsoft also says PlayStation has the same # of exclusives as Xbox + Nintendo combined”
Microsoft says in 2021 that PlayStation sold more than 2x the consoles vs. Xbox, in a new FTC filing
Nintendo sold over 3x the consoles vs. Xbox
Microsoft also says PlayStation has the same # of exclusives as Xbox + Nintendo combined
Although PlayStation might be trying to blame Xbox for all the console losses, it seems that Xbox is actually trying to save itself without making others take the fall for them. According to filing from FTC, “Xbox also believes it is good business to make Activision’s limited portfolio of popular games more accessible to consumers, by putting them on more platforms and making them more affordable. That includes making Call of Duty, one of Activision’s most popular games, more broadly available. Microsoft made this public pledge on the day the deal was announced.”
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Now the only thing that remains is to get a strong reply from Nintendo on the matter. Till then let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
To see this trick in action, fire up the Notes app and open a fresh note to start typing on. Next, with your iPhone in your hand, give the device a brief physical shake. Doing this should produce an "Undo Typing" pop-up on screen. When you tap "Undo," it will delete all the text that was previously typed. Of course, if it was an accidental iPhone shake, you can hit "Undo" and resume typing without deleting anything.
It is important to note that the Shake to Undo feature is not limited to erasing typographical errors. Depending on when you execute the shake, your iPhone will correct whatever typing-related action you last performed. For example, if your last move was to delete a series of words, shaking the device and hitting "Undo" will bring back what you just removed. It also works on any body of text that was copy-pasted into the text area of whatever Apple app you're typing on. Essentially, it's a generic undo tool that'll skip back one previous app action. It can be performed any number of times if there's a need to take back a series of actions, including typing errors.
Customers can now avail the Nothing Phone (1) at a subsidized rate of Rupees 25999 on Flipkart's Year End Sale. The current original price of the 8GB + 128 GB variant of the Nothing Phone (1), on Flipkart, is Rs 27,999 and after a 10 per cent discount, customers can now avail of the same set at Rs 25,999.
Customers using a Bank of Baroda Credit Card for EMI transactions ranging up to Rs 2000 can become beneficiaries of the 10 per cent discount provided by Flipkart on the Nothing Phone (1). Furthermore, shoppers using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card are eligible to get a 5 per cent cashback reward on the purchase of this phone set.
Flipkart is now conducting a year-end sale on its app and website. The deal began on December 24 and will run till December 31. It provides deals on a variety of smartphones.
The phone is available on Amazon for Rs 29,948. Customers can get discounts up to Rs. 13,300 if they go for an exchange offer on their old phone. Nevertheless, the exchange amount is dependent on the model, brand and condition of the phone put on the exchange.
Nothing Technology Ltd.'s Nothing Phone (1) is an Android smartphone and was unveiled on March 23, 2022, and went on sale on July 21, 2022. Carl Pei, a former One Plus co-founder, formed Nothing Technology Limited in 2020. Carl Pei created the firm with the goal of breaking down boundaries between humans and technology.
Nothing Technology Limited unveiled the design of the Nothing Phone (1) at the Art Basel Show in Basel, Switzerland on June 20, 2022.
Regarding sales of the Nothing Phone (1) Nothing Technology Limited announced a collaboration with O2 in the UK and Deutsche Telekom in Germany. Flipkart retailers released the Nothing Phone (1) in India and acted as the prime, but not exclusive, distributor of the same. Nevertheless, the phone was later featured on several other online retailers like Amazon.
FAQs:
How does the Nothing Phone (1) look like?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a transparent design.
When was Nothing Phone 1 released?
It was released on July 12, 2022, at an online event.
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WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging app, has always been introducing and upgrading its features. This time, as per a report, the instant messaging platform is planning to work on a feature which would allow users to report status updates on the desktop beta version.
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the alleged feature would let users report a status update within a new menu in the status section. Reportedly, if any user finds a suspicious status update which violates the Terms of Service, users will have the option to report it to the team.
The report also suggests that the feature is currently under development and would soon be rolled out on WhatsApp Desktop beta.
Meanwhile, The festival of Christmas and holiday season is around the corner. With the advent of technology, now it is easier to wish your family, friends and dear ones with quirky Instagram and WhatsApp stickers rather than sending them greeting cards and telephonic wishes. If you are wondering how to send lively Christmas stickers on Instagram and WhatsApp, here is the guide for you:
Guide to send Christmas stickers on WhatsApp
In order to send the Christmas stickers, a user must download them from the Play Store. Proceed to the Play Store and download any sticker pack of choice from there. After downloading these sticker packs, users can find multiple sticker packs inside the app, all with an Add button next to them in a shape like a plus (+). Users can tap on these buttons to add these stickers on their WhatsApp app.
After adding these stickers to the app, users can send any sticker by simply going to WhatsApp, opening the chat window with any contact and selecting stickers of their choice. Users can open the emoji section and head to the right-most tab for stickers which is where all the new Christmas stickers will be present.
Guide to send Christmas stickers on Instagram
To send the Christmas stickers on Instagram, just open the Direct Messages on the app and then open the chat window of the receiver. A sticker icon will appear next to the text-typing bar at the bottom. Tap on the button to open the sticker-search bar. Type Christmas to find the festival themed stickers. Tap on any of these stickers and they will be sent.
The iPhone 14 is the latest generation of Apple’s smartphone range, replete with all the bells and whistles you’d expect. But, if you’re on an iPhone 11 and thinking of upgrading, you can be certain that the iPhone 14 is a lot better. But how does it really compare to Apple’s latest phone?
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11: Design
These two iPhones come with quite noticeably different aesthetics. The iPhone 11 shares the same curved lines as the iPhone X, Xs, and Xr, while the iPhone 14 uses Apple’s newer flat-edged design that was introduced with the iPhone 12 and has a smaller notch than the 11. The phones are similar, but the iPhone 14 definitely looks more modern, with sharper lines that hark back to the golden era of iPhone design that debuted with the iPhone 4.
Here’s how the two compare in terms of dimensions:
iPhone 14: 146.7mm x 71.5mm x 7.8mm; 172g
iPhone 11: 150.9mm x 75.7mm x 8.3mm; 194g
As you can see, the iPhone 11 is taller, fatter, and thicker than the newer model, plus it’s more than 20 grams heavier too.
iPhone 14
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Both have many similarities, sporting a 6.1-inch display, dual rear cameras, Lightning port, and aluminum chassis, and come in a variety of colors (white, black, green, yellow, purple, and red for the iPhone 11; Midnight (black), Starlight (silver), blue, purple and red for the iPhone 14). In a nutshell, they both look like iPhones, but the iPhone 14 looks like a newer one.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11: Display
While both phones have a 6.1-inch screen, there are some significant upgrades on the iPhone 14. Firstly, the display on the newer model is OLED rather than the lower-quality LCD on the 11. The iPhone 14 also has a higher resolution, HDR, a greater contrast ratio, and is significantly brighter.
iPhone 14
2532×1170 resolution (460ppi)
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
800 nits max brightness (typical), 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR)
iPhone 11
1792×828 resolution (326ppi)
1400:1 contrast
625 nits max brightness
That’s not to say that the display on the iPhone 11 is bad, but the years between the models have seen Apple ramp up the quality on the superior panel of the iPhone 14. The new range also comes in a larger variant, the iPhone 14 Plus, which boasts a 6.7-inch OLED panel for those who want even more space on their display. The iPhone 14 also has a Ceramic Shield covering for the front panel, which is tougher than the Gorilla glass found on the iPhone 11l.
iPhone 14 Display
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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11: Camera
At first glance, it might seem that the cameras on the two devices are actually very close. Both have dual cameras on the rear, consisting of a 12MP main and 12MP Ultra Wide. Look a bit closer, however, and you’ll see that like with everything else the iPhone 14 has been tweaked to offer more capabilities.
For a start, the iPhone 14’s 12MP main camera has an aperture of f/1.5 rather than the f/1.8 on the iPhone 11. This might not sound like much, but will improve low-light photography and offer a shallower depth of field. Stabilization is also different, with the older device coming with Optical Image Stabilisation (good) but the iPhone 14 having Sensor-Shift Stabilisation (better).
There’s the same Deep Fusion technology on both, as well as .5x and 1x optical zooms, True Tone Flash, Portrait, Portrait Lightning, and Night modes. The iPhone 14 bumps up the Smart HDR to version 4, whereas the 11 is back on version 2, plus there’s the new Photonic Engine in the 14 that uses software to further improve the color and contrast balance in shots. Apple upgrades the camera with each iPhone generation, so after three years, you’ll definitely see a significant improvement in photo quality.
iPhone 14 Camera
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On the video side of things, there are a lot of shared features, as both can shoot up to 4K at 24, 25, 30, or 60 frames per second. There’s also slo-mo video that maxes out at 1080p/240fps, Time-lapse with stabilization, QuickTake videos, 2x optical zoom, audio zoom, and stereo recording.
The TrueDepth front cameras are very similar, as they both have 12MP sensors but the f/1.9 aperture on the iPhone 14 is slightly wider than the f/2.2 one of the iPhone 11. You’ll also get Night mode on the iPhone 14, which will help will low-light situations.
Where the newer processor in the iPhone 14 comes into play is with Cinematic mode, which allows you to pull focus and have a very shallow depth of field to achieve movie-style effects. There’s also the Action mode that keeps everything steady even if you’re running around with the camera, plus HDR video at 4K/60fps. You’ll get some great pictures and video on the iPhone 11, but if you’re a budding Christopher Nolan then the extras features on the iPhone 14 will be hard to resist.
iPhone 14 v iPhone 11: Processor and specs
The iPhone 14 has Apple’s A15 Bionic chip at its heart, which is quite the beast. From a structural point of view, it has the same 6-core CPU as the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11, but it’s significantly faster with an additional GPU core and twice as many cores in its Neural Engine. Battery life will be greatly improved as well. In our testing, we got about 9 hours of battery life with the iPhone 14 versus 5-and-a-half with the iPhone 11.
Storage is more generous on the iPhone 14, as it comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variants, while the iPhone 11 launched with 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB allocations. Both phones have IP68 waterproof ratings, though the iPhone 14 can survive being immersed deeper than the iPhone 11 (6 meters as opposed to 2). You’ll also get Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and Bluetooth on both (although the latter is 5.3 on iPhone 14 but 5.0 on iPhone 11). And on the iPhone 14, you’ll get 5G wireless speeds, while the older model has 4G LTE.
The iPhone 11 has a slower processor but is still a very capable iPhone even in 2022.
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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11: Price
When it was released in 2020, the iPhone 11 was cheaper than today’s iPhone 14. However, you’re getting more storage, 5G support, and a newer design for an extra $100 and up.
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 (128GB): $799/£849
iPhone 14 (256GB): $899/£959
iPhone 14 (512GB): $1,099/£1,179
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 (64GB): $699/£699
iPhone 11 (128GB): $749/£749
iPhone 11 (256GB): $849/£849
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 11: Should you upgrade?
Even all these years later, the iPhone 11 is still a decent phone with plenty to offer. The cameras are solid, the performance should still be plenty good, and iOS will still be supported for several years to come. However, the iPhone 14 is vastly superior in many ways, with a fantastic display, faster chip, and enhanced camera capabilities, as well as a lighter and newer design. Both are good, but the iPhone 14 is simply better—and if you’ve been considering an upgrade, we recommend going for it.
Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews for Macworld and its sister site Tech Advisor.
A high-level overview of the pipeline. First, a text prompt is fed into a GLIDE model to produce a synthetic rendered view. Next, a point cloud diffusion stack conditions on this image to produce a 3D RGB point cloud. Credit: arXiv (2022). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2212.08751
A team of researchers at San Francisco-based OpenAI, has announced the development of a machine-learning system that can create 3D images from text much more quickly than other systems. The group has published a paper describing their new system, called Point-E, on the arXiv preprint server.
Over the past year, several groups have announced products or systems that can generate a 3D-modeled image based on a text prompt, e.g., "a blue chair on a red floor," or "a young boy wearing a green hat and riding a purple bicycle." Such systems generally have two parts. The first reads the text and tries to make sense of it. The second, trained on internet searches, renders the desired image.
Because of the complexity of the task, these systems can take a long time to return a model, ranging from hours to days. In this new effort, the researchers built a similar system that returns results within minutes, though they readily acknowledge that the results "fall short of the state-of-the-art in terms of sample quality."
To create images more quickly, the researchers adopted an approach somewhat different than others. Their system does not even create images in the traditional sense. Instead, it generates point clouds, which, when viewed together, resemble the desired image. The team took this approach because generating point clouds is far easier than generating actual images. To create the results, the system routes images it finds through another AI system they developed that converts what it receives to meshes, which produce the 3D point cloud model of the intended object.
The first part of the system was made using two modules—the first converts the text into an image idea and the second part finds images that are used to generate a generic image. In operation, the system runs very much the same as others of its kind—a user inputs a descriptive text prompt and the system returns an image model. They note that while the visual quality is not comparable to other systems, it might be more suitable to other applications, such as fabricating real-world objects via a 3D printer.
The researchers have made the system open access—users who wish to work with it can access the code on GitHub.
More information: Alex Nichol et al, Point-E: A System for Generating 3D Point Clouds from Complex Prompts, arXiv (2022). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2212.08751
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Kohler Numi 2.0 smart toilet has now gone on sale after being shown off at the CES 2019. Here are all the details.
In a world where Alexa and Google Assistant are creeping into our home appliances, cars, scooters, and whatnot, it is only logical to see a smart toilet add to the category. Kohler, the world renowned bathroom fitting maker, had shown off a smart toilet at the CES 2019 but it never went on sale. 3 years later, Kohler has now put it on sale. It is called the Kohler Numi 2.0 and the commode is loaded with tech that you would mostly find in modern-day appliances.
The Kohler Numi 2.0 is a state-of-the-art commode that's laden with tech. It costs a whopping $11500 to buy and that is without the fitment costs and transportation. Hence, for doing your morning routine with an extra serving of modern-day technology, you are paying a lot of money. However, for the tech enthusiasts who cannot let go of their obsession with tech, this is the smart toilet to own.
Kohler Numi 2.0 has lots of tech for bathroom lovers
This high-tech commode looks like most fancy commodes you see in fancy hotel bathrooms but there are visual difference. There's some tasteful LED lighting similar to those gaming laptops from Asus and Dell you see around. The toilet also features in-built speakers, which allow Amazon's Alexa to voice her search results and answers to all your queries you can have in your bathroom. Technically, you will be able to ask your commode to sing you your favourite playlist while you take your dump.
Then there's the toilet bits that are no different from the fancy Japanese toilets we hear of. The commode features a bidet for cleaning your front and back sides, UV lighting for cleaning this bidet, controlling temperature, pressure and position of the bidet, misting of the bowl, auto flush, auto deodorising, heated seat, air dryer and an emergency backup flush. The lid also goes up and down automatically.
There's a handheld remote controller for the basic functions, and the Kohler app for the lights as well as Alexa controls.
Looking for a cheap way to work out? Check out the 5 best free workout apps to get.
If you're a fitness freak then it's sure that a chunk of your money would be going to your gym trainer. But did you know that there's a cheaper way to workout, one that doesn't involve paying a huge amount. In fact, you can even try workout sessions for free! You ask how? With workout apps of course! Thanks to the workout apps present in the market, you're no longer required to have a gym trainer in order to achieve peak fitness. Instead, you can simply download one of the free workout apps present on the Google Play Store or the App Store.
By now you must've picked your phone to check out the best workout apps, but which one to get? Check out the 5 best free workout apps.
1. Nike Training Club: Fitness
With the Nike Training Club: Fitness app, workout sessions couldn't be easier! Exercise and strengthen your muscles and mindset with free workout and wellness guidance from top trainers, athletes and wellness experts.
If you're looking to hit the gym again after a sustained period of inactivity, then this app is perfect for you. From a comprehensive range of cardio and strength exercises to detailed exercise instructions with a library of animated videos, Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log not only helps you get back to fitness, but it also keeps a record of your journey along the way.
3. Strava
Looking to take part in the Iron Man Triathlon? Keep a track of your fitness with Strava! The app keeps a track of over 30 sports such as track, runs, swimming, yoga and more. get data insights to understand your progress and see how you improve. Your Training Log is the record of all your workouts.
4. Map My Fitness Workout Trainer
With Map My Fitness Workout Trainer, get customizable training plans, personalized coaching tips to make running feel easier, and an inspiring community of over 60 million athletes all supporting your shared commitment to health and fitness. This app offers tracking of over 600 activities such as cycling, walking, gym workouts, cross training and more.
5. Home Workout – No Equipment
If you're simply looking to workout at home and not hit the gym, then the Home Workout app could be your perfect fitness journey partner. The app has workouts for your abs, chest, legs, arms and more, as well as full body workouts. With animations and video guidance for each exercise, you can make sure you use the right form.
Epic Games has announced today’s free game and it is a fun one! Grab Them's Fightin' Herds for free. Here’s how.
Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is here to spread cheer and joy all around! Not only will gamers be able to bag heavy discounts on their favourite games, but they can also grab certain games for free. Yes, you read that right! As part of its free giveaway leading up to the New Year, Epic Games will be offering one free game daily. The giveaway began on December 15 and the previous giveaway games include Horizon Chase Turbo, Sable and Costume Quest 2.
You can grab free games until December 29. However, do note that the giveaway period is limited and you need to add the game to your library on the given day. After that, it is yours to keep forever. "When you claim a free game, it's yours to keep - even after the game is no longer available to new customers for free," Epic Store confirmed on its website. Today's free game on the Epic Games Store is a fun one as well! It is Them's Fightin' Herds.
Today's free game on Epic Games Store - Them's Fightin' Herds
Designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust who is famous for the My Little Pony series, Them's Fightin' Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals. Usually, the game costs Rs. 469 in India to purchase, but it is available now absolutely free for the next 24 hours. You will be able to add it to your library for free till 9:30 PM IST / 11am ET / 4 pm GMT on December 20 on Epic Store. After that, another free mystery game will be revealed.
So, keep an eye out on this space for details about the next free mystery game!
According to leaks and reports the 4th generation of iPhone SE is likely to get a display size between 5.7 and 6.1-inch. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple can use a 6.1-inch display, while display analyst Ross Young believes that Apple is considering both 5.7-inch and 6.1-inch display options for the next iPhone SE. (HT Tech)
OnePlus 11 is coming soon. OnePlus teased the upcoming smartphone during its ninth-anniversary celebrations in China on Saturday giving on-lookers the first official look at the design of the OnePlus 11. Basis on the phone’s teaser video, it is confirmed that the OnePlus 11 will come with a tweaked design. It will retain OnePlus’s hallmark alert slider and its camera setup will be tuned by Hasselblad.
The OnePlus 11 will be a follow-up to the OnePlus 10 Pro (there was no OnePlus 10). OnePlus hasn’t revealed the exact timeline of launch but speculation is rife that the OnePlus 11 will be launched first in China like the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is expected to arrive in global markets including India shortly thereafter.
Looking at the teaser video, it can be confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 11 will feature an alert slider and Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera setup.
Other than this, it can be confirmed that the device will have ceramic housing for the cameras and a metal frame. The video confirms that the OnePlus 11 will come in black colour, other than this if rumours are to be believed the upcoming device might also come in a green colour option.
Alongside this, a few days back there were rumours doing the rounds on the Chinese social media network, Weibo which revealed some of the anticipated details about the phone.
It is expected that OnePlus 11 will sport a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display along with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a punch hole cut out for the front camera. It is likely that the flagship smartphone will come powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip which was recently launched. It might be coupled with up to 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
The smartphone will likely come with Android 13 based on OxygenOS 13.
For photography, the upcoming OnePlus 11 is tipped to come with a triple rear camera setup at the back. For the back camera, it might come with a 50 MP primary sensor, a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32 MP 2x telephoto camera. Whereas on the front, it is said to come with a 16 MP camera.
The device is expected to come with a 5,000 mAh battery and 100W fast charging support. Lastly, the device will come with several connectivity options, including 5G support, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C port and Wi-Fi 6E.
Users can now opt-in to receive an email or mobile notification from Google Chrome if there is a price drop. The feature has been rolled out starting in the US on desktops and Android devices.
Google Chrome can fill out details at time of check out automatically with previously saved info.(Pixabay)
Google Chrome has launched new features to help users with online shopping. It has enabled its web browser to notify customers about price drop for products, eliminating the need to constantly refresh pages in anticipation of price reduction. "Holiday shopping season continues! Anyone who’s still on the hunt will be happy to learn about a handful of new Chrome features that can help you cross off your gift list (finally)," Sam Birch, a product manager at Chrome Shopping wrote in the company's official blog.
Google Chrome new features for shopping:
1. Price drop notifications
Users can now opt-in to receive an email or mobile notification from Chrome if there is a price drop. The feature has been rolled out starting in the US on desktops and Android devices.
Customers have to select 'track price' in the Chrome address bar while browsing for e-shopping. Tracking of the products can be managed through the side panel or through the notifications that the user receives.
2. Helps to find discount codes
Chrome says that the update will enable the web browser to find discount codes from the retailer and automatically display them at checkout.
3. Use of Google Lens for a price check
While browsing on desktop, users can use Chrome’s 'search image with Google Lens' option to get results in the side panel. Customers will find similar options from retailers and prices. “You’ll even be able to see if the item is in stock or back-ordered,” the blog post read.
4. Helps to check out fast with Autofill
Chrome can fill out details at time of check out automatically with previously saved info, including addresses or payment details from Google Pay. The blog post stated, “We recently expanded the ability to save your payment info to your Google account in 67 more countries.”
