US-based tech giant Apple has announced schedule for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Free for all developers to attend, Apple will organise the four-day virtual event from June 6-10.
Building on the success of the past two years of virtual events, WWDC22 will showcase the latest innovations in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, while giving developers access to Apple engineers and technologies to learn how to create ground-breaking apps and interactive experiences, Apple will showcase all latest innovations in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS during the online event.
Worldwide Developers Conference 2022
To make WWDC22 a truly global event, it will have information sessions, more cutting-edge learning labs, more digital lounges to engage with attendees, and more localised content.
A special day for developers and students
A special day for developers and students will be hosted at Apple Park on June 6. Details will soon be made available on the Apple Developer site and app soon.
Swift Student Challenge
Apple has invited students from around the world to create a Swift Playgrounds app project on a topic of their choice and they can submit their work through April 25. Details can be found at Swift Student Challenge website,
Swift Playgrounds is as app for iPad and Mac that makes learning the Swift programming language interactive and fun.
“At its heart, WWDC has always been a forum to create connection and build community,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing. “In that spirit, WWDC22 invites developers from around the world to come together to explore how to bring their best ideas to life and push the envelope of what’s possible. We love connecting with our developers, and we hope all of our participants come away feeling energised by their experience.”
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Taking your smartphone charging a step ahead, homegrown consumer tech brand RAEGR has introduced a new Made in India 20W PD adapter called RapidLink 200, which claims to top up your smart devices faster, almost three times faster than the original stock charger can.
The RAEGR RapidLink 200 delivers up to 20W of pure power with Quick Charge technology. It comes with a single Power Delivery port (USB Type-C) so that you can easily take advantage of the adapter for your recent flagship devices. Get almost 50% of your battery recharged within just 30 minutes, RAEGR said in a press note.
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The all-new 20W PD adapter is BIS-certified which guarantees quality, safety, and reliability. Since it’s a Made in India product, the charging device meets the Indian Standards for power sockets (Type C) ensuring there is a snug fit with no room for loose connections that cause sparking and other hazards.
The adapter is said to be suitable for today’s power-hungry Android and iOS devices, and has built-in safeguards that support multiple charging protocols which protect your devices against overcharging, overheating, overcurrent and overvoltage. Besides, it is also designed with a compact and lightweight body, making it highly portable and convenient for frequent travellers.
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“The race for longer battery life on smartphones and tablets with larger capacity batteries only opened up a new necessity – faster charging. Who wants to wait for hours to get your smartphone charged? With RapidLink 200’s Power Delivery system, your smartphones can rejuvenate almost three times faster so you can get mobile quicker,” said Ajesh George, MD, RAEGR.
“While RAEGR not only ensures your device’s safety and protection against power hazards, it also makes sure it’s light on your pocket. Now you can pick a bunch of RapidLink 200’s and have one plugged in every room at home or office,” he added.
As for prices, the RAEGR RapidLink 200 20W PD will be available on Amazon for Rs 699. It also comes with a 1-year standard industry warranty.
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Motorola India is set to unveil Moto G22 in India on April 8. The Moto G22, powered by the Helio G37 SoC is expected to be available in 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB variants. Moto G22 was first released on March 3. Crafted from durable materials, Moto G22 offers slim design with a premium finish.
Moto G22 has a 6.5 inch 90Hz HD+ LCD and water-repellent design. It comes with a 16MP selfie camera and features a quad camera setup on the rear comprising 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth units. The Motorola Moto G22 has face unlock system.
Motorola India in a tweet has revealed the arrival of Moto G22 in India.
“The #MasterOfAll is all set to come your way soon! Drop your favorite emoji to show how excited are you to meet the new #motog22! Stay tuned (sic),” reads a tweet by the Motorola India.
Earlier, a promo page was set up by the e-retailer Flipkart revealing the upcoming s Moto G22 ‘s specifications and color options for India. Based on revelations, it is speculated that Moto G22 will be initially available in Cosmic Black, and Iceberg Blue. The Pearl White version might not be available on launch day on April 8.
With a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, Moto G22 will be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery supported by 20W charging.
Equipped with MediaTek Helio G37 and octa-core CPU and 680MHz IMG GE8230 GPU, Moto G22 offers single speaker and 3.5mm headset jack.
In addition to Moto G22, Motorola is likely to launch four phones in Edge series this year.
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Ahead of Earth Day, Dell Technologies is launching new products and sustainable materials to help address the growing issues of waste and resource constraints.
These new products and materials build on Dell’s recent reveal of Concept Luna – an ambitious prototype that explores revolutionary design ideas to reduce resource use and keep even more circular materials in the economy. The new additions show how Dell is driving progress against its sustainability goals today while providing more choice for customers who are increasingly prioritizing the environment when making purchase decisions.
“Dell’s purpose is to create technology that drives human progress. We’re inspired by the opportunity to change things for the better for our future generations. This is clear in the new ways we’re designing and packaging our products to help reduce environmental impact, waste and emissions,” said Rahul Tikoo, senior vice president, Client Product Group, Dell Technologies. “As we build on our circular leadership, we’re taking this a step further – continually examining, re-examining and reconsidering every step of the product lifecycle to deliver even more sustainable products in the future.”
Latitude 5000 series: Bringing together the world’s most innovative use of sustainable materials
The Latitude 5000 series is Dell’s highest volume PC; therefore, investments in sustainability features help ensure Dell effectively delivers impact at scale. The latest Latitude 5000 series offers even more intentional design choices to increase use of recycled and renewable content including:
A laptop lid made from 71% recyclable and renewable materials including tree-based bioplastic upcycled from the paper making industry (21%), reclaimed carbon fiber (20%) and post-consumer recycled plastic (30%). By focusing on the second heaviest part of the device – the lid – Dell can make a larger sustainability impact, helping reduce the product’s carbon, water and energy footprint
The base of the system is created with reclaimed carbon fiber (20%) and new bio-based rubber feet made from castor bean oil (39%). This renewable material reduces reliance on petroleum-based materials
This series also marks an important milestone in Dell’s existing use of ocean-bound plastics, expanding use beyond packaging into products. The Latitude 5000 series features ocean-bound plastics in the fan housing (28%)
Protecting the product, the Latitude 5000 series features packaging made from 100% recycled or renewable materials – all of which is 100% recyclable
Advancing sustainable materials across more products and platforms than ever before
Over the last decade, Dell introduced a strong line-up of sustainable material innovations, including several industry-first applications. The brand is now building upon its existing efforts and partnerships with the expansion of new sustainable and renewable materials in more products and platforms.
With growing awareness of the serious environmental issues caused by plastics ending up in oceans every year, in 2017, Dell launched the industry’s first project using ocean-bound plastics to create commercial-scale packaging with the goal of capturing this waste before it enters waterways and transforming it into a resource. Since then, Dell has dramatically scaled usage – consuming over 227,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastics and using the material in over 5.1 million recyclable packaging trays and endcaps.
“Early on, Dell recognized the need for cross-industry collaboration to address the scale of the ocean-bound plastic problem, and fueled the development and launch of NextWave Plastics, the only consortium of global companies working together to build a network of ocean-bound plastic suppliers and bring value to the communities from which this material is sourced,” said Dune Ives, CEO of Lonely Whale. “Today’s announcement demonstrates Dell’s long-term commitment to addressing the 14 million metric tons of new plastic entering the ocean every year.”
In addition to expanding ocean-bound plastics to the Latitude 5000 series, it can also be found in the fan housing in our Precision 3000 series mobile workstations, and in the fan and fan housing in Dell OptiPlex Micro desktops and Precision Workstations. Dell has also extended use of this material in its EcoLoop Pro series of backpacks, sleeves and briefcases which features 100% ocean-bound plastic in the exterior main fabric.
The bio-based rubber derived from castor beans can also be found in the bottom bumpers of the Latitude 7430 and 7530 and Precision 3000 series Mobile Workstations—increasing Dell’s mix of renewable materials.
These new materials join Dell’s existing sustainable materials portfolio which includes closed-loop and recycled plastics, reclaimed carbon fiber, aluminum produced with hydro power, bio-based plastics and closed-loop aluminum and rare earth magnets. These efforts were recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Sustainable Materials Management Awards, where Dell’s use of bio-based plastics received a Cutting Edge Champion Award, its closed-loop aluminum pilot received the Sustained Excellence Award and its recycling services received a Gold Recycling Award. These awards mark eight consecutive years that Dell has been recognized with by the EPA for its commitment to sustainable materials management and recycling electronics responsibly.
Designing and manufacturing products with sustainable materials is only half of the circular economy story – reducing e-waste by keeping products and materials in use as long as possible through repair, reuse and recycling is just as critical. In support of this ambition, Dell recently launched new programs which build on its 20+ years of offering global recycling services to rethink, redesign, reuse and recycle – adapting to changing customer and consumer demands.
New packaging made from 100% recycled or renewable materials – and is 100% recyclable
Dell is accelerating progress on its 2030 packaging moonshot goal, introducing its first packaging made from 100% recycled or renewable materials which is 100% recyclable. This new packaging includes:
Paper alternatives to items traditionally packaged in plastic bags like power cords and paper documentation
Recycled corrugate shipping box with an inner tray made from a sustainably sourced bamboo and sugar cane fiber-based pulp
Paper-based tape to reduce the potential waste stream contamination that occurs when plastic tape is used
The new packaging is rolling out across all new Latitude series laptops, Precision mobile workstations and XPS devices, giving Dell the opportunity to make impact at scale.
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Disney has shifted its attention to direct-to-consumer streaming, announcing its new chief technology officer for the Disney Streaming business segment. The segment includes Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus, and Star Plus. Jeremy Doig is a software industry veteran having decades of experience, including spells at the BBC and Microsoft. He has also spent his last 18 years working for Google. Reportedly, Doig will succeed Joe Inzerillo, who helped establish Disney Plus and joined SiriusXM earlier this year.
Jeremy Doig: Disney’s new chief technology officer
Doig joins Google following an 18-year stint at the company. There, he led the development of online video technology for YouTube and Google Chrome, among other things. He has also worked on spatial experiences, leading Google’s Android Virtual Reality projects.
Doig also served as the engineering leader for Google’s virtual reality division. Furthermore, he has been a part of YouTube’s early acquisition of Green Parrot Pictures to increase video processing quality. Doig worked at the BBC and Microsoft before joining Google.
Doig will report to Disney Streaming president Michael Paull (appointed in January) to oversee the company’s numerous services globally. In the release, Paull said, “Jeremy is a true visionary that has sat at the forefront of making online video streaming possible in his nearly 30-year career at the intersection of technology and media, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Disney Streaming leadership team.”
Disney purchased baseball’s tech outfit BAMTech (Paull is its former CEO) to put together the platform it relies on long before Disney Plus started, and even before Disney acquired Fox and took full control of Hulu. Despite a difficult start, Disney Plus has paid off with a service that’s fast-expanding to new countries, with features like personalised profiles, 4K, and Dolby Vision HDR virtually taken for granted. However, not all of the services utilise the same technology, and Disney’s new executive team may try to better link Hulu and its other services.
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In view of the fast spread of misinformation, tech companies have always been proactively looking for ways to address it. The menace of misinformation needs to be fought
To help users identify stories that have been frequently cited by other news organizations, Google has announced to roll out highly cited label soon on mobile in English for the US and will roll out globally in the coming weeks.
According to Nidhi Hebbar, product manager, Google, the launch is aimed to give users a simple way to find the most helpful or relevant information for a news story.
Hebbar informs that this label will appear on Top Stories. Users will be able to find it on anything from an interview, an announcement, a press release or a local news story, to an investigative article, to as long as other publishers indicate its relevance by linking to it.
“We’re particularly interested in the potential to elevate original reporting, making it even easier for people to discover and engage with the publishers and journalists whose work brings unique value to a story,” writes Hebbar.
Besides, search engine giant Google has also introduced tips to help users evaluate information online. On searches in English in the US, these notices will also include tips to help users evaluate information online – reminding them that they can check whether a source is trusted on a topic, or come back later when there’s more information available.
Tips feature
Tips feature has been introduced by the Google to help you find reminders once you come across any new information, like getting information about the author of a write up to get a sense of their credibility, or knowing the publication date to check the relevance of any article.
Why it is important
Google has designed its search algorithm to give priority to the most relevant and useful pages users based on their unique queries. However, it has been observed that many a times the most relevant and useful pages aren’t the source of original information, but they cite the pages that are.
With introduction of new features, Google wants to help know users about those pages.
The big picture
Misinformation tends to be most prevalent during breaking news events as the situation is developing and facts are still coming together.
To address the fake news and spread of misinformation, government and news organisations have come forward and set up their own fact check mechanism.
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iQOO has come up with an all-new Phoenix (Orange) variant of the recently launched iQOO 9 smartphone in India. This new colour variant comes with colour changing technology and is in addition to the existing Legend Grey and Alpha Black options.
Having price tags of Rs 42,990 and Rs 46,990 for 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB RAM/ROM options respectively, the new colour variant of iQOO 9 will be available for purchase on Amazon.in and iQOO e-store starting today.
Produced by a geometric craft on Frosty AG Glass, iQOO 9’s new variant changes colour when exposed to sunlight and other sources of artificial UV rays and transforms into different shades. “The UV Rays of Sunshine changes the internal structure of glass molecules resulting in changing the existing colour to Phoenix (Orange) variant. Ever used a stencil, try using it on the iQOO 9 to create a unique design on the back cover of the smartphone,” iQOO said in press statement.
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Specifications
To recall, the smartphone sports a 6.56-inch Full-HD+ (2376×1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes packed with the powerful Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor, and as mentioned above it has up to 12GB of RAM and up to 12GB of storage.
For photography and videos, the iQOO 9 houses a triple camera setup on the back – a 48-megapixel primary sensor with gimbal stabalisation, a 13-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. The phone has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter on the front.
The smartphone is further backed by a 4,350mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge fast charging support. As the name suggests, iQOO 9 supports 5G (11 bands).
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To expand customer-first care experience, Samsung has recently announced New Self-Repair Program for American users. Available exclusively for Galaxy device owners, Samsung, in collaboration with iFixit, will offer access to genuine device parts, repair tools, and intuitive, visual, step-by-step repair guides. In November 2021, a similar initiative was announced by the Apple for its popular smartphone series, iPhone.
Eligible devices under Samsung’s self-repair programme
Owners of the Galaxy S20 and S21 family of products, will be able to take product repair into their own hands. The facility will also be available for the Galaxy Tab S7+ beginning this summer. Detailed information about the Samsung’s self-repair programme will be shared soon. It is important to note that the latest Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series of devices are not included in the programme yet.
Initially, Samsung will offer display assemblies, back glass and charging ports to users of Galaxy S20, S21 and Galaxy Tab S7+. Samsung has plan to expand the self-repair programme to other devices as well. Samsung users are encouraged to return the used parts for responsible recycling.
According to Ramon Gregory, senior vice president of Customer Care at Samsung Electronics America, availability of self-repair will provide our consumers the convenience and more options for sustainable solutions. Gregory adds that the self-repair programme will help users with genuine supplies to fix their Samsung smartphones.
With the introduction of self-repair programme, Samsung will be able to improve its network of repair service. With its vast network 2,000 locations for mobile products, Samsung is able to cover around 80% of the population in the US. Additionally, Samsung also runs more than 550 ‘We Come To You Vans’ to offer in-person service within a 30-60 minute drive – and a repair time of typically two hours or less.
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Skagen, the renowned smartwatch brand in India, has announced its Falster Gen 6 smartwatches on Monday 05-04-2022. The Gen 6 watch from Skagen was announced back in 2021, and finally, the launch has been confirmed by the brand. The exact dates are not yet confirmed, but the latest generation smartwatch will be available for Android and iOS users soon.
Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch price and availability in India
The Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch is priced at Rs 21,995 in India, and you may have any model for the same price, according to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the smartwatch comes in a 42mm case size and is available in five distinct design options.
Also, it features a variety of colours, including silver-tone, charcoal, and black with customization available for the straps. It can be worn with stainless steel mesh, silicone straps, or even leather straps. You can easily get your smartwatch at Skagen’s official website.
Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch features and specifications
The Skagen Falster Gen 6 competes in this price bracket with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, as well as a bevvy of Apple Watch Series variants that are only available to iPhone users.
The Snapdragon 4100+ SoC powers the smartwatch, which is expected to receive the new-look Wear OS 3.0 upgrade later this year. The watch has a 1.28-inch AMOLED display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage to ensure the device’s performance and app storage.
The Bluetooth 5.0 LE version of the smartwatch connects to both Android and iOS smartphones. Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC SE are among the other connection options.
It also has a PPG heart rate sensor, SpO2 monitoring, and off-body IR, among other health features. The watch also features a 3ATM water resistance rating. For the time being, its battery life is unclear, but magnetic charging promises an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes.
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Memmo.me is one of the leading Swedish-based entertainment platforms that has a robust global presence and is now spreading its footprints in India. The firm is an online platform that offers personalized video messages from thousands of well-known celebrities to their fans and followers. These videos can be customized and personalized for its clients as per their requirements.
The company not only offers these videos for personal purposes but also curates and customizes celeb videos aligned with various objectives of businesses such as marketing campaigns, virtual events, team celebrations, and sales outreach. Memmo.me is considered to be the biggest marketplace for personalized videos from various celebrities including athletes, actors/actresses, comedians, theatre artists, and YouTubers, etc. just to name a few.
Incepted in late 2019, the company strives to transform people’s special events into memorable experiences by offering tailormade videos from prominent personalities. The brand’s CEO & Co-founders Tobias Bengt Dahl & Gustav Lundberg Toresson, conceptualized the venture with the mission to help connect celebrities one-to-one with their fans and businesses. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has regional offices in every country. However, it is now keen to mark its presence in the Indian market as well.
Abhishek Sarkar, General Manager at Memmo.me who is bringing the brand into India started his journey with the brand in 2021 with the intention of solving real-world problems that the startup ecosystem often has to face.
Abhishek Sarkar, General Manager, Memmo.me said, “We are a one-of-a-kind platform and are known for our innovative approach. We are grateful that we have had a successful journey so far. We owe it to our team who has worked hard as well as our clients who have trusted us throughout. We are now keen to expand our presence and we at Memmo.me believe that India possesses a huge potential for growth. We are well aware that the domain is highly competitive. However, we are optimistic that the growth opportunities are tremendous. We are also hopeful that with our unique offerings as well as our customized and personalized approach, we will be able to establish a robust presence in the times to come.”
He further adds, “We will be focusing on enhancing our product categories as well as celebrity portfolio and will also be increasing our team so as to seamlessly cater to the needs of the Indian customer base. Simultaneously, we are tapping Mexico and Brazil markets as well. On the whole, our focus is to provide exceptional user experiences. We want to be recognized as the one-stop destination for personalized celebrity wishes both in the Indian and global markets in the future.”
The brand has emerged to be one of the most renowned and leading companies in the industry and is known for its innovative approach along with agile capabilities by personalizing videos. These videos are affordable and available in a quick turnaround time of a minimum of 24 hours. The clients can book the celebrity and the required videos via the app version of the platform. The celebs can also manage the bookings via Memmo’s app, also called a ‘white glove service’.
Memmo.me not only offers celebrity videos but memories and experiences that can be cherished for a lifetime. It has been playing a vital role in helping people improve their relationships and reignite love and emotions with its services.
It works with a customer-first approach. The brand first understands and researches each domain thoroughly. It then adds local or add-on flavor to enhance the quality of the videos and personalize them as per the needs of its clients. This ideology is what differentiates the brand from the other players in the market. Memmo.me envisions growing as a platform for fans to engage with the preferred prominent personalities on a personal level and wants to be the one-stop destination for people looking forward to personalized and customized experiences. In addition, the firm wants to provide a wide range of products and services to both fans and corporations in the times ahead.
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