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In conversation with Anish Kapoor CEO infinix Mobile

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Anish Kapoor CEO infinix India

“Infinix has fostered the ambition of delivering cutting-edge technology through our vast product portfolio and focusing on exceptional consumer experience. Every Infinix product is built from the ground up with next-level technology & cutting-edge design at its core.

For us, the major challenge is the nature of the market itself – it is highly dynamic and competitive. On the one hand, consumer expectations are changing, backed by the accelerated rate of technological advancements, and on the other, the market is open to everyone, including our competitors”. In Conversation with Divya Mohindroo.

When we look into Infinix’s journey, it seems like an exciting brand that quickly made its way into the Indian markets. So we are very eager to know what “Infinix’s” brand story is and what values it provides to its customers.

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Infinix has always been committed to being at the forefront of innovation and building products that meet the entertainment needs of different strata of consumers. Embracing the latest technology and offering premium specifications cost-effectively has been our hallmark since our inception.

We have been able to build a solid consumer base in a short period of time due to our innovative technology and the constant pursuit of technological inclusion in our product design. All our products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and other accessories, offer unparalleled value to Infinix customers.

Since then, we have successfully established ourselves as the category’s leading innovator and value provider with our distinguishably designed products that have become the go-to choice for customers.

Our products are always designed with consumers’ views and feedback in mind. With a manufacturing facility in India, accommodating their suggestions and translating them into our products becomes seamless, which further improves the overall product experience.

We have also developed a robust service center network with 1186 service centers across 1000+ towns in India, which further enhances the positive after-sales customer experience.

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Infinix devices come pre-installed with the Carlcare App that empowers the users to locate their nearest service center and indicate to them the availability of parts at the service centers.

India is a very dense, sensitive and price-conscious market, so being in a sector with such cut-throat competition, please tell us why Infinix stands out in such a crowded segment and how tough it is to maintain your position to grow and flourish.

I totally agree with you. India is indeed a very cost-sensitive market and we see a plethora of smartphones in this segment with low prices being offered by numerous brands. We are distinguished by the quality of our products at reasonable prices.

When consumers purchase a smartphone with advanced RAM, massive storage, heavy-duty battery, and the largest screen in the segment at a budget-friendly price, they find no reason to select another brand. In addition to regular product updates, we keep consumers up-to-date with new technologies and give them an edge over other smartphones.

As a customer-centric brand, we understand consumers’ needs and launch our product line accordingly. With consumers at the heart of every product, we have gained their trust in our brand and products alike.

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In order to offer new and upgraded services, we regularly launch new products, as per consumer demand and market scenario. This way we are giving intense competition to other players in the market.

Anish Kapoor CEO infinix India

We have also taken significant steps in building positive brand equity by collaborating with Marvel studios for the Dr Strange movie, Roadies, and organizing national e-sports competitions for the gaming community in India.

These collaborations have helped us successfully position ourselves as a young brand and synchronize well with the young population of the country.

So we would love to know a ‘CEO’s’ point of view regarding the latest trends and public demands.

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic-led social distance has prioritized brands to focus on driving smartphone and laptop innovations to meet rising consumer demand. With an increase in OTT consumption and remote work & study, people wanted their gadgets to adapt to their preferences.

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We saw a massive surge in demand for affordable premium phones with high-end features like 5G, better cameras, contemporary ergonomics, slimmer designs, etc. As the gaming population is also increasing rapidly, customers are looking for power-packed, big-screen smartphones with high-refresh-rate for a smooth gaming experience.

In terms of the laptop segment, new-age consumers are open to experimenting with the vast options available in the market, without compromising on the premium experience. As the pandemic gained wide exposure to the student community, they are increasingly seeking a personal laptop for school assignments and content consumption beyond traditional web browsing. This led to the exponential growth of the PC market in the last two years.

How is Infinix planning its way in terms of products? We are also interested to know if Infinix will enter a new segment?

The growing need and demand for high-performing smartphones, Smart TVs, and Laptops motivated us to expand our horizons and enhance our expertise to offer best-in-class entertainment units to our customers.

In the past 8 to 9 months, we have unveiled multiple products under each category, giving our consumers a plate full of options as per their requirements. Whether it is our first 5G smartphone with the maximum of 5G brands or our most affordable laptop with a sleek metal body under 25K, we have considered all consumer segments.

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Looking at the overwhelming response received from them, we are certain that we are heading in the right direction.

As we advance, we will continue our momentum of innovating products with premium features and offerings so that Infinix becomes a part of every Indian household. We will soon launch our 55” Smart TV this month that will be packed with premium features.

Anish Kapoor CEO infinix India

How has been your market experience so far in India, in terms of high competition, market penetration, and local business conditions?

When we entered the market, it was still booming and consumers were looking for a distinct segment of smartphones. Over a period, with our innovative products and a successful combination of specifications, we have built a strong consumer base in India.

This has helped us stand out in the highly competitive budget smartphone market. Today, Infinix is one of the highest-rated brands with an average of 4.2-star rating on Flipkart and 10lacs+ customer rating.

To cater to the growing demand in the offline segment, we have recently started offline distribution in the state of Rajasthan and we are entering the Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh markets.

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Our experience so far has been positive, and we are looking forward to expanding into more regional markets this year.

What is the biggest competition that you face being a new company?

Infinix has fostered the ambition of delivering cutting-edge technology through our vast product portfolio and focusing on exceptional consumer experience. Every Infinix product is built from the ground up with next-level technology & cutting-edge design at its core.

For us, the major challenge is the nature of the market itself – it is highly dynamic and competitive. On the one hand, consumer expectations are changing, backed by the accelerated rate of technological advancements, and on the other, the market is open to everyone, including our competitors.

Hence, creating brand value and tapping more & more consumer segments continues to be a learning curve for us.

As a CEO, how important and valuable you think, customer reviews are, and how do you handle these reviews specially the harsh ones?

Anish Kapoor CEO infinix India

Being a consumer first company, we function as per consumers’ demands and the success of any brand or product is directly proportional to customer experience. All our products go through rigorous testing procedures before reaching to our end consumers.

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Being a consumer-first brand, consumer reviews play a pivotal role in product development and evaluation.  Our team takes all the feedback shared by our consumers, whether positive or negative, very seriously and works to ensure that their concerns are met promptly.

Any product’s success depends on how much value a customer derives from it. In addition, one of the most effective ways to establish solid customer relationships is to directly address and incorporate feedback/reviews.

Infinix is empowering the everyday consumer with powerful performance and premium-grade technology in the palm of their hand for the ultimate smartphone experience. The custom UI of XOS allows a wide range of user customization and offers an enhanced experience, is secure and safe

We also do thorough research of our customer pinpoints and expectations from the product under a particular price segment and accordingly design our products to fit their expectations as well as their pockets. This approach has been working really well with us and we will continue to keep our customers at the center of each product.

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We are very eager to know what more can we expect from Infinix this year and what are your plans for next 5 years?

In the past, we have introduced many groundbreaking technologies in the segment like Dar-Link, to boost the performance and gaming experience for users, expanded our product line into the Laptop segment, and strengthened our foothold in the smartphone and Smart TV segment.

All the aggressive launches we did under competitive pricing allowed us to gain more market share both in the e-commerce and in the retail market. The company plans to maintain the winning streak in the next 5 years by launching segment-first products.

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iOS 16 Battery Percentage: Enabling Process

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Battery percentage in iOS 16
Battery percentage in iOS 16

When it comes to smartphones, there are many things that determine the worthiness of the model like its brand value, price, features, specifications, and other things but one crucial thing whose importance many people overlook in a smartphone is its operating system.

Battery percentage in iOS 16

It becomes difficult to choose a handset just based on its features as many people are more interested in its price tag to make sure that they are able to afford it before considering to buy it.

Then there is the design of the device where many people want it to be different than its predecessors due to which they outright reject the new model simply because its design is similar to previous models, as happened with iPhone 14 series, which was mocked by Steve Jobs’ daughter for having the same design as iPhone 13 series.

In Brief

The new iOS 16 operating system too has been launched in the iPhone series with all the necessary features but what is new this time is that it comes with a unique function that many users are fond of, which is the battery percentage indicator.

With this function, you can see how much battery is left in your handset by activating the battery percentage if you’re iOS 16 is functioning properly in your smartphone but first you need to know how to enable this feature.

It always happens that many people don’t bother learning about certain functions of a new feature as they don’t deem it necessary, which is sad because they miss out on crucial information on how these features operate.

With the help of the following points, they will learn the steps of the enabling feature and be thankful that they were able to gain this information and, therefore, will think twice before squandering their battery power in the future.

For turning on the battery percentage in iOS 16, you need to go to ‘Settings’ and tap on ‘Battery’ following which you will see an option above the low power mode labelled ‘Battery Percentage’ that you need to turn on and see the percentage available in your device in the top right corner inside the icon.

If the battery power is below 20%, then the icon turns red and, upon enabling the low power mode, turns yellow. Unfortunately, this feature is not available in all iPhone models because Apple has not provided any information as to why it is so.

One can only speculate as to why these models don’t have the battery percentage indicator, which is touted to be due to the small size of the iPhone minis as people would not be able to see the battery percentage clearly.

Conclusion

As of now, users that own an iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPhone 13 mini, can utilize a battery widget that shows the battery percentage on their home screens and locks as an alternative until a solution is worked out by Apple.

Given Apple’s track record, it can be theorized that the company will come up with a solution for the issue so that the faith of their users does not waver and harm their reputation.

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Tech News Wrap: Flipkart App Download…and more

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Flipkart App Download
Tech News

Flipkart App Download

The festive season is just around the corner as October 2022 is just days away and it goes without saying that it will be quite different than the previous months. Apart from Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra and Diwali are the two big festivals that are mere days apart so one could expect a slew of holidays.

Flipkart App

In the midst of it all, Flipkart has come out with the Big Billion Days Sale offer where it will bring out its best devices with outstanding discount offers and those that could not purchase them due to budget constraints can try out the best ones without issues.

The festive sale is going to take place from September 23 to September 30, 2022, with some easy methods like the Flipkart App and this year it will be the ninth edition of The Big Billion Days sale where users can look for their devices of choice.

For downloading Flipkart App, you need to open the Play Store on your smartphone and type ‘Flipkart Online Shopping App’ on the search bar and click ‘Install’ so that the app is immediately downloaded in your smartphone.

Then you need to enter all the specific details like chosen language, mobile number, email id, etc. and continue further where you need to fill the verification code and sign into your account.

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Realme GT Neo 3T Launched

Whenever a new smartphone is ready to be launched in the market, we always look at the brand, then its features, specifications, price, availability, and, most important of all, its pros and cons so as to make sure that it is worth spending your hard earned money on.

Realme

Realme GT Neo 3T was launched in India during the first week of September 2022, with much fanfare thereby ending all the suspense and speculations as fans were getting restless to know more as to when it will come out and they can try it out.

The handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that comes with an 80W fast charging support, aside from the usual bank offers that will make it cheaper than expected for the festive season.

It is basically a rebranding of the Realme Q5 Pro that was launched in China in 2021 and its specifications include a 6.62 inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 64MP primary camera sensor, HDR 10+, 360+ touch sampling rate, corning gorilla glass 5 layer, 5,000mAh battery among others.

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GTA 6 Gaming Videos Leaked Online

There are innumerable video games from the 80s and 90s that people that grew up in those times can totally relate to. In fact, many of them, who’ve grown up by now, continue to play them in the same old format even in the 21st century.

GTA 6

It goes to show how nostalgia can effect a person in such a way where they are always partial towards the games that they grew up on because it brings back many great memories of times that will never come back.

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is one such venture that has spanned numerous seasons, each more upgraded and more successful than the previous one. GTA 6 is just around the corner as nearly a 100 or so videos of the game have been leaked online that showcase its players, strategic gameplay, engine, and other things.

Nonetheless, it remains to be seen as official sources have yet to reveal whether these videos are of GTA 6 or any other game so one can only wait for further information on the issue.

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for September 19

We have so many mobile games spanning different genres that we’re fond of playing with some appealing more to us than others and this holds true for every gaming aficionado who has his/her own personal bias where they prefer one game over others.

free fire max

Garena Free Fire Max too has acquired a massive following since the past few years with many gaming experts calling it a worthy successor to Garena Free Fire Max, which is saying something considering what a great benchmark it set.

Some have gone so far as to claim that it is even better than its erstwhile predecessor but leaving such arguments aside, it goes without saying that when it comes to action adventure ventures, Garena Free Fire Max is miles ahead of others.

A major reason for its success are its redeem codes that help players in navigating through the most difficult levels with ease and win excellent rewards in return, which include costumes, arms, weapons, treasury, land, among others.

The redeem codes are available on the Rewards Redemption Site for 24 hours every day following which the site refreshes to make way for new codes, which are then available until the next day.

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for September 19, 2022, are as follows:

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Instagram Issue; How to Archive Its Chats

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How to Archive Chats
Instagram

Instagram is probably the most popular social media platform we have today and it can be safely said that it has surpassed Facebook by a wide margin to become the number one platform where you can post pictures, videos, live calls, and many others.

How to Archive Chats
Instagram

We are totally surrounded by so many platforms and each has its own relevance but Instagram has surpassed many expectations in a much bigger way than Facebook but this isn’t about a comparison between the two.

There are so many features in Instagram that is impossible to cover up in a single article where people still cherish all the posts, images, live chats, video calls, and many other things on the platform, which is why they are careful to save it lest they are lost.

It is the proverbial place to make online friends whom we don’t even know exist prior to this but one needs to be careful so as to not fall prey to fake accounts that abound throughout social media to con gullible victims.

There is a way through which you can save your instagram messages in the archives so that you can read them anywhere, anytime you want. Instagram Direct Messenger is an excellent tool through which other instagram accounts can be contacted directly.

All said and done, the platform has to completely upgrade a few of its features because it doesn’t have an archive chat but there are ways through which you can use archive chats without the need to download the application where you can utilize the vanish mode on Instagram or switch from personal to professional account and vice versa.

The first step is to change the personal account into a professional one that is on the top right of the screen where you have to click on the ‘Settings’ option and write ‘switch to professional account’.

You can also check the archived messages by going to the chat page, which can be found in the archive but since there isn’t an option to view it, you need to get a professional account to make the chats visible again.

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Top 11 flicks that will be popular on OTT platforms in 2022 

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OTT platforms in 2022 

The craze of watching movies and web series on OTT platforms is increasing.  This is the reason that now more and more films and web series are being released on OTT only.

After the second wave of Corona stopped, theaters in many parts of the country have opened at 100 percent capacity but the popularity of OTT has not decreased. So let’s take a look at these five best films released recently on OTT.

Thor Love and Thunder

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date-7 July 2022

Budget – 25 crores USD

A day before its global release, the film Thor Love and Thunder was released in India. It’s the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth film in the Thor ballot. A effect to the 2017 film Thor Ragnarok, the story of Thor Love and Thunder begins in a failure-prone area where Gore( Christian Bale) is searching for water for his son.

He prays to the gods to save his child’s life, but his child doesn’t survive. He wants to take vengeance on the gods and becomes Dev, the killer of the gods. His coming target is Thor( Chris Hemsworth), the god of storms.

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Thar

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date -6 May 2022

Budget – 50 crores lNR

The film is set in the background of Rajasthan. Raj Singh Chaudhary has written the story of the film as well as directed it. Anurag Kashyap has written the discourses for the film. The film takes us to a vill named Munabo in the time 1985, where murder and theft take place.

Inspector Surekha Singh( Anil Kapoor) and his inferior, Bhura, are responsible for probing these cases. This case is truly important for Inspector Surekha’s career as he struggles to find the meaning of his career of so numerous times.

Jhund

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date -4 March 2022

Budget -22 crores INR

Amitabh Bachchan’s most awaited film, Jhund, was released in theatres on Friday. Nagraj Manjule has directed this sports drama film. Jhund’s story is based on the life of a sheltered sports schoolteacher from Nagpur, Vijay Barse, who took such a step to ameliorate the future of slum residents and set up a football platoon.

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The character of Vijay Barse is played by Amitabh Bachchan in the film, and his character’s name in the film is Vijay Borade. The story of the film begins in a slum in Nagpur where people compare children living in dirt. During this, he gets targeted numerous times, but he still doesn’t give up.

RRR

RRR

Release date -24 March 2022

Budget -550 crores lNR 

Eventually, that moment has arrived when SS Rajamouli’s important- awaited film RRR was released in theatres, ending Rajamouli’s five- time exile on the big screen. In the meantime, after the 2017 film Bahubali 2, Rajamouli has only worked on RRR.

Still, the film’s timber and release date were affected several times due to the coronavirus epidemic. also we’re giving you some intriguing information about the film.

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Sita Ramam

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date -5 August 2022

Budget -30 crores INR

The flicks of Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur’s film Sita Ramam have been released at the box office. This film has been released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. The bill and caravan for the film got a good response from the cult.

The cult was truly agitated about the film. Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna are in the main cast in this film. How did Sita Ramam, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, live up to the prospects of the cult?

Maharani 2

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date – 25 August 2022

Budget -94 crores lNR 

After the success of the first season of the series on OTT, the appearance of its alternate season has come a ritual payment. In utmost cases, the alternate season has proved to be lower than the former, but Maharani 2 proves to be different in this matter. Like the former season, the new season is also full of entertainment. Overall, Mahis is strong.

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Ek Villain Returns

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date – 29 July 2022

Budget -80 Crores lNR

These discourses are the caravan of the film, from where another new story begins.” Ek Villain”, directed by director Mohit Suri,” Ek Villain Returns”, was released in the time 2014.

While Siddharth , Shraddha and Riteish were seen in the first part of the film, this time John , Arjun , Disha and Tara are in the alternate part of the film. Sutaria. The film is going to be released in theatres coming month on July 29, but before that, the caravan for the film has been released moment. So how is the caravan for the film? Let’s talk about it.

Crash Course

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date -5 August 2022

Budget -7 crores lNR 

A series called Crash Course has been released on Amazon Prime in 10 occurrences. Annu Kapoor is playing the most prominent part in the series. Bhanu Uday and Udit Arora also play actors in the series.

The series has been written by Manish Hariprasad and Raina Roy. Crash Course is directed by Vijay Maurya. The story of the series revolves around the children studying in Kota and the guiding institute running in Kota. Before, another series named Kota Factory was released, which was well-liked by the followers.

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Darlings

Darlings

Release date -5 August 2022

Budget -24 crores lNR 

In the film “Darlings,” directed by Jasmeet K Reen, important roles are played by actors like Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, Roshan Mathew, Rajesh Sharma, and Vijay Maurya. Jasmeet, who has written the scripts for films such as “Pati Patni Aur Woh,” “Force 2,” and “Fanney Khan,” has previously directed Irrfan Khan’s film Gustakhiyaan.

“Through the film “Darlings,” he has tried to show the problem of domestic violence within the social and cerebral conditions of the lower middle class, but in a new way. The film talks about violence rather than violence.

Then an attempt has been made to say directly that if the husband behaves violently with his woman,

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Aside from his lady, also has the right to educate herself on her assignment in the same way. Still, this can be a matter of debate. Because some people can also call it promoting violence by taking the law into their own hands. This is just like asking for blood for blood.

Khuda Hafiz, Chapter 2

OTT platforms in 2022 

Release date -8 July 2022

Budget -30 crores INR

After the success of his film “Khuda Hafiz” in the year 2020, Farooq Kabir returns with its sequel among the audience. In the second part of the film, Vidyut Jamwal and Shivaalika Oberoi are appearing among the audience with a new and shocking story.

Vidyut, who is famous for his exciting and action-packed films, is once again on a new mission. Sameer Choudhary plays the role of Vidyut in the film, and the mob goes directly to the system and society to avenge the injustice done to his daughter.

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Dhaakad

Dhakaad

Release date -20 May 2022

Budget – ₹85 crore

 Let me tell you, in the middle of an action piece, Special Agent Agni, the character of Kangana Ranaut, says, “Separating souls from the body is my business.” This line pretty much sums up what Kangana is going to do in Rajneesh Razi Ghai’s Dhaakad.

She is a fearless field officer of the International Task Force, a fictional unit of the Government of India. Their mission is to crack down on an international human trafficking racket that has its roots in the coal mines of central India.

His job involves seeking information about the people involved and eliminating them. However, she ends up with a personal score to settle with Rudraveer, the kingpin of this racket run from the coal mines of central India.

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Apple iOS 16 and WatchOS 9 out now

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Apple iOS 16

The wait of apple users is over as Apple iOS 16 and apple watchOS 9 are rolled out at WWDC 2022 and succeed with a lot of features. The latest iOS is inaugurated for iPhone 14 and other iPhones with some fixes and improvisations.

Some features of iOS 16 are focus mode, a new lock screen, and more privacy layers to the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums that we will examine later.

Later on, WatchOS 9 was launched at the same event that will include a Workout app, a new Medications app and much more that we are supervising to communicate in detail.

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WatchOS 9 Features

Just like iOS 16, watchOS 9 was also announced on the same day, and the feature that will help many is the new Low Power mode through which Apple Watch users are given the authority to enhance the battery life by switching off the functions that are soaking a notable percentage of battery.

New faces are also added to the WatchOS 9, which makes it look more elegant with improvised health and fitness tracking systems. The medication app fits well in the new update that will update users about their medications, vitamins, and supplements data.

Compatible devices for WatchOS 9

Apple iOS 16

When Apple launches any new WatchOS update, then it’s mentioned that the update is not for all the watches. The compatible devices for watchOS 9 are Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE (2020), Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch SE (2022), Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra.

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All these devices can Install the new watchOS 9 and experience its fresh features.

iOS 16 Features

In the new iOS 16 update, the officials working at Apple have concluded to shift the notifications and alerts column at the bottom of the display that will let users click and review the data using one hand. Users can only surf all this information from the lock screen, which has made many Apple users smile.

Apple even concentrated on the lock screen as now some more personalisation options are loaded on the lock screen. Users benefit from widgets like weather, alarm, activity rings, and calendar displayed on the lock screen in the recent update.

Now let’s bounce on the most remarkable feature, the allowance of editing or deleting sent messages. Apple users also commented that the iCloud Shared Photo Library feature delighted them; it will simply let users share photos with up to five other users.

Apple iOS 16

Compatible Devices for iOS 16

Here is the compilation of compatible devices for iOS 16: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro,  iPhone 13 Pro Max, includes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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All the users that use the devices, as mentioned earlier, will be able to witness the dazzling features of all new iOS 16 updates.

How to install iOS 16

Installing iOS 16 is not a difficult task, but before this, one should rethink their decision as some users believe in installing the update after 4-5 days of its release, but if you want to install it now, here are the steps.

  1. The iOS 16 can report some bugs, and at the time of bug registration, your main goal is to save your data, so you should first back up all of your data.
  2. The next step is to double-check that the iPhone’s battery must be at least 80%.
  3. Now you have two options either to schedule the process or to download and install it at the moment.
  4. Now reboot your device and enjoy the all-new iOS 16.

Concluding it, we would like to say that Apple is known for its quality and the new  Apple iOS 16 and watchOS 9 updates are developed from the minds of experts, so one should not be stressed about the quality and features given in the update as they will start to work finely after a short period.

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Debunking the Trailer of Werewolf By Night

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Werewolf By Night

The president of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, took the stage on Saturday during a major panel at the 2022 D23 Fan Expo in Anaheim, California to make many brand-new announcements as the MCU continues to explore the Multiverse.

During the event, Feige officially confirmed that “Werewolf By Night: A Marvel Studios Special Presentation” will be the name of the MCU’s Halloween special.

Gael Garca Bernal and Laura Donnelly joined director Michael Giacchino and producer Kevin Feige on stage to give fans new information and the first trailer for the upcoming special. Feige described the special as “fun-scary” and said it would begin streaming on Disney+ on October 7.

The official confirmation of the existence of the Werewolf by Night special for Disney+ comes after months of rumours, leaks, and news on the project. With this special movie, composer Michael Giacchino will make his directing debut in a feature film.

Despite having experience directing short films, this will be Giacchino’s first feature film that he is making with Marvel Studios. This movie is believed to feature not only the titular lycanthrope but also other horror-focused Marvel characters like Elsa Bloodstone and Man-Thing.

In the next special, Gael Garca Bernal (Old, Coco) will play the lead werewolf, a version of the character who utilizes music to control his transformations. He will be joined by Laura Donnelly, who will play Elsa Bloodstone in the Marvel Studios production.

As one of Marvel’s most well-known monster hunters, Elsa Bloodstone will surely encounter the movie’s titular werewolf.

“I’ve been having a blast. It’s an incredibly challenging process. I love it,” Giacchino said in an interview with The Cosmic Circus. He further said, “Everyday, I’ve been having fun working on it and we’re int he middle of it.

Hopefully, very soon we’ll share a lot more about it. Yeah. There’s not much I can’t say other than I’m having a good time and I am working on something that I love. So, that’s a win-win right there.”

Werewolf By Night

In the special’s brief (1 minute, 26 seconds) trailer, Marvel Studios has attempted to produce the old-school grindhouse horror film. The entire trailer is in black and white graphics, giving it a vintage look reminiscent of the ’50s and ’60s horror films.

It appears that the special will focus on a secret society that specialises in hunting supernatural creatures. As Verusa, their leader, Harriet Sansom Harris co-stars and gives a performance that manages to be both campy and scary simultaneously.

A mystery lady who gets a bit too close to Bernal’s werewolf is played by Laura Donnelly, HBO’s The Nevers star. We never get a good look at Jack in his changed state in the teaser.

There are, however, a few more interesting oddities that you’ll miss with a blink. This includes the cameo from a character who remarkably resembles Man-Thing at the 1:05 mark.

The Time Variance Authority Minutemen, who made their debut in Loki on Disney+ last year, appear in the trailer too. They haven’t been mentioned before, but now, they seem to be deeply involved in a conflict with other deadly creatures.

In the movie’s first official poster, Gael Garca Bernal portrays Jack Russell and his werewolf alter ego. The poster was released by Marvel along with the new trailer of Werewolf by Night.

There have been two different Marvel characters who are known by the name “Werewolf by Night.” The first one was Jack Russell, a shapeshifting half-human creature descended from the Lycanthropes who could change at will even without a full moon. This character was created by Gerry Conway, Mike Ploog, Roy Thomas, and Jeanie Thomas.

Jake Gomez, a Native American whose tribe had been cursed with lycanthropy, was the second person. Taboo, Scot Eaton, and Benjamin Jackendoff developed the Gomez character. Jack Russell will officially act as the main character of the Disney+ programme.

There are currently few details regarding what Jack Russell and the cast of this special will be doing or how it will fit into the bigger MCU. However, one thing is confirmed, Marvel has something unique in store.

This is clearly visible with the practical effects from the footage shining in this trailer and the classic horror vibes which are fully displayed.

The Werewolf by Night special will set a new theme for The Marvel Cinematic. Originally consisting of feature films, the MCU has expanded to now include live-action serialized TV series and animated programs.

However, with the streaming of Werewolf by Night, the MCU will officially enter the Halloween special content, such as characters like Charlie Brown and Garfield.

The best part of it all is that this special will air on Disney+ in less than a month, right before She-Hulk: Attorney at Law wraps off its run. Werewolf by Night seems to have a bright future in the supernatural side of the MCU’s adventures because the MCU is actually diversifying into a different storytelling format than it has ever before.

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Should you consider buying the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro?

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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

Apple unveiled its new iPhone 14 series on September 7 during a flagship event. During the event, the company revealed the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The biggest updates since the iPhone 12 series, which was launched in 2020, are found in the iPhone 14 series. The new iPhones offer several significant improvements in their performance, camera systems, and design.

The best part is that the new larger iPhone is available for less than $1,000. In addition, Apple introduced Dynamic Island and always-on displays in the iPhone 14 Pros, giving users new ways to use their smartphones.

No doubt, when it comes to the iPhone 14, it doesn’t differ significantly from the iPhone 13. Thus, the older model is a better buy. The iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, on the other hand, are the most compelling choices, and we’ve outlined the top ten reasons why you should take them into account.

Longer battery life

With the iPhone 14 Pro, you can watch videos for up to 23 hours, stream videos for up to 20 hours, and listen to music for up to 75 hours. The maximum playback times for video, streaming video, and audio on the iPhone 14 Pro Max are 29 hours, 25 hours, and 95 hours, respectively.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro models provide about an hour extra of battery life for video playback when compared to earlier iPhone models.

Both devices support fast charging and can be charged 50% in 30 minutes using a power adapter of 20W or higher.

Always-on-display

The new 1Hz refresh rate option makes an Always-On display feature possible, making the iPhone the first device to support it. Always-on display technology has been available on the Apple Watch for a while, but this is the first time Apple has successfully implemented it on an iPhone without significantly reducing battery life.

This is because, to preserve battery life, the screen completely dims when the iPhone is placed face-down or in a pocket.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

The time and widgets remain active on the Lock Screen with the Always-On display, and the wallpaper is darkened to give it a subtle appearance. Additionally, the status bar, flashlight, and camera buttons are hidden when the display is not in use.

Display Island

By incorporating Dynamic Island into the user interface, Apple gave it more significance than just a cutout. It transforms and adapts to fit what is displayed on the iPhone’s screen and serves as a sort of information hub that is front and centre.

Apple uses Dynamic Island to show quick access to information about the apps and services you are using on your iPhone, blending it into the display. It can show the status of the AirPods connection, Apple Music, timers, Maps directions, and more.

The iOS 16 integration allows you to track sports results, Uber rides, and more directly from the top of the iPhone’s display without leaving the current app.

If you want to see what’s on your display, you can collapse it down. Additionally, if you tap it, though, it will open up so that you can interact with the content.

There is a feature that enables it to split out into two distinct cutouts that display different information, and third-party apps can also add Dynamic Island support.

The iPhone 14 Pro’s screen borders have also been thinned out for a sleeker appearance in terms of overall design.

Also Read: iPhone 14 Non-Pro Models Facilities Not Present In iPhone 13

A-16 Bionic Chip

Apple’s brand-new A16 Bionic processor, which powers the iPhone 14 Pro models, not only offers the best performance from an iPhone to date but also enhances the quality of the photos and videos.

It is the first chip produced using a new 4-nanometer process, and Apple created the A16 Bionic chip specifically for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

The A15 chip in the iPhone 13 Pro is replaced by this chip, which has two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

The A16 achieved single-core scores of 1887 and multi-core scores of 5455, while the A15 achieved single-core scores of 1707 and multi-core scores of 4659. That represents an improvement of 10.5, and 17.1, respectively.

An accelerated 5-core GPU with 50% more memory bandwidth is part of the A16 Bionic.

ProMotion

Like the iPhone 13 Pro models, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max include upgraded low-power display backlighting that enables ProMotion refresh rates.

The adaptive refresh rates available on this year’s iPhones are 1Hz to 120Hz, compared to last year’s models that had refresh rate of 10Hz to 120Hz range.

The refresh rate of the display varies depending on what is displayed on the screen. The iPhone will therefore use a lower refresh rate when viewing a static website.

However, while playing games, watching movies, or scrolling through information, the phone will use a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. This provides a smoother and more responsive experience.

Big Screen Option

Before the introduction of the Pro models, Apple offered a “Plus” option, which was last seen in the iPhone 8. Apple has now brought it back in the iPhone 14, giving people a large-screen iPhone that doesn’t cost over $1,000.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen — the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max — but costs $200 less, at $899. Arguably, it’s something Apple should have done years ago, as it limited the big iPhone experience to those who could afford the Pro Max iPhone models.

Other than a bigger display and longer battery life, the iPhone 14 Plus shares the same internal specs as the iPhone 14.

Crash detection

This new hardware enables a crash detection function on the iPhone by combining a barometer that can detect changes in cabin pressure brought on by deployed airbags with a high dynamic range gyroscope and a dual-core accelerometer that can record G-forces up to 256Gs.

When the automobile’s occupants are critically injured or unable to reach their iPhone, the iPhone 14 models can detect a major car crash and automatically phone emergency services.

More than a million hours of actual driving and crash record data were used by Apple to accurately train motion detection algorithms.

crash detection

The iPhone’s GPS can identify changes in speed, and its microphone can identify loud noises that are typically connected with serious auto accidents.

When a collision happens, emergency services are contacted by a combination of the iPhone and Apple Watch thanks to Crash Detection, which is also available on the Apple Watch.

5G connectivity

A Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 modem that allows 5G connectivity is included in the iPhone 14 Pro variants. While only sub-6GHz is available in other countries, iPhone users in the US can connect to both mmWave and sub-6GHz networks.

The fastest 5G networks are those that employ mmWave technology; however, mmWave is short-range and can be blocked by objects like trees and buildings, therefore its usage is only permitted in densely populated regions like big cities and urban centers, as well as at events like concerts and airports where large crowds gather.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro

In urban, suburban, and rural locations across the United States and other nations, sub-6GHz 5G is more prevalent and accessible. Sub-6GHz 5G is often faster than LTE, especially when mid-band spectrum is used, but it isn’t always the blazing fast 5G that you expect when you use a 5G network.

More than 20 5G bands are supported by the iPhone 14 Pro versions sold in the US.

When 5G is not available, the iPhone 14 models continue to offer Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO for connecting to LTE networks.

Emergency SOS via satellite

When cellular and WiFi connectivity are unavailable in an emergency, the iPhone 14 models can now connect to satellites. With the new Emergency SOS via satellite feature, Apple has made it possible for the iPhone’s antennae to connect with Globalstar satellites.

The feature is intended to be utilised in broad areas with minimal trees so the iPhone can connect to a satellite that is in the sky and is available in emergency scenarios where you cannot connect to WiFi or a cellular tower.

Apple has created a compressed messaging protocol because transferring data via satellite can take minutes, and the business has a walkthrough interface that explains how to hold the iPhone to connect to a satellite. A brief communication to emergency responders can be sent in as little as 15 seconds in an area devoid of trees.

Camera Upgrades

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The largest modifications is done the iPhone 14 Pro cameras. The main camera is now 48 megapixels, a significant improvement from the iPhone 13 Pro’s 12 megapixels.

As a result of the increase in resolution, you can now zoom in or out of an image without reducing the quality of the image. It also permits a new 2x zoom. Moreover, Apple claims that the sensor has been improved to collect more light and produce even higher-quality images.

Action Mode, a new video stabilization function from Apple, helps to lessen jarring motion while shooting video when running.

Reality Headsets Allows Wearer to See Invisible Things; Apple Model

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Reality Headsets
Apple headset

We are living in an era where electronic devices have fully taken over manual labour and it goes without saying that human beings have become totally depended upon it. There are so many devices at our disposal that it is impossible to keep count.

Apple MR headset

Apple recently came out with the iPhone 14 series along with many other devices at the ‘Far Out’ event that met with excellent reviews although the smartphones were duly criticized by many users for having the same design as iPhone 13, including a mocking Instagram story from Steve Jobs’ daughter.

When it comes to Apple devices, smartphones, laptops, and some others instantly come to mind but today we are going to talk about something as per the latest buzz surrounding an Apple device that doesn’t fall in the category of the usual devices that one things of when it comes to Apple.

Brief Summary

Apple has recently acquired a patent application for its mixed reality headset where there are many reports that suggest that it they will allow the wearer to see invisible things like, for example, gas leaks.

Apple MR headset

While some may find it hilarious that a device exists that will make gas leaks visible, there are reliable sources in the company that confirm the theory. Not only gas leaks, users can also see Wi-Fi Signals due to the Mixed Reality Headsets having additional signals for enabling this particular feature.

Even sound waves can be seen via this headset that will make the musicians’ job much easier along with heat patterns that will immediately inform the wearer of a fire in the vicinity and also there is the augmented reality through which you can see inside the cupboards as well.

Musicians can now tune in their instruments in an easy way due to the sine wave being able to create an overlay for the correct note. Apart from these, this device will have many other features that can only be revealed by Apple, which may happen in due course.

Although the company has not given any release date, speculations are ripe that this Mixed Reality Headsets might come out in 2023 as it is being worked on and they have codenames- N301, N421, N602 and the first headset will be called Apple Reality Pro.

Also Read: Apple working on an AR Headset which will be powerful and expensive: Report

iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display Working With Native Apps

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iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro

When it comes to topnotch brands, there are many candidates that will top the list but Apple and Samsung are always head and shoulders above others and there is a reason why that is so and why people are so taken in by the devices these two companies launch.

However, when it comes to other devices, they too are launched by reputed companies that deserve to be at the top but, sadly, don’t get mentioned as much. Whenever a new device comes out, it is met with high anticipation and expectations.

iPhone AOD

Apple hosted a ‘Far Out’ event on September 7, 2022, when it launched the iPhone 14 series along with smartwatches and laptops that met with good reviews although the smartphones were criticized for treading on familial territory of having the same design as iPhone 13.

Brief Up

iPhone 14 Pro is one of the smartphone models that was launched at the aforementioned event and the reason it has garnered the maximum attention is because its Always-On Display (AOD) works with numerous applications where you have a dimly lit lock screen, which is interesting as Android devices have a black coloured background.

It has been reported that the iPhone 14 Pro works excellently with the voice memo and Maps application along with the Apple TV Remote Feature found in the control centre, which offers perfect functioning even when the device is locked.

iPhone 14

There have been many positive reviews on the iPhone 14 Pro in the form of many blogs, articles, and YouTube videos where many tech experts have reviewed the device after analyzing it from top to bottom.

Many of them have highlighted the native applications that work that work due to the new always on display on the smartphone models due to which users can access maps and voice memo apps.

If a user decides to lock iPhone 14 Pro while using Maps app, then the AOD parts will continue to show the navigation albeit in a dimmed version while the distance left will be shown at the top left of the screen.

It is an interesting feature that all users are liking, which is why iPhone 14 Pro is more popular than the other three models- iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 14, where makers are hoping to add on more features so that it becomes more popular.

Also Read: iPhone 14 Non-Pro Models Facilities Not Present In iPhone 13