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Apple ramps up Studio Deal

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Apple has been the number one tech giant for many decades and for very good reason so one can understand the immense pressure they have to live up to the expectations of their users who want their new device to be far superior than the previous one.

Apple, more often than not, does live up to expectations despite receiving stiff competition from other tech giants but the news doing the rounds is that it is stepping up on original podcasts and has signed up an agreement with a reputed studio and no less than a Pulitzer prize winning one at that.

Apple has always spent lavishly on original podcasts but has stepped up a few notches this time by getting into contract with a big studio along with getting into talks with other companies about more deals.

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Brief Summary

Podcasts app is one of the best features one can hope for in an iPhone and with Apple getting even more particular about original content and is very hopeful that it will turn into many a show on its Apple TV+ Service.

Futuro Studios, which is well known for making the crime justice series ‘Suave’, is the one that is putting all the money behind all the development and production of the podcasts, which will provide Apple a big opportunity to turn any podcast into a movie or TV show.Apple

This isn’t the end of it as Apple has made arrangements with other reputed studios as well and spent more than $10 million as of now and announced podcasts with the likes of Campsite Media, Jigsaw Productions, Pineapple Street Studios, and many of their ilk.

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Apple’s podcasting unit does not want to spend on individual shows and has avoided it doing so or purchasing networks as it wants to be seen and acknowledged as a neutral platform and is working well on it.

The tech giant has already financed amply on Jigsaw’s The Line, a multiple award winning podcast about Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher along with Campside’s ‘Hooked’, an excellent series where the story revolved around an engineer who turns into a bank robber due to circumstances.

When it comes to original podcasts as Spotify Technology and Amazon, Apple has avoided spending as much but the two companies have come $1 billion each acquiring programming an d companies with Spotify making some of the best podcasts on the planet that have attained global popularity despite being a hot rival for Apple’s music streaming service.

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Google Pixel 6 series gets new update

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Despite a global pandemic, it doesn’t stop these big tech giants from bringing out a brand new device at regular intervals and Google, being one of the big guns, can never be left out of the conversation as it has come out with a new update for its Pixel 6 Series.

The latest update is good news for gaming aficionados called the Game Dashboard update that will include a range of in-game menu options on smartphones supported by Google although the company had initially introduced it with Android 12 so it was exclusively to Pixel devices.

Now with updated features on Android 13 along with Google Pixel 6, it can now be seen on Pixel 6a as well, which is welcoming news for its users who wanted to try out this new feature as well and now it is readily available on Google Play Services in version 22.30.

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Brief Summary

Users can go through the settings menu to check the availability of game dashboard menu, which once enabled will allow users to when they launch a game. The players will find a small arrow on the left-hand or right-hand side of the display screen that they have to tap and go to the game controller icon that appears, which when clicked will fire up the game dashboard menu.

The menu will have a do not disturb, frame rate counter, screen recording and a screenshot button, which will be accessible to the users when they enable the options through the Game Dashboard button.

Google Pixel 6

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Another option is where you can stream directly to YouTube live and game optimization tool but users are not allowed to tweak the dashboard settings with the menus but the tool will make it easier for them to gain access to other gaming tools.

It was being speculated that Google wanted the Game dashboard option on those devices that don’t belong to the Pixel lineup and the company has to bring Game dashboard into Google Play Services to accomplish their goals.

This tool will prove to be a game changing feature in the literal sense as users can now search for games of their choice while the above mentioned points will help them to understand on how things are to be done.

The game dashboard option will definitely increase the popularity of Google Pixel 6 series especially with people fond of playing games as they can not only play to their heart’s content but can stream YouTube live sessions as well.

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Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 12T Pro Details Leaked

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Xiaomi 12T

Whenever a new device is set for launch in the market, there is a great deal of buzzing anticipation on what all new features it is going to have. The tech giants are doing a great deal to make this a grand sort of event so that the users get their money’s worth.

Xiaomi is one such tech giant that launches new devices every now and then but now it is ready with its new smartphone models- Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro. However, its details have been leaked to the public even before the company could make any official confirmation regarding its launch.

Xiaomi 12T Pro is set to come out in October 2022 in the global market although the exact date is yet to be specified. If certain reports are to be believed, another device will be launched alongside it called Xiaomi 12T, which will be a vanilla model.

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Features of Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro

There are rumours and speculations floating around every device in the days and weeks prior to its launch and Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 12T is no different as there is a strong buzz regarding its features and specifications that are been talked about in not-so-hushed tones.

According to a tipster, Xiaomi 12T will come with an 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage configuration with a starting price of Rs.53,036 along with three colour options- Black, Blue and Silver while Xiaomi 12T Pro will have the same configuration and colour variants.

Xiaomi 12T

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The designs may be inspired or even borrowed from the recently launched Redmi K50 Ultra and its features will include a 6.67 inch AMOLED FHD along with 144Hz display where you also get a fingerprint scanner at the back.

Then we have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset that will power the handset with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage along with a 5000mAh battery that comes with a 120W fast charging support.

You also get a 20 megapixel front camera and a main 108 megapixel + 8 mega-pixel ultra-wide + 2 mega-pixel macro triple camera unit. Xiaomi 12T will also have the same features and specifications but with the added Mediatek Dimensity 8100 ultra chip in place of Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

The above features will give a clear idea to users as to what all they can expect from the device but the exact details will only be confirmed from official sources as and when the company itself reveals some new information.

Also Read: Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones in 2022

 

iQOO Z6 5G Variant Under Development

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iQOO Z6 5G

When it comes to the best smartphone brands, it is difficult to pick and choose the best although the likes of Apple and Samsung are always the top two whenever there is a list of top 10 smartphone brands although there are some brands that are left out.

iQOO is one such brand which although popular, it does not feature in conversations as frequently as it should despite coming out with the best devices all over where it is almost ready with the new iQOO Z6 5G Variant that is under development along with, as usual, some new features added for good measure.

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iQOO is a tech giant that is right up there with the two best tech companies mentioned above and ever since the launch of the iQOO Z6 5G series smartphones in March 2022, there have been high speculations surrounding the new variant where makers are said to be working on adding certain features that are quite unique and different from its predecessors.

Features

iQOO Z6 5G

iQOO Z6 5G has an 80W charging support although its starting price have not yet been revealed but there are speculations going around that it will be costlier than the previous models, which doesn’t help much as any new model will have new features and will naturally cost more.

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While there are many tech giants that are adding their two cents both for and against the new model only time will tell how this new model will turn out although makers have very high hopes regarding its success given how well their previous devices were received.

The handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with a 6.58 inch display screen with full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate along with a 240Hz touch sampling rate with an internal storage of 8GB LPDDR4X RAM.

Along with the regular features, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary sensor, a 2 megapixel macro lens and 2 megapixel bokeh lens while the front will sport a camera of 16 megapixel while the entire handset will be powered by a 5000mAh battery.

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Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal

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Google and Facebook

Google and Facebook are arguably two of the best social media platforms known to mankind today and both have completed nearly two decades although Google is already a few years older than Facebook.

We all have our own preferences on what all social media platforms we love where youngsters gravitate towards Facebook, Instagram and YouTube while the mature folks go for Twitter although in current times, they all have their own role to play in many fields and we are non-existent without it.

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With so many platforms vying for public attention and having such a healthy rivalry, it is only but natural that they will come at loggerheads or disagreements, which was seen as per a recent news report when Google opposed to Facebook’s backed proposal for having a self-regulatory body in India.

Brief Up

There have been many complaints from users regarding decisions of content moderation for which a government panel was created by India to work out a solution for that matter, which was met with mixed reactions from all corners.

However, Google has criticized this decision to establish a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in the country where they will be able to hear complaints from users, which incidentally was met with support from Facebook and Twitter.

Google and Facebook

The government panel was proposed in June where users will get to put forward their complaints regarding content moderate decisions but owing to the lack of consensus among all the tech giants about a government panel being formed.

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There was a closed-door meeting that was conducted in the first week of August 2022 when Google told other attendees about their skepticism regarding the merits of conducting a self regulatory body.

They feel it is a dangerous precedent for having such a body that was agreed upon by Facebook and Twitter along with Snap Inc and ShareChat, which are popular social media platforms of their own merit where all have billions of users in India.

Despite the seriousness of the situation, the tech giants are looking into the matter following the closed door meeting and are working out a solution or implementation for the issue where makers are hopeful that the problem will reach a definitive conclusion sooner or later.

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Twitter Revives Misinformation Rules

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Twitter Revives Misinformation Rules

With so many social media websites out there, it is difficult to pick and choose the best but Twitter is arguably the most controversial and has acquired somewhat of a sneaky reputation of sorts but that’s another story for another day.

Now there are many elements of Twitter– some with genuine and some with fake IDs so it becomes difficult to tell them apart. It is these unscrupulous elements that are notorious for spreading misinformation to create an atmosphere of panic and fulfill their devious agenda.

Twitter Revives Misinformation Rules

Thankfully, Twitter is all set to revive new features on the website and that too at the right time for the US midterm elections are due in November 2022 where there is so much riding on the welfare of the country.

With the revival of these new features no one will be able to spread fake news or misinformation regarding the midterm elections as Twitter wants to leave no stone unturned in this regard so that only accurate news and info is circulated.

There have been many civil rights and online misinformation experts that have expressed their dissatisfaction about social media and tech platforms of doing very little to prevent misinformation and fake news from spreading like wildfire and have clearly accused them of it.

Twitter Revives Misinformation Rules

They have even gone as far as to suggest that these platforms have done their best from preventing Joe Biden from winning the 2020 US elections and later spreading misinformation that Biden did not win the election at all and when the truth came out, there were rumours that the Democrats had rigged it.

Twitter has made it clear that it will apply the civil integrity policy to the November midterm elections where all 435 seats of the US House of Representatives are at stake along with one-third of the US senate 100 seats.

Conclusion

Twitter acted swiftly and permanently suspended Donald Trump’s twitter account in early 2021 following the elections as they feared that he incited violence through his Tweets after his hardcore supporters stormed the US Capitol in January 2021 and caused a large amount of chaos and pandemonium not to mention tremendous damage to property.

Twitter did not even spare Elon Musk when he tried to acquire their company and started immediate tests to prevent any misleading Tweets from being spread through recommendations to other users via notifications.

The tests proved fruitful and achieved the desired results as nearly 1.8 million misinformed Tweets were spread and they will continue to grow with the passage of time as Twitter wants to throw out unscrupulous elements from their platform.

Apple launches new earbuds with Kim Kardashian

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Apple launches new earbuds

There’s nothing like a long drive to spend your weekend with your favourite songs playing in the stereo of your car. Nowadays, people love listening to music with the help of earbuds while walking as it cools their mind off stress.

Every big tech giant launches a new device on a regular basis and Apple has anyhow gained expertise in both quality and quantity being topnotch with the latest edition being the new Custom Beats Pro earbuds but there is an interesting twist to the tale.

Apple launches new earbuds

Apple has roped in renowned star Kim Kardashian or the launch as they want to capitalize on her starpower so that their new model gets as much attention as possible and, in any case, Beats too has a strong reputation as their devices have always sold like hot cakes

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These new headphones are going to become a huge success as the Beats Fits New earphones have been launched in their custom version with new colour options- Moon light, Dune medium, and Earth deep, which features ‘Kim Kardashian’s signature minimalistic aesthetic’.

Brief Description

Apple has mentioned on its official website about the collection of Beats Fit Pro earphones that are called a special edition as they’re equipped with comfortable, secure-fit wingtips that are flex enough to fit into any ear like a Tee.

Apple launches new earbuds

If you’re looking for a powerful, resounding but balanced sound, then you should definitely go for these headphones and have all the necessary features of its predecessors like transparency mode, noise cancellation but with the mode you can hear things while the spatial audio feature by Apple has three different sound dimensions.

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The starting price of the earbuds is Rs.16,000, which will be available sometime next week while Apple has a different but loyal website for all its products that will be readily available at other retail stores albeit in limited quantities.

The makers are highly enthusiastic at what they consider to be the most innovative headphones with new colour palettes that will be lapped up by both music and fashion aficionados.

Beats Fit Pro earphones have a listening time of 6 hours along with an additional 18 hours that can be charged through the charging case that can be carried on in your pocket. So to add up, these earphones give you 24 hours of listening time, which is a boon for hardcore music lovers that are constantly put them on and listen for many hours.

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Samsung Galaxy A04 Core Spotted

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Samsung Galaxy A04

Samsung has been on a roll since the past decade but now has been working on an entry level smartphone in the A-Series and without a doubt it is going great guns that has been proved with the latest news where it has passed the Geekbench website and obtained an official certificate.

Samsung Galaxy A04 core is going to be an entry level device that has kind of set a benchmark by being listed on the official Geekbench website where you will find all the necessary details about the handset along with the online reviews that people have about it.

Samsung Galaxy A04

Samsung smartphones have always been the first preference for many tech experts as well as aficionados and it’s not because other models can’t match up to it but just due to the enduring popularity of the brand value of Samsung, a name that has become synonymous with topnotch electronic gadgets.

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Features

The good news is that Samsung Galaxy A04 Core has received positive results as the makers have made quite some changes in it compared to previous models but the results have been quite good, which is why it features on geekbench website.

In the multi-core department the smartphone has scored 3556 points and 802 points in the single core department, a phenomenal score that add to the credibility of the handset through which it can come into the entry level zone.

To be featured on Geekbench is considered a huge achievement for any smartphone or other devices and many people consider it akin to winning an Academy award. Now coming to the features, the ones mentioned below will help users to consider trying it out.

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Samsung Galaxy A04

It is powered by Mediatek Dimensity MT6765V/CB chipset clocked at a base frequency of 2.30GHz that makes it a Helio chipset. As far as storage capacity is concerned, it has an 3GB RAM while the internal storage is speculated to be 32GB or 64GB and boots on Android 12 OS out of the box.

Then we add the Infinity V-display, which is actually a water-drop notch panel that comes with an HD+ resolution screen but with no refresh rate for support and a single camera setup at the back with a clean design overall.

It will have a face unlock feature but without fingerprint scanner and three colour options viz. Black, Green and Copper and finally we have the starting price, which is Rs.10,000 if and when it launches in India.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy F04 Launched in India

OPPO ColorOS 12 wins four design awards

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OPPO ColorOS 12

OPPO ColorOS 12 wins four design awards at the Red Dot Award

OPPO has come a long way since it became a tech giant of repute and is rightfully considered the world’s leading smart-device brand and this is without considering the cut throat competition it continues to receive from rival tech companies.

It has bagged four Red Dot Brands & Communication Design Awards in 2022 for its pioneering designs in its ColorOS12 operating system, which is saying something considering the accolades it has achieved in the past.

OPPO ColorOS 12

The winning features include the OPPO SANS Fonts, O Relax app, OMOJI, and the Two-Finger Split Screen function. This has set a benchmark of sorts that OPPO has to measure up with some new things that it has in the pipeline. 

O Relax is what you can call OPPO’s digital well-being application that makes good use of audio to allow its users relax and unwind with soothing music tracks and ambient sounds of nature and its key feature – Sounds of the City – is inspired by various cities all around the world.

Users will get to experience high quality ambience sounds recorded from places around the globe, which included the likes of Reykjavik, Beijing, and Tokyo and easily covers a fast-paced vibe to the calming sound of different cities so it is safe to say Sounds of City captures unique and distinct sounds.

When you talk about beautiful features, we also have OMOJI from ColorOS 12, which has received undue support by OPPO’s industry-leading Face Capture algorithm, another renowned security feature that deserves a mention.

OPPO ColorOS 12

It comes with a high-precision model of virtual expressions based on 52 core human facial expressions with 200+ stylistic elements. This feature enables users to customize emojis for themselves that reflect their unique style and send messages with a personal touch.

ColorOS 12 has alao introduced the new “Two-Finger Split Screen” function, a feature that is tailored to the 7.1-inch large screen of OPPO’s first folding mobile phone, which is called Find N and it optimizes the user experience by providing relevant efficiency and flexibility required for multitasking.

It allows users to easily swipe down the middle of the foldable screen with two fingers, splitting the screen display into two to help with multitasking. Such design is aimed to be both intuitive and self-explanatory to users.

Then we add the OPPO SANS, which is a universal typeface designed by OPPO whose visual optimization ranges from the font’s structure to its glyphs that allows its overall shape to appear more concise and elegant.

You also have updates that present an upgraded sense of technology and strengthen the font’s legibility on various screen displays in different products that will allow users to know more about it.

Brief On Red Dot Design Award

The Red Dot Design Award is among the world’s most prestigious professional design competitions. The accolades are direct recognition of OPPO’s world-class design capabilities. In future, OPPO will continue delivering users with a more comprehensible and comfortable experience through ColorOS.

OPPO recently announced the date of the global online launch event for its latest mobile operating system, ColorOS 13.

It will be one of the first OEM operating systems based on Android 13. For more information about ColorOS 13, please join the ColorOS Official Launch Event on YouTube and Twitter at 7:00 PM GMT+8 on August 18th, 2022.