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Top photo, Video Editing Apps for iPhone Users: Canva, Lightroom, Picsart and More

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Video Editing Apps for iPhone

Captured the best moment from your iPhone camera but the lighting seems too dull or is there a part you wish wasn’t in the picture? No matter how great your smartphone camera is, the photos and videos we capture with it more often than not need editing. Fortunately, editing photos and videos perfectly on iPhone have only gotten easier with the introduction of many useful apps. In fact, the App Store today has so many options for editing apps that it can get confusing which app is the best. To make this a little easy for you, we have rounded up some of the top photo, video editing apps for iPhone users. Check out the list of apps below.

Top photo, Video Editing Apps for iPhone Users

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is an easy to use app that allows users to capture and edit photos and videos. It has various free photo and video editing tools which include many useful features such as applying photo filters, sliders to retouch your images, and fine tuning backgrounds. Moreover, the app can also be used for advanced features such as transformative presets that add several distinctive alterations to photos and videos. Users can upload a photo or video and start exploring the several features provided in the app. The software also has tutorials for photographers that can be extremely useful in honing hour skills.

Canva

Canva is a photo editor, video editor and graphic designing software that has gained tremendous popularity because of its easy to use features and advanced capabilities. The app or web software can be easily downloaded and used to create photo edits and video edits in many formats. The software in the last few years has completely changed the trajectory of graphic designing in the online space.

The software is so simple to use that it has been adopted even by many professionals and in some places has fulfilled the need for a trained graphic designer. There is both a free and paid version of the software available for users to choose from based on their requirements.

Video Editing Apps for iPhone

PhotoRoom

PhotoRoom is a great tool to remove unwanted parts from a photo via the incredible Magic Retouch feature. It can be used to create, edit, and organise shots through a simple few taps. Anyone even with little to no understanding of design can use this software to not only edit their original work but also create designs from scratch.

Picsart

Picsart is arguably the best free photo editing app that one could find. It provides a wide range of image editing tools and a variety of free filters that can be used to achieve any desired photo edit. The editing features, which can be used to edit video clips as well, include collages making features, designing own stickers or adding stickers from the pre-designed options, and swapping or removing backgrounds among various other editing features. The software first launched way back in 2011 is one of the first few to enter the domain of editing apps. There are not many apps that you will find in your App Store that provide such advanced standards of features at no cost.

VivaVideo

This is specifically for video editing. The VivaVideo video editing software is easy to use and can be used to slice and combine small video clips with precision. The software provides advanced settings and features. The editing features are highly professional and are used by professional photographers/videographers as well.

Epic Games Store Reportedly Offering Free Games During Christmas 2022

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Epic Games Store

Looks like Epic Games is again turning into the Santa in town for all the gamers. As per the latest reports, Epic Game Store will be relaunching their popular Christmas free game giveaway offers again for Christmas 2022. Expected to run from 15 December 2022 to 10 January 2023, the game storefront giveaway will include several free PC games. The American video game and software developer and publisher is organising similar giveaways for the past few years, turning it into a sort of tradition. The players won 12 free games in 2019 and 15 in both 2020 and 2021.

Epic Games’ giveaway catalogue usually features a mix of AAA and Indie titles that will be accessible for months for players to play once they claim them. The famous Dealabs user who gained popularity after correctly predicting Epic Games Store, Xbox and PS plus titles also revealed these details about this year’s much-anticipated Christmas giveaway.

However, there hasn’t been an official word from Epic Games regarding the giveaway dates or what or how many titles to expect. Many fans in the gaming community expressed their hopes that may be another leak would surface online before the giveaway actually goes live to give some idea about what to expect. It is being speculated that Epic Games will have an official announcement in the coming days where they will also reveal the exact giveaway dates.

If the famous Dealabs user is to be believed, the dates are as mentioned before, 15 December 2022 to 10 January 2023. In case this turns out to be true, it will be interesting to witness 25 days of giveaway since the giveaway window this year will have 10 extra days as compared to last time. Last year, the giveaway was for 15 days.

Epic Games Store

Free game giveaways are a long time tradition of Epic Games. Since its launch in the year 2018, Epic Games Store has probably given away hundreds and hundreds of games to its players for free. The game storefront usually has several game titles on free offers for players every week. For instance, players can currently get Star Wars: Squadrons until 1st December for free. Many offer games such as Fort Triumph and RPG will be on free offers in a box between 1 December to 8 December 2022.

It was only last year when the Epic Game storefront had a giveaway that offered as many as 89 games for free to its players. The total cost of those 89 games would be somewhere around $2,120 (which is approximately Rs 1,73,231 in Indian currency). If we talk about the year 2021 alone, Epic Game storefront players over 765 million games claimed for free in various giveaways and offered organised. As per reports of Christmas 2022, the storefront has plans of offering multiple free games every week right into the new year.

Apart from Epic Games, Amazon Prime Gaming users are also getting some free game bonanzas these days. Amazon Prime members can claim seven PC titles currently from the Amazon Gaming storefront at zero charges. Moreover, ‘free’ Prime Gaming titles for the month of November include WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship, Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Etherborn, Whispering Willows, Last Day of June, and Facility 47.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Out in First Week of February 2023

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S23
SAMSUNG GALAXY S23

Introduction

One of the most awaited smartphone models for 2023 is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series that will be launched during February of that year, although its key specifications has been leaked to the general public that makes them quite excited.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Launch in 2023; Details Inside

Highlights

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 series could be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • New lineup is expected to include three smartphones
  • Samsung is yet to confirm the launch of the Galaxy S23 series.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series To Launch at Galaxy Unpacked Event

In this day and age, it is difficult to gauge as to which of the brands you should go for when it comes to smartphones as the all have their own significance. However, we all have used some brand or the other in our lives and most likely go for the next device it comes out with.

However, whether it is Apple, Samsung, Google, or any other big tech giant, they all have their own significance and following among the masses and classes, which is why they continue to prevail even after so many decades.

They all have come out with excellent gadgets in 2022, along with many more lined up for the following year like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series that has been in the pipelines for quite some time now.

There have been numerous online leaks on the S23 smartphone series that has left many users restless to get their hands on it, which is set to be a non-foldable flagship series with something unique that will set it apart from its predecessors.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23

Now, the latest report doing the rounds is that Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be launched in early February 2023 during that Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event scheduled to be held in the United States, which will also be the first-in-person event held in the post pandemic era, where you include the Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Although Samsung has not officially confirmed anything regarding its features and specifications, the previous leaks are speculating that the series of smartphones will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets, where the Samsung Galaxy S23, a vanilla model, will come with a 6.1 inch display screen with full HD+ resolution and 3,900mAh battery capacity.

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Top 7 Apple Watch Apps You Should Download!

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Top 7 Apple Watch Apps

Tim Cook introduced the Apple Watch seven years ago, in 2015, and the technology giant has sold more than 100 million units worldwide since then. So it is implied that the masses love the Apple Watch and can’t get enough of it. If you, too, are a fan of Apple Watches, now is the time to take it to the next level. Here are the top apps that you should really have on your Apple Watch and that will make your life easier.

Just press record

Imagine you are in a crowded bus and you have a world-changing idea, but both your hands are holding onto something. What do you do then? You record your idea on your Apple Watch. Download this app and record whatever you want to. You can easily transfer these recordings to your iPhone as well. This app can keep track of your ideas, lists, and more. That too with a single click. 

Medications

Now this app can help you or someone you are trying to take care of. You’ll have to add all the data to Apple Health, like what medicines you take and when you take them. Medications will then remind you to take your medications and allow you to keep a log. So you don’t miss taking your medicines. You can also share this data with your family and your doctor if you want them to see it.

Night Sky

This is an extraordinary app, and if you are into astronomy, then you should really have it on your Apple Watch. Now what does this app do? Night sky allows you to identify planets, stars, satellites, and more. Point your Apple Watch towards the sky and witness the magic on your iPhone through AR.

Streak workouts

This one is for the fitness freaks. Streak workouts offer 30 equipment-free exercises with four different workout lengths: 6 minutes, 12 minutes, 18 minutes, or 30 minutes. Your heart will be reflected on the screen along with the exercises you’ve done, your progress, and more.

Top 7 Apple Watch Apps

Rules

Okay, let’s take another scenario. You are on a bus, but this one is not crowded; as a matter of fact, you got a seat and you sat down. Your destination is 1 hour away, and you need to do something to pass the time. What do you do? You play “Rules”. Rules is a puzzle game with the cutest little animations ever. The game features a daily brain exercise mini-game for the Apple Watch and has many levels, including beginner, expert, and timeless.

Watchsmith

Tired of looking at the same dial on your beloved Apple Watch? Well, you don’t have to anymore because with watchsmith, you can customise your watch the way you want. You can add colours and information that you want to see, and you can personalise the face of your watch as per your requirements.

Pillow

Lastly, we have Pillow; this app is not your regular sleep tracking app. Pillow comes with automatic sleep tracking. This feature will track your sleep without you having to tell the watch that you are sleeping by pressing a button. You can turn this option off if you want to. Additionally, the app offers a large number of pro features that can be unlocked with a single in-app payment. These features include access to things like heart rate analysis, sleep trends, naps, and more.

There are many other cool apps that you can install on your Apple watch and if you already know some cool apps then let us know in the comments.

What Google Software Engg. Gary lllyes saying about duplicate contents on the internet !

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Google Software
  • How google checks duplicate content
  • Why should you avoid duplicate content

Google’s latest report shows that more than 60% of content on the internet is duplicate. This report is exclusively released by Google webmaster trend analyst Gary lllyes.If you are one of those people who rely on google’s content for writing your assignments, reading some books and articles then this is not so good news for you as there is no authentication that the content you are consuming is original and correct or not. According to the most popular search engine organization, if you are also using content that is rewritten or somehow similar to other content then you need to stop because it will backfire for your SEO. That’s why from an SEO point of view, a website needs to avoid using that kind of content. Instead they can provide their own unique content. Things you will get to know in this articles:-

How can Google check duplicate content?

Google has been using similar methods for detecting duplicate content for many years. In the year 2013, Matt Cutts, a software engineer published an official google video describing how google will detect duplicate content. Google has many different algorithms which they use for plagiarism check and algorithms will be able to reduce any page ranking in the search engines. The video starts by stating that the internet is full of duplicate content and it is quite normal.

  • Google Detects Duplicate Content with Checksums
  • Google predicts that a content is duplicate when pages have same or similar URLs.

Google Software

Why should you avoid duplicate content?

According to google itself, duplicated content won’t let you rank on your search engine. They says that:-

Duplicate content on a site is not grounds for action on that site unless it appears that the intent of the duplicate content is to be deceptive and manipulative search engine results. If your site suffers from duplicate content issues, and you don’t follow the advice listed in this document, we do a good job of choosing a version of the content to show in our search results.

If your content is duplicate with word-for-word copied content, you could face manual action from google for deceiving its users. From users point of view, if they are searching for a particular page and not finding relevant details may make them really frustrated. So it’s important to take care of duplicate content not only for users’ experience but also for search engines.

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PS Plus December Games Tipped to Include Mass Effect Legendary Edition, More

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PS Plus December Games

If reports circulating in the media are to be believed, the PlayStation Plus free game titles for the month of December have been leaked online. Popular leaker Dealabs has claimed that the featured games in December would include titles such as Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Divine Knockout (DKO) and Biomutant.

Dealabs have been right about the title additions to the subscription many times in the past as well. The reports also suggest that the games will be available in PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plans from December 6. Players would be allowed to claim the games until January 3, 2023. The leak further added that all the games will be accessible on PS4 and PS5 alike.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is surely going to be one of the major attractions out of three names leaked in the recent claims. It will be packing the entire sci-fi trilogy of Bioware, which is critically acclaimed and known for using its branching narratives. If we go by the subtitle, it appears that there will be visual enhancements tailored to a new generation. Moreover, it also indicated more than 40 DLCs from the three titles which further include armour, promo weapons, and packs.

Out of the three games, another that could be worth getting your hands on is Biomutant. It is a decently thrilling game that allows players to unleash hell in a post-apocalyptic world. Players have the option to get into gunplays and martial art combat. The third leaked title is Divine Knockout. It is a combat game, which will be launched across PlayStation and PCs along with the other two games on December 6.

PS Plus December Games

It is being anticipated in the media reports that Divine Knockout would be the launch title along with Stray. Although both would be on PlayStation Plas, the former would be restricted to certain PS Plus tiers. Moreover, it is widely accepted now amongst players that no new first-party titles such as Horizon Forbidden West or God of War Ragnarök should be expected to be released on Sony monthly subscription service. The story, however, is different for Xbox models.

In a piece of separate news, Sony’s financial report was released previously this month and it revealed how the company lost 2 million PS Plus subscribers. The drop was particularly registered after its relaunch that happened in June. The total number of subscribers dropped from 47.3 million to 45.4 million in a single financial quarter of the current financial year. The company financial report further suggested that the monthly active users of PlayStation Network (PSN) also registered a noticeable drop to 102 million. In terms of comparison, it is a 1.4 million decline as compared to the numbers from a year before.

As of now, PS Plus’ Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plan subscribers can go ahead can access Japan-set Soulslike sequel Nioh 2, the atmospheric physics game Heavenly Bodies, and the entire Lego Harry Potter Collection. The last date for making this selection is December 5, a day before the next month’s titles are officially released to subscribers.

‘Tinder’s Year In Swipe’ Report: Singles On Tinder Are Opting For ‘Situationship’

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Tinder's Year In Swipe

Tinder, the very safe and promising dating app has released ‘Tinder’s year in swipe’ which mentioned and elaborately addressed the changes the dating world has seen with the trends that can be the mainstream dating expectations of the people. Tinder also stressed the point that people are opting more for coffee dates over dinner dates, how hygienically uptight partners are one of the booming requirements, and many more. Moreover, the dating app has further witnessed the comeback of a normal dating set-up with a few twists and remoulding of the preference by young singles.

The ‘Tinder’s year in swipe’ report stated that “Millions of young adults who started their dating lives in lockdown, showed they were out and ready to mingle IRL, and unlike previous generations, they were dating on their terms and were done playing games,”.

According to the recently released report by Tinder, it has been inferred that there has been a comeback of some trends, while some trends are bidding adieu.

The list for the same is given below

Singles are majorly vouching for ‘situationship’

Not our analysis, but it’s the report released by Tinder that states ‘situationship’ setup is in the whooping demand. There has been around a 50% rise in the preference of having ‘more than a hookup and not having quite a conventional relationship’ setup.

Dissolving of dinner dates

Dinner dates are not the only exotic date option left to people. The young singles are opting more for coffee dates, picnics, and stand up for the date plans. This change in date setup from dinner dates to different date options insinuates “less traditional and more authentic ways to get to know one another.”. The report says “Coffee Dates” covers 26% of the market share, “Picnic” takes 15%, whereas “Stand Up”  covers only 10%.

Tinder's Year In Swipe

Sober dates are gaining popularity

The news is that 25% and more of young singles on tinder prefer dates where there is no drink or less drink. Moreover, the utilisation and addition of beer and wine emojis have been reduced to a certain percentage on the user’s profile. In line with this, 75% of tinder users have added “don’t drink” or “only drink occasionally” to their profile.

3Fs pillar (Funny, Fresh and Forward)

Singles on tinder are looking for their match who is receptive, straightforward, and follows a hygienic way of living. Those are the gone days when one can judge someone, pass stereotypical comments, and be as shabby as possible even on a date. Besides this list of qualities, the majority of singles are pulling for loyalty (79%), respect (78%) and open-mindedness (61%) trended over looks (56%).

Well-Aware and woke stance

If you are on social media you must have an opinion and choose your side to battle. Around 75% of singles are impressed and looking for a match who is open-minded and aware as well as intrigued by the viral social issues. The report conveyed the idea by “In fact, so many Indian Tinder members mentioned LGBTQIA+, the environment, mental health, Ukraine and feminism in their bios this year,”

Conclusion

The progressive outlook of an individual is reflected in their Tinder preferences. The changes that are addressed here are the paragon of how Change is the only constant element.

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7 Best Minecraft Tips and Tricks for Surviving in Its Dangerous World

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Best Minecraft Tips and Tricks

Minecraft is a multi-platform world-building adventure game, incredibly popular amongst gamers of different generations for many years now. The concept of a 3D lego-like virtual world that players can build themselves appears to be all fun with the virtual houses, farms and some pet animals. However, the game is complicated and often turns the virtual world hostile with constant creepers, zombies and mobs attacking the players.

Those who have ever played Minecraft would vouch for the fact that it is not a simple game and presents its share of complications at every stage. Surviving in the game is the challenge and sometimes it isn’t too bad to have some tips and tricks under your sleeves to perform better. So, without further ado, here are the 7 best tips and tricks for surviving in Minecraft’s dangerous world.

7 Best Minecraft Tips and Tricks for Surviving

Trick 1. Zoombies attack you in Minecraft as they break the door of your base. Although players often get creative to safeguard their base in such situations, we have an interesting trick for you. The best way to save yourself during a Zombie attack is to make sure you build your base door at least one block higher. This will help you in restricting the entry of Zombies into the base and you will be able to safeguard yourself.

Trick 2. Another clever way to make your base Zombie free is to get a cat as your pet. This will definitely be that additional layer of protection. Lastly, building the base in the Mushroom biome can also keep mobs at bay.

Trick 3. Collect the lava buckets since they are a perfect source of furnace fuel. It is also the key ingredient that is needed in building the rarest block, obsidian. Since there are many such uses for Lava, make sure you collect them you go mining underground because that’s where it is found. An important tip about that is, do not forget to carry empty buckets with you for collecting lava.

Best Minecraft Tips and Tricks

Trick 4. Don’t take the pumpkin head lightly. For those who don’t know, the pumpkin head is not just an ornament. It is basically your shield from Endermen. Yes, Endermen will not attack if there is a pumpkin head on you. This is because of the simple fact that by wearing a pumpkin head, you can avoid direct eye contact, which is what makes Endermen attack you in the first place.

Trick 5. While you go mining, a good practice is to make a snow golem and carry it with you. Using a lead the snow golem leaves a snow trail along its path which will help find the path back home when you return. Moreover, the snow golem will also help in keeping the mobs away by throwing snowballs.

Trick 6. Lastly, let’s share an awesome trick which can save you from a creeper’s damage. This can work even if you don’t have any armour or shield. Whenever you can sense that the creeper is about to blow up, simply place a block in front of it. It will almost always keep you unaffected. Placing a block also works with TNT and allows you to protect yourself.

Trick 7. Here’s the truth, water is essential for survival, reality or virtual doesn’t matter. So, creating an infinite water source could save you in many situations. An infinite water source is basically a one-block deep 2×2 square hole in the ground. You add water on the top left corner and allow the water to spill. Add some more water in the bottom right corner and you have an infinite water source.

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App Store Awards 2022 Winners: The Best Apps and Games of the Year

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App Store Awards 2022 Winners

The App Store Awards 2022 winners have been recently announced crowing the best apps and games of the year. Apple’s App Store editorial team was on the jury of the annual awards that rank both new and old apps of the store based on their utility, performance, engagement, imagination and innovation. Apple announced a total of 16 apps and games as winners on its official website newsroom on November 28, 2022.

In the announcement post, Apple divulged what the winner apps and games represent and noted, “this year’s winners represent a diverse community of developers from around the world whose apps and games were selected by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for delivering exceptional experiences and making a profound cultural impact.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook, as was quoted in the announcement post, said, “This year’s App Store Award winners reimagined our experiences with apps that delivered fresh, thoughtful, and genuine perspectives.”

“From self-taught solo creators to international teams spanning the globe, these entrepreneurs are making a meaningful impact, and represent the ways in which apps and games influence our communities and lives,” Tim further added.

The awards were named in various categories for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Amongst others, the categories also included Apple Watch app of the year, Apple Arcade game of the year and five Cultural Impact winners. So, without further ado, let’s quickly check all the apps and game winners of the App Store Awards 2022.

App Store Awards 2022 Winners

App Store Awards 2022 Winners

BeReal – iPhone App of the Year

BeRead as the name suggest allows you to be real. It is a social media platform where users post their no-filter photos that automatically disappear after a day. In fact, the app itself sends a notification every day at different times for users to check and share their unfiltered photos in 2 minutes. The app bagged the iPhone App of the Year award in the App Store Awards 2022.

Apex Legend Mobile- iPhone Game of the Year

The iPhone game of the Year award was given to Apex Legends Mobile. This is a strategy-based royal battle where players are divided into groups of three and each group has to kill members of the other. Marking the return of legendary characters from the Apex Legends series, this game can be played with up to 60 players.

Gentler Streak – WatchOS App of the Year

Gentler Streak is an Apple Watch App that focuses on helping users balance their fitness with the rest of their life. It basically promises to put the well-being of the user as its priority. It is also the winner of the WatchOS App of the Year award.

GoodNotes 5 – iPad App of the Year

There are too many note-taking apps in the App Store. So, what’s with another app? Well, Apple says GoodNotes 5 is the best app for taking notes on your iPad. GoodNotes 5 is the iPad App for the Year.  The app offers Apple Pencil support and users get features such as collaboration tools and PDF markup.

Moncage – iPad Game of the Year

Moncage is the winner of iPad Game of the year. What’s so special about it? This is basically a completely transformed version of puzzle adventure games. Moncage has levels inside a mysterious cube with each level throwing unique designs making it harder as users move up the levels.

MacFamillyTree 10 – Mac App of the Year

MacFamillyTree 10 is a genealogy software program and it is also the winner of Mac App of the Year. This app allows users to generate their family tree using various available details. Users can add diagrams, photos, stats and audio clips.

Inscryption – Mac App of the Year

Inscryption was awarded the Mac App of the Year. As much as it is a deck-card-based adventure game, the Apple Store description describes the game as “an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie.”

ViX – Apple TV App of the Year

ViX is a TelevisaUnivision streaming platform that offers content from Televisa. It is basically a one-stop-shop for a large selection of movies, series, TV shows, documentaries, and live sports along with third-party content. ViX is the winner of the Apple TV App of the Year award.

El Hijo – Apple TV Game of the Year

El Hijo is the Apple TV Game of the Year. Developed by HandyGames, this is a non-violent spaghetti-western stealth game that follows a six year old orphan boy and his adventures as he navigates through life and searches for his mother.