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New iPad 2023: What We Want to See

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New iPad 2023

There is still some time left before the successor of the current iPad 10.9 is officially announced. Until that happens, there is no doubt that iPad 10.9 is one of the most appealing tablets available in the market segment right now. With iPad 10.9, Apple has really tried to improve an already refined design into something finer by adding premium features that set the tablet apart from all products in this segment. However, there are plenty of areas on which the brand can definitely work on in its next model. So, based on user inputs, tech expert reviews and multiple tech bloggers’ observations, we have listed out a few things that we want to see in the new iPad that is slated to be launched in 2023.

Before we get to the new iPad 2023 and what we want to see in it, we must take a look at the leaks and tips already floating in the tech new section regarding Apple’s upcoming tablet launch.

Based on the fact that Apple usually announces new products in this segment in the last quarter of the year, many tech enthusiasts have speculated that a September or October 2023 launch can be expected. It is also rumoured that Apple might announce the next tab along with the iPhone 15 reveal. There are no particular leaks about the specifications and price point as of now. But according to some tech bloggers, bigger screen sizes and some much-needed design changes are surely on cards for the next iPad. Moreover, a chipset is also likely to be used. Now, let’s move on to what we want to see in iPad 2023.

Less Reflective Screen

One of the biggest negatives most of the iPad 10.9 reviews highlighted was the lack of anti-reflective coating. This one flaw made it quite uncomfortable to work with the tablet when you are outdoors. So, not the screen size or even an upgraded screen with the upcoming model, We want to see Apple working on the screen reflection issue that everyone faces with the last model.

Apple Pencil 2 Support

One shortcoming of iPad 10.9, and this most users would agree with, has been the non-compatibility with Apple Pencil 2. It does support the original Apple Pencil but it should even be a question especially when the iPad already switched to a USB-C port. We hope the brand fixes this in the next model.

New iPad 2023

Improved Battery Life

If there is one thing that Apple as a brand has to work on, it is the battery life of its products. The brand already is aware of the constant complaints its loyal user base has been making over the years. Although iPad 10.9 battery life is much better with an 8 to 10 hours battery life, the brand can definitely do better when you look at the battery the brand used in MacBook Air (M2, 2022).

Increase the Camera Modes

It is true that no one purchases a tablet for its camera quality or photography skills. However, the limited camera models in iPad 10.9 were truly disappointing. It doesn’t even have the classic portrait and cinematic mode and we are hoping this would not be the case with the iPad 2023.

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How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers and Headphones to One Phone

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How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers and Headphones to One Phone

Bluetooth refers to a medium that enables a short-distance interconnection between electronic devices. This consumer electronic device has been a household name today and one can connect Bluetooth to share files and images, and listen to music. The rapid evolution in speakers complements the ever-advancing Bluetooth, along with a cakewalk of an effort to connect one Bluetooth device to a smartphone; however, it is not a simple task to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers and headphones to one phone. Hence, we decided to make a comprehensible yet short tour to this daily issue and maybe make your next party a little technically easy to handle. Before jumping on to the steps to follow while connecting multiple speakers from one phone, lets gain some knowledge on what makes this function possible? It was not always possible to connect multiple or more than one speaker to one phone may it be iOS based or Android-based. The advancement in technologies that led to the development of Bluetooth 5.0 technology enabled the users to pair a couple of speakers to the same device that prevented the entire struggle to connect different speakers to different devices, where one had to take care of the timing and same playlist.

The next-generation technology seems to show us the solution to all that we ever imagined, just like connecting more than one bluetooth speaker to one device only. There are some independent apps that can be easily installed from the playstore for Android-based smartphones and Appstore for iOS-based smartphones, famous among these sorts is AmpMe. This app works well for crazy house parties. Simply connect your phone to the speaker and launch AmpMe. Now to sync other speakers supported by bluetooth 5.0 technology, the user hosts the website and connects as many speakers as one wants just be adding the devices while scanning that are in the close proximity to create a massive sound wall, where the crowd can listen to music from Youtube, soundcloud, or even from the local library.This followed by some brand specific apps that reiterates the same concept; however with the condition that the connected speakers should belong to the same brand too that can support Bluetooth 5.0 technology. For example, Bose and JBL. By installing the Bose Connect app one can connect two speakers of the respective brand at the same time, the same concept is followed by JBL that connects two speakers at the same time. Additionally, there is Ultimate Ears’ app that allows you to sync around 150 boom speakers with one device. In line with this, if the user owns Samsung Galaxy S8 or later of the series, one can connect 2 bluetooth 5.0 enabled speakers from one device.

Conclusion

How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers and Headphones to One Phone

One smartphone in cahoots with a bluetooth device can easily be termed as a person’s best companion for having hassle free parties and social get togethers. This is all now possible with next generation technology that makes the task uber simple and connects numerous eligible and compatible speakers to one phone by just a few clicks.

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British Airways Tests New Smart Technology For Passport-Free Travel

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Passport-Free Travel

Amidst all the technological-centric plans and preparation, along with the growing acceptance of the same among individuals, British Airways is a step ahead and soon will become the first UK airline to adopt smart technology that will enable passport-free travel for passengers upon departure. This proposition further promises several improvements and ease in the departure process. Technologies are now specifically meant with the purpose to satisfy the masses, hence the company is all set to test the biometric technology to allow passport-free travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 for international flights. Needless to say, technology is evolving and advancing every minute. People are busy making groundbreaking discoveries through technology. In all honesty, in today’s world, we all are dependent on technology more than we ever admit.

It was further explained how the trial will take place and how the officials ascertain its success, along with its degree of credibility to launch for the worldwide masses. It has been informed that the trial will take place by inviting passengers to scan their faces, alongside their passports and boarding passes via smartphones or other compatible devices. The smart Bio-Pod camera will aid in identifying the trial participants within three seconds and will provide them with the ease to keep their passports in their handbags from their arrival at the airport to reach their destination.

British Airways’ Operations Transformation Manager, David Breeze, enlighted on what more to expect from the smart technology “Not only is this the first time that our customers have been able to register their biometric information at home, but it’s the first time they can use it for British Airways’ international flights.” While explaining the fundamentals of the technology he further added that it will offer a “smarter and smoother airport experience” adhering to the never been an easy and quick way of boarding aircraft. The company’s Operations Transformation Manager informed the spectators of the major possibility of the wide acceptance of the technology “The beauty of this technology is that it also frees our people up to look after more complex customer enquiries and deliver the best possible customer service”.

Passport-Free Travel

The duration of the trial is set to be six months for the British Airways flight’s destination to Malaga and Spain. During the entire trial procedure, the company has ensured the trial participants that their information will be carefully and cautiously stored, with additional services to get Fast-Track security lanes and priority boarding. The success of the trial can prove to be a carefree journey for the passengers in the anticipated future.

Conclusion

Proudly, we hail from the technologically advanced generation and find it tedious to carry papers and documents, including passports, driving licenses, and so on. The trial to enable passport-free travel by British Airways is just the extension of the same idea and we all expect great output from the trial procedure. However, India is not far behind, as the nation has also included the idea to develop electronic passports in the 2022 budget and we can soon expect it to roll out for trial and implementation.

Best Marvel Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best

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Upcoming Marvel Movies

Marvel started the superhero cinematic universe back in 2008 and since then has released tons of movies along with TV shows to extend the world of some of our all-time favourite superhero characters. An entire generation grew up watching the stories of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel and the Guardians of the Galaxy on screen.

So many movies and extraordinary characters also started the long debate on which is the best and which is the worst Marvel movie. Viewers often share their own rankings of the Marvel cinematic universe. There are 29 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and based on popularity as well as public reviews, here are our rankings of the top 10 from worst to best Marvel movies.

  1. Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

Marvel should have introduced Captain Marvel much before then when they actually did.

Set in the past, this is about the rise of Marvel (Brie Larson) and her journey of discovering her origin story. The only problem is the unconvincing storyline and lack of explanation about Marvel’s back story during the days between the end of this film till the time of Endgame.

  1. Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War

The events that transpire here were carefully teased in dozens of Marvel movies before the release of this and what was finally on screen was truly cinema at its best. Bringing every major character in the battleground to take on Thanos, the spectacle was for history books to note down.

  1. Ant-Man

Ant-Man

Paul Rudd in Marvel Cinematic Universe! Yes, that’s it, that’s what makes it great. This also came after the dramatic events of Age of Ultron and somehow played the perfect role of some sort of tranquillizer. It would not be wrong to say Ant-Man gave the audience the much-needed story to cleanse their minds.

  1. Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Homecoming

With what often felt like been-there-and-done-that cinematically, Spider-Man: Homecoming was the third time Marvel tried to bring Spider-Man with a new vision to screens in mere 15 years. However, lead actors Tom Holland and Zendaya under the supervision of director Jon Watts do make a good watch and currently stand at number 7 in our rankings.

  1. Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

This is what you watch when you need the wise & classy Stark, the professor Hulk, the controversial Lebowski Thor, and the magnetic Dr Strange, along with Black Widow and Captain Marvel under one roof.

  1. Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy - Best Marvel Movies

Guardians of the Galaxy is often credited with bringing something really otherworldly to the Marvel cinematic universe.

  1. Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man movies have a two-way competition going on and this one wins by a margin in every aspect. Spider-Man: No Way Home’s story revolves around the unthinkable – revealing the identity of Spider-Man to the world.

  1. Iron Man

Iron Man

This is where it all began and the fact that the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still ranked among the top three says everything about how brilliant it was.

  1. Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok

Cinephiles call is Taika Waititi’s Thor and that’s how it always be remembered. It is often referred to as a masterpiece in the superhero movies genre.

  1. Black Panther

Black Panther - Best Marvel Movies

Black Panther broke many stereotypical moulds that superhero movies are known for, the most interesting of all would be getting a Best Picture Oscar nomination. A first for any superhero film! From casting to the screenplay to performances, the film is memorable for everything associated with it.

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Airbnb Rolled Out A Verification Policy And Norm For Cracking Down On Party Bookings

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Airbnb News

Just when technology was booming and easily accessible to everyone, the world has seen many elicit ways to deal with different propositions, therefore we need the verification process on all applications for the security of the valuable data that we share and the verification process is equally important for the company to stay away from theft or security breaches. To secure their app from any such theft Airbnb has rolled out the necessary verification norm. The process will ensure the company with the degree of authenticity of the user signing in for further services from the company. This vacation rental company has recently announced some of the additions to the code of conduct that are to be followed by its frequent and new users to gain an exquisite experience. The hospitality giant has envisioned providing a safe and secure environment to their customers and to achieve the same Airbnb has rolled out the mandatory verification process that should be followed by all guests, along with the cracks down on the party bookings to reiterate the idea of security and negate the organization of unauthorized parties.

Verification norm for all the guests

Airbnb just in time took the charge to put top-notch security regulations to keep the security hazards at the bay. These new policies went into an official update on the app on Wednesday, November 16 2022 to aid in escalating the trust in the company pertaining to the hospitality and hosting fronts that will eventually lead to augmenting in the booking numbers. For which the company’s head of global operations, Tara Bunch added that 80 per cent of guests and hosts are verified even before the rolling out of this norm. The procedure for reservations will be as simple and friendly as before. Just the person needs to justify and verify their identity by some sort of personal information, that might as well include legal name, contact number, address, and some other details to authenticate their identity to the company. This verification process is available for the top 35 counties and regions that enjoy the company’s frequent services, which will be equivalent to 90 per cent of the entire reservations. Moreover, in some cases, the company may ask for a selfie or a government-approved identity.

Airbnb News

Airbnb cracks down on party bookings

Adding further to the security to provide an enhanced hospitality experience, Airbnb has declared anti-party screening expansion currently across the United States and Canada. The first version of this expansion was introduced in Australia, where if the reports are to be believed the unauthorized placement of the booking has been reduced to around 40 per cent. This addition will majorly target the younger audiences to cut down the booking process of nearby stays to their residence.

CONCLUSION

Changes are good if they serve good to society as a whole. Airbnb has just made an addition to its policies that resonates with the same objective. The policies have already been added to the app for further usage and the company is utterly hopeful that it will turn out well.

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BSNL Launches New Broadband Plan on Fibre Basic; Details Inside

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BSNL Broadband Plan
BSNL

Highlights

  • BSNL Fibre Basic broadband plan has been launched in India.
  • The pack offers 40Mbps speed, unlimited data and voice calling to any network, and 3.3TB FUP per month.
  • The BSNL Fibre Basic plan costs Rs.499 + taxes per month.

In Brief

Where would we be without our ever reliable Wi-Fi connection? Or the hefty mobile data through which we could surf the internet to our heart’s content? It is both virtually and literally impossible to imagine life without internet in the 21st century.

The internet phenomenon is nothing new because it has opened many doors for people as they no longer have to rely on hardbound books in schools and libraries to get the information they need as everything is available online.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is one of the biggest telecom networks in India whose history dates back to the British era but now it is under the supervision of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.

The good news for many users is that it is planning to launch a new broadband plan across the country called Fibre Basic, which is designed to give customers numerous benefits of more than 3TB.

Although BSNL had started this plan much earlier, it was discontinued very soon for unknown reasons but now you can avail it at a revised price of Rs.499, excluding taxes, while the earlier price was Rs.449.

BSNL Broadband Plan

With this updated plan, BSNL plans to offer 40Mbps for the 3.3TB data but once it is exhausted, the speed will be reduced to a mere 4Mbps, while there is an unlimited voice calling to any network that buys this plan.

In addition, customers will also get a 90% discount up to Rs.500 the first month, while there is another broadband plan at Rs.449 by BSNL called Fibre Basic Neo, which reduces the speed from 40Mbps to 30 Mbps, although there will be no change in the data limit so customers will get up to 3.3TB.

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Conclusion

With this new plan, BSNL has discontinued the older broadband plans that cost Rs.275 and Rs.775 launched in August 2022, but were cancelled on November 15, 2022, which is why the telecom network wants people to switch to the new plan immediately to avail its benefits.

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Safe Mode; Operating the Feature on Android Devices

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Safe Mode
Safe Mode

Brief Summary

To say that you need to have a smartphone with you will be a gross understatement because now, in 2022, it is virtually impossible to exist without it, while many people equate losing a smartphone to losing their right arm, and it is easy to see why.

The smartphone is much more than a mere mode of convenience for conversing with others or sending/receiving messages because it has become a virtual biodata of its users as it stores all his/her personal information inside it.

Even many users are not completely familiar with each and every feature that their smartphone possesses but know better to learn as much about new and upcoming ones as possible.

It doesn’t matter if you’re using an Android or iPhone, it is impertinent to have a smartphone at handy in this day and age because even you wouldn’t realize how and when it will prove to be useful in more ways than one.

Android users should be aware of some important features that isn’t easy to recall from the top of your mind like Safe Mode, but first you need to know what exactly it is before moving further.

For the unversed, Safe Mode is a feature found in an Android device that proves to be of great use if your handset’s apps have abruptly crashed or it has become ridiculously slow because with this feature you can check whether a particular application is causing an issue on your smartphone.

Safe mode

This is why it is considered a lifesaver for any Android device because it is due to Safe mode that it restarts only with the software and pre-installed apps on your handset when you bought it for the first time.

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Steps to Turn On Safe Mode

Before learning of the steps, what you can do is first go online to ascertain if any other user is facing an issue regarding app crash or performance and if so, then you can either uninstall the app or wait a while before there is a new update on the matter.

For turning on safe mode, you need to first power off your device, then press and hold the power button, when the animation starts, press the volume key and hold it downwards.

You have to continue holding it until the animation is over so that your device begins in safe mode, following which the mode will appear at the bottom of your screen, for which you need to navigate to its option via volume keys so that your device is rebooted to safe mode.

Steps to Turn Off Safe Mode

First you turn off your device, press and hold volume control down and power the buttons so that the recovery mode opens up, following which you navigate to it for using the volume option, upon which you reset your device by pressing the power option, and finally, your device will exit the safe mode.

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Top 5 God of War Ragnarok-like Games to Play: Ghost of Tsushima, Elden Ring, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, and more

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Top 5 God of War Ragnarok-like Games

The recently launched Santa Monica Studio’s God of War Ragnarok had fans in queues waiting since 2018 when God of War was first introduced to gamers. Now that the sequel is out, superfans have already dived into the adventures of Kratos and Atreus and many have even finished almost 20 hours of the game already. If games such as God of War Ragnarok have your fancy, then we have rounded up below some of the similar yet distinctively thrilling games for you.

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima

The tone of Ghost of Tsushima, its action sequences and explorations, would seem fairly similar to anyone who has played the God of War. The storyline, however, is different which makes it a perfect game if you wish to play something similar to God of War but not a total rehash. The game has a historic touch. Here, you take on the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai.  Jin wishes to free Tsushima, his homeland from Mongol invaders. In this quest, Jin creates a team of other samurais, some assassins and when required his Ghost Stance, which gives the game its name.

Elden Ring

Elden Ring

It might not have the similar look and feel of God of War, but Elden Ring is definitely something that you should check out. FromSoftware’s collaboration with the one and only George R.R. Martin has everything to make that you expect from a classic Martin tale. With a multi-layered storyline, massive world-building, intricate characterisation, multiple small-time enemies, and too many big bad monsters, Elden Ring will immerse you in its world. Players, just like in God of War 2018, will have an extraordinary time exploring and experiencing the world of Elden Rings.

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice - Top 5 God of War Ragnarok-like Games

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a story of a Celtic warrior named Senua from the Viking age. Senua in the game forges a battle for her dead lover’s soul and has to move through Viking hell so to speak. The haunting visuals and complementary audio make the experience of playing this game extra thrilling till the last moment. There is a stark similarity between God of War Ragnarok and Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, both games use a single-take camera throughout. The makers have extra layers of intricacy and thrill by keeping the character of Senua on the verge of psychosis as she goes through tons of mental turmoil during the game.

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West - Top 5 God of War Ragnarok-like Games

After the critical and commercial success of Horizon Zero Down, Guerilla Games’ introduced the sequel Horizon Forbidden West to follow the adventures of Aloy, the young female warrior. Aloy is in the post-apocalyptic United States and Horizon Forbidden West makers have beautifully designed and developed the open world. They have added rich characters, lore, and robots to complete the world and elevate the thrill levels. The stunning visuals will surely remind you of God of War Ragnarok, however, the storyline and overall vibe of the game are completely different.

The Last of Us Part 2

The Last of Us Part 2

Although the world, vibe and adventures of The Last of Us Part 2 and God of War Ragnarok are poles apart, there are some interesting thematic similarities that both game share. Most important of all is the element of loss in both storylines. The world again is masterfully developed and game design makes it appears as real as it can get. Also, if you are a gamer, you probably are already aware of the massive fanbase the game has created and the online community you can be a part of through this adventure.

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OnePlus 9RT Gets Stable Android Update in India

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OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus 9RT

Highlights

  • OnePlus 9RT gets the stable Android 13 OS.
  • It is currently rolled out to Indian units and is sized over 5GB.
  • The update bring Aquamorphic design, Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, and more.

In Brief

To say that 2022 has been a successful year for the tech industry would be an understatement. This was the year when many tech giants like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, OnePlus, OPPO, and many others had some excellent releases that were lapped up by the audience.

2022 is here to stay for a few more weeks following which the new year, 2023, will also see the launch of a slew of devices from many of the aforementioned names but since there is still a month to go, there are some devices lined up for release even now.

Among the well-known ones, OnePlus 9RT was released with much fanfare and positive reviews from common users and tech experts alike, but there is another update that they can avail as the company has apparently decided to reward its users with something more.

The latest buzz doing the rounds is that OnePlus has now rolled out Android 13 OS for its device OnePlus 9RT, which is soon finding its way into Indian models and has several unique features to boast of.

Users will be delighted to know that there will be many privacy features that will be added to the phone for enhancing data security, which is something that is a constant source of worry for many people.

OnePlus 9RT

Key Features

Among the key features include OxygenOS 13 stable that will be rolling out to the Indian OnePlus 9RT users that will be available for those users first that took part in the Open Beta program followed by others and if any Indian user with 9RT that is using Open beta will get a notification immediately.

Then there are features like the Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, Aquamorphic Design, Chat screenshot pixilation, etc. People that aren’t using open beta can update it manually by going to ‘Settings’, then ‘Software update’, which is over 5GB and the company itself advises 5.5GB free storage space prior to updating.

The phone’s battery has to be above 30% prior to updating, although OnePlus recommends it to be more than 50, just in case, because sometimes certain updates take a while to be completed.

The Always-On display shows regular updates about music, food delivery, app dependency, apart from optimizing earphone and screencast connectivity, while Bitmoji has colour palette and drawing tools for AOD, along with privacy features that will be pixelated.

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