The year 2022 will be over within a few days due to which Instagram will be rolling out a new feature through which users will be able to create their own 2022 Recap Reel so as to celebrate the numerous events that happened in their lives throughout the year.
Many people love posting images and videos on Instagram and they definitely love to share reels of all the important events that changed their lives forever, an occasion they want all their Instagram followers to be a part of as well.
Instagram has rolled out a new feature for its users.
This new feature will let users to create their 2022 recap reel on Instagram.
Users can select up to 14 photos for creating their 2022 recap reel.
Instagram Comes Out with New Feature for Creating 2022 Recap Reel
2022 will be all but history within a few days and this has been a pretty eventful year, especially for the tech industry as most of the tech giants have rolled out some of their best devices this time around, although social media platforms too have done great.
Instagram has decided to make the new year special for its users by providing them with a new feature through which they can create their own 2022 Recap Reel and add all the important events that they have captured on Instagram in the form of stories, images, and videos.
The users will be able to share the Recap Reel with all their Instagram followers where they are given the liberty to choose anywhere between three to 14 photos and videos, which will then be stitched together by Instagram into a complete reel.
Furthermore, users can choose a narrated template from artists for customizing their 2022 Recap Reel, because the influencers will definitely boost the popularity of their reels, especially if they include the likes of CarryMinati, DJ Khaled, Bad Bunny, Badshah, Priah Ferguson, among others.
Step 1: Go to Instagram’s homepage and tap the ‘Create your 2022 recap reel’ prompt.
Step 2: Select any template of your choice.
Step 3: Tap the ‘Use template’ option.
Step 4: The option for replacing the video clips in the template with the users’ photos and videos opens up, which they can select to replace the ones they want to.
Step 5: At the bottom right corner, there is an arrow button that users need to tap on.
Step 6: The final reel preview will be available where users can make the necessary changes according to their preference and once the editing is complete, they need to tap the ‘Next’ button at the bottom right corner.
Step 7: While viewing the recap reel in full screen mode, users can make even further changes and once done, they can select ‘Next’.
Step 8: Finally, users need to add a caption and location, following which they have to tap people and products and lastly, the ‘Share’ button.
Patients have a hard time understanding the doctor’s prescription as the handwriting is quite sophisticated and small, due to which a common man is unable to make head or tails of it but it can now be sorted out due to a new feature from Google that was announced at the 8th edition of Google for India 2022 event.
The tech giant announced a brand new tool through which users can understand the handwriting of the doctor in a better manner as it is well known what many patients go through to understand such complicated handwriting.
Google hosted Google for India 2022 event in India today.
At the event, Google announced a new tool that will let users understand a doctor’s handwriting better.
Google said that this tool is still in development.
Google Creates New Feature Through Which Doctor’s Handwriting Can be Understood
Whenever anyone falls sick, he goes to the doctor for a check-up and has to diligently take the medicines and pills that has been prescribed for a specific number of days.
However, one of the biggest problems that many patients face is that they are unable to understand the doctor’s handwriting and have a hard time deciphering what is written.
It goes without saying that the handwriting of a doctor is extremely difficult to read where most of the patients either cannot understand or completely misunderstand the medicines and instructions prescribed, which happens more often than not.
To provide a solution, Google came up with a new tool at the 8th edition of the company’s annual Google for India 2022 event, through which people will be able to understand a doctor’s handwriting better.
It is called the ‘state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning model’ which can help users to identify and highlight medicines within handwritten prescriptions.
Google has designed this new feature in a way that will act as an assistive technology where handwritten medical documents can be digitized by augmenting human beings in the loop like, for example, doctors and pharmacists.
For using this feature, users need to scan their doctor’s prescription via the smartphone camera as was showcased by the company at the Google for India 2022 event via the demo’s feature that everyone got to see.
Once the scanning is complete, Google will show them all the listed medicines in the scanned documents along with their descriptions, composition, directions for using, and the side-effects.
Users can also find a speaker button in the tool because it will help users in pronouncing it whenever they fist a doctor or pharmacist, while there is another button at the bottom that will help them searching for the medicines on Google Search.
It seems that Vivo has decided to give a surprise to its customers by bringing out excellent cashback offers on their devices, Vivo V25, Vivo Y75, and Vivo Y35, for the year-end so that they can remember this new year for a long time.
The offer has been made public as it can be seen live across numerous mainland channels but it is valid until December 31, 2022, so Vivo users need to get it as early as possible as the offer validity will be over even before you realize it.
During the ongoing Christmas/New Year sale, buyers will get up to Rs.1,000 cashback on Vivo Y35 in India.
These offers are now live across all mainline channels and will be applicable till December 31.
Buyers can get Rs.2,500 cashback on all storage variants of Vivo V25 Pro 5G via ICICI Bank and SBI Bankcards.
Year end offers on vivo V25, Vivo Y75, and Vivo Y35
Christmas is just a few days away and people have already decided on how they are going to spend the week-long holiday, which also includes the new year, where everyone has their own plans made well ahead of the festive occasions.
The tech giants always celebrate both Christmas and New Year in their own way by providing interesting cashback and discount offers for their customers so that they can remember this year’s festivities forever.
Vivo too has announced an excellent cashback offer on some of its smartphone models like Vivo V25, Vivo Y75, and Vivo Y35, which have now become live across all mainland channels and will be valid until December 31, 2022.
For those who’re unaware, Vivo V25 series comes with a colour-changing back panel when it is exposed to sunlight, while Vivo Y75 and Vivo Y35 are mid-range models that came out in early 2022, which is why the company might have chosen the three models for this occasion.
Vivo V25 Pro was launched at the starting price of Rs.35,999 but with the new offer from the company, users can get a cashback of Rs.2,500 on all the storage variants of Vivo V25 Pro 5G via SBI and ICICI Bank cards, while the device is available in two colour options- Pure Black and Sailing Blue.
Customers can get a Rs.2,000 cashback on Vivo V25 as well on ICICI Bank and SBI cards. The device was launched at the starting price of Rs.27,999 in two colour options- Elegant Black and Surfing Blue.
Now coming to Vivo Y75, customers can avail a Rs.1,000 cashback on both ICICI and SBI Bank cards, which was launched at the starting price of Rs.20,999 with a single storage variant of 8GB RAM/128GB model in two colour options- Glowing Galaxy and Starlight Black.
Vivo Y75 comes with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display screen and is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and comes with a 44W fast charging support and a 50MP primary camera.
Lastly, we have the Vivo Y35 where the makers have announced a Rs.1,000 cashback on the handset in the country that can be availed by ICICI Bank and SBI cardholders, which was launched at the starting price of Rs.18,499, in two colour options- Dawn Gold and Agate Black.
OnePlus 11 5G is all set to come out as its launch date has been revealed on the company’s official website i.e. February 7, 2023, which will take place in New Delhi, and it is a good enough reason for OnePlus users to be excited about as they have been waiting for news on it.
With the launch of the new 5G handset, OnePlus will be adding another feather to its already crowded cap, while its features to have been revealed to the public so that they can get an idea on what to expect with the device when it comes out.
The launch event will begin at 7:30 pm IST in New Delhi.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will launch alongside the OnePlus 11 5G.
OnePlus 11 5G Launch Date Confirmed by the Company
After a long and arduous wait, the upcoming OnePlus 11 5G has finally been given a release date, thereby putting an end to all kinds of theories and speculations surrounding the device.
It will be launched on February 7, 2023, which is just a few months away and people can hardly wait for the big day to arrive ever since OnePlus India announced it on its dedicated page for upcoming flagship models where it revealed the date of launch.
The launch event will take place in New Delhi where apart from the smartphone model, The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 truly wireless earbuds will also be launching alongside, which means that music and game lovers too have something to look forward to on that day.
Since the launch will most likely be an on-ground event, viewers might be able to watch its livestream on OnePlus’s official YouTube channel and learn about all its features in detail so as to get a better idea on what they can expect from OnePlus 11 5G.
OnePlus 11 has been subjected to dozens of online leaks in the past few months, which includes its design, features and specifications, while a recently launched teaser revealed a large circular camera module on the back of the device.
It might also feature a Hasselblad camera system that could include a 50MP Sony IMX890 camera, 48MP IMX851 ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 32MP IMX709 telephoto lens with 2x opticalzoom, while the battery capacity might be 5,000mAh that may have a 100W fast chargingsupport.
10 Mobile phone launches that have changed the world
So here we are, almost at the edge of enthusiastically welcoming 2023. And this time, like always, we got to see some great and riveting smartphones that will be remembered for a while. This year’s ender list is the top 10 mobile phones that have changed the mobile industry or have left a great impact on the industry.
Not to forget these smartphones had not even failed to besot the users and their performance has taken the cake. Let’s take a good look at these top 10 smartphones from Apple to Xiaomi that made them a subject of hype in a minute:
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
The world loves iOS-based phones. Have basically a ‘can’t take my eyes off of you’ relation with Apple flagships. And iPhone 14 Pro Max has flipped the landscape with its stellar performance. Launched in September, this premium smartphone features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz display, dual e-sim support, 48-megapixel primary rear camera sensor.
Moreover, this model is powered by an A15 Bionic chipset promising massive efficiency. The ProMotion display and Dynamic Island features are taking the cake. Additionally, it is loaded with other different functions that are just worth the word ‘WOW’. one can get this surreal experience by buying this smartphone for ₹1,39,900.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
The next smartphone that came with some dynamic features is again by Apple, Apple iPhone 14 Pro. With the price starting at ₹1,29,900 and powered by Apple A16 Bionic chipset causing no doubt on apex performance.
Lighter and more compact than iPhone 14 Pro Max; however, single physical SIM support. Moreover, it entails all other features of its superior version, including Dynamic Island’s notch design. Additionally, improved battery life and enhanced graphics make iPhone 14 Pro more desirable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung is leading from the front this year by rolling out groundbreaking loaded smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 starting price at ₹1,54,999 has been a great addition to the mobile market. This foldable device is helmed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor providing enhanced gaming and multitasking experience.
This dual-display handset with a Triple, 50MP + 12MP + 10MP camera, wireless charging, and high battery retention was launched in August. Moreover, users loved this foldable mobile that is as efficient and powerful as any other smartphone.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
This year we saw Google Pixel 7 Pro that we can not leave unnoticed, with a starting price of ₹81,820. This Flagship is supported by Google Tensor G2 and many have claimed it has provided near to perfect experience with the supreme chipset in the world.
Furthermore, with the indisputably best camera set along with the best Android features this smart smartphone comes with a Unique design with metal frames that are embraced by all.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
This year, this South Korean company was on a mission to launch the best flagships and with that, we got the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G with a starting price of ₹88,399. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor this mobile made it look like multitasking is the easiest task.
This smartphone was mostly remembered by all for its enhanced and close-to-perfect camera performance with Quad, 108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP camera that just produces sharp and clear images.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung is head bent on making foldable smartphones come back and we are entertained. In May 2022 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone was fashionably launched with a starting range of ₹77,949. This foldable device is supported by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor providing the smoothest performance.
This compact mobile features a 120Hz AMOLED display and exceptional rear cameras. The specifications only assure the extraordinary experience this foldable device can offer with a hint of pizazz.
iQOO 9T 5G
With a starting price range from ₹49,999 in 9T 5G was released in August. This smartphone gained massive attention and popularity with its more than impressive features, including a 10-Bit 120Hz AMOLED display, excellent battery backup, and great cameras.
iQOO 9T 5G was even called a ‘gaming powerhouse’ smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, ‘perfect’ is the term for its beast performance for its gaming-centric users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro will cost its users ₹40,499 and above. This device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, then no questions about the beast mode performance.
This Xiaomi flagship is the most affordable in the lot, providing almost the same set of features. The features include a 10-Bit 2K+ 120Hz AMOLED display and a fairly 4,600mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge fast charging.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Talking about a glo-up, Sony Xperia 1 IV is the paragon with its quite improved look. Released this June, with the price starting from ₹90,900. The most talked about feature of this smartphone is the comeback of the classic continuous zoom camera feature with an enhanced camera experience.
This device is helmed by the very powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, negating the overheating problem and giving a decent working experience. Moreover, this device features a 5000 mAh Battery with 30W Fast Charging and an OLED, 120Hz display.
OnePlus 10T
Released in August this year, the OnePlus 10T with a starting price range of ₹50,000. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 with top-tier performance efficiency.
This device features a 120Hz refresh rate, wireless charging, and a high water resistance rating. As it is quite the budget flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10T has again produced a great market for itself this year.
Conclusion
This was a tricky list but we realize technology and the mobile industry have given the very best shot this year which only makes us crave even better handsets in 2023.
iQOO 11 is all set to make its debut in India on January 10, 2023, but even prior to its release, it has set a new record by scoring 13,23,820 points on AnTuTu, which is a software benchmarking tool that benchmarks smartphones and other electronic devices.
iQOO 11 has beaten ROG Phone 6 and other Android models by achieving this remarkable feat, which has made users all the more enthusiastic as they can hardly wait for January 10 to arrive.
iQOO 11 has managed to score 13,23,820 points on AnTuTu.
This score is said to be the highest on any Android smartphone to date.
iQOO has scored 2,70,987 in the CPU test and a whopping 6,07,822 points in the GPU test.
iQOO 11 Achieves a Record Score on AnTuTu; Launches on January 10
Users are extremely excited as the launch of iQOO 11 is just a few weeks away i.e. January 10, 2023 but prior to that, the iQOO users will be delighted to know that the upcoming model has scored 13,23,820 points on AnTuTu, a software meant for benchmarking smartphones and other electronic gadgets.
With this record setting score, iQOO 11 has beaten the likes of ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro, Xiaomi 12T Pro, along with many other Android devices, apart from the fact that it will be the first smartphone in India that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Coming to the CPU test, iQOO 11 has scored 2,70,987 points and 6,07,822 points in the GPU test, along with 2,44,782 and 2,00,229 points, respectively, in the memory and user experience test.
The iQOO 11 comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO 4.0 display screen and 3200×1440 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and several others.
As mentioned, it will be the first smartphone in the country that will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and will also run on an Android 13 OS, while its storage capacity will be up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration.
It will also come with a triple camera system at the back like the 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide camera lens, and 13MP telephoto camera with an f/2.46 aperture, while the 16MP snapper will be for taking selfies.
iQOO 11 comes with a battery capacity of 5,000mAh units that comes with a 120W fast charging support, although there are many others things that might be revealed on it later.
To talk about Apple is like showing light to the sun because it aims at creating benchmarks, which is why it could very well launch the largest MacBook Air in 2023 that has left many fans excited given that it will be the largest model that has a 15.5 inch display.
Apparently the new MacBook is expected to arrive around Spring 2023, which means we have just a few months left to go while the larger display panels will begin production during Q1 of 2023.
Apple could be working on a new larger 15.5-inch MacBook Air model.
Suppliers could start production of the 15.5-inch panels as early as Q1 of2023.
The 15.5-inch MacBook Air, if launched, will become the largest MacBook Air till date.
Apple Might Launch Largest MacBook Air in 2023
Apple has major responsibilities at hand where it has to come out with a new device that is better and superior than its previous models, where the company is successful in doing so most of the time.
Apparently, the California-based tech giant is working on an upcoming MacBook Air that would be a new addition into its recently updated MacBook Air entry-level premium laptop that is expected to come out by Spring 2023 because the company plans to begin the production of larger display panels by Q1 of 2023.
Although earlier leaks had speculated that the new MacBook Air might come with a slightly larger display of 15.2 inches but the latest buzz is that it will be 15.5 inches that might replace the current 15-inch model.
The new MacBook Air of 15.5 inches might very well slide between the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which will also make it the largest MacBook Air model produced to date.
The new model will sit about the current model that comes with a 13.6-inch screen size, while the upcoming one will come with a notched display and upgraded industrial design, along with features like MagSafe charging port, large speaker drivers, USB Type-C ports, and 1080p camera.
iQOO 11 5G – the latest iQOO flagship device also called the Legend Edition, developed in collaboration with BMW M Motorsport, has been launched this week and we believe it is definitely the smartphone worth checking out.
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, iQOO 11 5G sports a 6.8-inch 2K E6 144Hz AMOLED Display, 16 RAM, 256 GB ROM and a 5000mAh battery with 120W flash charge support among its primary features. Although the smartphone is eyeing a January 2023 launch in the Indian market, we are here with our quick iQOO 11 5G review. So, let’s have a look at what makes this one of the most exciting upcoming smartphones in the flagship range.
The iQOO 11 5G comes in a premium black box and the first thing you will notice opening the box is the BMW M4 picture, which is there for no other purpose other than to remind us about the BMW collaboration. Further in the box are the smartphone itself, a transparent case, a 120-watt fast charge, and the type C cable.
The smartphone comes in a pristine white colour back panel with a BMW Motorsport look. The vegan leather back panel has three unique strips engraved with a Clous de Paris pattern. An alternative model with a more traditional design has also been unveiled named IQOO 11 Alpha edition, which AG glass back panel.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor packed in the smartphone, along with Funtouch OS 13, does lend it that extra edge when it comes to performance. We also have 16 gigabytes of RAM, which is LPDDR5C – undoubtedly one of the best RAMs that can be found on any smartphone in the market today.
In terms of storage, we are getting 256 gigabytes of UFS 4.0. This indicated that everything with iQOO 11 is fast. Gamers, we believe, are definitely going to have a great time with this device.
Further, iQOO comes with a 6.8-inch 2K 144Hz E6 AMOLED display that promises superior quality from all fronts. The display is recognised and approved by HDR 10+ certification for its unmatching picture quality.
The LTPO adaptive refresh rates make sure that the high refresh rates are balanced with low power consumption. Overall, this appears to be a great display setup for a smartphone that will be attracting gamers and streamers.
Another interesting feature that people who tend to use their smartphones continuously for long hours will appreciate is the Vapour Chamber Liquid Cooling System and the Cool Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Frame. This beats the system heat and ensures that the device doesn’t get too hot during long-hour gaming or streaming sessions.
For photography and videography, the iQOO has a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP Samsung GN5 1/1.57″ sensor with 1.0µm pre-binned pixels and an f/1.9 optically-stabilized lens, an 8 MP fixed-focus ultrawide, and 13 MP 50mm telephoto. At the front, the device has a 16 MP selfie camera.
iQOO 11 5G in order to support its high-end features and specs has packed a 5000mAh battery with a 120W flash charge support that has been claimed to have the capability of fully charging the device in just 25 minutes of time.
Motorola users might be in for a surprise as the Lenovo-owned company may soon roll out the ThinPhone smartphones similar to ThinkPad laptops as some of the renders of the ThinkPhone have emerged online, thereby leading to many rumours and speculations surrounding the upcoming device.
Its features will surely spark the curiosity among users who would be eager to gain more information on the ThinkPhone smartphones because this could be a gamechanger for Motorola and enhance its credentials even further.
Motorola ThinkPhone renders and specifications have appeared online.
It has a thin-bezel display with a 32MP centre-aligned punch-hole front-facing camera.
Motorola ThinkPhone key specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 68W TurboPower fast charging support, and a 6.6-inch 144Hz OLED panel.
Motorola ThinkPhone Smartphones Might Soon Come into Foray
Although many people would know by now, but still there is are many significant others who would have no clue that the American based company Motorola is now under the China-based Lenovo, which has also acquired IBM’s laptop and desktop business.
Lenovo is well known for its ThinkPad lineup of laptops whose main target is the premium business customers, for whom Lenovo ships under the Lenovo ThinkPad series that have acquired massive popularity.
The company may soon launch its flagship smartphones under the ‘ThinkPhone’ sub-brand where its key hardware details have been revealed and it gives users the first glimpse of the Motorola ThinkPhone.
According to the pictures, Motorola ThinkPhone comes with a 6.6-inch OLED panel that supports HDR10+, along with a 144Hz refresh rate and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 8GB RAM/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage capacity.
It comes with a 68W TurboPower fast charging support and 15W wireless charging support, where many experts are quite hopeful that it will be shipped with ThinkShield technology.
It is also coming with a thin bezel display with a 32MP centre-aligned punch-hole front facing camera, while the triple rear shooters are tucked in a square camera island on curved back panel at 50MP primary, 13MP ultra-wide, and 2MP depth.
The new model is also lightweight at 189 g, while the IP68 rating signifies that it is resistant to water, dust, and storm, which will be quite welcome to users that are particular about this rating.
5G services are being speculated to change the entire landscape of the Indian subcontinent whose positive effects will be seen in the future where it hopes to bolster Farming, IT, Education, and many other fields.
The average data traffic of India is highest a global level at around 25 GB per month, which is expected to grow at a 14% CAGR to about 54 GB per month by 2028, which is quite rapid as it will be done so a few years down the line.
5G will bring in revolutionary measures in India by advancing the economy through excellent infrastructure.
The rural population will get to benefit the most via 5G network, along with the agricultural sector.
It will also provide massive boost to the online gaming sector due to which there will be an increase in such games.
5G Services to Enhance the Economy, Education, Online Games, and Farming
5G services were launched in India in October 2022 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) where it was initially launched in 8 metropolitan cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, among others.
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio took the onus on themselves to spread 5G network throughout the country in a slow and steady pace because it is being hoped that 5G will bring massive advancements in the economy by giving bigger and better infrastructure.
5G evolution will also bolster the online gaming sector, especially cloud gaming, which is quite popular in India and while the number of 5G users will go up to around 30 million by January 2023, the popularity of cloud gaming is quite well known among fans.
To say that 5G will prove to have a major impact on urban India is like saying the sun will rise tomorrow but if truth be told, it is the rural sector that will prove to be more impacted due to the advent of the agricultural sector, apart from the education system of the country where 5G will play a key role in its changes.
India’s average data traffic per smartphone is 25 GB per month, which is the highest in the world, which will grow at a CAGR of 14% to 54 GB per month by 2028, while the smartphone traffic of the country is also quite high due to the broadband penetration in urban and rural areas and dirt-cheap data rates.
4G will see the highest number of subscribers by the end of 2022, which will soon be replaced by 5G within a few years as it comes at a premium when compared to 4G networks.
India’s gaming industry is currently generating $1.5 billion revenue that will triple to over $5 billion by 2025, for which 5G will play a major role in boosting the popularity of cloud based games among the people.
