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Facebook Asks User Help for Algorithm Improvement ; User Feed Customization

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Facebook

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Users will soon see “show more” and “show less” buttons on posts
  • Using the buttons will likely impact the algorithm for 30 to 60 days
  • This is a part of Meta’s broader effort to compete with TikTok

What are your views on Facebook? Does it prove helpful for you? Do you thing its features can be improved? Read on.

In Brief

There are umpteen number of social media platforms in existence today but the ones that have been there since its inception are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, all three of which were launched within a year or two of one another with the former in 2004 and the latter two in 2006.

Facebook

Instagram too jumped into the equation a few years later and today, in 2022, it is virtually impossible to imagine our lives without them, which is not an exaggeration because it has helped make the world a small place.

Due to the aforementioned platforms, people sitting hundreds and thousands of miles apart on opposite sides of the globe can see and interact with one another virtually due to video chats on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Zoom, among others.

Facebook has kind of acquired a cult status over the past years despite being overshadowed in terms of popularity by Instagram, YouTube, and others but its parent company, Meta Platforms, is always on the lookout for upgrades and improvements that the platform should get to cater to the new generation.

There is no question that competition has increased in the past decade as platforms like TikTok too have taken over public imagination, especially the millennials, who have finally got a platform to share video clips and images although in the past few months, TikTok has been mired in controversy that has taken a religious turn.

As of late, Facebook is facing algorithm problems due to which it has asked for suggestions from their users for improvement because they want to cater to their fanbase and get inputs from them so that they also feel reassured that their suggestions are being taken into consideration.

In a bid to match the TikTok onslaught, Meta will ask suggestions from users as to what they like to see in their feed and what they don’t want to see. They want users to see the posts from people they don’t follow online.

Now users will be able to avail two new options viz. ‘show more’ and ‘show less’ buttons on posts that will appear on their feed. This way users will be able to directly convey to Facebook as to what they’re interested in seeing and accordingly take user feedback to alter content that people see as it works for improving discovery.

In this way, new posts and videos will be shown on the users’ feed from Facebook’s official app of those people they don’t follow. It isn’t that Meta has not worked out on this issue because user feed has been personalized beforehand on Instagram and Facebook via the use of signals, of which the most prominent ones are likes and follows.

It is speculated that the overall impact of the two buttons (‘show more’ ‘show less’) will be temporary, which includes impact on the Facebook algorithm for 30 to 60 days, which helps dictate the kind of accounts that show up on users’ feed so that they can immediately see it on the platform.

Facebook

Conclusion

Even Mark Zuckerberg has claimed that the main focus is to improve ‘discovery’ as it is one of TikTok’s biggest strengths, which is why Meta, being a much bigger platform in terms of existence and stature, has to plan things carefully so that nothing goes wrong and results are positive.

Also Read: Facebook drops 15 years old feature, News Feed renamed to Feed

Spotify Acquires Kinzen; Harmful Content Cannot Go Amiss

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Spotify

Highlights

  • The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content
  • Spotify did not disclose the deal terms with Kinzen
  • Spotify published its platform rules for the first time in January

Brief Summary

If you’re a music lover, then you would be aware of Spotify Technology, which is a digital audio streaming service through which you can listen to your favourite music genre along with the innumerable songs.

Music is one of the most precious gifts of nature that casts its spell on even non-living objects and in this day and age of online services and devices galore, music is literally just fingertips away where all it requires is a few simple clicks and taps on the smartphone to avail it.

No matter how big or small it is, online platforms are always vulnerable to unscrupulous elements that are constantly on the lookout for such online services or platforms so as to weed out sensitive data from them to earn a few bucks.

Spotify Technology is not immune to harmful content being shown on its platform, which is why there is the constant danger of falling out of favour in the eyes of your loyal fanbase. But luckily, Spotify has now acquired Kinzen, which is a content moderation platform that helps detect and identify all kinds of harmful content.

Spotify has high hopes that this acquisition will enhance the efforts in tackling harmful content on its streaming platform, which has been going through a rough patch ever since the backlash it received in early 2022 over the ‘The Jog Rogan Experience’ where Rogan, a renowned podcaster, was accused of deliberately spreading misinformation about Covid-19.

Spotify and Kinzen have been working together since 2020 where initially their main focus on maintaining the integrity of content concerning elections throughout the world but now Kinzen has expanded its portfolio so now targeting misinformation and hate speech are also included.

Spotify has implicit trust on Kinzen to handle such issues as it has clarified that the content moderation firm has a good combination of tools and expertise so that the audio streaming service can understand their own platform content along with the emerging abuse trends.

Spotify

The audio service has promised transparency on its working process in determining what content is acceptable and what isn’t by publishing its rules of platform on its site for the first time in January 2022 and five months later, in June, it formed a Safety Advisory Council to give inputs on harmful content.

Conclusion

Kinzen has various different markets under its kitty and will immediately provide warning signals regarding the problems they’re facing so that it becomes easier for Spotify to moderate content more effectively and in more different languages.

Also Read: Spotify has new podcast and music discovery feeds on its home page

Google Pixel 7 Series to Come With Pre-Order Offers Today; Details Inside

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Google Pixel 7 Series

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro will be launched on October 6
  • The Google Pixel Watch will also make its debut at the event
  • Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro specifications were recently leaked online

In Brief

Google is many things to many people like for some, it is a mere form of entertainment tool from which they can look for information regarding their favourite celebrities or movies while for others it is the virtual search engine that will provide them answers to problems.

They just have to type a word(s) in the search bar and press ‘Enter’ following which a slew of websites, blogs, and articles will pop up before their eyes in a matter of seconds and provide them with alternatives, if not always answers, to their queries.

Google is also a massive tech giant that rolls out electronic devices and gadgets at regular intervals, most of which have received excellent responses since the past many years and continue to do so.

It can be said that the popularity of Google devices has only strengthened with the passage of time, which is a huge task for a tech giant of Google’s stature as it has to work doubly hard with each success, a big reason Google is where it is today.

Google Pixel series of smartphones have been quite successful in the past few years and with Pixel 7 series all set for launch today, which is October 6, 2022, users’ anticipation is at such a fever pitch that it is quite palpable.

Pixel 7 pro

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will come with excellent pre-order offers that Google announced for its loyal users on October 4. Both are touted to be the first flagship models for the company in 4 years, which is why Google is coming out with two limited period offers where users can get Fitbit Inspire 2 Pixel Buds A-Series TWS (truly wireless stereo) earphones by pre-ordering both models.

Also Read: Google Pixel 7 Pro renders leaked: Expected specifications and more

Features & Specifications of Google Pixel 7 Series

The pre-order offer also begins on the same day of its release where consumers can order it on Flipkart starting from 8:15pm and add either Fitbit Inspire 2 or Pixel Buds A-Series at a discounted price.

Pixel Buds A-Series were launched in India at the starting price of Rs.9,999 but once you pre-order Pixel 7, you can get it for Rs.5,999 while Fitbit Inspire 2 can be availed at the price of Rs.4,999.

Google has not yet revealed the official price of the Pixel 7 series but since both handsets are set for launch today, then the company will definitely announce pricing details today itself so as to not confuse users.

Both smartphones will be powered by the new Tensor G2 SoC and both will feature a 10.8 MP front camera  and will run on Android 13 out of the box, which is the latest information regarding the models.

Both devices have been subjected to online leaks in the past few month due to which certain details regarding its features and specifics is public knowledge so for starters, Pixel 7 Pro will be the more premium model of the two handsets.

It will come with a 6.7 inch QHD+, LTPO OLED display screen along with a 120Hz refresh rate and triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera at the back, 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 48 MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a battery power of 5,000mAh units.

On the other hand, Pixel 7, a vanilla model, will come with a 6.3 inch Full HD+ 90Hz OLED display along with a dual camera setup with a 50 MP main camera, and 12 MP ultra-wide camera while the battery power will be 4,700mAh that comes with a 30W fast charging support.

Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

Conclusion

With the launch being mere hours away, it will be interesting to see as to how they are received in the initial stages because there are a lot of expectations riding upon both models by both makers and users.

Also Read: Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Price Leaked; Device Features Revealed

Sony PlayStation 5 Updated With New Oberon Chips; Key Details

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Sony PlayStation 5
PS5

Highlights

  • Sony PlayStation 5
  • Sony Updates
  • Chip Design Upgrade

What is it about games that everyone is attracted to it right from a young age? Basically it is the entertainment quotient and it is difficult to find it in many games these days, which are all great in their own way.

PlayStations, ever since their inception in 1994, have become quite the proverbial tools for playing your favourite games that have spanned many generations and currently we are in the 5th phase.

PS5 is something that every game lover would be having in his/her house and they can play their favourite games for many hours without respite and that itself is quite a big deal considering that there are no dearth of games in this day and age.

In Brief

Sony PS5 have been in fashion for quite a long time and it is a tough task for a tech giant like Sony to regularly bring out new updates with their new models with the most recent one being the Oberon chips update that they’ve brought in for Sony PlayStation 5.

Sony PlayStation 5

Video game consoles getting a mid generation update is a think of the past and goes back to the times when PS2 reigned supreme. It was Sony that launched a slim version of it in 2006 and has repeated it for every console generation since then.

Hardcore PS fans are always waiting for a new update that Sony brings out as they would like to know what the company will bring out for them next in terms of entertainment value but, going by the trends, mid generation trends don’t seem to be in the pipelines.

While there isn’t any big ‘breakthrough’ of sorts but Sony is definitely taking care of trying out subtle and delicate improvements in the chip design and thermal design while the large form factor is set to be the same.

CFI-1202 is speculated to be the latest model for Sony PlayStation 5 as a bunch of renowned YouTubers have created teardowns that show Sony having completely redesigned the internals and gone for smaller heatsink, new SSD mounting area, and a complete redesign of the original motherboard.

PS5 CFI-1202 model will also have a different APU that’ll be a 6nm equivalent of the AMD Zen 2 CPU with the codename ‘Oberon Plus’. This will give Sony PlayStation 5 a broader transistor density of nearly 18.8% that will reduce power consumption and increase efficiency.

There are going to be advancements in manufacturing as Sony is all set to announce a massive price bump in all the countries, baring US, and it will lead to decrease in price due to raw material manufacturing also going down as efficiency level shoots up.

Also Read: Revealed! Design for Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR for PS5

Now Track Your Breath During Sleep; Amazon Halo Rise

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Amazon Halo
Amazon Halo

Highlights

  • Amazon Halo Rise Benefits
  • Device Features
  • Price Rate

What are your views on Amazon’s devices? What do you think about the Halo Rise? Is it worth your time and money? Let’s find out.

In Brief

The need for electronic devices has become a necessity over the years and now, in 2022, it is nearly impossible to exist without them. While some would term it as addiction, the truth is that we need devices like smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, Smart TVs

While some people might not agree, it is true that health is the ultimate wealth that we have in present times and is an invaluable asset that should never be compromised. Luckily, smartwatches have many such features that health and fitness enthusiasts would enjoy.

Very recently, the Apple Watch Ultra was met with great acclaim as many people were astonished by its features and specifications due to which they could keep track of their health and fitness even more so than before.

With Apple coming out with such an excellent device, how could Amazon be far behind? No, Amazon.com is not coming out with its own smartwatch but something different that will help people manage sleep issues.

The device in question is called Halo Rise, which is touted to be a sleep device with a few unique features and specifics of its own but there is one that sets it apart from its other counterparts like the smartwatch.

Halo Rise is said to be a contactless device through which users can monitor their sleep pattern along with an updated Kindle version is what many people call it through which users can write on an e-reader.

Key Features of Amazon Halo Rise

Amazon Halo Rise is a sleep device, as mentioned above, through which users can track room temperature, humidity, light, along with breathing patterns of the person closest to it or, rather, the wearer.

Amazon

It will help users to realize as to why they may or may not feel they’ve had a good rest or a night’s sleep upon waking up. Over the years, Amazon has also joined the bandwagon by investing in health monitoring devices and gadgets for their consumers, whilst simultaneously drawing scrutiny on a regular basis for sensitive and delicate information that it collects like body fat percentage via Halo, the proverbial fitness wristband.

While Halo Rise will have health data encrypted, Amazon wants to make sure that user privacy is not compromised because there might be some users would be put off as they feel that their private info will be jeopardized but rest assured that nothing of the sort will happen.

Amazon Halo Rise will be available at the starting price of $139.99, which some users might find out of their budget but when you look at its features, you’ll find that it is well worth your hard earned money.

Also Read: Fit Pro Smartwatch- Health & Fitness Guru

Samsung Launches ‘Frame TVs’ in India; Details Inside

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Samsung The Frame' TVs
Samsung The Frame' TVs

Highlights

  • Samsung’s New ‘Frames’
  • TV Sets
  • Design

Are you looking for perfect quality Smart TV? Are you fond of Samsung devices? What are your expectations regarding Frame TVs? Let’s see.

In Brief

Samsung has had some wonderful last few years in business as many of their devices have been extremely well received and proven to be much more popular than their previous models, which is an extremely difficult task to accomplish.

While getting to the top in the slippery slope of success is a huge achievement, to sustain yourself at the top for over a consistent period of time is an even greater accomplishment especially if you’re a tech giant at the stature that Samsung is, which has to constantly battle stiff competition from the likes of Apple, Sony, and other tech giants of the game.

Coming back to the topic, Samsung has done extremely well in 2022 with the launch of so many devices whether they’re smartphones, laptops, gears, etc. but there is something else in the pipeline for the company for Smart TVs that we’re going to discuss about today.

The fact that Samsung is taking its Smart TV lineup very seriously is welcome news for Smart TV lovers as they would like to learn more about what this ‘Frame TV’ business is all about because it has its own unique features that everyone needs to learn.

Frame TV

Features & Specifications of Samsung Frame TVs

The Frame TV edition from Samsung is generating a lot of curiosity among naysayers so for starters, the Smart TV comes with Samsung’s proprietary QLED technology that has different screen sizes like 43 inch, 50 inch, 55 inch, 65 inch, 75 inch, etc. to name a few while the starting price is Rs.61,980.

Frame TV can be purchased through various e-commerce portals like Flipkart, Amazon, among other authorized retail stores in India aside from Samsung’s official website and online store where customers can avail 20% cashback on leading banks.

Purchasing Samsung Frame TVs from official website will get you free Bezels worth up to Rs.7,690 along with the Frame TV models, Samsung Galaxy A32, which is 75 inches, for Rs.21,490, Samsung Galaxy A03 for Rs.9,499, which is 65 inches, and lastly, a 3 year warranty and 10 year onscreen burn-in warranty by Samsung.

With the help of magnetic and customized bezels, consumers will be able to frame the Smart TV the way they want along with the colour of choice in an instant so that it suits your personal tastes.

You can also avail Matte display in the new Samsung Frame TV, which the makers claim can get rid of the reflection on the screen so that the artwork texture provides you an art gallery experience that you would want in real life.

Then you have the Samsung Quantum Processor 4K, 4K AI upscaling capabilities, along with SpaceFit Sound features through which sound settings can be easily optimized while the artwork display can be operated via the motion sensor.

Last, but not least, Samsung Frame TV comes with an EyeComfort Mode that adjusts brightness on the screen automatically and tone based on a built-in light sensor.

Also Read: Samsung Gaming Hub Debuts on Smart TV

Flipkart cancels a massive number of iPhone 13 orders, gets slammed by netizens

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Flipkart cancels iPhone 13 orders

Just like every year, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale is currently ongoing during the festive
season. The starting price for the Apple iPhone 13 during the sale was among the lowest we’ve ever seen. It was being sold at less than Rs 50,000 for the model from the previous year. But not many customers could benefit from it. While many customers were able to receive the iPhone 13 for less than Rs 50,000, a few unlucky customers also reported that their orders were cancelled.

Several customers who bought the Apple iPhone 13 on Flipkart for less than Rs 50,000 during the sale have complained that the seller cancelled their orders a few days after they were placed. Many people also took to Twitter to complain about Flipkart, calling it a scam. They said that the eCommerce giant was taking too long to process their refund because the sale would end on September 30, and the iPhone 13 price would only increase by then. Below are some complaints filed by Twitteratis.

Flipkart notified customers that if their order was cancelled during the Big Billion Days sale, they would be informed of the outcome. Many customers are assuming that the order was cancelled because the sellers could not satisfy the high demand.

However, Flipkart revealed to India Today that more than 70% of iPhone sales had been successfully delivered to customers and that very few orders had been cancelled by sellers because of errors. Flipkart, in a statement, told India Today, “Flipkart is a customer-first ecommerce marketplace and always ensures that customers’ interests are protected. We understand that close to 70 per cent of all iPhone orders placed across cities including Guntur, Gorakhpur, and Siliguri have been successfully delivered by the sellers.”

During the first few days of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, the Apple iPhone 13 was offered for the lowest price we have ever seen. It was being sold at just Rs 47,990. While some buyers who placed their orders in the first couple of hours of the sale had no issues, buyers who placed their orders a little later had their orders cancelled by the seller.

The iPhone 13 is now offered as part of the Big Billion Days deal on Flipkart for a price of Rs 58,990. Additionally, customers on Flipkart can use promos provided by the bank to further lower the price.

Additionally, customers on Flipkart can use promos provided by the bank to further lower the price. iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display and was released last year. The smartphone has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera configuration and an Apple A15 Bionic processor.

The Big Billion Days Sale, now in its ninth year, is taking place on Flipkart from September 23 to September 30. The yearly Flipkart sales event features a multiple discounts on a wide range of goods, including consumer electronics, home appliances, fashion accessories, etc. One of the greatest attractions of the sales festival is Apple items, particularly iPhones. The portal had previously stated that it would enable visitors to pre-book things by making a nominal advance payment of Rs 1.

Still drooling for iPhone 13, here’s how you can get your iPhone 13 easily

Flipkart cancels iPhone 13 orders

If you didn’t have a chance to purchase an iPhone 13 on Flipkart, you can still do so on Croma. Retail store Croma has announced its Diwali sale, during which the smartphone would be available for just 51,990 rupees. According to Croma’s teaser page for the Diwali sale, the iPhone 13 will cost 51,990 rupees. The device has an official cost of Rs 69,900. This indicates that the platform is giving the iPhone 13 at a discount of Rs 17,910.

Croma hasn’t said how long the deal will continue but remember that the price reduction will probably depend on bank cards, prepaid orders, and there will also be a flat discount, similar to what Flipkart offered.

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OnePlus 11R Spec Sheet Leaked; Details Inside

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OnePlus 11R
OnePlus 11R

Highlights

  • OnePlus 11R Leaked Spec Sheet
  • Expected Features
  • Launch Date

How do you hold OnePlus smartphones? What are your expectations regarding the upcoming OnePlus 11 Pro and OnePlus 11R? Find out.

OnePlus has had a great year in 2022 with so many of their devices getting such good responses from all sundry, which is saying something as this decade old company is competing with long established tech giants like Samsung, Sony, and Apple, all of whom had their own successes in 2022.

The company has gone through many ups and downs in the past few years but has valiantly stood its ground despite facing competition from many of the tech giants as its smartphones are loved far and wide.

To keep the pace going, OnePlus is all set to launch its new smartphone model OnePlus 11 Pro very soon, which is also touted to be the next big flagship model of the company that will take the mantle forward.

However, that isn’t all, as there is strong buzz circulating about another new model called OnePlus 11R, which will be the spiritual successor to OnePlus 10R that has left many users and tech experts excited at the prospects of a new smartphone model so soon in tow with OnePlus 11 Pro.

OnePlus 11R

In Brief

As it generally happens prior to the launch of a new device, OnePlus 11R has also been subjected to online leaks with the most recent being the images of its full spec sheet, along with a few of its features and specifications.

The spec sheet suggests that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will allow users to tell it apart from 11 Pro series, which is already in talks for coming with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chipset.

OnePlus 10R came with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset buy the new upcoming model will be quite different in comparison to its predecessor. As of now, there is one storage variant for 11R handset- 16GB RAM + 256GB internal configuration.

OnePlus 11R will also come with a 6.7 inch AMOLED display screen alongside a 120Hz refresh rate, both of which are the same features that OnePlus 10R also came out with while the battery power is reportedly 5,000mAh that will come with a 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

Coming to the camera, the handset is expected to have a 50MP main snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro camera, while the selfie camera will be around 16MP, again which is similar to the camera features that OnePlus 10R had although one can expect certain tweaks and differences.

The date/time of launch, design, specifics, and other information regarding OnePlus 11R is not revealed as of yet although some are speculating that it will be out by the end of 2022 or maybe even launch alongside OnePlus 11 Pro in early 2023.

Also Read: OnePlus 11 Pro Leaked; Specifics Revealed to General Public

Here’s why, iPhone’s battery is getting out of juice faster after iOS-16 update

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iPhones' Battery

The most current version of Apple’s iOS is the 16 iterations of the software. The first stable edition of the programme is now ready for installation, and the public beta version of the software has been up for download for quite some time.

Even if the beta test aims to fix any bugs that could have been discovered in the programme, other bugs might surface in the final, stable version of the software.

As a result of this, it is pretty probable that over the following few days or weeks, users of smartphones running iOS-16 will begin experiencing problems with their devices. For instance, at the moment, some users of iOS 16 are reporting a significant bug in which the battery life of specific iPhone models is noticeably diminished. On the other hand, a problem could not be the sole factor contributing to this behaviour. There is the possibility of other alternatives.

iOS 16 Features

Message recall and revision functionality

iPhone owners no longer worry about embarrassing errors thanks to iOS 16’s new message editing feature. If you see a mistake in a message after you’ve sent it, you may make the necessary changes and send it again. Sending a notification may be undone at any time. There’s also an Undo Send button in case you accidentally sent a draught.

A brand-new, modifiable security screen

With iOS 16, the iPhone’s lock screen has received its most significant overhaul, making it fully configurable. You may change your lock screen by pressing and holding the screen. You may experiment with various looks by switching the lock screen’s typeface and colour filter. In addition to modifying the time and date typefaces, you can add widgets like a thermometer, an activity tracker, and a calendar to the lock screen.

iOS-16 update

The 14th-generation Pro iPhone always shows off

The always-on display that comes standard on the iPhone 14 Pro ensures that you’re constantly aware of any new alerts that have come in, even if you aren’t actively using the phone. It reduces the background image’s brightness and increases the time’s visibility; however, you could find it unnecessary and power-hungry. Adjusting the settings is the way to disable it.

Let the tactile keyboard work!

With iOS-16, Apple included haptic feedback in its default keyboard. You’ll feel little taps or vibrations as you write underneath the screen. Click “Sound and Haptics,” then “Keyboard feedback,” to activate the feature.

The battery’s % indication has returned.

Once absent from the iPhone owing to its new OLED screen, the battery % indication is again available in iOS-16. The status bar’s battery issue symbol now displays an exact percentage. Go to “Settings” > “Battery” and turn on “battery percentage” from there.

After the iOS 16 update, some iPhone users are seeing their batteries drain very quickly.

Following iOS-16, it has been reported that some iPhones’ batteries drain much more rapidly than usual. There have been instances of batteries losing more than 20 per cent of their capacity in only one hour. On the other hand, the pace at which some people’s iPhones deplete their batteries, which is around 1% every three minutes, is intolerable for some.

iPhones' Battery

Potential Causes

However, a significant decrease in the time a battery lasts after an update has been loaded is often not a reason for worry and should be expected in these situations. This issue is present in more operating systems outside only Apple’s iOS. On the other hand, the first phases after a significant OS upgrade demonstrate the same behaviour on other platforms, such as Android, Mac, and Windows.

This is because the device is beginning its tasks from scratch, which includes a variety of responsibilities such as creating cache and reindexing databases, amongst other things. Your iPhone is in the process of upgrading to a new operating system compatible with iOS 16, and the process of doing so is now taking place right at this very minute.

In addition, modern mobile operating systems monitor user behaviour to ascertain which applications are used regularly and, thus, have to be placed in a “hibernated” state until necessary.

The system’s recorded use data is typically deleted once a substantial upgrade to the operating system has been applied, and the update has taken effect. Because of this, it is conceivable that it will take your smartphone several days before it can recall the applications that you use the most often. This is because of the way that smartphones store data.

Why is my iPhone battery draining so quickly?

  • Apple’s iOS and the state of your battery: Your iPhones’ battery may be worn out or have little capacity if the charge percentage increases when plugged in or suddenly.
  • Tracking your whereabouts requires a constant connection to GPS, which might be inconvenient if you use several different apps. Your device’s battery may drain faster due to this extra work.
  • In areas with spotty reception, your phone may drain its battery quicker than usual because of the additional effort required to establish a connection.
  • Updates through automatic download utilise data; when cellular data or Wi-Fi are enabled, they also use system resources.

iPhones' Battery

How to Make Your iPhone Last Longer

Now that you know what to do if your iPhones’ battery suddenly dies after installing iOS 16, here are some things to keep in mind if you want to extend the life of your iPhone’s battery.

  • The first thing you need to remember is to ensure that the “Background App Refresh” option is never enabled. It may be found in the General section of the Settings menu. When enabled, the feature keeps the device active and continues operations in the background; as a result, the battery may be depleted more quickly.
  • Keep an eye out for software updates since they often include fixes for bugs and advancements to previously available functionality, such as an increase in the device’s battery life.
  • You are strongly encouraged to turn off the location services on your device before reading the next piece of guidance. To disable Location Services, go to the Menu, choose Settings, then Privacy, and finally Location Services. To cancel the warning, press the button labelled “Turn Off.” Because the GPS on the smartphone has to be always active to use this feature, the device’s battery life will obviously be reduced as a result of this.

Conclusion

iOS-16 revamps the Lock Screen, adding additional personalization options and widgets for quick access to information. You may eliminate distractions while using applications by linking your Lock Screen to a Focus and using Focus filters. Recent significant changes to Messages include the ability to retract a sent message.

With Visual Look Up, you may isolate the foreground of a picture and then paste it into a message or email. New features and improvements have been made to several other apps in iOS 16 as well, including Mail, Maps, Wallet, Health, News, and more.

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Fire-Boltt Hires Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador

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Fire-Boltt
Kiara advani

Brief Summary

Fire-Boltt has just announced the appointment of Bollywood superstar Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador and she will be part of the marketing campaigns of the brand alongside cricketer Virat Kohli & actor co-star Vicky Kaushal.

The actress will be part of a different marketing ad while endorsement campaigns for the homegrown brand is going fine as per the counterpoint research and is at the top spot for the smartwatches segment in the country.

Fire-Boltt

This collaboration marks a reflection of Fire-Boltt’s aggressive expansion plans for the Indian market to provide its consumers with stylish yet affordable smart wearable options.

Makers are utilizing Kiara’ phenomenal fanbase and popularity has the potential to pull audiences across the nation and influence them, which is why she is an A-list actress in the nation currently. She serves as an inspiration to many young fans across the country, which is why the company aims to tap her potential.

Talking about her association with the brand and the smartwatch, Superstar Kiara Advani, said, “I’m delighted to associate with Fire-Boltt which is at the helm of fitness, style, and aesthetic. Fitness for me is imperative and I religiously follow it, even on dull days it’s a mood lifter. Given the fact that the brand is ‘Made in India’ and made its mark in the market in such a short period of time is remarkable.”

Commenting on this achievement, Arnav Kishore, Founder & CEO at Fire-Boltt asserted, “We are ecstatic to collaborate with Kiara Advani. Her personality resonates well with Fire-Boltt’s brand positioning. Kiara’s social cheerful personality coupled with her fitness & style quotient is in sync with our vision of an evolved lifestyle for all countrymen ushered in by lifestyle devices such as a smartwatch. Just like a cell phone in every hand is a reality today, we want a smartwatch on every wrist in wake of the new normal. Our association with Kiara coupled with our existing associations with Virat Kohli and Vicky Kaushal is a step towards that.”

Adding to the excitement, Aayushi Kishore, Co-Founder, Fire-Boltt, said, “We are a firm believer in creating an ecosystem that addresses consumer demands with uniquely crafted products that are innovative yet stylish. Kiara will play a pivotal role in establishing us as one of the biggest & most trusted brands in the smart wearable category. Therefore, we are full steam ahead to capitalize on this opportunity and further penetrate the market with utmost dominance. With brand associations, special offers, social media contests, and many other ATL & BTL activations we aim to build bridges for an active communication channel with the consumers. We look forward to achieving any milestones and attaining newer benchmarks in the near future.”

They further added, “Our team’s relentless persuasion and the intuitive quality to remain agile have laid the foundation of our phenomenal growth and this also led us to become the no. 1 brand in the smartwatches market.” The brand has claimed the number 1 spot and captured a market share of 28%, and registered a 2000% YOY growth despite the industry growing at a stagnant pace. Fire-Boltt further grew by 47.5% quarter-on-quarter and sold a total of 916,765 units in comparison to 628, 789 units while the overall industry de-grew by 25% approx.”

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