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During the Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 (WWDC 2023) in June, Apple announced watchOS 10 alongside many other software-related updates for the entirety of Apple's products. Rollout of the new software releases were meant to happen in a staggered manner and the watchOS 10 update has now become available to all. This means that Apple Watch users can download and install it onto their compatible smartwatches without having to be beta testers. The new watchOS 10 update brings a new visual language to apps enabling users to see more information at a glance. These include a new Smart Stack to show relevant widgets right when they’re needed, new watch faces, and much more. Also read: Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2: India price and new features New visual design and Smart Stack With watchOS 10, Apple Watch apps such as Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages, World Clock, and others, now utilise more of the Apple Watch display to showcase more information w...

Apple has rolled out iOS 17 Public Beta which will be better suited for general folks who are not developers. This should have fewer bugs and be more comfortable to use. We have installed it on our iPhone 14 and now you can too. Let’s learn how to download iOS 17 Public Beta on your iPhone and try the new iOS features. We will also check out the India-specific features of this version. Now some of you may be on iOS 17 developer beta and if you want to install the public beta, here’s how you do that: How to switch from iOS 17 Developer Beta to Public Beta 1. Go to iOS Settings 2. Then General 3. Click on Software Update 4. Tap on Beta Updates and choose iOS 17 Public Beta. If Developer Beta is ticked, change that. Once you select iOS 17 Public Beta, the download should show up. Press download now and install it once downloaded. Also Read: Don't buy iPhone 14 online until iPhone 15 launch: Here's why Once it’s installed, the device will reboot. Once it restarts, unlock ...

iOS 17 comes with a lot of user-requested features. You can install iOS 17 Developer Beta for free and try most of these new iOS features now. However, there are still some that you can’t use right now. Apple hasn’t launched them with iOS 17 beta 1 and so you are likely to get them in later versions. Here are the iOS 17 features yet to come on your iPhones: 1. Journal Apple has sherlocked Day One and similar Dear Diary apps on the App Store with its new app called Journal. As the name suggests, this is a Journaling app for writing down your day-to-day life happenings, feelings, travel and special moments. You can find some time from your busy life to ponder, feel gratitude, relive past memories, jot down inspiring thoughts, etc in this digital journal.  Also Read: Get iOS 17 early! Here's how to download the iOS 17 beta for free 2. Namedrop Sharing contacts with others would be way easier with Namedrop as you just have to bump two iPhones together. With both iPhones and Appl...

Google took another step forward with Android 14’s Beta 3 version towards a stable version of the developed operating system yesterday. The OS is expected to be released for pan OEM brands’ use by the end of this month or the next the latest. Currently, users with Google smartphones can install the Beta 3 version and check out the new features that the system has to offer.  Google has recently shifted to naming the systems in numerical order however, previously it had the systems named after sweet treats. However, an internal connection for sweet treat still continues and Android 14 is called ‘Upside Down Cake’ When will the stable Android 14 be released? The operating system is speculated to release in Q3 like the previous versions have and a stable version of the operating system for OEMs will still take a long time. The beta 3 version has just reached Google phones so there is still for the OS to go pan devices.  With iOS17 being released recently, the focus on Android ...

Apple introduced new updates for its iPadOS 17 at WWDC 2023 which aims at enhancing the user experience with interactive widgets, new freeform tools, among others. The WWDC event saw many other announcements in Apple’s lineup and the much-awaited release of the brand’s first ever mixed reality headset.  While iPadOS has been updated with various new features Google’s Android 14 is anticipated to release many more updates for its interface and the UI system at large.  The two operating systems often collide in the market and are prone to compete with their latest features and taking that forward, let’s discuss what weightage the newly announced iPadOS 17 features have on the Tablet Android (currently 13). Also read: Apple Vision Pro is superior to Meta Quest 3 but is that a reason to spend on it? 1) Customisation of Interface iPadOS 17 update has primarily focused on the interface with motion effects for wallpapers, interactive widgets, personalised lock screen option, liv...

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place this week, and while the whole world is waiting for Apple’s mixed-reality headset to appear, iOS 17 is pretty much the focus of the entire developer focused event. Quite a lot of iOS 17 features have been teased from various Apple analysts, updates that will enhance iPhone and other usability aspects related to Apple’s mobile operating system. We’ve put together three main things we feel Apple’s going to make announcements related to iOS 17: 1) Apple focus on extensive care of your health Apple is looking into their user's health extensively and iOS 17 is heavy on how they are turning the iPhone into a multi-layered personal health and fitness tracker for every user. Apple is allegedly working on a journaling app which enables logging in thoughts and activities, which will further get analysed to get a hold on users’ daily habits. NEW: Apple plans an AI-powered Health and Wellness digital coaching service for next year...

Google has changed the Android contact sync policy which could prove critical for you, especially if you aren’t aware of it. It changes the way Android used to handle your backed-up contacts on the cloud. Your Android contacts will disappear from your phone if you don’t pay heed.  Here’s what has changed: New Android contacts sync policy Earlier when you sign in to your Android device with your Google account, the contacts backed up to that account get automatically synced to the new device. All your entries in the Google Contacts appear in the contacts list on the new phone. Also even if you don’t have contacts sync enabled, the contacts would still appear on the device.  That has changed.  As per the recent May 2023 Google Play System changelog, "Turning off Google Contacts sync will now remove the previously synced contacts from your Android phone."  This will be in effect on all Android phones with the Google Play Services v23.20 update. Now, by removal, G...

Apple has released the stable and final iOS 16.2 update to the public. It comes with new iOS features like 5G support for iPhones, Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, and limitations for AirDrop, among other things. There are a few important new things to discuss here. Plus, we also brief you on the various bug fixes that this iOS update brings. Top iOS 16.2 features: What’s new Starting with the iOS 5G news: 1. 5G enabled for iPhones Apple has announced that “Starting Tuesday, December 13, at 11.30 PM IST, 5G cellular support is being enabled for the powerful new iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone SE and iPhone 12 lineups. In order to use a 5G connection with Jio and Airtel on an iPhone 12 model or later, customers will need to update to iOS 16.2”. So, if you have an iPhone 12 model or later, a 5G carrier connection, and you are living in an area with 5G coverage, enable 5G by going to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. If you meet the above criteria and still don’t see...

Xiaomi has released its latest mobile operating system, MIUI 14. MIUI 14 is based on Android 13 and has a redesigned user interface created using basic shapes such as circles and pills. It comes alongside the latest Xiaomi 13 series. Instead of being heavier than its predecessor, MIUI 14 is relatively lighter, thanks to Xiaomi's Project Razer, an initiative that aims to keep the latest OS as light as possible. Xiaomi has also adopted on-device data processing to maintain high user privacy standards.  Xiaomi MIUI 14 new features As mentioned in the official press release, the "Xiaomi 13 series comes with the latest MIUI 14, which is centered around convenience and simplicity, showing refined details everywhere and bringing lost-lasting smooth operations." The latest operating system from Xiaomi optimises the system's space occupation and reduces the number of non-removable system apps to eight. The core improvements come with new widgets, better privacy protection, a...

The Realme 10 Pro series is right around the block and it will be coming with Realme UI 4.0. Both the phone line as well as the software version is already out in the Chinese market. Today, the brand’s chief Mr Madhav Sheth revealed that we will be getting the new Android 13-based Realme UI update with the Realme 10 Pro smartphones out of the box. He has classified Realme UI 4.0 improvements in 4 key areas viz. design, interaction, fluidity, and security.  We are officially rolling out realme UI 4.0 with our upcoming #realme10ProSeries5G . The new operating system aims to enhance 4 critical areas - design, interaction, fluidity, & security to ensure a seamless user experience. pic.twitter.com/CS4gqiEeq0 — Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) December 6, 2022 Realme UI 4.0 features  One of the new and noticeable UI elements would be Realme UI 4.0’s card-style layout, which arranges information across the interface in customizable ‘cards’.  Always-on-display on Realme U...

It seems like the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico are set to get their own EC charging standard as Tesla is opening up the gates to its technology, offering its proprietary connector as the North American Charging Standard. Even though the company’s co-founder, Elon Musk, is caught up in Twitter business, and that could have some ramifications on Tesla, the latter’s new initiative could garner positive responses, especially from electric vehicle industry. As stated in the release published on their official blog, Tesla gave their rationale behind this change. They wrote, “In pursuit of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, today we are opening our EV connector design to the world. We invite charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to put the Tesla charging connector and charge port, now called the North American Charging Standard (NACS), on their equipment and vehicles.” The design files of the charging connector were also ...

Funtouch OS 13 has been revealed and the Vivo X80 Pro is already the first phone to get it. Yes, the company has also shared a list of phones from both iQOO and Vivo stables as well as a timeline of when to expect the OTA updates for those handsets. That roadmap has been given below. But first, let’s go through the reasons you may want to get this update on your device, i.e., the best features of Funtouch OS 13: Top Funtouch OS 13 features 1. Whatever Android 13 brings to the table. 2. App Pinning lets you pin an app whilst handing over the device to someone else. They won’t be able to leave the pinned app. 3. iManager which is like an all-encompassing toolbox including underclocking, kill-switch for CPU-heavy apps, etc. 4. New video editing tools like mute audio in a clip 5. New photo editing options right within the camera viewfinder that works similarly to the Snapseed app with horizontal and vertical swipes for various tweaks. Related to this, there is a stabilizer ring in t...

Apple might roll out the iOS 16 features to the iPad soon along with the Stage Manager. The tech giant has officially unveiled iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1, which indicates that iOS 16 features like iMessage editing and undo send in Mail will eventually be added to the iPad, reports The Verge. Additionally, the Stage Manager multitasking function, however, which was unpopular and unreliable during the iPadOS betas, is now officially released. Although the company postponed the release of iPadOS 16 from its September date, Stage Manager might still have some issues when it will made available to the general public in version 16.1. Stage Manager would not have external display support upon launch despite the delay, the report said. Recently, the company had announced to roll out iOS 16.1 update with new features, including 'Live Activities', 'Clean Energy Charging' and more. 'Live' feature gave updates about an ongoing sports game and tracks the progress of the ...

Apple is launching its new iOS 16.1 update on Monday, October 24. In addition, the tech company will also introduce the iPadOS 16 and macOS, along with Apple Fitness+. But coming back to iOS, Apple will bring a few new features for iPhone users other than some significant bug fixes and refinements. The new features include a new iCloud Shared Photo Library, Live Activities for Third-Party Apps, Clean Energy charging, and more. If you want to enjoy the new iOS 16.1 update on your iPhone, follow these steps to learn how to download it: iOS 16.1: How to wirelessly update your iPhone  Use iCloud or your laptop to back up your iPhone, connect your device to the Wi-Fi, and plug in the charger.  Go to Settings > General, then select the Software Update option.  Select the software update that you want to install. (You can also stick to iOS 16 and still get important security updates or upgrade to iOS 16.1.) Select Install Now, tap on Download and Install, enter your passcod...

Microsoft is reportedly working on the successor to Windows 11 and it could be called Windows 12. Well, whatever it may be christened as, in the inner circles, it is believed to be known as the Next Valley update of Windows. Now even though the details around the next big Windows update are scanty, a recent spill by the company shows us fresh design elements which could very well be of Windows 12. Here, have a look: Is this Windows 12 aka Next Valley update? An early UI exploration prototype for Windows Next Valley accidentally made a brief cameo during the Ignite keynote yesterday. Here's what I know about it: https://t.co/wbITbZ6215 pic.twitter.com/JEwL075ifR — Zac Bowden (@zacbowden) October 13, 2022 We got the first look at this new Windows UI during Microsoft's presentation at Ignite 2022 event. The first thing we noticed was the floating taskbar which looks similar to a macOS dock. It appears different from the traditional Windows taskbar which itself has come a long ...

Google has started rolling out its widgets for the iOS 16 Lock Screen, including popular apps like Gmail and Google News. With Apple launching of iOS 16, Google had also announced to roll out new features that will allow users to place widgets directly on their iPhones' lock screen. Google users can now add Lock Screen widgets for popular apps like Gmail and Google News but widgets for Search, Maps and Calendar are yet to arrive. The new Gmail widget comes in all three sizes: circular, rectangular and inline. The first two are meant to be placed below the clock on the Lock Screen, while the inline widget appears above as a line of text, reports The Verge. The Google News widget brings short headlines to the Lock Screen as a rectangular widget. The company last month announced to help users customise Lock Screen with the iOS 16 launch. "Your Lock Screen is the first thing you see when you pick up your phone, and Lock Screen widgets for lots of Google apps are on the way....

Nothing has officially announced to launch of its second audio product. The earphone comes in a unique case with a transparent semi-in-ear design, which is very much similar to Apple AirPods. Meanwhile, Ear (1) launched last year was featured with an in-ear design. Nothing today officially announced the launch date of earbuds with a transparent semi-in-ear design, however, the availability and the official pricing details are still not clear. Well, the price of the device was previously leaked via Amazon listing and it is believed to be priced around Rs 8,200.  According to the leaked image and its specifications, the Nothing Ear Stick is equipped with a 36mAh battery unit, and its uniquely designed case supports 350mAh battery power. The device is likely to come with a USB-C to USB-C cable charging system. The thing could feature an IP54 rating, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. For the unversed, the Ear Stick recently made its debut unofficially at London Fashion Week. For mor...

San Francisco, Sep 15 (IANS) Tech giant Microsoft has created a sample app for Teams that allow people to sign documents during remote meetings. According to Windows Central, the application lets users add a document to a meeting for attendees to sign, such as a purchase agreement, invoice, or NDA. The sample app was made by Teams Ecosystem Engineering as a proof of concept aimed at independent software vendors (ISVs) or other customers implementing it. The entire project is available and documented on GitHub, which should help organisations that would like to use it within meetings, the report said. The app allows users to add a document to a meeting to be reviewed or signed by attendees. It supports Teams single-sign-on (SSO) for authentication. The report mentioned that it also supports sharing content during a meeting stage, adaptive cards, and the Teams people picker. Microsoft noted that the app could be adapted to work with other scenarios that require signing off, such as...

iOS 16 has a feature that will allow iPhone users to deploy security patches without a full iOS update, and they can also choose to roll back the security updates. The Rapid Security Response system in iOS 16 can install security patches without fully updating your iPhone, or even without having to restart it, in some cases. By default, Rapid Security Responses are installed automatically, but Apple has implemented a way to remove them, reports MacRumors. According to a support document, the user can remove a Rapid Security Response update by going to Settings, General and About, then tapping tapping Remove Security Update. According to Apple, the users can reinstall the Rapid Security Response at a later date, or wait for it to be installed permanently as part of a standard software update. "It is not clear why a Rapid Security Response would need to be removed, but it's nice that users will have the option," said the report. However, security experts suggest not t...

San Francisco, Aug 30 (IANS) The iPhone 14 lineup may arrive with 30W fast charging, a significant jump from 20W being used in the iPhone 13 lineup. According to reports, an unnamed charger brand is allegedly sending out 30W iPhone 14 adapters for early access and review. This company believes Apple will be advertising 30W charging as a feature of the iPhone 14 series, reports AppleInsider. The iPhone 13 Pro Max was able to support 27W charging temporarily in a test, suggesting that 30W support is possible. It is not yet clear if the 30W charging would be limited to iPhone 14 Pro models or be available to all four iPhone 14 models. Apple recently released two 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapters to be used for charging the MacBook Air and iPhone simultaneously. The iPhone 14 lineup is set to be announced during an event on September 7. The next-generation iPhone 14, to be produced in India around two months after its China production, will see four models � a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a...