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Very recently, this editor met with the India country head of a smartphone company, and caught him using a BlackBerry Bold 9790. Intriguing, since the outfit referred to isn’t BlackBerry, but one that makes touchscreen Android devices. When asked why he uses a BlackBerry as his daily driver and not a handset that bears the name of his own brand, his reply was, “I’ll switch, as soon as I can find something that can give me a matching email and typing experience....

You might see it as waste of money, quite frankly that’s how I’ve felt about Android ar—until now. The initial software was too inconsistent. I’d have a different experience every time I put on the watch. But I feel differently since toying with Android ar 5.1—especially while using it with the stylish gold tch Urbane. It brings with it new functionality that’s actually useful, beyond just pushing notifications willy-nilly from my phone to my wrist....

The issue tracker mentions a memory leak that causes apps either to run slowly or to crash without any warning. Android 5.0.1 apparently takes up as much as 1.3GB of RAM, which is particularly detrimental to devices that top out at 2GB. There are even a few Reddit threads devoted to complaints about this particular issue. A ticket for the RAM issue opened up on ’s AOSissue tracker about a month ago....

Stage Manager, the headline feature of iOS 16, overhauls multitasking on the iPad with overlapping and resizable windows. The feature also let users connect an iPad to an external monitor to create a second iPad desktop rather than just mirroring the same one. It is a nice feature but was limited to iPads with Apple’s custom M1 chip, which currently includes the 2021 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models and the 2022 iPad Air....

Like every Sunday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman sent out the latest edition of his Power Up newsletter, and we have found out many details in it about the upcoming products from Apple, so let’s examine them below. Apple Might Start Recording September’s Virtual Event Firstly, let’s discuss about Apple’s upcoming September event, where the company is expected to launch iPhone 14 series, Watch Series 8, and “Rugged Edition” Watch. According to Gurman, Apple will host this event as a virtual event, and it has started recording the keynotes for the event....

Also: The 8 best iPhone models For those who are curious, the official changelog lists the ability for Apple Cash users to send or request money when viewing their Apple Cash card. Apple’s Podcasts app is now better at managing storage and keeping or getting rid of old podcast episodes. And finally, HomeKit users will see fewer issues with home automations that are triggered when people come home or leave....

Thankfully, some solutions don’t involve upgrading your mobile phone. For example, Apple’s iCloud gives every iPhone, iPad, or Mac user 5GB of free cloud storage. Of course, if you need more than that, you can buy a storage upgrade. Most people assume that iCloud data is stored on Apple’s servers. But read on to find out why that hasn’t always been the case and see if you’re eligible for part of this class-action lawsuit settlement....

It’s been taken as another sign that while edtech – education transformed through technology – has been a star startup sector in India, soaring during the pandemic, it is now facing existential questions about how it will ply its trade in the years ahead. Indian parents, mostly from middle-to-low income families with no access to formalized online learning during the innumerable coronavirus-induced lockdowns, were desperate for anything that could keep their kids in the game....

Android offers plenty of good tools for making your trips less painful, whether it’s just down the street to the store or a longer trek to the coast. th these tools you’ll be able to route your way around accidents, find gas, score parking, even discover some historical gems. So load up with our recommendations get ready to claim your status as the ultimate road warrior. ze tips you off to traffic accidents, jams, other areas to avoid (like a heavy law enforcement presence)....

For a lot of people, a battery is one of the deciding factors when purchasing a smartphone. So if you happen to belong to this category, here’s a list (in no particular order) for some of our best picks for smartphones with 5000mAh battery. 1. Samsung Galaxy M30 The Galaxy M30 launched in India a few months back. And it makes its place in this listicle with a mammoth 5000mAh battery inside....

Are a physical keyboard, dual-curve display, and increased security worth a huge premium on a smartphone? The answer might vary depending on who you ask, but BlackBerry certainly seems to think those features are reason enough for launching the Priv in the Indian market for a whopping Rs. 62,999 (around $930). Smartphones with displays that curve on both sides aren’t exactly rare – both the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ were on the market with such displays before the Priv....

Blocking your number temporarily only works while calling businesses and individuals. Your phone number cannot be blocked while calling toll-free numbers or emergency services. Keep reading and I’ll show you both ways to block your number. Temporarily block your number The temporary way of keeping your mobile number invisible from caller ID is as easy as 1,2,3. Actually, it’s more like *67 (star 67) and it’s free. Dial that code before the phone number, and it will temporarily deactivate caller ID....

A lunar eclipse is when the sun, Earth, and moon align, and the Earth casts a complete shadow over the moon. When the moon falls under the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, the umbra, it turns a reddish hue – hence the term “Blood Moon.” If you live in eastern Asia, Australia, or the Pacific, portions of the Blood Moon spectacle will be visible to you. The totality of the eclipse will be visible across North and Central America, as well as in Ecuador, Colombia, and western portions of Venezuela and Peru, according to NASA....

In Summary Tracking a switched off cell phone is next to impossible. Well, that’s a conventional belief. According to a report from the Washington Post, the NSA is capable of tracking cell phones even when they are turned off. As per the report, NSA has been using this technique, dubbed “The Find”, ever since September 2004. For more such insightful articles on location tracking of phones, check out our phone tracking hub....

Cat has literally packed the Flir’s standalone thermal camera in the S60 and the sensor will still offer the same functionalities as its standalone counterpart. Apart from producing a live thermal image, it also measures the surface temperature and has the ability to record both stills and video, albeit in VGA resolution. The thermal camera can be extensively used in rescue missions and the overall ruggedness of the phone is also expected to find appeal with a certain niche of buyers....

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Google has kept it a pretty tight secret as to when its next version of its mobile platform, Android 7.0 Nougat, will land on devices out in the wild. But that could be changing, as reported by AndroidCentral. According to the publication, which cites information gathered from the Canadian mobile carrier, Telus, along with a recently announced preview event from LG, Android 7.0 Nougat may be launching on Monday, August 22....

With the iPhone X, Apple has managed to beat Samsung in its own game. The Korean company currently dominates the market with its OLED panels. It supplies OLED panels to all major smartphone OEMs out there and dominates the market with a market share of almost 97 percent. So unsurprisingly, Samsung also supplies Apple with the 5.8-inch OLED panel used on the iPhone X. Samsung has rapidly been improving the technology of its OLED panels which is why in just a few short years, Samsung’s OLED panels have managed to beat LCD panels in almost every department....

Some speculation came from a reliable source regarding the expected adoption timeline of USB-C in the Apple ecosystem and hinted that the company is even ready for accessories. Even Apple’s Accessories Getting USB-C According to the latest newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be able to make a switch to USB-C for most of its products by the given date from the European Union, which is 2024. As we all know, the European Parliament has passed a law for manufacturers that present USB-C as a common charging port in Europe, and this law not only implies on smartphones, it also for other devices from the same brand....

Developers will need to rethink how people use their apps now that they’ll be available on more traditional laptops instead of just smartphones tablets. The capability will first come to the experimental Chrome Dev Channel, with full inclusion on select Chromebooks this fall. I chatted with a few developers to get their thoughts on what this would mean for their work. Their outlook is generally positive, recognizing that the ay Store on Chromebooks opens up Android apps to an entirely new platform....