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iPhone 12 & SE: Apple will not include Charger and Earphones

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iPhone 12 is one of the most anticipated mobile phones this year from Apple, and there have been several leaks about the phone before its release. The latest update or leak is not such good news for the existing Apple customers planning to upgrade. It has been rumored that the next flagship iPhone12 will not ship with earbuds or a charger in the box. Although the information has been confirmed by Apple yet, the information comes from a trusted source in Apple.

The rumor has also been confirmed by another reputed leaker, which gives more weight to the information’s authenticity. It has also been rumored that the packaging of the new iPhone 12 will be much thinner and exquisite as the box will only contain the handset and the documentation. However, not all the existing and potential customers are happy about this information. Genuine Apple accessories are already sold at a very high price.

Adding the charging unit and earphones to the same will add a lot more to the expensive iPhone. As per the users and many tech reviewers, they are removing the earphones would not be uncommon as most mobile device companies do not ship earphones any longer. However,  removing the charger unit seems to be the wrong decision. iPhones are already a lot expensive, and asking the customer to buy expensive chargers from Apple would break the already expensive deal for many.

Apple’s decision might have been taken to cut down on the e-waste produced in large quantities every year. However, removing the charging unit and earphones from the package will impact the new potential customers to Apple’s Ecosystem. Shelling out extra bucks just for the charger might not seem to be the best deal for them. Although nothing is confirmed by Apple right now and the customers will have to wait until it is officially launched.

NBA 2k21 on PS5 is $10 More than that on PS4

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There was a lot of speculation about the new PS5 before its launch. After it was digitally released a couple of days back, it was clear that the gaming console would pack stronger and powerful hardware for the better gaming experience. With a lot more gaming power and focus on providing higher resolution and better graphics in the game, it is expected that the games that will be created for PS5 will be a bit more expensive than what people used to spend on PS4 games.

The news is official, and the games developed for PS5 will be around $10 costlier than the PS4 version. When asked by the game developers about this price increase, they explained that there is a lot of value add ons in the game due to which there has been a price increase. The games on PS5 will provide endless replay value and many new improvements and additions to the existing gameplay.

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Since every game will be raised to a new level of graphics and gameplay, the price increase is fairly valued in regards to the next-generation console. Although the information was confirmed by just one game developer studio, it is the first sign of what seems to be a costlier PS5 software for the users. Apart from the initial cost to purchase the game, it is also rumored that the in-game purchased to level up the player’s skill set, will also be priced much higher than that of PS4 games. The information will be verified better when other game studios will disclose the details on how they will price their games for PS5 and how it will be different from what was offered on PS4. Although, the existing users who are planning to upgrade will have to be prepared for the price increase, which seems to be inevitable.

Top 3 Online Streaming Services on Lockdown in India

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During the last few months, everyone’s lifestyle has come to a still due to the lockdown amid Covid-19. Ever since the lockdown was implemented globally, people were unable to attend their office, social events, and even go outside for leisure. With so many restrictions on going outside, there are only a handful of things that a person can do to keep themselves entertained. However, online streaming services have seemed to get even more popular and have gained millions of new customers in the last couple of months. Online streaming services have proven to be a good source of entertainment for people who have been sitting at home without work during the lockdown.

Even before lockdown, a trend among people was noticed where they preferred movies and dramas on streaming services more than movies displayed in cinema halls. The major reason for the same original content and gripping stories that made the content on streaming services unique and appealing. In fact, Many such streaming services have started making exclusive series and movies, specific to them, which has gained a lot of popularity and new viewers to watch it. When it comes to online content streaming services, there are few that you can subscribe to without any hesitation. These streaming services have some of the best content to watch and will surely entertain you and keep you engaged.

Netflix

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Surely you have heard about Netflix as it is one of the most popular streaming services in the World. The online streaming giant has been one of the biggest companies in its category when it comes to online streaming services. With success in the USA, the company has now expanded to Southeast Asian countries as well.

Within the last few months, after the lockdown amid Covid-19, the streaming service has seen a humongous increase in the number of subscribers and their revenue. It is now surely one of the topmost streaming services in the world.

The best part about Netflix is that it is available on almost all platforms like Android, Mac, Windows, Xbox, Playstation, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, etc. Netflix does provide a free duration of subscription for new users after which it charges a nominal monthly fee for the services. They keep adding new series and movies very frequently and you will never run out of content to watch. A complete value for money, Netflix is a must-have subscription if you are going to watch online movies and series.

Amazon Prime

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Similar to what Netflix provides, Amazon Prime is globally popular for a lot of reasons. It is not only popular but is also available on almost all platforms like Netflix, Xbox, Mac, Windows, Android, Playstation, and much more.

The subscription to Amazon Prime is very affordable and a complete value for money. Just like Netflix, Amazon Prime also has its own set of original series that are exclusively available on the platform. Apart from streaming a lot of different movies and series, it has a good collection of documentaries and cartoon series. Therefore, it can be great to watch with kids as well. It is considered to be more valuable as the Amazon Prime subscription also provides the user with Amazon music and faster delivery services on their e-commerce site.

Amazon prime has certainly gained a lot of popularity in the last couple of years and is sure to give a head-on fight to Netflix in the possible future for the number one spot.

Disney Plus + Hotstar

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Both Hotstar and Disney plus has been popular online streaming service across the globe. Recently both the brands have merged together into a single app called the Disney+Hotstar application. Hotstar is popular for live streaming of sports and Disney is popular for providing content like Disney animated movies, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, etc, which is more focused on kids. The online streaming service is available on Mac, Android, Windows, etc, and is also trying to be available on all other platforms, like Netflix and Amazon Prime. It is very well priced and has a bunch of great movies and series to watch from.

These are the top three online streaming services that will do more than enough to keep you occupied and entertained during the Cold-19 phase. Since most of these provide a free period to test the subscription, you can try out anyone and then select to subscribe to it.

Apple iOS 14: All-New iPhone Features Explored

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There is no denying that the iPhone is one of the most popular mobile devices globally and is known for its premium hardware and software integration. The best features of an iPhone are the seamless integration of Bionic chipset hardware from Apple and its IOS. Apple designs both, they provide the best performance among all premium mobile devices in the market.

The major attraction for iPhone users has been the regular updates for IOS that increase the phone performance and add a lot more features to make it secure. Privacy and security have been the topmost priority for Apple while designing their phones. Every year Apple rolls out a major update for their phones. This year has been no less exciting as Apple is all set to roll out IOS 14 for many of their smart range devices. IOS 14 brings in a lot of new features and security updates to make your iPhone much better than before. Since the IOS 14 preview in June at the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference).

The IOS 14 update is all set to release officially in September and promises to bring a lot of features to the iPhone. Meanwhile, developers have access to the beta version of IOS 14 for testing until the full launch. Let’s have a look at the few additions in IOS 14.

  • Widgets where Android had a stronghold. But now IOS 14 also allows the user to add widgets on the Home screen, which was earlier only visible on the Today screen display.
  • IOS 14 also brings in the App Library, which will be positioned at the end of Home screen pages. It will automatically organize the application in folders based on the type and how frequently you use them. For example, frequently used apps will have a bigger icon in the folder, and the less-used apps will have smaller icons.
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  • The app clip feature allows you to add a card like a feature for a specific app and access when required.
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  • Now even messages will allow the user to pin a specific message on the top of their message list, which helps prioritize the important messages.
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  • Siri now looks to give it a refreshing look. Better translation and expansion of its knowledge base are a few additions to it.
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  • The new translation features private offline voice and text translation and online text and voice translation in 11 different languages. Using the iPhone in landscape mode will initiate conversation more and will detect the language being spoken.
  • The Maps app gets cycling direction along with electric vehicle routing. It will also maintain the data on elevation, busy streets, stairs, etc. It will also add charging spots for electric cars and how a route is planned according to that.
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  • Using NFC, IOS 14 allows users to use their iPhone and iWatch together to start their car. One can also use it to share the digital car keys with someone else through messages.
  • Now users can also use third-party apps as default apps for certain files, which was not possible before. Earlier, only Apple software was assigned as the default application, but the changes are added in with IOS 14.
  • Now users can watch a video while doing face-time, which is the picture-to-picture support function. Similarly, a new fitness and health app in IOS 14 contains new workouts and all your medical records.
  • One of the best features in this update is the LED blinking light on the top, which will notify the user if the camera, microphone, or other hardware is used in real-time. Also, all apps require permission to track a user and use their location.
  • The Find My App can now detect third-party apps other than the original Apple items. The weather app will provide minute-by-minute precipitation when rain is in the forecast.

These are some of the major changes that one will notice in the new generation of iPhones. Apart from these are many more additions to IOS 14, which will make the device perform much to master. So, if you already own an iPhone, you will have to wait till September until the final version has been officially announced.