Amazon has been sending invites to many publication houses, tech channels, and other companies regarding its hardware event that will take place on September 28. The major focus of the event would be on the latest Amazon devices, features, and online services that it will provide. It might also be the stage for Amazon to launch its new range of Amazon Echo devices as they launched the existing generation of Echo devices this time last year. Therefore we can expect a new generation of Echo devices coming our way.
Amazon will also be offering a new version of Echo Show devices along with new Echo Buds. They also might officially announce the new Kindle PaperWhite and its Signature edition which has already been mentioned on one of their websites. It is also expected that the company might announce its new Bluetooth speaker as well. Nothing has been confirmed by Amazon as of now and we might have a few more surprises from the company, for which we will have to wait for the event.
Redmi will soon be launching their new line of laptops in China which will be dedicated to users for gaming purposes. The new laptop is expected to come in two variants which will be powered using the Intel and AMD chipsets. The laptop is named Redmi G 2021 and will come with a 16.1-inch display which is going to be really big. The best part about the display is that it will have a 144Hz refresh rate along with bright colors and great contrast. The laptop with the Intel processors will have the 11th generation Intel Core i5-11260H processor, along with 16GB of RAM and 512 SSD space.
The laptop with AMD configuration will have a Ryzen 7 5800 processor, along with 16GB of RAM and the same memory storage. While both the laptops will come with Windows 10 initially, they will get the upgrade to Windows 11 as well. The laptop will also be great in terms of performance and cooling and will be equipped with Hurricane Heat Dissipation 3.0 system, which provides dual fans and four outlets for expelling the heat from the laptop. Also, the AMD variant will get copper heat pipes, making it more efficient.
The laptop will be equipped with a 180W power adapter for the Intel variant and 230W for the AMD variant. They will be equipped with features like a backlit keyboard, Xiao AI smart assistant, thunderbolt and USB-C ports, and Wi-Fi 6. The price of the AMD variant has been kept at 6,999 Yuan, which is around $1,081 and 5,699 Yuan or $880 for the Intel version. There is no confirmation as to when the laptop will be launched globally, but we can expect that it will take a couple of months. The sale for the same in China begins on September 23.
Motorola unveiled a new smartphone, the Moto E20 last week which runs on the Android 11 Go Edition. The Go edition is much lighter and is faster on smartphones with low-end hardware. Now Motorola is working on a new smartphone which will be a slightly more upscale or upgraded model to E20. The details that have been leaked about the new Motorola E40, confirm that the phone will have an octa-core processor, but the details of the processor are not out right now.
As per the speculations, the company could be using a Mediatek chipset on E40, or they could be using the Unisoc T606, which is the same processor used in E20. Other details that almost seem to be confirmed about the smartphone include a 90Hz refresh rate for the screen which will be 6.5-inch in size. In terms of the camera setup, the rear will be equipped with a triple camera setup where we will see a 48MP primary sensor.
The phone could get a depth and ultra-wide camera sensor. It might be possible that the E40 smartphone takes a lot of elements from the E20, as it will be an upgraded successor to the one. No official confirmation and details have been provided by Motorola yet, so all these details and leaks are only speculations for now. However, it would be interesting to see how Motorola will provide it at an appropriate price in the market when kept alongside the E20 smartphone. The phone is expected to launch by the end of this year.
Oppo has today announced the launch of their new smartphone, the Oppo A16. The phone is the direct successor to Oppo A15 and will be priced at an affordable price tag of Rs 13,990. The phone will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of minimum storage. The two color options that the company is providing are Crystal Black and Pearl Blue. In terms of specifications, the phone comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It will be powered using the MediaTek Helio G35 processor. and will have up to 128GB of storage.
When it comes to the price and the processor used in the phone, Oppo could have done a little better as many other offerings in the same budget are providing a much powerful processor than this. On the rear, the phone comes with a dual-camera setup where the primary sensor will be 13MP, along with a 2MP secondary sensor. His phone will run on Android 11 out of the box with ColorOS UI. In terms of battery, it will be powered using a 5,000 mAh battery and will have a 3.5mm headphone jack as well.
Overall, the phone seems to be an option for people who are looking for a smartphone from Oppo in the affordable category. However, the overall specs of the smartphone seem to be a little weak against the competition in a similar category. The phone would be great in day-to-day usage, but it might lag in terms of gaming and multitasking in long time usage.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “why is my mac so slow?“, if you have then this article is for you.
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What is a MacBook & Why MacBooks Slows Down?
MacBook’s are pretty fast machines, with a perfect combination of hardware and software from Apple. However, with time every MacBook user has a common issue of their MacBook slowing down in performance. There can be many reasons behind a mac running slowly. So how do we find out what is slowing down your mac, because some of them are related to software, which can be easily resolved, while for some, it can be a hardware issue that needs to be checked by the Apple Support Team?
The good thing is that most of the common reasons why a MacBook slows down can easily be resolved at the user’s end. Age is certainly one of the common factors that a MacBook can degrade in performance after a certain period of time. Let’s have a look at multiple scenarios under which a MacBook slows down.
Less Memory in the Hard Drive
Although MacBooks come equipped with SSD’s which are much faster and efficient than a traditional hard disk, they would still degrade in performance if they have no space left. Nothing can slow a MacBook down more than having a full hard drive. The only way of resolving this issue is by freeing up space on the hard drive by removing unwanted programs and files.
Remove any application that you do not use, unwanted documents, files, and installation files that are no longer needed. The best alternative to this is to transfer the data to cloud storage. iCloud from Apple provides you with free as well as paid space on the servers. One can use it to transfer the data there, which will increase the space on the hard drive. It will eventually lead to faster processing time.
Old macOS Version
It is perhaps the most common reason why MacBook tends to slow down with time. Regular updates from Apple are very important to update the system by working much more efficiently and removing existing bugs. In case one does not install the latest updates on their MacBook, it gets wide open to many different security threats that can hamper the performance on the macOS.
These updates also contain security patches that help to improve the safety and privacy of the data. Unable to install this security update makes the MacBook prone to cyber-attacks. Therefore, the user needs to make sure that regular updates are always installed, and the macOS should be of the latest version.
Old Hardware
We all understand the technology is ever-changing and constantly upgrades from its previous self. Therefore, the hardware requirement of this software is constantly increasing, and so is the performance and functionality. Due to this, when new updates or new software are installed on older hardware, they do not perform efficiently. Since the new software is not made for older hardware, they tend to be a drop in the overall performance. The only solution to this is by upgrading to the latest hardware.
Startup Programs
Startup programs are those which automatically initiate after the MacBook starts. If there are a lot of different startup programs in the queue, it could lead to a slower boot and also a drop in the performance. Limiting these startup programs to just a few will ensure that the systems start immediately and without any delay.
One can go to System Preferences > Users and Groups > Click on your username > Click on Login items and application name > Click the symbol on the left side of the name to remove it from the startup list.
Multitasking
There is only a certain bit a system can take while multitasking. For example, a MacBook pro will open many more programs and windows compared to a MacBook air. Therefore, if you open more applications or windows than what a MacBook can efficiently handle, it will start to slow down. These can be felt as slower opening and closing screens, time taken to load the program, and much more. The only solution to this is by closing the Windows, which is not in use.
These are some of the common reasons due to which your MacBook could slow down with time and you understood why yourMac running slow. One needs to make sure that these issues do not appear in the system through constant updates so that they can avoid the mac running slow issue. Also, one can make sure that applications that are no longer in use should be removed from the laptop.
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G smartphone in the Indian market very soon and they have started ads and promotion on social media for the same. Although a lot of details have already been leaked about the smartphone and the kind of specification it would come with, the new detail confirms that the phone will have the support for 12 5G bands. The Xiaomi 11T series has already been launched in the Chinese market and will be launched in India as well. Now, it seems that the smartphone will be the only one in its category that will provide the support for 12 5G bands, which will be n78, n77, n66, n41, n38, n28, n20, n8, n7, n5, n3, and n1.
In terms of design, the smartphone is thin and one of the slimmest smartphones in its category with 6.8mm thickness. The expected price for the smartphone in the Indian market should be Rs 21,999, while for the international market it could be around $407 or Rs 30,000. When compared to the array of features it provides, the phone seems to be a value for money. The specification confirms that the phone will come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen and will have a 120Hz refresh rate.
There is no in-screen fingerprint reader and it will be available on the side with the power button. The back will have a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, along with a 20MP front selfie camera. The phone will be powered using the Snapdragon 778 chipset and will have at least 8GB of RAM. In terms of battery, it will be powered using a 4,250 mAh battery and 33W fast charging.
iQOO is soon going to launch the iQOO Z5 smartphone in the Indian market on September 27, while the initial launch will take place in China on September 23. The phone will debut in India under the Rs 30,000 price tag. The company has started sending invites in India for the launch which also gives a glimpse of the rear panel of the smartphone. The things which can be confirmed through the image are the triple camera setup on the rear with a 64MP primary sensor and the volume rocker and power button on the right side, which will also work as a fingerprint scanner.
As per the reports, the company is going to launch multiple variants of iQOO Z5, which will be the vanilla Z5, Z5 Pro, and the Z5x. There are no details about the specs of the smartphone for now but the leaked specifications in the past suggest that the phone will be powered using the Snapdragon 778 SoC. Also, the phone will have a high-resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with stereo speakers and Hi-Res Audio and Wireless support.
The phone will be powered using a 5,000 mAh battery which will also be supported with at least 55W fast charging support. Also, they have developed a new kind of battery for their smartphones which will charge the phone much faster than any other in the competition. Apart from these, no other details of the smartphone are confirmed at this moment and we will have to wait for the official launch of the smartphone in China and India.
Kindle has been one of the best offerings from Amazon when it comes to digital reading. This e-book device is one of the most popular and sold around the world. However, it has been a while since the company has released a new version of Kindle Paperwhite. However, the wait seems to be nearly over now. Amazon Canada has recently released a brand new Kindle Paperwhite alongside a Signature Edition model in a comparison table. The comparison table provides the user with the comparison of technical specifications between the old and new Kindle Paperwhite.
The new Kindle Paperwhite will come with a 6.8-inch E-ink display which is bright and provide crisp and clear text on the screen. However, the “Signature Edition” is a step ahead of it. It will provide features like Wireless charging, more storage in the device, and also backlight adjustment based on the lighting level of the environment. Where the new Kindle Paperwhite will be priced at $149.99, the Signature edition has been priced at $209.99. Both of these devices will be IPX8 water-resistant and will come with 8GB and 32GB of in-built storage.
All these details are confirmed and mentioned on the comparison table published on the website. Now, since the device has already made it to the comparison table, we can soon expect the company to announce the launch date for the same. Also, the comparison table does not provide the entire details of the device like the kind of charging port it will come with. However, both the devices will have 17 LEDs in the front and will be equipped with Wi-Fi.
One of the most popular smartphones from Poco has been the Poco X3 Pro. Initially, when the smartphone was released this year, the price for the same started at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB/128GB version and was powered by the previous generation premium chipset Snapdragon 860 SoC. The pricing of the phone was very critical and was appreciated as although there was a global shortage of the chipset, the company was still able to launch it under the 20k price segment. Although it has been only a few months after it was launched, it will be offered at a great discount on the Flipkart Big Billion Day sale.
The phone will be listed for Rs 16,999 for the 6GB variant and the details for the same are already live. Flipkart is also bringing a lot of new offers and exchange schemes for the customer. If you are looking for a smartphone that can provide you great performance in multi-tasking, gaming, and everyday performance, while still keeping the price in the affordable category, then this is the smartphone you should go for. The phone can run some of the best and heavy-duty mobile games with ease and comes with great battery life as well.
It comes with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel and has a 120Hz refresh rate as well. With a 5,160 battery and 33W fast charging, you will never have to face any issues on the battery end. It comes with a quad-camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 20MP selfie sensor. The build and quality of the phone are excellent. The only downside of the smartphone is that it is big and bulky, also it is only 4G compatible. If that is not a problem for you, then this could be a great smartphone for you.
Spam apps have increased by multiple folds over the last couple of years, due to which companies like Apple and Google have to be very strict with their app store policies. Recently, a report “H1 2021 Delisted Mobile Apps Report ” given Pixalate shares provides some really crucial points about what kind of apps were banned and what kind of users they have been aiming at. As per the report, more than 5 million apps were analyzed by both Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with more than 21 million reviews on them as well.
Therefore, although millions of apps have been banned already from these app stores, they are still on the user’s phone. It is why it creates a high risk of privacy and consumer safety. Now the major point of concern in this is that from all the apps that were removed from both the app stores 86 to 89% of the apps were aimed at children under the age of 12 years. Also, many of such apps did not have any kind of privacy policy as well. What this concludes is that the more children are getting addicted to smartphones and technology around us, it becomes easier for hackers and other spammers to attack them through the apps.
It also raises a question on whether the small children should be exposed to such technology or should they be informed and educated about the same. The reports also say that more than 60% of the apps removed in China did not have any privacy policy and 66% of the removed apps requested dangerous permission. Therefore, it seems to be high time to know what kind of apps and content your children are accessing through their smartphones and other devices.
