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  • Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

    Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

    As the tech behemoth shifts some of its production away from China, Apple Inc. announced on Monday that it will produce its newest iPhone 14 in India.

    J.P.Morgan analysts predict that by 2025, Apple may relocate a quarter of its iPhone production to India.

    At an event earlier this month, the company unveiled the newest iPhone 14, emphasising safety improvements over glitzy new technical features—with the exception of a new watch designed with adventure in mind.

    “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” Cupertino-based tech giant said in a statement.

    The analysts predict that Apple would shift roughly 5 per cent of iPhone 14 production to India starting in late 2022. India is the second-largest smartphone market in the world, after China.

    In a report last week, JPM analysts predicted that by 2025, Apple may produce one in every four iPhones in India.

  • PTA blocks more than 1 million social media accounts for posting illegal content

    PTA blocks more than 1 million social media accounts for posting illegal content

    Over 1.1 million social media accounts were suspended by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for posting “illegal” content and engaging in defamation campaigns against organisations.

    According to specifics, PTA received over 1,200,000 complaints, including 134,000 against Facebook, and barred more than 1,135,000 IDs for uploading “illegal” content and taking part in a smear campaign against government institutions.

    PTA reported that Facebook has blocked more than 112,000 bogus IDs. In addition, the agency received 65,122 complaints for immoral content posted on TikTok; following an investigation, 63,000 IDs were disabled.

    According to ARY News, the PTA took down more than 36,000 YouTube videos and blacklisted 31,860 Twitter IDs in response to complaints.

    After lowering the number of non-operational sites to 163, the PTA previously declared that it has restored telecom services in more flood-affected areas.

    PTA said on Twitter via its handle that ongoing efforts by the organisation and telecom providers to restore connectivity in flood-affected areas have further reduced the number of non-operational sites to 163.

    Additionally, PTA stated that work is underway to restore telecom services completely in flood-affected areas on a priority basis.

  • Best gaming laptops to buy in 2022

    Best gaming laptops to buy in 2022

    In the past, it was challenging to find the finest gaming laptop because the search required making concessions. You could purchase a thin, underpowered laptop or a powerful one that pushed the limits of what can be considered a laptop.

    However, gaming laptops have significantly improved in recent years, largely as a result of Nvidia and AMD GPUs that are more powerful and durable.

    Here are some of the best gaming laptops:

    ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop

    Concentrated firepower optimises and improves the ROG Strix G15 with Windows 11 Home’s fundamental gaming experience. A GeForce RTX GPU and an AMD RyzenTM CPU operating at their top speeds make everything, including gaming and multitasking, quick and fluid.

    Esports competition displays should run at 300Hz/3ms for increased speed. Due to Adaptive-Sync, gameplay is incredibly fluid, and clever thermal improvements keep you composed under pressure. No matter what game you are playing, you can get the best gameplay.

    Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-79TD Gaming Laptop

    Acer gaming laptops offer cutting-edge performance to all gamers. The Nitro line of gaming PCs and accessories is ideal for casual gamers that are prepared to improve. A gorgeous 15.6-inch FHD display on the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 can help you visualise success.

    In addition to Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate, DLSS, resizable BARs, second-generation Ray Tracing cores, and third-generation Tensor cores, the most recent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU offers a wide range of additional features. Matchmaking is quicker and match disconnection is no longer a concern with DoubleShot Pro with Killer Wi-Fi 6.

    The Acer Nitro 5 11th Gen Intel Core i7’s processing capability delivers outstanding performance when you challenge your buddies to combat or concentrate on a new hobby. This Acer Nitro laptop has 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of solid-state storage, both of which may be upgraded as needed. To get the most out of USB, connect a display using the HDMI 2.1 port, take advantage of USB power-off charging, and use the USB-Type-C port.

    Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop

    The Alienware m15 R4, a stylish and useful gaming laptop, is powered by a superb Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. Although the cost of this device can easily surpass $2,500, you will get a thin, light computer with an RGB keyboard and a stylish white chassis in exchange. Thanks to its quick CPU, large hard drive, and surprisingly comfortable touchpad, the m15 R4 is a flexible device that can be used for both work and play.

    If you choose to purchase this laptop, be warned that the battery life is insufficient for continuous productivity or gaming, and the fan can become very loud. The only drawbacks are these. This computer can play the newest games at high settings and has cutting-edge hardware, so it will survive for a long time.

    Dell G15 5511 Gaming Laptop

    The new Dell G15 gaming laptop is made to improve gaming. It comes with a 4 GB GDDR6 graphics card, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and an 11th-generation Intel i5 processor. The laptop maintains its coolness even over extended sessions of gaming thanks to Alienware’s inventive thermal design that enhances ventilation. The G15 has a new tough finish and comes in the gorgeous Dark Shadow Grey colour. Play around with the orange backlit keyboard and 15.6-inch FHD screen.

    All of these laptops offer what you’re searching for in the best gaming laptop, including the capacity to run the most demanding games of today without having to make compromises on settings.

  • Here are old models that Samsung will update soon

    Here are old models that Samsung will update soon

    Samsung is fixing several outdated Galaxy models through a performance and bug-fix update patch. Some models that were discontinued almost 7 years ago will also benefit from this update.  

    The update has been seen on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge devices purchased from various network operators in a number of regions.

    These old Samsung models are expected to receive a software update soon:

    • Samsung Galaxy S6
    • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
    • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus
    • Samsung Galaxy S7
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
    • Samsung Galaxy S8
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
    • Samsung Galaxy S9
    • Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 8
    • Samsung Note 9

    All S6 models, including carrier and unlocked models as well as international models, are anticipated to be included in the next update. You can manually search for updates if you don’t see any notifications.

    The update may not mention a GPS repair as it did with the Galaxy S8. The only performance enhancements and bug fixes are mentioned in the change log.

    In comparison to the S8’s 420MB upgrade, it is also a lot smaller update, weighing in at about 13MB. It goes without saying that neither a new Android version nor a new security patch is included.

    The Samsung Galaxy A40 is significantly more current, having only been released in 2019, but its four years of guaranteed security fixes are already about to expire.

    The A40 was using the July patch and is now updating with a 280MB update to the September 1.

    The phone is currently updated every three months, thus the gap is to be expected. However, it might switch to a biannual schedule when it reaches 4 in March 2019.

  • YouTube introduces Creator Music, a music store for content creators

    YouTube introduces Creator Music, a music store for content creators

    YouTube will now enable the monetization of licensed music for content producers. The company unveiled a platform called Creator Music earlier this week, allowing YouTubers to use a library of well-known songs in their videos without risking demonetization.

    With the rules of the music rights laid out plainly so that producers may understand the charges, this new location will offer a sizable collection of songs that they can browse through, search, and buy. Additionally, they will be able to select tracks that feature a new revenue-sharing option, which allows both content producers and owners of music rights to profit from their work.

    The modifications were unveiled at today’s Made on YouTube live event, where the company outlined its strategies for retaining the community of video creators in the face of TikTok’s mounting threat. Here, it made a number of announcements with the main goal of assisting creators in increasing their earnings.

    However, YouTube is also making it easier for producers to locate musical accompaniment for their videos using Creator Music.

    “Creators have told us, time and time again, that finding the right song isn’t the hard part. It’s actually figuring out how to license it,” said Amjad Hanif, VP of Creator Products at YouTube.

    The music license holder receives all ad money when a creative utilises a tune they don’t own, as was revealed at the event. Because of this, YouTube videos frequently do not use commercial music, which the company’s new service intends to address.

    The tracks on Creator Music can either be bought directly or through a rev-share agreement, which keeps the money in-house instead of going to the rights holder. In the first case, the creator is purchasing a license with clearly stated terms and fees.

    In the latter scenario, creators won’t have to pay anything up front to get access to the songs; instead, they will divide a portion of their earnings with the musicians.

    Creators can utilise this new resource to look for the songs they have in mind or to look for songs within the budget they have established for the project. Instead of being restricted to stock music or having no music at all, as is frequently the case, especially with smaller makers who cannot afford the costs associated with using music in their films, the service allows them a method to access a bigger repertoire of contemporary music.

  • Apple to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera issues next week

    Apple to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera issues next week

    Apple says a software update for the iPhone 14 Pro will fix the camera wobble issue that occurs while using some third-party apps, like Snapchat and TikTok.

    “We’re aware of the issue and a fix will be released next week,” an Apple spokesperson told CNET in an email. 

    The optical image stabilisation hardware is malfunctioning, which also results in rattling noises.

    Since the September 16 debut of the iPhone 14 models, Apple had to release several updates. Last week, Apple released iOS 16.0.1 to fix a few bugs with the new iPhones, including activation issues and soft-looking photographs when zooming in on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    For the impending software upgrade, Apple has not given a version number, although it is most likely iOS 16.0.2. An Apple representative earlier today confirmed that the update will resolve a problem that makes some iPhone 14 Pro models’ rear cameras jiggle and tremble.

    With the release of iOS 16, a new privacy feature was added that prevents apps from accessing the iPhone’s clipboard without the user’s consent in order to paste text from other apps. However, some users have reported that the question appears excessively. This issue is also expected to be fixed in the upcoming iOS update.

  • Videos shared by iPhone 14 Pro users expose a major camera fault that is not so ‘Pro’

    Videos shared by iPhone 14 Pro users expose a major camera fault that is not so ‘Pro’

    The new camera technology on the iPhone 14 Pro seems to have caught many well-known third-party apps off guard. Some owners of the iPhone 14 Pro report being unable to take photos and videos using third-party applications like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. The “Pro” camera in latest iPhones is having issues, which include shaking, rattling, and sometimes producing loud noises.

    Users of the iPhone 14 Pro who are troubled by these problems have posted on Twitter and Reddit.

    According to a commenter on Reddit:

    “I’ve been experiencing my camera shaking uncontrollably whenever I open Snapchat or use the camera for Instagram. However, I don’t run into any issues when I use the regular camera app.”

    Other users have also complained about the annoying noise the iPhone’s camera makes when they try to run third-party apps on their glitzy and expensive iPhone 14 Pro.

    Another Reddit user wrote, “My iPhone 14 Pro just arrived and when I launched Snapchat, the camera was shaking a lot and produced a really odd mechanical noise.”

    In response, several users said that they had experienced identical issues with TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. There are also a few videos online that demonstrate this issue. In the videos, the physical camera module of the iPhone 14 Pro is also audibly making some type of grinding or rattling noise, and you can see the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera wobbling in the third-party apps.

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    How a tech behemoth like Apple could be so irresponsible as to ignore checking the first batch of units sold seems weird. This is unquestionably a significant mistake that will make iPhone buyers regret their decision of buying the new iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    Apple is expected to deliver the finest and most dependable products, therefore this is a big letdown for Apple fans.

  • Google accidentally transfers $249,000 to self-proclaimed hacker’s bank account

    Google accidentally transfers $249,000 to self-proclaimed hacker’s bank account

    A blogger and security engineer who received a quarter-million dollars by mistake from Google claims he waited nearly a month for a response.

    On Wednesday, Sam Curry, who also describes himself as a hacker shared a screenshot along with the statement that the tech giant had “randomly” transferred him $249,999.

    Curry added in the tweet, “It’s OK if you don’t want it back,” adding that it had been more than three weeks since he had gotten the money and that he had been issued a support ticket when he contacted Google.

    Curry claimed that instead of spending the money, he saved it for the inevitable request for repayment from the corporation. He told NPR that in order to avoid paying tax on the money, he might need to transfer it to another account.

    The security engineer told NPR that he performs “bug bounty hunting” work for corporations like Google. He is paid to look for flaws in businesses’ software.

    He did not, however, see how the transfer related to his work at Google. As of Thursday, he still had the money.

    “Our team recently made a payment to the wrong party as the result of human error,” a Google spokesperson told NPR in a statement. “We appreciate that it was quickly communicated to us by the impacted partner, and we are working to correct it.”

    A Google spokesperson also disclosed to NPR that the company intended to recover the funds.

    A similar occurrence occurred last month when the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com unintentionally sent a woman over $10 million instead of $100. She spent or transferred significant amounts of money by the time the corporation realised the blunder, which was seven months later.

  • Apple fixes iMessage and FaceTime bugs in iPhone 14 series with new iOS update

    Apple fixes iMessage and FaceTime bugs in iPhone 14 series with new iOS update

    Many purchasers were excited to get their hands on the new Apple iPhone 14 series when it was released. However, the new gadgets also include a major iOS upgrade, which implies that there are some issues.

    The Cupertino-based company has now released a new support document in which it notifies purchasers about the troubles that the new iPhone 14 series is experiencing. According to the brand’s support manual, the latest 2022 iPhone models have various issues with popular basic apps such as FaceTime and iMessage. Furthermore, the business noted that both of these apps are affected by more than one problem.

    One of the problems, it appears, makes receiving texts and phone calls difficult. Another notable issue is that when sending a text, green chat bubbles appear instead of blue chat bubbles. Other issues include people receiving messages from the wrong profile and conversations in Messages, which appear as two separate threads.

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    However, the majority of these issues have been resolved with the iOS 16.0.1 update, which has been rolled out for all iPhones that are eligible for the current software version. So, once you have your hands on a fresh new iPhone 14 series, it’s recommended that you update it right away during the first setup procedure. If it doesn’t work, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

  • Believe it or not, this fitness band costs less than Rs900

    Believe it or not, this fitness band costs less than Rs900

    These days, smart watches and smart bands are incredibly popular, and every manufacturer is continuously pushing to release a new product to draw in customers.

    Naturally, well-known brands place a greater emphasis on quality and durability and strive to provide the finest in order to uphold their brand’s integrity and reputation.

    While other producers copy the original design and release a product that is more likely to be bought by consumers who cannot afford showy bands or watches from companies like Fitbit, Amazfit, Mi, and the premium Apple and Samsung watches.

    Cheapest smart fitness sport band

    The most affordable fitness tracker available right now in Pakistan is this M6 Sport Smart Band. According to the seller, this band is for sale on Daraz.pk and includes many features often found in more expensive smart bands.

    Similar to this one, M6 bands are Mi Band 6 clones. Currently, this band is available on Daraz for just Rs840.

    Here are all the features of the M6 Sports Smart Band, according to the seller:

    • Alarm
    • Remote camera
    • Raise to wake
    • Music controls
    • Find band feature
    • Weather
    • Notification reminder: Call reminder, information push, sedentary reminder
    • Message reminder: Twitter, Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, SMS
    • Health monitoring modes: Heart rate, Blood Pressure
    • Sleep monitoring: sleep time, sleep quality
    • Sport modes: Running, Sit-up, Skipping rope

    It is important to note that this is one of the least expensive watches that is offered in Pakistan.

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    On online marketplaces like Daraz and OLX, cheap fitness bands are incredibly popular. Some of these watches come in both good quality and an inexpensive price range, while others are less feature- and quality-rich yet have incredibly low asking prices.