Phone & OS

The latest iteration of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 18, has arrived, bringing with it a plethora of exciting new features that are set to revolutionize the way users interact with their iPhones. While the foundational elements of the update have been released, the headline feature, Apple Intelligence, is still pending and is expected to roll out in a later update. Customization Options Reach New Heights One of the most significant updates in iOS 18 is the revamped Control Center, which now offers a high degree of customization. The quick-access settings panel has been overhauled, allowing users to personalize their experience like never before. Controls are now divided into pages, with the ability to add or remove controls, adjust their size, and reorganize them to suit individual preferences. This level of customization is a departure from Apple's traditional approach, and it's a welcome change. RCS Support and Enhanced Messaging Another notable addition to iOS 18...

Image: Motorola Motorola Edge 50 Neo has been launched in India, boasting features such as a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA-700C camera sensor, a 3X telephoto camera, MIL-STD-810 Military Grade certification, and Moto AI – the company's artificial intelligence (AI) suite. It also gets IP68 certification against dust and water ingress and 5 years of assured operating system (OS) upgrades. Moto Edge 50 Neo Price in India Moto Edge 50 Neo price in India starts at Rs. 23,999. However, the company says this is a “festive special price”. It is available in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. The handset will be available for purchase during a Motorola live commerce sale for one hour on September 16 starting at 7 pm on Flipkart. Its open sale will commence on September 24 at 12 pm on the official Motorola India website, Flipkart and other leading retail stores. Moto Edge 50 Neo Specifications Moto Edge 50 Neo is equipped with a 6.4 10K flat LTPO pOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, ...

Apple is set to release iOS 18, the company's biggest software update of the year, sometime today, Monday, September 16. Based on past releases, the update is likely to drop at around 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To give iPhone users globally an idea of when iOS 18 should be available as an over-the-air update, we've compiled a list of time zone conversions for several countries. Time Zone Conversions Australia West: 1:00 a.m. AWST (Tuesday) Australia East: 3:00 a.m. AEST (Tuesday) Austria: 7:00 p.m. CEST Belgium: 7:00 p.m. CEST Canada West: 10:00 a.m. PDT Canada East: 1:00 p.m. EDT China: 1:00 a.m. CST (Tuesday) Denmark: 7:00 p.m. CEST Finland: 8:00 p.m. EEST France: 7:00 p.m. CEST Germany: 7:00 p.m. CEST Guernsey: 6:00 p.m. BST Hong Kong: 1:00 a.m. HKT (Tuesday) Ireland: 6:00 p.m. IST Isle of Man: 6:00 p.m. BST Italy: 7:00 p.m. CEST Japan: 2:00 a.m. JST (Tuesday) Jersey: 6:00 p.m. BST Luxembourg: 7:00 p.m. CEST Netherlands: 7:00 p.m. CEST New Zealand: 4:00 ...

Meta is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow Instagram users to share comments directly to Threads, a social media app launched by the company earlier this year. According to a post from developer Alessandro Paluzzi on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram users might soon be able to share comments to Threads, a platform designed to compete with X. Paluzzi shared a screenshot showing what appears to be a new "Send to Threads" button on Instagram. The button, as depicted, would enable users to quickly share a comment from an Instagram post directly to Threads. The feature seems intended to streamline cross-platform content sharing within Meta's ecosystem. Meta, the parent company of both Instagram and Threads, has not officially confirmed the rollout of this feature. The company did not respond immediately to requests for comment on the reported testing. Threads, which was introduced earlier this year, is Meta's attempt to provide an alternative to X. The app ha...

Picture: Smartprix Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy M55s in India, as evidenced by the device's recent listing on the company's support website. The listing indicates that the smartphone is ready to make its official debut in the Indian market. According to reports, the Galaxy M55s may be an Amazon-exclusive product, with availability expected to start later this month. Amazon's Big Billion Days sale is scheduled to kick off on September 27, 2024, which could coincide with the device's launch. The Samsung support website has listed the unreleased Galaxy M55s 5G, revealing the phone's 8GB RAM configuration alongside a link to warranty information. While the listing does not provide further details on the device's specifications or design, previous reports have shed some light on what to expect. In July, it was reported that Samsung was working on an "s" variant of the Galaxy M55, which was expected to feature a more powerful processor than the...

In a recent interview, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, revealed that all four iPhone 16 models will feature 8GB of RAM, a significant upgrade from the 6GB of RAM found in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This increase in RAM is expected to enhance the overall performance of the devices, particularly in regards to Apple Intelligence, a feature that was previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Srouji confirmed the 8GB of RAM in an interview with Geekerwan, marking a departure from Apple's typical practice of not publicly disclosing the amount of RAM in their devices. According to Srouji, the increase in RAM was driven by the need to support Apple Intelligence, a feature that requires significant computational power and memory bandwidth. However, Srouji noted that the additional RAM will also benefit other applications, such as gaming and high-end graphics processing. He explained that Apple's software team will op...

Samsung has initiated the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update to a broader range of Galaxy devices, following its initial release on the company's latest foldables. The update, which was first made available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July, is now expanding to additional smartphones and tablets. The update brings feature enhancements, AI improvements, and more to the Galaxy ecosystem, building upon Android 14. The rollout began with the Galaxy S24 series and has since accelerated to include older devices. As of the latest announcement, the following Galaxy devices are receiving the One UI 6.1.1 update: - Galaxy S23 - Galaxy S23+ - Galaxy S23 Ultra - Galaxy S23 FE - Galaxy Z Flip 5 - Galaxy Z Fold 5 - Galaxy Tab S9 - Galaxy Tab S9+ - Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra The update has initially been observed in South Korea, with a global rollout expected shortly. Notably, this batch of devices receives the September 2024 security patch, differing from the Galaxy S24 series. This ex...