The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was launched earlier this month, in January 2023. The phone holds the company’s vision to transcend the boundaries of simply a gaming smartphone. It has a new redesigned logo, alongside other features that make it an attractive option for gaming smartphone enthusiasts. If you were worried about the phone’s durability factor, you don’t have to wait too much, since JerryRigEverything’s latest durability test sheds light on the same.
During the scratch test, the phone withstood the scratches up until level 6, with deeper grooves at level 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. When the edges of the phone were subjected to the sharp edges of a knife, major scratches were seen owing to a lot of buttons and the phone frame being made out of aluminum. The metal volume rocker was removable as well for some reason. Also, the capacitative shoulder triggers were not affected by the scratch test, which was impressive. The Red Magic 8 Pro withstood the bend test quite well. The back glass was separated from the frame, but the phone managed to stay in one piece after all.
The Red Magic 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Being a gaming phone, it is equipped with an ICE 11 cooling system that comprises a composite graphene, vapour chamber heat dissipation plate, air aluminum box, turbofan, high-conducting gel, copper coil, cooling air duct, turbo cooler, and graphene under the screen. The device packs up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 65W fast charging. The smartphone runs on Red Magic 6-based Android 13 out of the box.
The MIUI 14 ROM for the Xiaomi 12 Pro and POCO F4 devices in India has just been finalized by Xiaomi. For these devices, MIUI 14 will soon undergo its official rollout. Now, unexpectedly, the POCO M3 has begun receiving the most recent MIUI 13 release in the global and EEA markets. Users of the POCO M3 can now update their devices to MIUI 13, Xiaomi’s own Android skin. In addition to performance and energy improvements, the update adds a number of new features and enhancements to the device.
The POCO M3 came pre-installed with MIUI 12 and is currently receiving its final major update, MIUI 13. With the build numbers V13.0.3.0.SJFMIXM, V13.0.1.0.SJFEUXM, and V13.0.1.0.SJFINXM, the POCO M3’s most recent update is available. The update is currently rolling out to the device’s EEA and Global variants, and in the coming days, it will be extended to all other variations. Regarding the changelog, Xiaomi doesn’t give a lengthy list, and the same has been done here as well.
Anyway, the official update changelog is provided below:
System
Stable MIUI Based on Android 12
Updated Android Security Patch to December 2022. Increased system security.
Only the pilot testers have access to the update as of right now. The update will then be rolled out to stable users if no significant bugs are discovered during testing. This procedure could take some time, but we anticipate that users will start receiving the update in the first quarter of 2023. However, there is no official information available regarding the update’s release timeframe. We will keep you informed as soon as we learn of any new information regarding the MIUI 14 build for the POCO M3 or any other Xiaomi devices.
Samsung is prepared to officially introduce its premium Galaxy S23 series. Counting from now, the launch will take place in just a few days. Three devices—the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra—will be part of the series. The device’s redesigned look is shown in the promotional photographs that have previously leaked. The Korean pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series has reportedly been exposed online ahead of the formal launch. Pricing relative to the predecessor suggests a slight increase.
The base Galaxy S23 with 256GB and 512GB of storage would cost 1,155,000 won (~$931) and 1,276,000 won (~$1,029), respectively, according to the most recent report. The prices for the 256GB and 512GB storage capacities of the Galaxy S23+ are 1,353,000 won (~$1,091) and 1,474,000 won (~$1,189), respectively. Last but not least, consumers would need to pay 1,599,400 won (~$1,290) for the 256GB model and 1,720,400 won (~$1,388) for the 512GB model to purchase the top-tier Galaxy S23 Ultra.
In comparison, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra were sold for 999,900 (~$806), 1,199,000 (~$967), and 1,452,000 won (~$1,171), respectively, when they were first released in South Korea last year. For the Korean markets, the price increase is evident. The manufacturer asserts that growing inflation and higher component costs are to blame for the allegedly higher prices for the Galaxy S23 series in Korea. The new flagship series should cost the same as last year, according to leaked US prices. The Galaxy S23’s price in the US could be $799.
That concludes the pricing info for the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones that was leaked. Comparing the leaked pricing from several markets gives us a view of which markets have seen price increases and which haven’t. Awaiting the formal launch and learning more specifically about the pricing for the various markets around the world would be intriguing.
Japanese electronics company Sharp first unveiled the AQUOS Sense7 smartphone in September 2022. The device is designed with a sleek and modern aesthetic. The company has now released a forest green color variant that is sure to turn heads. The color is said to be a limited edition and will be available for purchase in Japan on January 27th at a price of 54,450 yen ($420).
Under the hood, the AQUOS Sense7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, which is known for its excellent performance and energy efficiency. The device is also equipped with 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage space, making it more than capable of handling all of your multitasking needs. Additionally, the device supports storage expansion up to 1TB, so you will never have to worry about running out of storage space.
The AQUOS sense7 also boasts a large 6.1-inch FHD+ IGZO OLED water drop screen, which delivers sharp and vibrant visuals. The screen has a resolution of 2432 x 1080 pixels and is designed to be easy on the eyes, even when used for extended periods of time. The device is also equipped with a 4570mAh battery, which is more than enough to get you through a full day of use.
The AQUOS sense7’s camera system is also noteworthy, it comes with a dual rear camera of 50.3MP and 8MP, which is designed to capture stunning photographs and videos, even in low-light conditions. The front camera of 8MP is also great for taking selfies and video calling. The device retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing you to use your favorite wired headphones.
The AQUOS sense7 is also designed to be durable and rugged, it supports IPX5/IPX8 waterproof and dustproof. it also features NFC, which allows you to make contactless payments and share files with other NFC-enabled devices.
The long-awaited iQOO Neo 7 is coming to India on February 16, however, it will not be the same as its Chinese counterpart. The brand has confirmed that the Indian Neo 7 will be powered by a Dimensity 8200 chipset and support 120W charging. Today, a new report has revealed the screen specs, design, and color options of the upcoming smartphone. Here are the details.
The upcoming Neo 7 is reported to come with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display offering 120Hz refresh rate. It will be available in two colors— Gray and Blue. The new details suggest that the Indian Neo 7 will in fact be a rebranded Neo 7 SE, which debuted recently in China.
Recently, the company shared some details about the phone’s performance. It confirmed that Neo 7 will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 chipset clocked at 88% of its max performance. The handset is claimed to arrive with an ultra-game mode and full coverage 3D Cooling System.
If the Neo 7 is indeed a rebranded Neo 7 SE, we can expect it to feature a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It could boast a high-resolution 64MP primary camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear. A 16MP front-facing camera will likely be present on the handset for video calls and taking selfies. It will have a Type-C charging port and dual speakers.
While the pricing of the smartphone is still anyone’s guess, the brand has revealed the Neo 7 will be sold in India through Amazon and iQOO e-store. We should be learning more details about the smartphone in the coming days.
The RedMagic 8 Pro flagship seems to be the first flagship in 2023 to go through the paces of JerryRigEverything’s test. The intense and rigorous durability test results seem to have confirmed the reliability of the latest gaming powerhouse.
RedMagic 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and has an under-display camera (UDC). It is also equipped with a fan-powered cooling mechanism and decent chassis quality. The RedMagic 8 Pro was put through durability testing by the host Zach Nelson. The YouTube video shows the preference of the host on the smartphone’s screen.
The device was put through strenuous scratch, burn, and crack tests but the phone’s screen held firm overall. The 6.8-inch screen of the gaming smartphone held firm at the end of the first two stages of the procedure. Deeper grooves were observed at level 7 and the phone’s screen was particularly resistant to the heat. As an aside, the YouTube video provides a great view of the UDC component of the smartphone.
The smartphone’s selfie camera withstood the heat and is obviously an upgraded version seemingly better than some flagships like the Z Fold. The faux-transparent panel of the RedMagic 8 Pro void colorway exhibited some potential failings during the testing. One of the weak areas is its integrated air ducts and the 3.5mm jack.
The bend test results were quite impressive for the RedMagic 8 Pro. The rear glass, however, parted during the bend test but did not snap under the pressure. The smartphone’s display was not also affected. The smartphone, having come out pretty unscathed, has set a marker for other gaming models to be released this year. It remains the best offering by RedMagic within the segment so far.
Fire-Boltt, a homegrown smartwatch brand in India, has announced its expansion into two Southeast Asian markets. The firm has debuted its top-selling smartwatches in the Singapore and Vietnam regions.
The move follows the firm’s UAE expansion last year and is part of FireBoltt’s international growth and expansion plans. The company has been seeing a steady increase in demand for its smartwatches, and this move is a strategic step towards capturing a larger share of the smartwatch market in Southeast Asia.
Fire-Boltt has partnered with SmartechSG Private Limited, a leading e-commerce provider in the region, to launch operations in Singapore and Vietnam as part of this expansion. The partnership will enable the company to leverage SmartechSG’s extensive distribution network and reach a wider audience in the region.
Initially, the company intended to sell its best-selling smartwatches, such as the Visionary, Invincible, Ring, and Talk 2, as well as watches from its Ninja Series, through e-commerce platforms in both markets. The company also promises to gradually expand its presence in those regions’ offline markets by setting up retail outlets and partnering with leading retailers.
In an interview with the Economic Times, Fire-Boltt CEO Arnav Kishore stated that the company will begin exporting from its Indian manufacturing units in February. He also stated that this is possible because the company has the capacity to produce 100,000 units per day. Fire-Boltt also expects to be able to make up to 70,000 more units per day to ship overseas.
Despite being a homegrown brand, Fire-Boltt still relies on China for 50% of its components, such as the display, battery, and PCB. Nonetheless, the company is taking steps to reduce its dependence on China by investing in research and development to develop local suppliers and vendors.
Fire-Boltt plans to expand to 13 countries in the first quarter of 2023, including parts of Europe and the United States. The company is confident that its high-quality smartwatches and competitive pricing will enable it to capture a significant share of the smartwatch market in these regions.
In a bit of news that will draw mixed emotions, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi has started to receive its final major update in the form of Android 13. Samsung already rolled out the latest software to the LTE version of the tablet earlier this week. The Wi-Fi-only model, launched in 2020, is currently getting the Android 13-based One UI 5 update in France, with a wider rollout projected to begin soon. Here are the details.
The One UI 5 update is rolling out for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi version with model number SM-P610. It brings a refreshed lock screen customization menu and performance optimization to the tablet. There’s also a better color palette integration for customizing your home screen and app icons, and more. Oddly, the software update comes with the November 2022 security patch when some Samsung devices have already started getting the January 2023 security update.
As mentioned, the Android 13 update is currently being seeded in France. However, it should spread across Europe pretty soon. You will be able to download the update to your Galaxy Tab S6 Lite by opening the Settings app, accessing “Software update,” and tapping “Download and install.”
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi debuted back in 2020 running Android 10 out of the box. The tablet later received the Android 11 and Android 12 updates. Since the device is not a part of Samsung’s four-year upgrade plan, Android 13 will be its last major update.
To recall, the Samsung tablet comes with a 10.4-inches TFT LCD display with 1200 x 2000 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 9611 chip paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. There’s an 8MP rear and a 5MP front camera.
LineageOS is by far the most popular custom ROM out there. Its popularity can be attributed to its near-stock UI or superior security and privacy features. The latest iteration of the software, LineageOS 20, was released back in December 2022 and since then it has expanded to a sizable number of devices. The latest devices joining the project are Samsung Galaxy A52 4G, Galaxy A72, Nokia 6.1, and more. Here are the details.
The development team over at LineageOS 20 has added a bunch of new devices to the official roster. These devices are Galaxy A52 4G, Galaxy A72, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Motorola One Action, and Motorola One Vision. Owners of the mentioned devices can now try the latest version of the custom ROM and give their phones a new look.
Below you can find the detailed instructions and download links:
It is worth mentioning that Samsung has already released the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. Motorola, on the other hand, did not update the One Action and One Vision beyond Android 11. Both Nokia devices mentioned above were launched back in 2018 and the brand has removed them from the software support list.
To install LineageOS 20 on your device, you’ll have to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery like TWRP. Once you’ve done that, follow the installation instructions provided in the LineageOS Wiki of your device. Before unlocking the bootloader, make sure you back up your data to avoid losing it.
The Proscenic T31 Air Fryer oven has been unveiled in the United Kingdom market. The new smart Air Fryer oven is also already available in Europe. The T31 Air Fryer oven comes with a rotisserie mode and you can use the companion app to control the gadget.
It has a decent 15L capacity and features 12 preset cooking modes. Proscenic says that the T31 Air Fryer oven is up to seven times more effective than current models, according to the company.
The Proscenic T31 uses TurboAir technology with 360-degrees circulation. The oven can be used to prepare food for up to five persons at a go. It has two shelves and the rotisserie mode helps the roast chicken.
The T31 Air Fryer oven has lots of adjustable components to give you a customized cooking experience. You can preheat the oven to set it warm and the rotary knobs or Proscenic app can be used for adjusting the settings. There are over 100 recipes in the Proscenic app and you can also upload your recipes and save them.
The Teflon-coated basket in the T31 Air Fryer oven allows for easy use and a skewer, rotisserie basket, fork, and cooking tray are also present. Only a black color variant is available for the T31 in the UK. It is offered at a discounted price of £199.99 (~$247). The price of the T31 Air Fryer in the EU is €199 (~$215). The Proscenic T31 is available for purchase from Amazon and could be available in other external markets.
The LawnMeister H1 modular autonomous lawnmower has been announced. The modular lawnmower is manufactured by Heisenberg Robotics and it features watering and leaf-blowing modules. You can deploy the LawnMeister H1 to mow, water, or fertilize your lawn, among other features. HeisenBerg Robotics LawnMeister H1 will be available via a crowdfunding campaign.
The Heisenberg Robotics’ LawnMeister H1 has smart features that allow it to automatically schedule the lawnmowing task based on weather conditions. You can also adjust the cutting height adjustment while mowing. You can manually adjust the operational schedule to suit your lifestyle using its companion mobile app. The smartphone app also supports location tracking whenever the lawnmower is missing.
The new LawnMeister H1 comes with a modular design that allows it to do several tasks seamlessly. It can operate as a conventional lawnmower, as well as provide irrigation functionality for your lawn. It can also operate seamlessly in different terrains with varying task difficulties. The smart lawnmower can even schedule the cutting frequency to align with the time of the year and the weather conditions.
The crowdfunding campaign for the LawnMeister H1 robotic modular lawnmower will kick off in February 2023. Heisenberg Robotics hasn’t provided an exact launch date for the gadget. The initial crowdfunding pledge and the actual price of the device have not been released yet. We expect more details about the smart modular robotic lawnmower to be released ahead of the February unveiling.
Heisenberg Robotics LawnMeister H1 will be available in two variants. The smaller model is suited for 0.5-acre lawns while the second model accommodates 1-acre lawns. Their operational capacity lies between 2,000 and 4,000 square meters.
Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are the two operating systems used in almost every smartphone and tablet today. But it seems India wants to challenge the two behemoths with its own mobile OS. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has indigenously developed a new mobile operating system, called BharOS to benefit the country’s 100 crore mobile phone users.
BharOS was announced today, January 19 at a press conference conducted by IIT Madras. Currently, the Indian OS is being provided to organizations that have stringent privacy and security requirements where sensitive information must be handled confidentially. The OS is developed by JandK Operations Private Limited (JandKops), which is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) Company established by IIT Madras.
The operating system comes with various security and privacy features. For instance, there are No Default Apps (NDA), which means users are not forced to use any app by default and they can install whatever apps they are familiar with or trust. This approach gives users more control over the permissions that apps have on their device because they can choose to only allow apps that they trust to access certain features or data on their device, stated the Institute.
BharOS also provides individual businesses with access to apps curated by private app store services (PASS). Apparently, PASS allows access to a hand-picked collection of apps that have been verified to be compliant with a business’ privacy and security needs.
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras said, “BharOS Service is a Mobile Operating System built on a foundation of trust, with a focus on providing users more freedom, control, and flexibility to choose and use only the apps that fit their needs. This innovative system promises to revolutionize the way users think about security and privacy on their mobile devices.”
Toolant is giving up to 15% discount on safety equipment, hand and power tools, and other devices. The non-branded online store provides quality tools for drilling, driving, oscillating, sawing, and other activities. These tools are made available to you right from the source and bulk orders get extra discounts on toolant.com.
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Perfect for fast cutting. These unique blades are designed for heavy metal cutting applications like masonry nails, stainless steel, bolts, rebar, and galvanized pipe.
Key Features:
Cutting Width: 1-3 / 8”
Cutting Depth: 1-9 / 16”
Blade Thickness: 1 / 32”
Finishing: TiN
Surface Technology: Vapor coating
Material: Chuck and Body – Manganese steel | Teeth – Tungsten Cobalt
Perfect for extreme durability. These special blades are designed for heavy metal cutting applications like masonry nails, stainless steel, bolts, rebar, and galvanized pipe.
Key Features:
Cutting Width: 1-3 / 8”
Cutting Depth: 1-9 / 16”
Blade Thickness: 1 / 32”
Finishing: AITiN & TiN
Surface Technology: Nano Lock
Material: Chuck and Body – Manganese steel | Teeth – Tungsten Cobalt
This drill features a unique four-flute design and is made of M35 Cobalt High-Speed Steel. It has a faster drilling speed and better chip removal efficiency than similar products. The Four cutting blades design guarantees a faster and smoother cutting allowing easy swarf escape.
The discs are designed for those who don’t want to compromise between performance and dust extraction. The unique diamond-shaped design increases wear debris’s discharge speed during the sanding process.
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Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom service provider, has quietly launched two new prepaid plans to offer more options to its customers. These plans are priced at Rs 899 and Rs 349 and have validity periods of 90 and 30 days, respectively. They are available on the MyJio app, the Jio website, and other notable platforms. The newly launched prepaid plans offer unlimited calls, 2.5GB daily data, and more. Here’s everything you should know.
According to the details available on the company’s official website, the Rs. 349 prepaid tariff comes with 2.5GB of daily data, meaning 75 GB of data in total. It will offer unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day for 30 days. In addition, customers will get free access to Jio’s proprietary services, such as JioCinema, JioTV, JioCloud, and JioSecurity. Not to mention the eligible users will have unlimited 5G coverage.
Moving to the Rs. 899 prepaid plan. It comes with similar benefits as the Rs. 349 prepaid plan but with extended validity. The tariff provides 2.5GB of daily data as well as unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day for 90 days. It also includes free access to JioCinema, JioTV, JioCloud, and JioSecurity. Unlimited 5G coverage is available in this one as well.
Notably, Jio also has an Rs. 2023 plan that offers the same benefits as the above two plans but has a larger validity period. It comes with a validity period of 252 days and a total of 630GB of high-speed data. Interested readers can recharge with these new prepaid plans through the MyJio app, Jio website, and other payment platforms like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and more.
Earlier this week, Applelaunched the second-generation HomePod. The company also introduced new MacBook Pro models and a new Mac Mini. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant has quietly hiked the prices of the existing HomePod Mini and the 24-inch iMac in global markets including India. The revised prices are reflected on Apple’s official website, however, they are retailing at old prices on the brand’s authorised resellers and online platforms in the country.
The Apple HomePod Mini debuted way back in 2020 at a price tag of Rs 9,900. It has become expensive by Rs 1,000. The smart speaker now costs Rs 10,900, however, it is still up for grabs at a pre-hike price and we assume it to be for a limited period. The device is equipped with S5 and U1 chips along with four microphones. It also has a secret temperature sensor that’s been lying dormant since launch. Apple did not activate it, however, with the HomePod second generation featuring the sensor, it is expected to arrive on the affordable smart speaker as well with the upcoming HomePod 16.3 software update. The temperature sensor will let users record and monitor the room temperature as well as humidity around them.
As for the 24-inch iMac, it was launched in April 2021. It is offered in multiple storage configurations, GB / 16GB RAM options, and 8-core CPU + 7-core GPU and 8-core CPU + 8-core GPU. All configurations of the iMac have received a price hike of Rs 10,000. The base variant with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage earlier costed Rs 1,19,900 and now after the price increase, it is available for Rs 1,29,900. The iMac model with 8-core CPU and GPU that started at Rs 1,39,900 now carries a price tag of Rs 1,49,900.
Apple is facing a third class-action lawsuit in New York over data collection on its iPhones. Despite the company’s own privacy settings, Apple is collecting analytics data about how users use their phones, potentially revealing sensitive information such as sexual orientation and religious beliefs. The lawsuit claims that this data collection violates users’ privacy rights and goes against Apple’s own stated policy of respecting users’ ability to control their personal data. Here are the details…
New York lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages from Apple over iPhone data collection
Apple faces a third class-action lawsuit in New York over data collection on its iPhones. The lawsuit says, even under the company’s own privacy settings, Apple collects analytics data about how users use their iPhones. The text of the third lawsuit is nearly identical to the second. Paul Whalen, the attorney who sued Apple in the New York case, said it wasn’t an inadvertent wrongful case, but that Apple knowingly promised one thing and did the exact opposite.
This data collection, which includes detailed real-time information about everything users do in certain apps, such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV and Stocks, can raise serious privacy concerns. For example, searches and downloads of specific apps in the App Store can reveal Information about a user’s sexual orientation, religion, or even sensitive health issues. The data is transferred via a permanent ID number tied to an iCloud account, linking the data to the user’s name email address and phone number.
Apple hasn’t responded to any media inquiries about the issue since Gizmodo first reported it in November, despite repeated requests. The company’s privacy policy states that they respect users’ ability to know, access, correct, transmit, limit, process and delete their personal data, but that doesn’t seem to be the case when it comes to restricting data processing on the iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has cleared the FCC certification website. It is listed with model number SM-A346M. The certification listing reveals some details about the smartphone’s charging and connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G was spotted in leaked renders last month and it has also appeared on Bluetooth SIG, BIS, and Geekbench websites. This hints at the imminent arrival of the smartphone.
As per FCC, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G will support 25W fast charging. The listing revealed that a charger made by Samsung with model number EP-TA800 was used. It is a Type-C charger with USB-PD and PPS protocols. The upcoming smartphone will come with 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Going by the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A34 5G will reportedly be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor coupled with 6GB RAM. It will run on Android 13 out of the box. The smartphone scores 778 and 2,332 points in the benchmark platform’s single-core and multi-core tests respectively.
Leaked renders reveal that the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G will come with a waterdrop notch, bezels on all sides of the 6.5-inch screen and a thicker chin. It is expected to feature an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The back panel has vertically stacked three camera sensors without any module. Past reports suggested that Samsung will be ditching depth camera on its A-series phones this year. The upcoming Galaxy A34 5G will likely be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit.
The recent renders of the Galaxy A34 5G shows the smartphone in graphite, violet, lime, and silver colours.
Shell is set to making a new acquisition as it expands its presence in the electric vehicle market in the US. The company is buying out Volta, which is an electric vehicle charging station for around 169 million US Dollars. So here are all the details.
The gasoline giant is aiming on closing this major deal sometime within the first half of this year. For those unaware, Volta isn’t the first of its kind deal, rather, it is the second US EV charging starting that the company has acquired. Its last acquisition of a similar firm was Greenlots, which was purchased by Royal Dutch Shell back in 2019. As of right now, Volta operates over 3,000 destination charging stations across 31 states and even has chargers in Europe.
As per official notes, the company is also planning to install another 3,400 EV charging stations. Although, the timeline for this step is currently unknown. Back in 2022, Volta was ranked second in terms of customer satisfaction for Level 2 chargers, being second only to Tesla. In other words, this acquisition will clearly help position Shell in the overall EV market. Volta also operates stations in high traffic retail parking lots as well and provides free electricity for EV owners.
So, its main source of revenue is its ad displays that are used by advertising clients. Interestingly enough, the latest purchase from Shell is also quite notable since it isn’t common for oil and gas companies to acquire EV charging networks. But now, the acquisition of Volta along with Greenlots will have Shell own a total of more than 57,000 charging stations. These stations will also be renamed as Shell Recharge Solutions.
Apple has announced that it is releasing a new iOS update next week. The Cupertino-based tech giant released the iOS 16.2 last month. The upcoming update version is iOS 16.3. It will bring fixes and improvements as well as exclusive content in honour of Black History Month.
The upcoming iOS 16.3 update will resolve the issue of horizontal lines on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max’s display upon waking up the device. The next version will also enable the use of physical security keys to protect Apple ID meaning users will be able to configure a physical hardware device as a second factor for two-factor authentication for their accounts. Apple will also fix issues with the lock screen where the widget did not accurately displayed the status of the Home app. It will also add support for the newly launched second-generation HomePod along with a tutorial that instructs users how to use Handoff features that are compatible with iPhone and HomePod.
The iOS 16.3 will also bring Black Unity wallpaper to celebrate Black History Month. The update is also expected to fix a Freeform flaw where some drawing strokes made with an Apple Pencil or finger may not show up in shared boards.
iPhone users will be able to install the iOS 16.3 as soon as it is released over the air. This can be done by going to Settings > selecting General > selecting Software Update from the submenu. Alongside the iOS 16.3, Apple is also tipped to announce iPadOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2
Apple is also introducing Black Unity Sport Loop for the Watch Series in 41mm and 45mm sizes. It is available for order in US for $49
iPhone models tend to retain more value over time than Android models, according to a recent report from a company that specializes in reselling used devices. Not only do they lose less value, but they also depreciate more slowly. Here are the details…
The trade-in value of Apple’s iPhones remains unmatched
When it comes to trade-in value, Apple’s iPhones remain unmatched. A recent report from a company specializing in reselling old devices shows that the value of Apple’s iPhones tends to hold up better over time than their Android counterparts. For example, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which was Apple’s top-of-the-line smartphone between September 2021 and September 2022, has lost less than half its value (44.6%) even though it is almost a year and a half old.
In comparison, the newest iPhone 14 Pro Max has depreciated by about 27% since its launch. It’s worth noting that these numbers are for the 128GB version of the device. On average, Apple’s iPhones lose about 69% of their value over time. While this may sound like a lot, it’s important to consider that this is 2/3 of the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price).
However, Samsung smartphones generally lose about 90% of their value across all models and generations. This is partly due to the fact that Samsung offers a number of entry-level and midrange devices that are difficult to resell, which in turn diminishes their value. In conclusion, when it comes to trade-in value, Apple’s iPhones remain unmatched. Even as technology advances and new models are released, the value of older iPhones holds up well over time.
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