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Weather satellite rockets to orbit to monitor US West
America’s newest weather satellite blasted off Tuesday to improve wildfire and flood forecasting across the western half of the country.
It’s the replacement for a satellite launched exactly four years ago, which ended up with a cooling line blockage that hindered its main camera.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the new model is redesigned to avoid the problem. It will be designated GOES-18 after reaching an equatorial orbit 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) up. The first images should come next year, following months of testing.
This is the third in a nearly $11.7 billion series of four GOES weather satellites that are among the most advanced ever built; the cost includes decades of operation. The first soared in 2016 to track Atlantic hurricanes and other East Coast weather, while the second lifted off March 1, 2018. The fourth is set to launch in 2024.
The first two satellites in the series captured video of the rocket soaring out over the Atlantic from Cape Canaveral.
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The NASA-supported satellites “provide the only continuous coverage of weather and hazardous environmental conditions in the Western Hemisphere” said NOAA program director Pam Sullivan.
“Having these multiple ways of looking at the Earth gives us a lot more and a lot better information for these critical forecasts to save lives, protect property,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said following liftoff.GOES-17 — which is losing as much as 10% of its data because of overheating camera detectors — will be moved aside as an orbiting spare, once the newly launched craft is ready to take its place next year over the Pacific. Each is the size of a small school bus, weighing more than 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms).
Besides observing conditions here on Earth, the satellites also monitor solar flares and the resulting space weather.
Despite its flaw, GOES-17 beamed back stunning pictures of the Tonga volcanic eruption in January. The new satellite should provide even better images of such events, according to NOAA scientists.
Tuesday’s liftoff aboard United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket coincided with the opening of the so-called meteorological spring. The three-month season begins March 1, as defined by meteorologists and climatologists for record-keeping. This year’s spring equinox falls on March 20.
3 years ago
Grameenphone brings eSIM for the first time in Bangladesh
Grameenphone, the tech service leader and connectivity partner to Digital Bangladesh, has launched eSIM for the first time in the country which will be available from March 7 (Monday), onwards.
eSIM (embedded SIM) is one of the catalysts to the revolutionary digital transformation across the world along with environmental benefits, which facilitates advanced connectivity through manifold unique and futuristic features, said a press release of GP.
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With the spirit – “4G eSIM –The time is now for Eco-Friendly Digital SIMs” (4G eSIM – Poribesh-bandhob Digital SIM’er Ekhon’e Somoy) – Grameenphone users will be empowered to enjoy the full benefit of connectivity without a physical SIM card on an eSIM enabled device.
The company believes technological advancement and innovation must address climate concerns, and every step ahead is invaluable to protect mother nature. The global adoption of eSIM is projected to touch 3.4 billion by 2025. GP joins this journey of running operations responsibly as a forerunner at the technological front with a set ESG mission from Bangladesh.
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“We are happy and inspired to bring in this advanced and climate-friendly technology in Bangladesh. As an early adopter of this innovative technology, we welcome everyone to join this journey. There is no denying that climate change poses alarming concerns for Bangladesh, and we must act responsibly by all means to protect our present and future. eSIM is one of the many eco-friendly steps from us, marking the silver jubilee of GP to serve our valuable customers more meaningfully and digitally, and at the same time join forces with society to protect mother nature.” said Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone, highlighting the possibility of eSIMs in the Bangladeshi market.
To obtain a Grameenphone eSIM connection, customers can visit the Grameenphone Experience centres (in Dhaka and Chattrogram) or the selected Grameenphone centres with their eSIM supported devices, fulfil the biometric registration process and request for an eSIM.
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By following the process of SIM purchase, an eSIM request can also be placed on Grameenphone’s online shop. An eSIM enabled device, a working camera of the respective device to scan the QR code, and an active internet connection (mobile data or WiFi) to activate the eSIM is required, eliminating all the logistical hassle of a physical SIM card.
Multiple networks and numbers can be stored on a single eSIM depending on the handset, ensuring seamless global connectivity. Customers can access more than one phone number, making it easier and more convenient for travellers. Since the solution is embedded in the device, it no longer requires manual input. eSIM provides enhanced security as the user data is stored in digital formats. During the era of optimization, eSIMs will eventually negate the need for a physical SIM card and its tray. This space can be used to increase a phone’s battery size or add more features to a handset. There is no possibility of losing the card as it is tied to the device itself, with no SIM pin hassle.
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Acknowledged by organizations like GSME, ETSI, GlobalPlatform, and SIMalliance, eSIM quite promisingly seems to be the future of connectivity, making waves the next step in the telecom industry.
Brands like Apple, Google, Huawei, and Windows are incorporating eSIMs into their ecosystems, and thousands of people worldwide are already enjoying its benefits.
For more information regarding Grameenphone eSIMs, please visit: https://www.grameenphone.com/esim
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3 years ago
realme showcases realme GT 2 Pro during media session for journalists
realme organised a media session for the journalists on Tuesday to experience the leap-forward performance of realme GT Neo 3, with the world's fastest 150W charging on mass produced smartphones and the most premium flagship realme GT 2 Pro.
realme introduced two of their most premium flagship phones - realme GT 2 Pro and announced GT NEO 3 – at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona on Monday.
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Tim Shao, Managing Director of realme Bangladesh, said during the media session, “realme has been growing at a phenomenal rate. To continue the growth momentum, we are now focusing on the high-end market. Our latest global smartphone GT 2 Pro - will create new standards in the high-end market. realme will keep surprising the users with the latest innovations in the days to come.”
realme GT Neo 3 with the world's fastest 150W charging on mass produced smartphones, delivering 50% in 5 minutes. Because of the 150W UltraDart Charge. realme GT Neo 3 is the world's fastest charging smartphone coming with a new 150W under the UltraDart Charging Architecture (UDCA), that delivers outstanding safety and battery life performance and also gives smartphones reliable Ultra Battery Protection.
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In contrast, realme GT 2 Pro comes with the best android 2K AMOLED flat display that adopts Super Reality Display, which is built to deliver incredibly realistic visuals. With LTPO 2.0 technology, Super reality displays can automatically adjust the refresh rate from 1 to 120 hertz and everywhere in between. This smartphone also comes with industry first bio-based polymer design. In collaboration with world-renowned industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa, GT 2 Pro’s design is based on the sustainable concept of paper art.
The phone also features a triple-camera setup featuring the world’s first 150 ° ultra-wide Camera and a 40x micro-lens camera, which could shoot out extreme panoramas. Facilitated with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Platform, 65W SuperDart Charge and 5000mAh Massive Battery, realme GT 2 Pro is the most premium flagship available in the market.
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realme is also developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to young users. Besides affordable 5G phones, realme will also bring more AIoT products to young consumers as realme has entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy.
3 years ago
Vivo X80 Series: Leaks, Rumors, Probable Release Date
Just a few months ago, Vivo launched the Vivo X70 series smartphones officially. Now its successor which is nearly sure to be called the Vivo X80 series is set to launch. Rumors are leaking out about what we should expect from the X80 phones and what about their possible release date. Continue scrolling to know so far about the Vivo X80 series-key features and specifications.
Leaks and Rumors about Vivo X80
Design
It is really hard to talk about the design as we don’t have any images or ideas yet that disclose the features of the Vivo X80 series. However, in the meantime, it is confirmed by the leaks that the maintenance of the certification IP68.
It may have front corning gorilla glass, rear glass. The non-plus ultra model that is Vivo X80 Pro + should sport a screen from 6,78” Quad HD +, seemingly the same as the Vivo X70 Pro +. The type of panel would be changed so that we can enjoy the technology LTPO 2.0.
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However, the rumor is that the company is planning to launch Vivo X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+- these three models. All three smartphones would have an AMOLED display and the screen will have 120Hz refresh rate support.
Display
Maybe the X80 will have a 6.56-inch LTPO display. It will have a Full HD+ screen resolution. On the other hand, the X80 pro will have a 6.78-inch LTPO display with Full HD+ screen resolutions whereas the Pro+ models will have a 6.78-inch LTPO display but will have Quad HD+ screen resolutions.
According to the leaks Vivo X80 will feature an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will also have a punch-hole for the camera and an under-display fingerprint sensor. The Vivo X80 will get high refresh displays.
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Hardware
The chipset that will be used in the Vivo X80 series may vary depending on the model involved. The strategy will be similar to that of the last generation. So, the smaller models will use MEdia Tek solutions whereas Qualcomm for the top ones.
It is said that Vivo X80 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC while the X80 Pro will pack MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor. On the other hand, the X80 Pro+ will come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, the same processor that’s powering most of the flagship smartphones.
In the case of the memory configuration, the X80 will have LPDDR4X RAM whereas the Pro models will have up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM. All three models wish to come packed with UFS 3.1 internal storage.
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Battery
We do not yet know what amperage the batteries of the VIVO X80 will have, but the leaks speak of fast charging of 80W for X80. Moreover, it is guessed that the presence of support for charging wireless to 50W while the Pro models will have support for 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Camera
In the Vivo X80 series, we will have the famous Gimbal Camera, which has now become an iconic element for the series. The main sensor will have VIS stabilization support 5-axis which is a step ahead of the current generation.
The Vivo X80 series will have a triple-camera setup. They are-a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor, a 13MP secondary sensor, and a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor with 2X optical zoom while the Vivo X80 Pro is expected to come with a quad-camera setup of a 50MP primary sensor, a 50 MP Samsung JN1 sensor, a 12MP Sony IMX663 lens. It also has 2x optical zoom and a 50MP sensor with 5x optical zoom support.
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On the other hand, the Pro+ model will have a 50MP primary lens, a 49MP Sony IMX598 sensor, a 50MP sensor with 2x optical zoom, and another 50MP lens with 5x optical zoom. The X80 and X80 Pro are said to have a 44MP snapper on the front side for taking selfies and video calling while the X80 Pro+ will pack a 50MP sensor.
Performance and Connectivity
Although the specifications on the upcoming Vivo X80 series popped up just after the Vivo X70 was launched, there are fresh insights found on Weibo that tell us what can be expected. The higher-spec Vivo X80 Pro+ may get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC from Qualcomm. The devices will get LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage options. It is amazing that Vivo will use the new MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset that’s built on the 4nm process and which is a direct competition with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips that will appear in a lighter of phones in 2022.
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How much will the Vivo X80 cost?
As for the price, the leaks reveal the alleged prices in China for Vivo X80 Pro +: 5.499 yuan (€759) for 12/256 GB, 5.999 yuan (€829) for 12/512 GB, and 6.999 yuan (€967) for 12 while, on the whole, the upcoming Vivo X80 could be priced at CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 43,300), while Vivo X80 Pro and Vivo X80 Pro+ could be priced at CNY 4,599 (roughly Rs. 53,800) and CNY 5,499 (roughly Rs. 64,400) respectively. Vivo does not announce any details of these smartphones yet.
When will the Vivo X80 be released?
A recent leak reveals a little more about the release: the smartphone triptych should debut in late January or early February 2022, also in an international version. Another leak tells us that the series will come instead to March 2022, which is not far off but more in line with the usual plans of the company. However, around six to nine months between generations we could see the X80 series arrive in the summer of 2022.
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Bottom Line
So far, we have shared some leaked features about the Vivo X80 Series. Stay with us to get more updates about these phones.
3 years ago
Pathao Courier to get upay cash collection solutions
Mobile financial service provider upay has signed an agreement with Pathao to facilitate cash collection from Pathao Courier hubs across the country.
Under the deal, upay will provide cash collection solutions to Pathao Courier Service, a concern of digital platform Pathao.
Upay, a subsidiary of United Commercial Bank, will collect cash from 53 points of Pathao Courier service across the country.
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Rezaul Hossain, managing director and CEO of upay, and Fahim Ahmed, CEO of Pathao, signed the agreement Thursday in the capital.
Rezaul Hossain said, "We are happy to provide the cash collection solutions to Pathao, which will help them manage their business efficiently by reducing cash management hassle."
Fahim said: "The agreement offers a highly advanced, secure, and efficient platform to Pathao Courier."
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Upay customers enjoy a range of services, including fund transfer; utility bill, merchant, traffic-fine, Indian visa fee payments; airtime recharge, inward remittances, salary and government social safety net, and other value-added financial services.
Pathao is a market leader in ride-sharing, food delivery, and e-commerce logistics.
3 years ago
Training on ‘Robot making’ underway in Cumilla amid students’ enthusiasm
A training programme on ‘making robots’ for students of classes V to X started at the laboratories of Cumilla Collectorate School & College and District administration lab creating enthusiasm among young learners.
Organized by Cumilla Robotics and Programming Club the objective of the training is to improve the technological knowledge among the students and make them interested in scientific inventions.
Over 700 students from 16 educational institutions in Cumilla city first took part in a three-day workshop. From among them, 120 students were selected for this training, said assistant Commissioner Kaniz Fatema, officer-in-charge of the ICT department of the district administration.
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Besides, training will be arranged in every upazila on the initiative of Cumilla Robotics and Programming Club, she added.
During a visit the UNB correspondent found the students busy with their training. In the district administration lab, the body print of the robot is running on the 3D printer. In addition, students are working with sensors.
Mahmuda bin Mohsin, a 10th grader of Cumilla High School, said, “I can learn many things from this training. This is a new experience. I hope I can do something good through this workshop”.
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Shirin Akhter, a guardian, said “My daughter Jinat Akhter is in 10th grade. She has been interested in technology since childhood. She is very happy to come to this workshop”.
3 years ago
Infinix launches Zero 5G
Smartphone brand Infinix recently launched Zero 5G, its first 5G smartphone.
Zero 5G was initially launched globally in Shanghai, China on February 8 and will be available soon.
The smartphone has a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 master processor, a uni-curve design, a 48MP AI Triple camera with 30X ultra-zoom, a 6.78" FHD+ ultra-smooth display with 120Hz Refresh Rate and 240Hz Touch Sample Rate, and a 5000mAh with 33W charge technology.
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"Our innovation gives users a smartphone with better performance from a slimmer and stylish design that includes every key technology feature they are looking for in a 5G device that offers the most bang for its buck within its price range," Charles Ding, deputy product director of Infinix Mobility, said.
Infinix aims to improve the user experience by leveraging the benefits of 5G – such as higher speeds, seamless connection, faster downloads, greater coverage, and bandwidth-heavy apps support.
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Users can benefit from improved download and gaming speed as well as reduced power consumption through the 5G mode in 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset, which enables automatic switching between link4G and 5G according to the user's bandwidth.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset is integrated with a 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6GHz modem with carrier aggregation and is equipped with an octa-core central processing unit (CPU) consisting of two Arm Cortex-A78 processors with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz and six Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2GHz – offering snappier app responses and faster frames per second (FPS) for gaming.
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The chipset's Arm Mali-G68 MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) and independent artificial intelligence (AI) processing unit (APU) offer mobile gamers extended battery life through power-efficiency optimisation.
Infinix Zero 5G smartphone also comes with Wi-Fi 6 and 2X2 MIMO technology that offers about 1.2 Gbps connectivity speeds.
The phone comes in three bold colours: Cosmic Black, Skylight Orange, and Horizon Blue.
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3 years ago
Top 10 Free Online Screen Recorder Software
Screen recorder software is an important tool for students or professionals dependent on online classes and meetings. This has become more apparent due to the pandemic as most offices and schools are adopting home-based class and work policies. Naturally, screen recorders help to keep track and note down important topics even after the session. With that said, here are the most popular online screen recorder software out there for students and professionals alike.
Best Online Screen Recording Software in 2022
Most of the available screen recorder software is developed for laptops and PCs. Mobile platforms like android and iOS already have a built-in screen recorder in them. This article will focus on the screen recording software for PC platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and others.
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is one of the best screen recorders when it comes to PC platforms like mac, windows, and Linux. It is open-source software that is free to use and comes with a host of benefits.
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The primary features include unlimited recording time as well as no watermark on the recorded video. Another key feature is the ability to record HD quality videos that are otherwise not present in screen recorders.
Users can directly record and stream the videos on different platforms with customizable hotkey options. Some technical aspects of the software are a bit difficult to get hold of at first. But it’s a smooth sail after that.
Apowersoft Screen Recorder
Apowersoft Screen Recorder is another useful screen recorder for PC platforms. Unlike the OBS Studio, Apowersoft doesn’t work as a standalone app for recording. Rather it acts as a browser extension and easily screen grabs whatever that’s being displayed on the tab.
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The recorder is free to use and there is no time limit or watermark on the recorded video. There is a Pro version of the software which brings some added features like a standalone app.
The recorder offers a wide range of output including standard MOV, MP4, and AVI. It has customizable hotkeys for easy control and navigation while recording. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Flashback Express
Flashback Express screen recorder is developed by Blueberry Studio. Both free and paid versions of this software are available. However, the free version offers several features which essentially makes it a complete package for many.
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The recorder allows direct export to different platforms like YouTube or FTP servers. It also has some handy features on the editor which allows editing the video in real-time. The recorder can record on full screen, separate screen, and even from the webcam. Features like password protection, icon removal, and mouse pointer highlight truly make flashback express a competent screen recorder. The software is available for Windows only.
ShareX
ShareX is, as the name suggests, a screen recording software with emphasis on the video-sharing end of the recording. It’s a standard video recorder with features equivalent to its peers.
The unique feature of ShareX is that users can record the videos as GIFs and directly export them to different social media platforms. The UI of the recorder is not very intuitive. As a result, users are better off using the keyboard shortcuts to navigate through the menu system. Other than that, ShareX is a very capable software with different useful features for students and professionals alike. The software is compatible only with Windows platform.
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Screencast-O-Matic
The name is a mouthful with this screen recorder. However, it’s a very capable browser extension baser recorder. It is available for Windows, macOS as well as ChromeOS.
An important drawback of this recorder is that the screen record time is limited to just 15 minutes. However, users can record as much as they want as part of separate clips.
The premium version allows for a host of added features like unlimited recording, scripted recording as well as text to speech features.
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DVDVideoSoft’s Free Screen Video Recorder
The free screen video recorder from DVDVideoSoft is a minimalist video recorder that can be used as standalone software. The free recorder is specially designed for conference calls, Skype, and Zoom meetings.
The videos can be split and edited on the included editor. Users can choose which part to record and conveniently resize the recording area and file format. The navigation within the software is also very intuitive, unlike other similar recorders. The video recorder is available for the Windows platform.
CamStudio
CamStudio is another lightweight minimal screen recording software that is not very heavy on features. The recorder can perform basic recording at 480P resolution with a minimal editing option.
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This recorder works best for class recording and meetings, anything that doesn’t require high-resolution capture. One of the gripes with the recorder is that the audio sometimes goes out of sync and it can only record from the speakers, not the microphone. The software works solely for the Windows platform only.
Ezvid
Ezvid is another leading snippet recorder for the Windows platform. The software developers claim it to be the fastest free video recorder out there. While there is no direct relationship between speed and recording, the software is capable of lighting fast post-processing.
In addition to that, the software allows for native export from the editor to social media platforms and servers.
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The software even has a text-to-speech feature which is useful for closed captions.
TinyTake
TinyTake brings the most innovative feature among all the other screen recorders on this list. The recorder itself is a standard one with minimal features and an editor. However, the key feature of this screen recorder is its cloud storage.
Users can save their recorded files directly in the cloud and access them afterward. The file link can also be shared as a URL and anyone with the link can view it any time they want.
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Debut Video Capture
Debut Video Capture is the perfect tool for teachers and professionals. This video recorder is developed with demonstrators in mind. It allows for some useful features like screen focus, green screen, and different pointers for easy following.
It also allows for unlimited recording without any watermark. The software is suitable only for the Windows platform for the time being.
Final Words
That concludes the list of renowned free online screen recording software. While most of these are universal, some are designed for specific needs. OBS Studio software easily makes it to the top list as the best overall screen recorder for multipurpose usage. Others are also equally capable depending on the use case scenario.
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3 years ago
iPhone 14 Series: Leaks, Rumors, Possible Release Date
It has been only 4 months since the launch of iPhone 13 series but the rumors of iPhone 14 series have already been started. Some of these rumors picked up the pace even before the release of the 13 series. Since Apple has not really brought any innovative changes since the iPhone 11 lineup, the anticipation with the 14 series is as high as ever. Is this the year Apple brings breakthrough tech in their mobile lineup? Or will it be just another incremental update? Here is everything that is known so far about the iPhone 14 series, the arguably greatest phone lineup in the world.
Leaks and Rumors of iPhone 14 Series
Design
Will there be a design overhaul with the iPhone 14? Notable leakers Jon Prosser and Ming-Chi Kuo claim that iPhone does not plan to bring any significant change to the designs until the 15 series in 2023.
However, both of them noted that there will be changes to the front notch and the camera bump of the phones. The current notch design was introduced with the iPhone X series back in 2017. Apple may finally move away from the notch to a less obtrusive pill or punch hole design.
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The camera bump is slated to be gone as well bringing back the flush design of the iPhone 5 series.
Apple will retain the box-like design for at least a couple more years as per the leaks. So, people hoping for a design revolution will have to wait beyond the 14 series for the time being.
Lineup and Materials
The iPhone 13 series marks the end of the mini variant. Reported poor sales of the iPhone 12 and 13 mini means Apple will be pulling the plug on this one. Instead, Apple is rumored to introduce the Max variant for the standard iPhone 14.
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Currently, Apple has an iPhone 13 and 13 mini with 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max being the high-end offerings. The iPhone 14 Max will replace the mini as a budget alternative to the 14 Pro Max.
The notch might stay with base iPhone models namely the 14 and 14 Max. But the higher-end 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max may either see the punch hole or the pill-shaped camera cut out.
There have been leaks about the materials as well. iPhones have long since used stainless steel or aluminum as the base material for their iPhones. But all of that might change with the new lineup. Reports suggest that Apple might introduce titanium frames for the higher-end Pro models in the 14 series lineup.
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Camera Series
The iPhone 13 series saw a huge upgrade over the 12 lineup. The change is likely to continue to the 14 series as well with leaks suggesting there will be a 48 MP main sensor across the entire series. This will bring significant development in the pictures as well as videography. The cinematic mode on the current 13 series is expected to get a huge boost due to software optimization.
Apple is slating to bring 8K videography in the pro models of the 14 series. As per Jon Prosser, Apple will stick to the triple camera setup for the time being and the front-facing camera will not see any changes in the 14 series.
Display
Apple already introduced LTPO technology into their display last year with the 13 series. This year, Apple might use the updated LTPO2 tech for the display. As for the display technology, notable Apple analyst, Jeff Pu suggests that there won’t be any new changes to the display. The displays will have the same OLED panels with variable refresh rates and upgraded brightness.
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Just like the iPhone 13 series, the 14 and 14 Max might not receive the higher-end 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple will reportedly stick with the 60 Hz resolution which is quite a letdown.
Performance and Connectivity
Apple has always been big on the performance aspect of their devices. The bionic chipsets were the first to include over 1 billion processes in the system in any mobile device. Naturally, the iPhone 14 series is also slated to boast the latest and greatest chipset from Apple, the A16 Bionic.
Jeff Pu notes that the iPhone 14 series will have some internal performance improvements with the A16 Bionic chipset but it will not be very apparent on day-to-day usage. The A16 Bionic will likely be built on the 4 Nm processor compared to last year’s 5 Nm architecture. This should bring better battery life and performance across all the devices.
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Last year, Apple upgraded their GPU to 5 cores across the iPhone 13 lineup. However, the 5th core was not activated on the device. This year, the core might come preactivated.
On the connectivity end, Apple will introduce the WiFi 6E, the next generation WiFi into the 14 lineups. It is slated to bring better upload and download speed along with connection.
Battery
Even a few years back, Apple was notoriously known for having smaller batteries that barely lasted a day. But that all changed with the iPhone 12 lineup. Since then, Apple has had a significant battery boost increasing the efficiency as well as battery size. The 13 Pro Max had a considerable battery size upgrade from the 12 Pro max which gave it the best battery life for any smartphone released last year.
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Apple is expected to take the same performance up a notch with an even bigger battery. In addition to the increased battery, there is expected to be a 15 W Magsafe charger, 7.5 W wireless charger and a standard 20 W wired charging.
But the most interesting development comes in the port. Rumors have it Apple might finally ditch the lighting port in favor of the USB Type-C port.
Expected Price of iPhone 14
The pricing of the iPhone 14 series is slated to remain the same as that of the 13 series. But if Apple introduces the 14 Max variant, it will be around 1000 USD more than the standard 14.
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Final Words
According to the leaks and rumors of Apple iPhone 14 series a bunch of new features will be added. There may not be any breakthrough tech introduced in the 14 series, but some of the innovative changes will be worth getting excited over. The notch and the port are some of the interesting directions Apple is heading towards. But to see how things actually pan out, users will have to wait till September 2022.
3 years ago
Quality of Bangla content needs to be ensured: Mustafa Jabbar
The quality of Bangla content should be assured to facilitate the usage of the language in technology, said Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
He was addressing the discussion "Use of Bangla in Technology" organised by telecom operator Robi in the capital Saturday.
"We must ensure the technological advancement of language for the next generation. Through research and development, 16 tools are being developed for the enrichment of Bangla in information technology," he added.
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"Although Bangla is the seventh most populous language in the world, it is not even ranked among the top 40 languages used on the internet. To reach out to people at all levels over the internet, the use of Bangla language needs to be increased," BTRC Director General Brigadier General Nasim Parvez said.
Shihab Ahmed, chief commercial officer of Robi, said, "We must move away from our reliance on entertainment-based content to practical content. Also, we will have to ensure that content is available through Bangla language search."
"We need to ensure the availability of Bangla terminologies on the internet," Telecom Reporters' Network Bangladesh President Rashed Mehedi said.
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Muhammad Khan, founder and editor of techshohor.com, said: "Satisfaction over the use of Bengali language in technology is not more than 50 percent. To make progress in this area, more government actions are needed."
"Steps should be taken to enable expatriates to communicate with the government of the host country in Bangla."
3 years ago