Nothing to enable support for Reliance Jio True 5G on Phone (1) via update

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

UK-based consumer technology start-up Nothing on Friday announced that it has started rolling out the Nothing OS 1.1.5 software update for its Nothing Phone (1). The update will enable 5G support for Reliance Jio True 5G. Nothing said, the update is rolled out in phases and will be concluded before October 24.

With the update, Nothing Phone (1) would be among the first smartphones to work with Reliance Jio’s standalone 5G network. It will put Nothing ahead of other smartphone brands such as Apple, OPPO, and Samsung because smartphones from these are still in the pipeline to receive the software update. Important to note, Nothing Phone (1) already supports Airtel 5G Plus, which is based on non-standalone infrastructure. Below are the steps to download and update the Nothing Phone (1):

Step 1: Go to Settings

Step 2: Click on About Phone, then on Software Info

Step 3: Inside Software Info, click on System update

Step 4: If the update is available for your smartphone, click on Download and Install

Launched in July, the Nothing Phone (1) is priced at Rs 32,999 for the base model in 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration. It is currently available on Flipkart at a discounted price of Rs 29,999. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G processor, the smartphone sports a 6.55-inch HDR10+ screen of 120Hz refresh rate and 700 nits peak brightness level. It is based on the Android 12 operating system. It has a dual-camera set-up on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, it has a 16MP camera sensor.

It is powered by a 4,500 mAh battery, supported by 33W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The smartphone is IP53 rated for water and dust resistance. It supports 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity. It comes in white and black colours.

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iPhone users across 21 countries to get Apple’s Fitness+ starting Oct 24

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

Tech giant Apple has announced that its subscription-based Fitness+ service will now be available to iPhone users in 21 countries, starting from October 24.

Fitness+ users with an Apple Watch can continue to take their motivation to the next level with personalised real-time metrics that display on iOS devices. However, users can also enjoy the services even if they do not have an Apple Watch.

“We built Fitness+ to be the most inclusive and welcoming fitness service in the world, and the response from our users has been overwhelmingly positive. We wanted the amazing impact of Fitness+ to reach iPhone users and make it easier than ever to get started on your health and fitness journey,” Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies, said in a statement.

The subscription-based service can be shared with up to five other family members. In addition, Fitness+ will include Taylor Swift’s music, beginning with a series of Solo Artist Spotlights featuring new songs from her upcoming album, “Midnights”.

Fitness+ will also introduce a new workout programme, Yoga for Every Runner, led by Fitness+ Yoga trainer Jessica Skye and featuring Scott Jurek.

“Whether users want to get outside and go for a walk with Time to Walk, improve their running with ultramarathoner Scott Jurek, or get moving to one of their favourite artists, like Taylor Swift, there really is something for everyone to stay motivated,” Blahnik added.

–IANS

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Some iPhone users report Face ID not working post iOS 15.7.1 upgrade

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

A number of iOS users are unable to utilise Face ID as a biometric unlock on their devices due to a new bug in the iOS 15.7.1 Release Candidate.

According to MacRumours, users who tried to reset Face ID on their devices got a “Face ID not available” error, resulting in a complete breakdown of facial recognition.

It is unclear what the cause of the issue is or whether Apple is aware of the problem, the report said.

As per the report, the affected devices are iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro models, but other models may also be affected.

For iOS updates, Release Candidates are usually identical to the final version, but Apple could release a new one with a fix prior to next week’s public release of iOS 15.7.1.

Several devices are compatible with iOS 15 but not iOS 16, including the iPhone 6 and 6s, the first-generation iPhone SE, the seventh-generation iPod touch, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

There is currently no information on whether Apple is aware of the problem. There is also no indication that the update is rolling back screen repairs that were not registered, the report said.

Meanwhile, Apple has recently announced to roll out iOS 16.1 update with new features, including ‘Live Activities’, ‘Clean Energy Charging’ and more.

–IANS

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Google rolls out ‘My Ad Center’, will allow users to control ads

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

Google has rolled out ‘My Ad Center’ to control the advertisement users see.

Users all across the world will soon be able to utilise Ad Center to manage the types of advertisements they see on Google Search, YouTube, and Discover, the company said in a blogpost.

The Center is designed to give users more control over their advertisement experience on the company’s sites and apps.

“Imagine you spent months researching your latest beach trip, and now that you’re back, you don’t want to see vacation ads. With My Ad Center, you can just tap on the three-dot menu next to a vacation ad and choose to see less of those types of ads,” the company said.

Users can choose to see more of the brands and topics they like and less of the ones they do not like. They can also fully disable the personalisation of advertising but they will still see advertisements.

If users choose not to see personalised advertisements, then they might find them less helpful or relevant.

Additionally, there can be certain ad themes that users do not want to interact with at all. They can choose to limit ads for items like alcohol, dating, weight loss, gambling, pregnancy, and parenting using My Ad Center, the company said.

–IANS

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Snapchat gives story expiration controls to premium members, other features

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

Popular social media platform Snapchat has rolled out several new features, including “Custom Story Expiration”, that will allow premium subscribers to control when their stories expire.

With the new feature, Snapchat+ (Snapchat Plus) users can set Snaps on their story to expire after one hour or up to one week.

“With this new feature, you can make sure your friends see your special Snaps worth sharing longer or keep them coming back for your most fun and fleeting moments,” the company said in a blogpost.

“It is a perfect stocking stuffer for the budding digital creator or college-bound cousin. Plus, we are always surprising subscribers with new feature drops, so Snapchat+ is really a gift that keeps on giving,” it added.

Custom Notification Sounds will let users set different tones for different friends so they can tell who Snapped them without looking at their phone.

Custom Camera Colour Borders let users cast their favourite hue on screen as they capture content.

Snapchat+ is a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features available on the platform for $3.99 per month.

Earlier, the company said it is available at launch in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. However, Snapchat mentioned expanding the feature to more countries over time.

The company claims that over 332 million people worldwide use Snapchat every day.

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Nothing Ear (stick) will be available on Myntra, Flipkart; launch on Oct 26

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 21, 2022 | Technology

UK-based consumer electronics brand Nothing is set to unveil its second audio product, the Ear (stick), on October 26. The wireless earbuds will be available in India on Myntra and Flipkart, announced the start-up. The Nothing Ear (stick) unveiling will kick off at 7:30pm (IST) on October 26. It will livestream on the Nothing’s website.

“For the upcoming launch of Ear (stick), we are excited to join hands with Myntra. With this announcement we also confirm that going forward, all products that are part of Nothing’s audio category will be available on the platform,” said Manu Sharma, Vice President and General Manager, Nothing India.

Nothing teased its upcoming earbuds on two occasions – first at London Fashion Week, where it showed the earbuds’ case, and later in an Instagram video, where it revealed the case opening mechanism. The Nothing Ear (stick) would come in a stick-shaped case, which rolls to open and close.

Nothing says, “Ear (stick) will be half in-ear wireless earbuds with feather-light ergonomic design. It will come in a unique charging case, inspired by classic cosmetic silhouettes, and compactly formed to simply glide into pockets.”

The Nothing Ear (stick) is expected to be an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds without Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature, which was present in the Nothing Ear (1). Speaking of the Nothing Ear (1), it was launched at Rs 5,999 in 2021. However, Nothing has recently announced a price hike owing to rising input costs. The Nothing Ear (1) will be available on Flipkart at Rs 7,199 for the white colour model and Rs 8,399 for the Black colour model.

“On October 26, we’ll be raising the prices for Ear (1) to $149 due to an increase in costs,” said Carl Pei, CEO, Nothing in a tweet.

The Nothing Ear (1) comes with two-level active noise cancellation. It is IPX4 rated for protection against splashes and spills. Each earbud is powered by a 31mAh battery and supported by a case of 570 mAh battery. It has a USB-C port for charging and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity. The earbuds support wireless charging.

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