Apple introduces re-designed iPad in 4 colours, price starts at Rs 44,900

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

Apple on Tuesday launched the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display which is powered by A14 Bionic chip.

The device features advanced cameras, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio, and more.

Available from October 18 in 28 countries and regions, including the US, the Wi-Fi models of the new iPad are available with a starting price of Rs 44,900, and Wi-Fi + Cellular models at Rs 59,900.

The new iPad, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, comes in blue, pink, yellow, and silver.

The device has updated cameras including an Ultra Wide 12MP front camera located along the landscape edge of iPad for an even better video calling experience, and an updated 12MP back camera to capture sharp, vivid photos and 4K video.

A USB-C port supports a wide range of accessories, Wi-Fi 6 brings even faster connections, and cellular models feature superfast 5G so users can stay connected on the go.

The new iPad will be available in stores beginning October 26.

“We’re so excited to bring the completely redesigned iPad to our most advanced iPad lineup ever,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

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Discord launches YouTube integration with ‘nitro basic’ subscription

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

Chat platform Discord has launched YouTube integration with an affordable Nitro subscription which unlocks several additional benefits.

With the new integration, Google-owned YouTube is now officially supported in Discord with a new feature titled ‘Activities’ — a way to immediately enjoy shared activities with friends on Discord, such as games and media.

“Anyone in a voice channel on desktop or web can jump in on Activities, just hit the tantalising new Rocket Ship button and you are a part of the action,” said the company in a blogpost.

Two Activities — Putt Party and Watch Together — will be available to everyone as of this week. Discord Nitro subscribers can have access to even more activities.

Along with YouTube integration, the company has introduced a ‘Nitro Basic’ plan which unlocks perks including custom emoji anywhere, bigger file uploads, and more.

The first Nitro subscription was launched over five years ago.

“We have been working to improve Nitro by adding new perks like HD streaming, stickers, per-server profiles, and tons more,” the company said.

Nitro Basic will be available from October 20 for $2.99 per month in the US. Meanwhile, users living outside the US will be able to see the price once it’s rolled out.

–IANS

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LG unveils 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor with AirPlay 2 support, built-in webOS

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

South Korean technology conglomerate LG Electronics has showcased a new smart monitor that comes with built-in webOS streaming functionality to complement its 32-inch 4K panel with AirPlay 2 support, and USB-C connectivity.

According to 9To5Toys, the new LG smart monitor, likely to be priced at $499.99, is expected to launch soon.

Moreover, the monitor supports Apple’s AirPlay 2 network protocol, which allows users to stream audio or video over a network from an Apple device to another. Specifically, AirPlay 2 lets people stream audio to multiple devices at once.

With AirPlay 2, Apple customers can mirror their iPhone or Mac screen and stream video from compatible apps, as well as stream audio from the monitor’s two 5W stereo speakers.

The new monitor comes in a white finish instead of the usual black plastic bezels. Its 32-inch 4K panel is supported by a pair of HDMI ports as well as single USB-A input and Gigabit Ethernet.

The monitor comes with an ergonomic stand from LG called the Ergo stand that users can position to a preferred height, angle, and distance, the report said.

The monitor weighs around 24.5 pounds and supports a voltage of 240 Volts AC.

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Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

Compaq on Tuesday launched in India the Compaq Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart Android TV. The new smart TV is priced at Rs 17,499, which is the lowest among its competitors, claimed the American technology company.

“The primary objective of Compaq is to provide everyone with the opportunity to own quality televisions which are easy to use and priced well. It is our firm belief that with the launch of our state of art new TV, Compaq’s reach to the masses will grow exponentially, which will enhance the brand’s trustworthiness in the market,” said Amitabh Tiwari, CEO, Ossify Industries Pvt Ltd.

Compaq Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart Android TV: Features

It sports a 43-inch ultra HD screen with 60 Hz refresh rate. It boots the Android operating system and has in-built support for Google Assistant & Chromecast. Apart from playing videos on YouTube, the new android TV also supports OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.

The Chromecast feature, a mirroring technology, allows streaming apps from smartphone, tablet or laptop on its screen. The smart TV offers Dolby Audio decoder that enhances the sound quality.

As for the design, it has a slim metal body with a bezel-less screen. There is an experience stabilisation engine that uses a sophisticated algorithm to offer a smooth visual experience, which doesn’t lag or blur even during a fast-moving scene.

Recently, during the festive sales, Compaq recorded high omnichannel sales of its smart TVs.

“Compaq has made its impact in the market as one of the most reliable and technologically advanced TV brands by making smart televisions available for all at an attractive price range. Especially during the festive sale Compaq TV seemed to have become the people’s favourite choice and it continues to be so” added Tiwari.

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Apple’s iOS 16.1 to get clipboard permission settings on a per-app basis

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

Apple’s upcoming operating system iOS 16.1 will introduce a new privacy feature that prevents apps from directly accessing a user’s iPhone’s clipboard to paste text from other apps.

According to MacRumors, Apple has continued to refine the copy-and-paste feature over the weeks. Users can find the new “Paste from Other Apps” option in the Settings app in the new release of iOS 16.1 and later.

An Apple engineer said the copy-and-paste permission prompt only appears when an app attempts to access the clipboard directly.

The prompt does not appear when a user selects the “Paste” option in the menu that pops up after highlighting text or interacts with apps that have paste buttons based on the UIPasteControl framework.

The menu presents users with three options Ask, Deny, and Allow.

“Ask” indicates that the app should continue to request permission to paste content from other apps, “Deny” indicates that the app can’t paste content from other apps, and “Allow” indicates that the app can paste content from other apps without asking permission again.

With the new menu, users have more fine control over copy-and-paste permission prompts. However, users should note that apps that have never requested clipboard permission are not included in the menu.

–IANS

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TikTok brings adult-only streams, raises age requirement for going live

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 18, 2022 | Technology

Short video platform TikTok confirmed that it is introducing livestreams for adults and is also increasing the minimum age requirement for livestreams on its platform.

Currently, people must be aged 16 or over to host a LIVE. From November 23, the minimum age will increase from 16 to 18.

“In addition, in the coming weeks, we plan to introduce a new way for creators to choose if they’d prefer to only reach an adult audience in their LIVE,” the platform said in a blopost.

“For instance, perhaps a comedy routine is better suited for people over age 18. Or, a host may plan to talk about a difficult life experience and they would feel more comfortable knowing the conversation is limited to adults,” it added.

TikTok LIVE brings people together through content that entertains and inspires, providing creators an opportunity to show up as their most authentic selves as they forge meaningful connections and share a window into their lives with a global community.

“To help creators focus on entertaining and engaging their viewers, LIVE creators can already use our keyword filtering tool to limit comments they feel aren’t appropriate. In the coming weeks, we are rolling out an updated version of this feature that will send a reminder to people and suggest new keywords they may want to consider adding to their filter list,” the company said in a blopost.

“To do this, the tool looks at the content a creator most commonly removes from their LIVE, spotting similar words in these comments and then suggesting the host may want to add these words to their filter list. When we tested this feature, we found that it nearly doubled those using keyword filtering when looking at the most popular LIVE creators.”

TikTok said it has recently upgraded our Multi-Guest feature.

Through Multi-Guest, hosts can now go LIVE with up to five guests using a grid or panel layout, keeping audiences engaged as they respond to questions, host how-to videos, or simply share a moment together with the community.

And once LIVE, creators can tap the three dots to change a variety of settings. This includes the ability to flip the camera, add effects and stickers, filter comments, and add moderators if they haven’t already been assigned.

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