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New Venue Next week will mark the first time Apple will open the gates for members of the media of its sumptuous and brand-new headquarters — Apple Park — in Cupertino. The event will appropriately take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at 10 a.m. PDT. You can tune in live on Apple’s website through Microsoft Edge if you’re on Windows or Safari otherwise. Three Variants As part of the anniversary, Apple is expected to launch three iPhone variants, unlike the usual duo tradition....

Over time, the way we consume music has also changed. Over the years, so many music streaming platforms have emerged, making music easily accessible and downloadable for everyone. Streaming services have become the standard way for many people to listen to music. They offer a convenient way to access an extensive media library without the need to download music and store it locally on a device. However, there are still people who prefer to download music locally....

Interesting facts about the Internet industry At the moment, it is considered that the rough value of the Internet industry is somewhere around $1.5 trillion. By 2012, this industry is projected to increase to almost $4 trillion, almost 3 times bigger than it is now. As more people will obtain access to the Internet, it is only natural to assume that the number of those that will get involved will increase....

The history of augmented reality goes back into the ’70, when Morton Heilig created the Sensorama device, a tool that render 3D image, stereo sound and even had aromas and wind during the display of movies. What does this all mean? That’s right, the augmention of the reality. Forty years after the first pioneering step in this field, we now have people that are crafting augmented reality applications for daily use, not only for special moments, like seeing a movie or listening to a song....

A download manager is a utility (or a standalone application) that allows you to manage your downloads on the internet more effectively and efficiently, with additional benefits, such as the ability to have multiple downloads, set priorities for different downloads, pause/resume downloads, get faster download speeds, and more. So, to help you better manage your downloads, here are some of the best download managers you should check out. 1. Free Download Manager Free Download Manager, as its name suggests, is a completely free download manager software for your computer....

A second category addresses those that already are in trouble. Whether is a car crash, a flash flood or a tsunami wave, there are some options for both Android and iOS users that might make the difference. As we’ve said it in numerous occasions, communicating is vital in critical situations. The Most Helpful Android and iOS Emergency Applications After a quick search on the Apple AppStore and on Google Play, we’ve found the most relevant, and note-worthy emergency applications....

What makes Messages so popular among users is Google’s consistent effort to update the app regularly across various facets, be it design or features. Additionally, the introduction of RCS on Messages a few years back, in an effort to make the messaging experience more engaging also makes Google Messages a solid case for Messages on Android. As a continuation of this practice, Google has again announced a bunch of new features to the Messages app....

Or at least, it was around till a few days ago – at the time of writing, we noticed that the MiHome Launcher app had been pulled from Google Play (it was generally available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.mihome2&hl=nl, but we are currently getting a ‘URL was not found on this server’ message). It is not a hefty download – less than 10 MB and worked very smoothly on both the Nexus 5 and Asus ZenFone 5....

iPhone 7 Price in India The iPhone 7 will start from Rs 60,000 (~USD 895) for the 32GB variant and goes all the way to Rs 80,000 (~USD 1192) to the 256GB version. The bigger (and better) iPhone 7 Plus starts at Rs 72,000 (~USD 1075) for the base 32GB variant and goes all the way to Rs 92,000 (~USD 1372) for the 256GB version. As you’d know by now, Apple has kept the 32GB as the base version and has skipped 64GB completely....

While it sounds a bit too early, as several previous leaks pointed to an October launch, the date does aligns with a recent 9to5Mac’s report which saw the event happening in mid-September. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg also have now corroborated with a few of their own sources and are now claiming that September 9 is indeed when the next iPhones will be unveiled. As for the date, September 9 is an auspicious day for the Cupertino giant....

Now, as part of its latest update, Apple has today announced that it is further extending Find My’s functionality to non-Apple devices as well. The updated Find My app will let third-party accessory manufacturers help their customers keep track of their products with Find My app. The Find My network accessory program is a part of Apple’s Made for iPhone (MFi) Program. MFi, for the uninitiated, gives third-party accessory makers access to all the essential technical specifications and resources required to create accessories that communicate with Apple’s devices....

So, if you’re planning to attend this year’s edition, you should know that it will take place between 8 and 12 June, as Apple informs on its official website. Just like it happens every year, Apple is expected to showcase its next big updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac software. Apple informs that this year’s WWDC edition will feature more than 100 technical sessions, over 1,000 Apple engineers, hands-on labs, and the Apple Design Awards....

At a time when multiple OEMs are calling it quits, Nokia is reportedly planning to bring a Lumia Windows RT tablet. This news follows $900m debacle of Surface RT, which possibly resulted in the removal forced retirement of Steve Ballmer a couple of days back. Earlier this month, Asus announced that it will no longer produce Windows RT devices, which followed the withdrawal of Samsung, HP, Lenovo, and HTC from Windows RT market....

Not built for everyone Let’s tell you this first up. A classy design and a sober-looking smartphone that’s easily pocketable. If that’s what you are looking for, you should technically stop reading further. The ROG Phone II is not for you. Not saying the ROG Phone II does not look attractive. It looks gorgeous. Only if you are specifically looking for a smartphone that screams “gamer” each time you or someone else looks at it....

The Atheer One is one such device that has the possibility to harness the power of modern Android smartphones and provide users with a fully functional 3D HUD, capable of understanding the user’s gestures, voice and head movements. This offers a major advantage over conventional computer controllers, as the user interacts with the system in a more natural way. Atheer One is now seeking funding on the popular crowd-funding platform Indiegogo, seeking to ship the Development Kit to developers as soon as possible....

ESPN Fantasy Football (Free) If you’re a football fan and you own an Android device, then you need to download the newly redesigned ESPN Fantasy Football app. The revamped version comes with a bunch of new options such as alerts that notify of trades, injuries, and scoring updates. Also, you now have live auction and snake drafts, as well as access to Mock and Live Draft Lobbies. It’s now also possible to invite friends to your Fantasy Football league via social media....

“What’s the best Android app to merge multiple videos into one?” If you are into social media, or your work revolves around video production or editing, you might be looking for a solution that offers you the ability to edit and merge videos all within one app. There are many occasions when one might need to join videos into one in a professional way to either share on social media or for personal use....

Screen recording apps for PC are very useful for people who want to create tutorials or demonstrations of their skills. They can also be used by teachers who wish to record their lectures and share them with students. The screen recording app can also be used by gamers who want to show off their gaming skills in videos and share them on Youtube, Twitch, or Facebook Live. Microsoft recognized the practicality of this feature and released the Xbox Game Bar app along with Windows 10 (and continued it with Windows 11), which allows users to record gameplay sessions that can later be uploaded to streaming services like YouTube or Twitch....

Headphones/Earphones Apple AirPods 2 – available at around $35 off. AirPods with charging case for $139 and AirPods with wireless charging case for $164. Bose QuietComfort 35 II – available for $70 off. Bose QC 35 II Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headphones at $279. Bose SoundSport – available at $30 off. Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds for $169. Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds – available for $70 off. Jabra Elite 65t with Alexa built-in for $99....

Very recently, this editor met with the India country head of a smartphone company, and caught him using a BlackBerry Bold 9790. Intriguing, since the outfit referred to isn’t BlackBerry, but one that makes touchscreen Android devices. When asked why he uses a BlackBerry as his daily driver and not a handset that bears the name of his own brand, his reply was, “I’ll switch, as soon as I can find something that can give me a matching email and typing experience....