Apple Metal: The App Developer and Everything You Should Know About It

The Apple Metal is a low-level hardware-accelerated 3D graphic, and compute shader application programming interface. It provides direct access to the GPU (graphics processing units) that helps you to enable and maximize the graphics of the applications on your iOS, macOS and tvOS. Developed by Apple, Metal first came into existence on June 2014.

The app has developed on an easily approachable and low-overhead architecture that has the pre-compiled GPU shaders, multithreading support, finely grained resource control. Thus, the Apple Metal evolves in the support for different GPU driven command creation that simplifies the functioning with an array of this Metal-capable GPUs. It gives them access to the user to tap on the pro Power of Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR.
What are the new features in Apple Metal?

• GPU-driven compute encoding:

  Apple Metal is moving beyond the rendering passes, Metal in iOS 13 and tvOS 13 empowers the GPU to such extent that it now can construct its commands. Plus, it also enables indirect compute encoding too. The complete scenes can be built using the advanced tessellation and culling processes, and techniques. This can also be scheduled with little or zero CPU interaction.

• Improved Acceleration of Raytracing:

  The Apple Metal performance Shaders or the MPS are capable of speed up the Raytracing operations more. Why? Well, MPS can move the bounded volume hierarchy construction to GPU. Metal Performance Shaders are also capable of providing new and optimized de-noising filters to an essential collection of those highly-optimized compute and graphics shaders. Thus, the MPS improved the acceleration of Raytracing.

• Metal for Pro Apps:

  With the macOS Catalina, the content-creation applications are now capable of taking the advantages of Apple Metal too. The peer groups of Metal have made it easy to share the data rapidly between several GPUs in Mac Pro. The best part of this feature is you don’t have to transfer these data to the main memory. In addition to that, the enhancement of CAMetalLayer helps users to get access to the High Dynamic Range of capabilities of the Pro Display XDR.

• Simpler GPU Families:

  Apple Metal has made developing an easy task to do. With simplified GPU families, it is even easier now. There are three well-considered groupings there that allow you to target the functionalities easily which are common in all of the Metal enabled GPUs. It has improved the harness support to the third party GPUs on your macOS.

• Apple Metal memory debugger:

  The Apple metal memory debugger will help the user to get an insight into how much memory is the Metal objects consuming at runtime. It suggests youimprovements on how the resources are configured. This way one can take the full advantage of Metal.

• Apple Metal-enabled iOS Simulator:

  The simulator helps to speed up the development of iOS applications using Metal. It either uses Metal directly or depends on the Metal-based system frameworks. It perfectly helps the transitioning from OpenGL ES to Metal to happen smoothly.

Metal is the best platform developed by Apple to help the developers. Try it now.

iPhone 11 Pro: All you Should Know About It

Tuesday was the day Apple released its newest addition iPhone 11 Pro to its iPhone range. While there was a lot of talk of the phones, the thing that really stood out with people was the stove like camera set up going on at the back of the phone. The camera has a mid night green color, if you’ve ever heard of such a thing, and is called “slowfie”. But besides this there were still some features that went unnoticed or they were just overshadowed by the weird looking camera.

Talk about Wi Fi 6 and that’s exactly what we’re going to do:

Lo and behold the new iPhone 11 Pro as well as its siblings come with Wi Fi 6, the latest and greatest in wireless networking. This is just like what Samsung did with its S10 phone too. So it’s no surprise too that the Cupertino based company did it too. By having Wi Fi 6 does not mean that the new iPhone 11 pro will not be compatible with earlier version of Wi Fi. It’s just that now with the new Wi Fi in town, communication is a lot faster and larger amounts of data can be transferred at a time than before. Not only that the new Wi Fi 6 allows devices to conserve battery by scheduling transmissions. Besides that you’ll still get better reception even in crowded places such as airports and stadiums. But getting back to iPhone 11 Pro, you won’t see any of Wi Fi 6 just yet, since the New mode of communication isn’t certified at present.

iPhone 11 Pro with ultra- Wideband Chip:

This was not given enough attention in Apple’s keynote but is still worthy enough for a mention in their official product site. This new chip dubbed “U1” increases the phone’s spatial awareness. This basically means that they are better placed now to find other iPhones that are in close proximity to it, say like in the same room. This chip will seemingly work better with AirDrop a feature that allows you to share files wirelessly with another iPhone. So just by pointing you’re device to the other iPhone in the room you’ll be able to send files to it.

iPhone 11 Pro with 18W Charger in the Box:

This is something that Samsung users have enjoyed for a little while now, I’m talking fast charging. Now Apple’s in on the game too with the new 18W USB C charger that it will ship with iPhone 11 Pro and its max counterpart. Seemingly you’ll be able to get 50% charge in just 30 minutes with this new charger in tow.

Gained a Little more weight this time around:

The iPhone 11 Pro and its max sibling weigh just a little bit more this year as compared to its last year’s counterpart. 18 grams more to be exact. But it may just fly under the radar since the weight increase isn’t that much.

iOS 13 Public Beta: How to Get Your Hands on the latest Public Beta?

September 10^th is the day when Apple plans on launching iPhone 11 and with that the final version of iOS 13. For iPhone users iOS 13 is the OS to wait for. iOS 13 promises to bring speed improvements, updates to many built in apps, a new dark mode, besides others. It’s no surprise then why many would like to get their hands on the newest beta already.  If you’re interested in learning how to install iOS 13 public beta then keep on reading… iOS 13 public beta was made available shortly after it was announced in early June.

By June 24^th many developers could take a look see at what the newest iOS has in store. The early 24^th June release was way before schedule. Apple besides other tech companies normally release the public beta version of an OS before its official release to solve any bug related problems the OS may bring. After the public beta release there are a number of updates till the official release to cure the iOS of any bug related malady.

 So coming back to iOS 13 pubic beta, the OS has had some seven updates till now with the seventh update just being rolled out. While developers get their hands on the 8^th version, the public is given to try out the older one. Long story short, the earlier version of iOS 13 public beta was way too unstable to install. Now since users can get their hands on the seventh version, it is presumably a little more safer to install, that is by not turning your iPhone into a brick.

At this stage you will have less bugs to contend with, there may still be some minor issues that may occasionally pop up. So there are two options on the table, either wait for the official bug free release in September or install iOS 13 in its public beta garb right now. If you just can’t seem to wait for the September release, then there is a way in which you can install the latest version of iOS 13 today.

But Should You Download iOS 13 Public beta?

There are two betas- the developer betas and public betas. The major difference lies in who you are. By that I mean if you’re a – non-developer - user then the Public Beta, is deemed fit enough to install by Apple.

That being said, you may not have the headache – phone – stopping – app – crashing – bugs – around but you may still run into the average bug. Yes, even in spite of the 7^th update. If you’re dependent on your phone for a lot of important stuff, who isn’t, then you might want to give iOS 13 public beta a skip.

Another option is that if you have a backup iOS device then you might want to try and install the beta version there first. No matter what you decide on doing, rule of thumb- always keeps a backup of your data in case things don’t go as planned. Now to, is your Device Compatible with iOS 13?

iPhone 6s users and above will be able to install the latest iOS. This includes iPhone SE as well. The newly released seventh generation iPod touch too can run the update. All iPhones released in 2015 won’t be able to see the light of a new software update. Coming to the iPad, Apple has made the iPad run its own OS which is now currently on iPad OS 13 4^th public beta.

Finally, How to Install iOS 13 Public Beta?

To get iOS 13 installed you need to first enroll in Apple’s Public beta. To do so, head on to the Beta program page and log in using your credentials aka Apple ID and password. Once you agree to the terms, follow these simple steps to get started.

These steps will install the iOS 13 profile onto you’re device and then the install will begin. Under the getting started page, tap on the link to get your device enrolled onto the beta version of iOS 13. Once this is done you’ll be directed to the profile download page, where you just have to click on the download button.

On your iPhone you’ll be asked if you would allow the profile to be installed. Click on allow, because that’s why you’re here for anyway, and get things started. After this you need to head on to the settings app on your phone to enable the profile you just installed.

On the settings app you’ll see a notice saying that a profile is ready to be installed. Then tap profile downloaded. Once this is done at the side of the profile you just downloaded, click on install and follow the prompts to restart your phone. When the phone restarts the beta will automatically start downloading.

If you’d like to check the progress of the download, you can to do so in the same way you would a normal system update by looking at the General sub menu in Settings. If iOS 13 Public Beta isn’t up your alley and for any reason you would like to return to your older version then you can do so by pressing on the remove profile button in the General tab.

Getting the Latest Version of iOS 13 Public Beta?

Once you’ve installed iOS 13 public beta onto your phone, the next step is to get the latest version of it installed. This you can do by simply heading on to settings and then the General tab. Once there simply tap on Software Update and you’re done.

You’re iPhone will check whether you’re software is up to date and if not will prompt you to install the latest version. Then it’s a simple question of following the onscreen prompts to install the latest version of iOS 13 public beta. As mentioned earlier Apple plans on releasing iOS 13,that is the official version, along with its latest iPhone 11 at a special event to be held on September the 10^th.

10th Gen Intel Core Mobile Processor: All that there’s to Know About

Recently Intel launched the latest in its lineup of 10th gen processors- 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor. The processor previously nick named comet lake is tailor made to deliver you better productivity and performance. Seemingly the latest processor in the line- up is capable of performing demanding multi- threaded workloads all while keeping the weight of the laptop light. Not only that, enhanced processing will not consume a lot of battery too much. If you’d like to know how the 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor compares to the previous generation, on its recent blog, Intel says that the new powerhouse will be able to deliver double digit improved performance as compared to the previous gen.

All About the New 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor:

The 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor is a product intended to meet the diverse needs and experiences of various users. Making use of improvements in intra- node optimizations in Intel’s process technology, users will be able to see a 16% improvement in performance from earlier generations. You’ll even be able to multi- task using MS Office too. Again, the same thing- all without draining the battery.

To put it in a nice little package, with the new 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor you’ll be getting high performance AI, better graphics performance and better connectivity. Intel has also released a number of processors meant to suit the diverse needs of individuals.

What will the New Set of Processors Have?

The new generation of processors will have up to 6 cores and 12 threads, an ability to go up to 4.9 GHz of turbo frequency, 12MB intel Smart Cache, You can even configure it up to 25W of max performance, for fanless designs you can even lower it to 4.5W, you’ll also have 1.15 GHz of graphics frequency and LPDDR4x, LPDDR3, DDR4 memory speed that has increased to 2666 MT/s.
When it comes to better connectivity, the 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor has integrated Intel Wi- Fi 6 (Gig +). This will have a higher WPA3 security and will also be 3 times faster. Meaning faster document downloads and a more responsive work space. Systems will also have support for Thunderbolt 3 ports. With these ports you’ll have a transfer speed of 40Gb/ s and also the ability to connect to the numerous devices out there.

Design of the 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor:

The design of the processor has been optimized with Intel’s Adaptix Tech. This means there will be faster wakes on PCs and also multiple voice assistant services built in to the PC. The new tech also allows OEM partners to tune their devices for further performance enhancement. On certain laptop designs, you’ll even get AI tech that predicts workloads for faster performance. This is done by allowing a higher turbo boost, especially when a quick response is desired and also extended time for such a turbo boost.

iPhone 11 to be launched by Apple

Smartphone case maker ESR has leaked out the names of the smartphones to be launched by Apple. Apple is likely to name its flagship smartphones as iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. These names are leaked by ESR just a few weeks ahead of the launching of the Apple iPhone lineup.

What do we know about iPhone 11 Series?

Apple has not given any information on its official channels. Based on the labels ESR has used for the cases, we can anticipate these names for the Apple iPhone lineup. ESR has used the branding for its leather cases and screen protectors. They are confident of the names Apple will be using for their smartphones that will be launched in a few weeks.

The case maker, ESR is aware of the design of the three smartphones. The design from the front will be simple and similar to the earlier smartphones. The back will come with a triple lens camera in a square design. The square bump is not too attractive, but they may spring a surprise of extra capability like a wide angle lens.

Through some leak, the iPhone 11 series may come in black, white, gold and dark green shades. Some models may have a rainbow finish.

Though they have made guesses regarding the names of the smartphone series, they may not be totally accurate.

The iPhone 11 will be the successor of iPhone XR. It is most likely to come with a 6.1 inch LCD display and a dual rear camera.

More about  New iPhone

The iPhone 11 Pro will be the successor of the iPhone XS. It will feature the 5.8 inch OLED display along with a triple rear camera.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max will feature a 6.5 inch OLED display. It will be the successor of iPhone XS Max. This smartphone along with the iPhone 11 Pro is tipped to have a square camera bump with a triple camera module.

The iPhone 11 may be launched on September 10. This information was based on the seventh trial iOS 13 version which was released for developers. An image in the system files suggest the launch date of iPhone 11 as September 10.

The next gen iPhones can be expected to be powered by the A 13 chip. The A 13 chip is the successor to Apple’s A 12 Bionic chipset.

The SoftBank President Ken Miyauchi accidently let out that the new iPhone models will go on sale on September 20.

The new iPhone 11 series will probably have a slight upgrade. There may not be any amazing changes or upgrading in the iPhone 11. There may be some smart features for charging and probably 5G.

The iPhone 11 price could start at $999. Considering that there will not be any significant change to the design and functionality, a price hike is highly unlikely.With leaked news that Apple will not be selling as many iPhones as previously forecast, they will be affordably priced.