Monday, October 2, 2023

iPhone 16 Rumor

iPhone 16 Rumor

The iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be available in September 2024. Although the date is in the distant future, there are many rumors about this next-generation flagship line already. Despite these being early days, we can hear the whispers regarding a memory boost for iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus models. In addition, as per some reports, iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max will get some upgrades to the cameras. Let's learn about the iPhone 15’s successor.

 iPhone 16 Rumors:

 iPhone 16— Release date:

At an event that took place in September, the iPhone lineup is announced & usually ships one week or two later. But due to the shortage in the supply chain, a specific model or variant might ship in October.

 iPhone 16— Price:

We have given here the price of the most recent iPhone lineup, which is as follows:

 iPhone 14— $799/£849

iPhone 14 Plus— $899/£949

iPhone 14 Pro— $999/£1,099

iPhone 14 Pro Max— $1,099/£1,199

 iPhone 15 Pro Max is also called iPhone 15 Ultra. A few rumors say that it will cost more than the current top-end iPhone. Besides, according to some people, the price hike can extend to the smaller iPhone 15 Pro. In case it happens, it can be assumed that the iPhone 16 can cost more.

 Still, no new information is available about the pricing of the iPhone 16 line. Therefore, it can be expected that the price of this model will be the same as the iPhone 15 line. That means the standard size iPhone 16 will be available at $799, whereas the price of the larger Plus model will be $899. Besides, the cost of the iPhone 16 Pro will be $1,099, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost $1,199.

 Size Changes:

These are the screen sizes of the latest iPhone model, including:-

 iPhone 15 - 6.1 inches

iPhone 15 Plus - 6.7 inches

iPhone 15 Pro - 6.1 inches

iPhone 15 Pro Max - 6.7 inches

 iPhone 16 screen sizes- rumored

iPhone 16 - 6.1 inches

iPhone 16 Plus - 6.7 inches

iPhone 16 Pro - 6.3 inches

iPhone 16 Pro Max - 6.9 inches

 As per many sources, iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max might come with larger display sizes. iPhone 16 Pro can be expected to include a 6.3" display. Whereas the display size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max can be around 6.9 inches.

The iPhone 16 Pro models come with an enhanced aspect ratio, 19.6.9, whereas 19.5:9 is the current aspect ratio. These iPhone 16 Pro models will be taller, but it is not going to be super noticeable. Ross Young, who is a display analyst, says that the iPhone 16 Pro will be 6.27" up from 6.12. On the other side, the measurement of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be 6.86 inches up from 6.69". So, it can be said that the display size will increase by 2.5%. Although the larger display sizes are limited to these iPhone 16 Pro models in 2024, the company plans to bring the features with the launch of the iPhone 17 in 2025.

 Display Technology:

iPhone 16 models may come with OLED panels, which will use micro-lens technology that reduces the level of power consumption and helps to improve brightness. MLA or Micro-lens arrays use plenty of lenses inside the panel in a uniform pattern for reducing the internal reflection. The perceived brightness is increased by the reflected light without boosting power consumption.

 iPhone 16 Ultra:

Apple might introduce the iPhone 16 "Ultra" in the new upcoming model iPhone 16. This one is going to be available alongside the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This model may come with extra camera improvements, a bigger display, & a portless design.

 Solid-State Buttons:

The company wanted to introduce solid-state volume, power, & mute buttons in the iPhone 15 Pro models to replace the physical buttons. However, some technical issues are still not fixed due to which the availability of the feature was pulled from the iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max. Currently, rumors suggest that the company might delay solid-state buttons until next year. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company may use the technology for the iPhone 16 Pro.

 People can use these buttons just like a physical button. The difference is that there will not be any actual button presses, which can occur when the user touches it. Hence, a haptic vibration is used for mimicking a button press.

 Apple-Designed Modem Chip:

The company has been working since 2019 at least with the aim to develop its own modem chip & antenna setups. We can expect the debut of the first Apple-designed 5G modem chips in iPhone 16 models next year.

 WiFi 7:

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, these iPhone 16 Pro models might include WiFi 7 technology. This next-generation technology can offer at least 30 Gb/s speed and hit up to 40Gb/s. WiFi 7 can also use 320MHz channels. Additionally, the technology is compatible with 4K quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology. It can offer up to 2.4 times faster speed than Wi-Fi 6, although the number of antennas will be the same. The transfer speed of the technology will be very fast. Besides, the technology will provide lower latency & more reliable connectivity.

 USB-C Port:

The use of a USB-C port is expected to be available for iPhone 16 models. You can expect at least one iPhone in 2024 to feature a portless design that will do away with the USB-C connector. Hence, MagSafe or a similar technology will be used for charging and data transfer.

 Under Display Face ID:

According to the rumors, these iPhone 16 Pro models might adopt under-display Face ID technology. But now it seems like the under-display Face ID won't be available until 2025. This feature will permit more display space because it won't require the full Dynamic Island.

 According to a Korean site, we might see the use of this technology as soon as 2024 with the release of the latest models. But Ross Young who is a display analyst thinks that the technology won't be available for two years. According to him, we will not be able to see this feature until the availability of the iPhone 17 Pro. As soon as the feature launches, you might see a circular cutout for the camera.

 iPhone 16 Camera Technology:

The iPhone 16 Pro models may come with a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens which allows images with better quality in lower lighting conditions. Generally, a 48-megapixel Wide camera uses pixel binning with the intention of combining 4 pixels and turning them into a "superpixel" for enhanced picture quality. And this technology will function just like the 48-megapixel Wide camera.

 In the iPhone 16 Pro Max, we can expect the use of a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera which may include an eight-part hybrid lens with 2 glass elements & 6 plastic elements. Additionally, it includes improvements for telephoto & ultra-wide camera lenses.

People will see the iPhone 16 Pro & the iPhone 16 Pro Max featuring periscope telephoto lenses in 2024. In 2023, the only device with new camera technology will be the iPhone 15 Pro Max, due to its size constraints.

 With a periscope lens, an angled mirror can reflect light toward the image sensor in the camera. The directional shift permits a "folded" telephoto lens system that can deliver enhanced optical zoom capabilities. iPhone 15 Pro Max can come with 6 times optical zoom. Therefore, we can expect the 16 Pro Max to be available with the same 6× optical zoom feature.

 Camera Layout:

In the standard iPhone 16 models, we can expect to see a vertical camera layout which is quite the same as iPhone 12's camera layout. The company has also used a diagonal layout for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models. However, we still do not know why Apple would swap back to the vertical layout.

 Super Periscope:

We can see a super telephoto periscope camera in the iPhone 16 Pro Max for enhanced optical zoom. A Weibo account that provided correct information earlier has given this information. However, this information still has not been backed up by another trustworthy source.

 "Super" or "ultra" telephoto refers to those cameras which include over 300mm focal length. Currently, the telephoto lens is equivalent to a 77mm lens. If it is accurate, we can see an increase in zoom capabilities.

 Battery:

According to the rumors, the stacked battery technology will be used in iPhone 16 Pro models. As a result, people can experience higher capacity & a longer lifespan.

These batteries are usually available in electric vehicles & medical devices. This is an emerging technology for mobile phones.

 Future iPhone Features:

ProMotion technology can deliver a maximum of 120Hz refresh rates to the iPhone's display. And people can expect this technology to be available in the standard iPhone models which will be available in 2025. Up until 2025, this technology will remain limited to top-quality "Pro" iPhones.

We can expect the availability of features like under-display Face ID and under-display front-facing camera technology when the iPhone 18 will be released in 2026. These features will give the iPhone 18 a unique design without any cutout for the camera hardware.

 Conclusion:

In this article, we have discussed iPhone 16 rumors so that you can have an idea regarding its design, camera layout, camera technology, and other features. What we can do the maximum is to wait for the release of the iPhone 16 and see what extra features it will include.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

  1. What is the iPhone 16 Ultra?

It is expected that this model will come with a camera system that will be able to capture 3D spatial photos and spatial videos which are displayed in the Apple Vision Pro headset.

 

  1. What will the iPhone 16 have??

The iPhone 16 models will come with a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens. As per the information given by Jeff Pu who is a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens that can be used for capturing higher-resolution photos with more detail when you will shoot in 0.5× mode.

 

  1. What iPhone is coming out in 2027?

It can be expected that the iPhone 19 will be released in 2027.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

New Features that iOS 17 Brings

New Features that iOS 17 Brings

iOS 17 comes with several new features that will help to enhance the things you do in your regular life. So, you can have a chance to express yourself like you didn't do earlier when you call or message a person. Besides, sharing content is possible now in many convenient, and new ways. Let's look at these new features.

New Features that iOS 17 Brings:

Messages:

  • All The iMessage Apps In One Place:

You need to hit the new plus button to see everything you send, like images, audio messages, and your location. In order to see the rest of the iMessage apps, you can Swipe up.

  • Let Your Friend Know If You Arrive Safely:

The Check-In feature informs your parents or friends of your arrival time at the destination. For example, they can know when you arrive at your home.

  • Catch Up And Swipe To Reply:

There is a new catch-up arrow that allows you to jump to your 1st message that you have not seen in the conversation. Moreover, a message can be swiped right to send a reply.

  • Search Filters:

You will be able to find the message you are looking for and narrow down your search quickly by combining the search filters.

  • A New Way To Share And View Locations:

The plus button enables you to share the location or request any of your friend's locations. If any of your friends have shared a location, you can view this directly within the conversation.

  • Read An Audio Message Transcription:

Because of the transcribed audio messages, you are able to read these at that moment and listen later.

  • All Stickers In One Place:

You can use the new stickers drawer to access all Live Stickers, emoji, Memoji, etc. The stickers will remain synced with iCloud. So the stickers will be available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

Stickers:

  • Stylize Live Stickers With Effects:

You can add Shiny, Puffy, Comic, and Outline effects. Or you are able to make animated Live Stickers that are created with Live Photos.

  • Use Stickers In More Places:

You can see the stickers drawer on the emoji keyboard. Therefore, using the stickers is possible anywhere the emojis can be accessed. You can use Markup for adding stickers to documents, images, screenshots, etc.

FaceTime:

  • Leave A Message:

You are capable of recording a video or audio message if someone misses a FaceTime call.

  • React With Your Hands:

You can add a reaction that fills the camera frame with fun 3D augmented reality effects. You can use several effects like hearts, confetti, fireworks, etc. In addition, sharing a location is possible with a hand gesture.

  • FaceTime On Apple TV:

You can use your mobile as a camera. Then, you can start a call directly from the FaceTime app on Apple TV. Or you are able to hand off calls from your iPhone to your TV.

StandBy

  • A New Full-screen Experience:

When you charge your iPhone, you need to turn on its side to make your mobile even more useful while setting it down.

  • Live Activities In Full Screen:

This feature keeps you on top of real-time things. For example, you remain updated about the score of a game or the progress of your food delivery.

  • Siri Results At A Glance:

Siri has taken Standby to the next level with rich visual results that you can view from a distance.  You can check the weather more easily or set a timer hands-free.

Interactive Widgets:

  • Take Action With Just A Tap:

You will be able to play music, power off the lights, etc right from a widget.

AirDrop:

  • Swap Numbers With NameDrop:

In order to use the feature, your job is to hold your iPhone near another iPhone or Apple Watch. You can instantly select the specific mobile numbers or email addresses you wish to share along with the Contact Poster.

  • Share With intention:

This is a new way to share with those nearby. Hence, you only need to bring your iPhones close to initiate the transfer over AirDrop.

  • Initiate SharePlay:

You can begin your SharePlay session by holding two iPhone devices close together.

Journal:

  • A New App To Write & Remember:

An all new way through which you can preserve your memories.

  • Journaling Personalized Suggestions:

iPhone uses on-device machine learning to generate personalized suggestions for your moments to remember as well as to write about something depending on your music, images, workouts, etc.

Keyboard:

Get more accurate autocorrect support using the autocorrect feature. Autocorrected words will temporarily remain underlined. Therefore, you will get to know what has been changed and what needs to be reverted to the original word.

Safari And Passwords:

  • Create A profile:

Profiles let you separate history, extensions, Tab Groups, cookies, and favorites. Quickly switching is also possible between profiles when you browse.

  • Faster & More Relevant Search:

Now, searching in Safari will become more responsive, and you can get more relevant suggestions.

  • Enhanced Private Browsing:

This feature locks your private browsing windows when you do not use them. In addition, it helps to block trackers from loading on pages.

  • Autofill Verification Codes Received In The Mail:

When you receive one-time verification codes in the mail, the codes will be filled in automatically. Therefore, logging in is possible without leaving Safari.

Music

  • Play Music Together:

You can control music in the car using the feature, even passengers in the back seat. Therefore, all are able to play their favorite music.

AirPlay:

  • AirPlay In Hotel Room:

This feature will be available in supporting hotel rooms. You need to scan the QR code on your room TV. Then, share images, music, and videos from the iPhone to the television.

AirPods:

  • Adaptive Audio:

It blends Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation for tailoring the noise control experience.

Maps

  • Download Maps For Offline Use:

You need to save a map's area to your iPhone, and when you are offline, you can explore this. Besides, you can see information such as hours & ratings on place cards.

Spotlight:

  • App Shortcuts In Top Hit:

It provides you app shortcuts to the next action within the Top Hit when you will search an app. Therefore, when you are searching for music, it is possible to jump right to your favorite albums.

Other Features:

Accessibility:

Personal Voice is useful for users with speech loss as it produces a voice that sounds like them. Using this with Live Speech is possible for communicating in calls & conversations. The Point and Speak feature is useful for those who have vision disabilities because it allows them to interact with physical objects that come with text labels.

Memoji:

There are three new features — Halo, Smirk, and Peekaboo using which you can express yourself.

Reminders:

With the help of the

Grocery Lists, you can sort items in an automatic way into different categories and shop easily. You can change how items are grouped, and the list will remember your preferences.

 Notes:

Users can view the PDFs and scans of presentations, research papers, etc, and mark them up. Adding links makes it possible to connect related notes such as a trip itinerary & a list containing recommended restaurants.

PDFs:

Enhanced AutoFill lets you use the saved details securely from Contacts for filling out a scanned document or a PDF. You can quickly return your completed form to the sender via mail.

Fitness:

With the help of the redesigned Sharing tab, you can get highlights of your friends' activities, such as workout streaks and awards. If necessary, you can make a workout & meditation schedule depending on what you need with Custom Plans in Apple Fitness+.

Find My:

Now you can share AirTag or Find My network accessories with upto five people. Group members can benefit from the Precision Finding feature. All of them can play a sound for pinpointing the location of a shared AirTag if they are nearby.

Home:

You can use the Activity History feature to see who and when locked or unlocked the door. Besides, you can see the recent activity for garage doors, contact sensors, & a security system. There is another feature called Grid Forecast, which displays when the electrical grid of the user has relatively cleaner or less clean energy sources available —— therefore the users will be able to plan when they need to run appliances.

News:

If you are an Apple News+ subscriber, you are able to dig into daily crossword puzzles in this application. In addition, in the Podcasts application, you can get Apple News+ audio stories.

 Photos:

iOS 17 has come with a People album which is excellent at recognizing your favorite people, and your dearest ones, even cats & dogs — who are part of your family.

Apple ID:

You can sign into your iPhone securely using a nearby device or you can use any email address or mobile number that is listed in your account.

Freeform:

While brainstorming, you can use new drawing tools such as a watercolor brush, calligraphy pen, highlighter, variable-width pen, & ruler.

Conclusion:

This article has given detailed information regarding all the new features that iOS 17 brings to enhance the things we do in our daily lives. Still, if you have any queries, feel free to ask us via comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When will iOS 17 come?

It was released publicly on Monday September 18.

  1. Which iPhones are getting iOS 17?

It supports iPhone XS and newer models.

  1. How to get iOS 17 beta?

Those who are running iOS 16.4 or later, have to go to Settings. Then, they need to click on General. After that, they have to go to Software Update. Then, they need to go to Beta Updates. Now, they need to choose the iOS 17 public beta for installing it.

Friday, September 8, 2023

How to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting

How to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting

Is your Apple Watch not paired with your iPhone? Then, you should be aware because its features can decrease dramatically. However, users can still record a workout & check the time. But they will not get any alerts, messages, or calls on the watch. Fortunately, you can mostly solve the Apple Watch pairing problems in a few minutes.

With the help of WiFi & Bluetooth connections, the iPhone communicates with the Apple Watch. If you face a problem with any of these, it can cause your wearable to be unpaired. The Apple Watch needs at least an iPhone 6/ 6 Plus model or later and it is not compatible with iPad or Android-based devices. Let's learn how to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting. 

How To Fix The Problem When Apple Watch Isn't Paired To Your iPhone:

These are the ways you should follow to learn how to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting:

Check Your Apple Watch's Connection:

Your first job is to ensure that you have disconnected your Apple Watch from the iPhone. You can face an issue with the Apple Watch, which mimics not being connected to the iPhone. It is possible to check your Watch's connection status by swiping up on the Apple Watch display if you are on the clock face screen. It can bring up the control center of your Apple Watch and have multiple shortcuts. You can see the connection status of your Watch in the upper-left corner.

You can see a green icon that will look like an iPhone. It indicates that the Apple Watch is linked to the iPhone. So, if you face any issue, it isn't because the Apple Watch is not connected to the phone.

A blue WiFi symbol indicates that the Apple Watch is linked to a WiFi network. The WiFi symbol will remain highlighted in blue. In order to turn off the WiFi on your Apple Watch, your job is to click on the icon, leading the Watch to attempt to connect to your iPhone. Ensure that your iPhone is placed nearby. When you see that you are unable to connect the Watch, you can try other troubleshooting steps.

A red icon which looks like an iPhone means that the Watch is unpaired from the iPhone. Ensure that the iPhone is nearby. When you go far away from your mobile, the iPhone may have issues getting paired with your Apple Watch.

Make Sure Settings Aren't Preventing Your Apple Watch from Being Paired:

Remember that not always because of a software glitch or hardware failure can cause the Apple Watch to disconnect from the iPhone. We have given here some causes which can be the reasons behind it.

Airplane Mode On The Apple Watch

When you turn on airplane mode, it will shut down all communication. As a result, the Apple Watch can't get connected to the iPhone. Hence, you need to slide up on the clock face screen to open your Watch's control panel. If the mode is active, you will see the Airplane icon ( positioned at the control panel's top) highlighted in orange. Then, you need to click on this to deactivate the mode. Once you do this, your Watch will pair shortly.

Airplane Mode On The iPhone

It works the same as on the watch. Hence, you are able to get access to the control panel on the iPhone by swiping up from the bottom of the display where the bezel meets the screen's edge. You can see the icon for Airplane mode at the screen's upper right corner. If it is activated, you will see it highlighted in orange.

Bluetooth On The iPhone

Bluetooth is required for pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Checking its settings is possible via the iPhone's control panel. You will find the Bluetooth icon in the same square as Airplane mode in the lower right corner of the iPhone's Control Center. When it is off, the Bluetooth icon is highlighted in white. Then, you have to click on this to enable it. Thus, the Apple Watch will get connected to your iPhone within a few moments.

Reboot Your iPhone If Your Apple Watch Won't Pair:

After checking the basic settings that we have mentioned earlier, if the Apple Watch still doesn't get connected, there can be an issue on the iPhone side of the equation. Hence, performing a fast reboot can help you to fix this issue.

  • Your first job is to hold down the Sleep or Wake icon on your iPhone until you see the slide for powering off the icon. As an alternative way, it is possible to launch the Settings app first. Then, you need to select General. After that, you have to choose Shut Down from the bottom of the general settings.
  • If you slide the power icon to the right, your iPhone will be powered down.
  • Once your iPhone has been powered down for a few seconds, you have to hold down the Sleep/Wake icon until you get to see the Apple logo on the screen.
  • As soon as the iPhone completes booting up, your task is to check the Apple Watch connection.

Reboot Your Apple Watch If It Still Is Not Connecting:

Remember that you should reboot your mobile first and then your Apple Watch. It makes sure that you don't face any lingering issues on your iPhone when the Watch boots up.

  • Your first job is to hold down the button on your Watch below the crown.
  • Once prompted, you need to slide the Power Off icon to the right.
  • When the display gets dark for a few seconds, your task is to tap on the digital crown so that you can turn on the Apple Watch again. Then, you will get to see the Apple logo immediately on the screen. If you do not see it, you have to wait for some more seconds. Then, you need to tap on the digital crown again.
  • You can deal with most issues by rebooting devices when the Apple Watch doesn't get paired. If you are still facing problems, follow the next troubleshooting methods.

Move iPhone Closer To Your Apple Watch:

If your iPhone is far away from the Watch or you have kept it in your bag, you may not get a proper signal. Proximity is the key because the iPhone & Watch connect through Bluetooth.

Check Your iPhone's OS For Updates:

Before you attempt any process where deleting information from the device is necessary, you should ensure that you are using the current OS version of your iPhone.

First, your job is to launch the settings application of the iPhone Then, you have to choose General and click on Software Update. After that, if any recent iOS version is available, you need to Download and Install the version. But it is not possible to check the WatchOS version if your Watch is not connected to the iPhone.

Clear The iPhone's Network Settings:

Information related to all connecting networks is stored on the iPhone to make the reconnecting process smoother. However, this data can become corrupted data which can prevent the iPhone from pairing with the Apple Watch. Resetting the information indicates that you have to log in to the home WiFi network again.

  • Hence, your first job is to launch the Settings application on your iPhone.
  • Then, choose General.
  • After that, you have to scroll down to select Reset from the general settings.
  • Now, you have to click on Reset Network Settings. You may need to type in your passcode for your request's verification.

Unpair & Pair: iPhone and Apple Watch:

First, you need to open the Watch app on your iPhone. Then, you need to click on All Watches, the information button beside the Apple Watch. After that, you have to disconnect the Apple Watch. Now, you will be able to connect the Watch & iPhone without any hassle.

Force Restart Your Apple Watch:

When you perform the step, your iPhone's OS & Apple Watch's setup assistant communicate with each other properly. In order to finish a forced restart, your job is to tap & hold the Digital Crown & the Side button until you see the Apple® logo. Now, you should try to connect the devices again.

Unpair Apple Watch From Old iPhone:

You may not see a picture or the option to connect the Watch manually. It indicates that the device is connected to an old iPhone.

In order to disconnect the Apple Watch from an old iPhone, you have to do the following:

  • Your first job is to open the Apple Watch application on your old iPhone.
  • Click on All Watches.
  • Then, click "i" located beside the Apple Watch you are willing to disconnect. Then, you have to choose the option Unpair Apple Watch.
  • If you do not have access to that mobile, you will be able to disconnect it. Then, you can reset it directly from the Apple Watch.
  • Hit the Digital crown on your Watch.
  • Then, choose Settings.
  • Click on General and Reset.
  • Next, your task is to click on Erase All Content and Settings > Erase All.
  • Thus, you can reset the Apple Watch only. It will not affect your mobile which is paired with it currently.

Reset Your Apple Watch:

If you are experiencing the problem instead of trying every process that we have mentioned above, you should try to reset the Apple Watch. However, it can wipe off your saved data from the Watch. Therefore, it is necessary to back up your data before doing so. You need to select General in the Settings application of the Watch. After that, you have to choose Reset. Next, select Erase All Content and Settings.

These are the ways you can try to learn how to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting.

Conclusion:

This article has given many ways that should be followed to learn how to fix your Apple Watch and iPhone when they aren't connecting. Try every procedure one by one to fix this issue. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does your Apple Watch have no connection?

You need to check whether the Airplane Mode is activated on your iPhone or Apple Watch. If the mode is turned on, you have to disable this to reactivate cellular connectivity. You have to check if any update is there to your carrier settings. 

How do you relink your Apple Watch?

  • You need to open your Apple Watch application from the iPhone.
  • Then, you need to click on General from the My Watch tab at the lower left of the screen.
  • After that, your task is to click on General.
  • Then, you should reset Sync Data.

Why did your Apple Watch and phone disconnect?

If the distance between your iPhone and the Apple Watch is too much, the connection may get lost. So, bringing two devices within range is necessary to solve basic network problems.

 

Last Night Apple Event

Last Night Apple Event

On Tuesday, Apple announced its iPhone 15 lineup that will feature an expanded "dynamic island" which will be the home to alerts, notifications as well as other controls. If you are an Apple customer, you can use the same USB-C charger to power your iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer. Whereas the Series 9 device will be equipped with a new custom S9 chip that Apple claims to be brighter & faster.

 A few new updates to the camera system will be available to the iPhone 15 Pro. This model will be equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera, which has a larger sensor than on iPhone 15. The camera has a "nanoscale coating" that is expected to decrease lens flares and bring higher resolution to regular images. This one will offer an improved low-light performance for night and portrait mode. With the help of the latest iPhone, it is possible to shoot high-resolution pictures in focal lengths of 24, 28, and 35 millimetres. Let's see what was announced at the Last Night Apple event.

What Was Announced In The Last Night Apple Event?

 All New Design:

Apple announced that the entry-level iPhone 15s model will be equipped with an expanded "Dynamic Island'' tool serving as the home of notifications, alerts & other controls. Whereas, the iPhone 15 phones will come with the updated image stabilization that can be used to capture images & video. Besides, this feature will help the users to get two-time optimized & updated portraits with richer color. The special thing about the model is that it comes with a 4K cinematic mode.

 Additionally, the iPhone 15s model comes with the A16 bionic processor, which is the exact chip previously used in the iPhone 14 Pro. This one is equipped with a neural engine used to handle every challenging task, like live voicemail transcriptions on the device.

 The iPhone 15 model includes an Ultra-Wideband chip so that you are able to connect your device with other nearby devices. For instance, you can find friends in an improved way when they share the location in a crowded place.

 This new version of the iPhone is available in five colors: white, black, pink, green, and yellow. It is available in two sizes including a 6.1-inch screen ( iPhone 15) & 6.7 inches ( iPhone 15 Plus).

Introducing The Action Button:

An action button was unveiled in the iPhone 15 Pro, which is the first change made to the ring silencer since the debut of the toggle switch in the iPhone in 2007.

 This button can silence alerts by default. However, you can program this for carrying out several commands. For example, you can record a voice memo and capture an image to activate features such as live speech. All these action button commands will be accompanied with the visual feedback from the Dynamic Island bar at the screen's top. In addition, the company released a new update to the Apple Watch Ultra. It includes customizable Watch faces & power zones that can be used to collect information during exercise.

 The special thing about the iPhone 15 series is that it has a Super Retina XDR display. You can see the model available in vibrant color options and with a new contour edge design. Besides, the advanced camera system will offer 4k recording as well as auto portrait mode. The titanium construction and a more repairable design make the iPhone 15 Pro very unique. Moreover, the model includes a pro-level camera system with multiple lenses.

 The company has adopted a USB-C connector for the iPhone.

For the Apple Watch Series 9, the starting price is $399, whereas for the iPhone 15 Pro, the price is $999.

 Apple Watch Ultra 2:

As we have mentioned before, the company has also released an update to the previous year's Apple Watch Ultra. If you want to get the Apple Watch Ultra, you need to preorder on Tuesday, before it goes on sale on September 22.

 While the Watch comes with an S9 chip, it includes an on-device Siri. You can also find your iPhone with the help of this Watch. Besides, it is equipped with a new advanced display architecture. In addition, its customizable watch face makes it unique. It comes with power zones that can be used for data-collecting during exercise. The starting price for Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $799.

 Apple Watch Series 9:

This company has officially unveiled the latest wearable. A new S9 chip is used to power the new smartwatch. According to Apple, it is 60% faster, and the model is equipped with a 30% faster GPU.

 The inside of the Watch is redesigned, resulting in a boost in performance. Deidre Caldbeck, who is the director of Apple Watch Product Marketing, said this one is the most powerful watch chip yet.

 The Watch comes with new features that enable you to access health data with Siri. Besides, with the help of the Double Tap feature, you can easily control the Watch, using the tap of the index finger & thumb on your hand. Additionally, Name Drop is one of the features that lets you share your personal information if another user with the device is near you. You can use the Watch to ping your iPhone and increase the brightness level. It is the first carbon-neutral product of Apple. The model is available in pink, and $399 is its starting price.

 Conclusion:

This company has officially introduced its latest lineup — iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch Series 9. The Apple Watch Series 9 comes with the new S9 chip, which is 60% faster. In addition, it includes new features like health data access with Siri, Name Drop to share details with people nearby, and so on.

 Frequently Asked Questions

 What was announced at the Apple event?

At the last Night Apple event, Apple announced the next generation iPhone 15s that will come with an expanded "Dynamic Island" tool. This feature which serves as the home to alerts, notifications & other controls was only previously available on the iPhone 14 Pro.

 When was the last Apple event?

This product launch event occurred on September 12. In this event, Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 9, featuring the new S9 Apple-designed chip. This 18-hour battery life of this Watch makes it exceptional.

 When will the iPhone 15 be released?

You can pre-order the iPhone 15 variants on the company's website or in stores from September 15 and it will arrive on September 22.

 

 

Friday, September 1, 2023

Apple may be testing an M3 Mac Mini

Apple may be testing an M3 Mac Mini

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter, said that the company is testing a new Mac on its campus and he assumed that it is Mac Mini. As per sources from Gurman, the Mac in question features 8 CPU cores, where four are efficiency cores & four are performance cores. Besides, along with ten GPU cores, it has 24GB of memory. As the release of the M2 Mac mini was done in January, the new model is expected to be the quickest refresh for an Apple silicon Mac.

Release and availability:

It runs macOS Sonoma 14.1, which is the first "point update" for the OS that is unreleased yet. macOS Sonoma version 14 is expected to be released in September or early October. At the same time, the 14.1 version is expected to be available in October or November with new M3 Macs.

What does Gurman think about this?

Gurman has also confirmed that along with the new system, there are five Macs in testing, and these are as follows: 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, iMac, and now the Mac mini. Additionally, two MacBook Pros are there, including a 14-inch model with an M3 Pro & a 16-inch model with M3 Max.

We still don't know if the M3 is going to be a 3nm chip or still a 5nm chip like the M2. However, we believe it will be a 3nm chip, which is still a new process. The whole supply is required for the iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 chip. A new report from The Information elaborated on the way Apple deals with TSMC, the company is paying for only working chips from the new process. It causes TSMC to absorb the price of failed chips. Companies mostly purchase entire silicon wafers and want to get working chips as much as possible. We still don't know what Apple pays for the chips or for taking TSMC’s initial 3nm production.

Regarding when the debut of Mac will be done, he thinks it will not come until next year. Based on the company's last earnings call, Gurman says that according to the suggestion of Apple, a double-digit percentage decline can be seen in its Mac revenue in the 4th quarter. According to Apple's suggestion, it is not going to launch any new models until next year.

Other expected lineup:

Depending on what is in the testing at Apple, these are the expected lineup:

  • M3 13-inch MacBook Air (codenamed Mac 15,1 and J513/J613)
  • M3 15-inch MacBook Air (codenamed Mac 15,2 and J515/J615)
  • M3 13-inch MacBook Pro (codenamed Mac 15,3 and J504)
  • M3 iMac (codenamed Mac 15,4, Mac 15,5, J433 and J434)
  • M3 Pro and M3 Max 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros (codenamed Mac 15,7, Mac 15,8, J514 and J516)
  • Possible M3 Mac mini (codenamed Mac 15,12)

Gurman said earlier this year that new M3 computers might drop in this year's second half. Therefore, the expected 2024 release date is a change from the prediction. According to Gurman, the company is testing a computer now at its campus under model identifier Mac 15,12 and he assumed that it's Mac Mini.

The specs mentioned above in this article about Mac Mini are similar to the base model M2 Mac Mini, except the installed memory. Entry-level Apple silicon Macs come with 8GB RAM at least. If Apple jumps to 24GB for the base model, it could surprise users a lot.

Gurman's thinking towards M3-powered Macs:

According to Gurman, there will not be any M3-powered Macs available before the 1st fiscal quarter of 2024, beginning in October. It can bring all the expected M3 Macs up to six as well, as it can cover primary desktops & laptops of the company including iMac. But Gurman doesn't expect M3 versions of the Mac Studio and Mac Pro which jumped to Apple’s M2 silicon at WWDC this year.

He also discussed the launch of the iPhone 15. According to him, the new mobile is expected to be announced either Sept. 12 or 13. It indicates that only a few weeks you have to wait until the reveal of the mobile is done. Although Gurman expects the debut of the first M3-powered Macs will be done as early as October, he never expects the Mac mini to be one of the first models that will come with the M3 chip. These will probably be: the 13-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Air, and 24-inch iMac.

Last month, he said that a new Mac mini wasn't expected to emerge until late 2024 at the earliest. Developer logs indicate that Apple is testing an M3 Mac mini. It indicates that we can see it sooner than expected. The latest Mac mini models are less than a year old as these were introduced in January 2023. The ‌M3‌ chip could be fabricated using TSMC's 3nm procedure to get the best performance & power efficiency improvements to the 5nm-based ‌M2‌ chip in existing devices.

What Could a M3 Mac Mini Offer Editors?

It would bring the total number of expected Macs up to six off the bat. This one is going to be the best Mac available in the market. Mac Mini, which was introduced in 2023, comes with the Apple M2 Chip or the Apple M2 Pro. This Pro version provides a 10-core CPU with 6 performance cores & 4 efficiency cores, and comes with 16-core GPUs.

Video editors use media engines that are powered by hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW. It can show quality speeds and maintain the speed level in an excellent way when you compare this to other options. Like other Mac releases, these features and new specs grabbed the attention of the people.

Conclusion:

If you are satisfied using your Mac or other PC setups for the video workflows, you should check this news to know how it changes specs and the overall price. But the judgement on whether it will be able to give a tough competition to other models or not—will be reserved until this M3 Mac Mini is available in the market in 2024.