According To A Rumor, Apple Is Developing At Least Two Flip-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes
February 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
Two foldable iPhone prototypes are reportedly being built by Apple right now, citing a recent story attributed to “a person with direct knowledge of the situation”.
These aren’t bigger smartphones like the OnePlus Open or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, but rather flip-style devices like the Oppo Find N3 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.
That being said, Apple appears to be experimenting with the form factor rather than announcing that it will produce foldables of its own.
If the initiative is successful, the earliest time we may see one of these phones would be in the fall of 2026. They are not scheduled for mass production by Apple for either this year or 2025. In order to obtain parts for the foldable iPhone, Apple has been in talks with at least one Asian manufacturer.
Of course, the project might still be shelved at any point if it doesn’t meet Apple’s exacting requirements.
In 2018, Apple intended to create a foldable device that, when closed, would be just as thin as the existing iPhone models.
However, the technology for the battery and display is still lacking. It’s interesting to note that the business reportedly intended for the phone’s display to be on the outside when it is folded, similar to a flip-style Huawei Mate X. This makes no sense to us and unsurprisingly led to design challenges because the phone is so fragile.
Apple Foldable iPhone News Rumors Expectations
Apple then put the foldable iPhone on hold in 2020 in order to concentrate on the much-discussed foldable iPad, which isn’t anticipated to arrive on the market until 2026. They now appear to be being worked on simultaneously.
In order to prevent the Apple Pencil from being severely impacted when in use, Apple developers are now working to eliminate the display crease and create a hinge that allows the screen to rest completely flat.
It’s unknown who businesses would be producing the panels for the foldable iPhone, but LG and Samsung Display have both been recruited for the foldable iPad.
Tesla Releases The Cybertruck’s First Software Upgrade
February 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The world believed this was it when Tesla eventually debuted the much-anticipated and delayed futuristic Cybertruck. The Cybertruck was completed and prepared to upend our world, signaling the arrival of the future. Not quite so quickly, though.
As per Tesla’s custom, the Cybertruck departed the plant with unfulfilled expectations, disregarding all of the commitments it had made. Greetings from Beta Lifestyle.
Tesla Cybertruck Side View
To be honest, though, Cybertruck is an incredible electric car, whether you like it or not. There’s no other vehicle like it, for the simple reason that no other corporation would ever take the chance of even trying to imagine creating one, much less risking its future and releasing the product to the public.
This explains why it appears like Tesla has a devoted following of cult-like fans and a sizable client base. Now enough with the distraction; let’s get back to the Cybertruck.
Not all was as it seemed when the Cybertruck eventually left the factory and the first, although sluggish, deliveries began to arrive. After the much-discussed panel gap issues were resolved and the truck itself was built, the new owners soon discovered that the driving experience differed greatly from what they had learned from earlier Teslas. Furthermore, it was unrelated to the Cybertruck’s size.
To put it mildly, the truck arrived with very little software. It was equipped with all the standard features you would expect from a modern automobile, but not the ones you had hoped for when you paid more than €90,000.
Tesla Cybertruck Back View
In addition to new interface visuals, the Cybertruck still lacks specialized software. More significantly, Autopilot is deficient in certain areas, and FSD is completely unavailable.
Fortunately, Tesla is aware of the problems and is attempting to resolve them. The first significant software upgrade for all previously sold Cybetruck machines was just delivered by the firm. Getting an update consists of two key parts: driving dynamics and charging dynamics.
The Cybertruck will adapt the charger’s charging output based on the battery condition when it is plugged into a supercharger. When a battery is located using navigation, battery preconditioning begins automatically. This should safeguard the battery and improve the efficiency of the charging process.
Tesla Cybertruck Interior
Additionally, the driving dynamics were changed. With the Sport Mode in particular, Tesla promises a more consistent reaction on varied terrain and a more pleasant ride on bumpy and twisting roads. It implies that the first owner’s background must not have been very stellar.
The business included a number of minor changes outside of those two areas, but they seem to have been a part of an earlier Tesla Holiday Update, which the Cybertruck is only now receiving.
Without a question, the Cybertruck was and still is the most challenging vehicle to design and produce. After so many delays, Tesla decided to release it even though the software was not yet complete. Is software development, however, ever-ending? No, it never comes to an end.
Customer input cannot be replaced by testing, and it is essential for the business to be able to fix any problems with an OTA update.
Tesla has demonstrated that software is king; the Model S has been in production for 12 years and is still regarded as a standard. Take our word for it, but Ferrari has been observed comparing the Model S Plaid to its next supercar in private sessions.
Although the Model S has seen a few mechanical updates over the years, its unique characteristics are mostly due to its software. Furthermore, Cybertruck’s classic sci-fi body will only become better with time. Has Tesla figured out how to own a single vehicle for life?
Apple Releases Music, TV, And Devices Apps On Windows Platform
February 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
The latest iterations of Apple’s TV, Music, and Devices apps now available for Windows users. These applications may now be downloaded on x86 Windows 10 and 11 devices.
Apple had already made Music, TV, and Devices available on Windows in a “preview” version. Additionally, these programs were exclusive to Windows 11 and not Windows 10.
The applications are no longer in their preview phase and may be downloaded on both operating system versions as of the most recent release.
Apple TV
iTunes will eventually be replaced by devices, TV, and music. iTunes is still in operation. Even though iTunes was phased out by Apple on the Mac with macOS Catalina, it has managed to survive on Windows and get regular upgrades.
But in addition to being clumsy and obviously outdated, the software lacks several contemporary functions. The new applications fill that need.
Apple Devices
For example, the Music app offers all the capabilities found on Apple’s own platforms, including high-resolution and lossless music—something iTunes does not provide.
With the TV app, you can watch video via Apple TV+ in up to 4K HDR and view your iTunes purchases. Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices are updated, backed up, and synchronized using the Devices app.
It’s unclear how long Apple plans to keep iTunes for Windows updated. At this point, it’s probably not long for this world, though it could persist for Windows versions older than 10.