One of the major reasons why I love iPhones is because of their features, you can never go wrong. Apple does a wonderful job when it comes to its marquee features which are often exclusive to its product. Apple has again introduced a new satellite connectivity feature that blows all the other smartphones over the shelves.
iPhone 14 has in it a feature that makes it magical, even though it is basic, it will save a lot of lives. Of cause there are limitations but Apple is the first company to offer such a feature on a smartphone.
Apple has finally integrated a satellite connectivity feature dubbed “Emergency SOS” into iPhone 14 series. The safety feature lets you get in touch with emergency services when you get stuck or lost when no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is available.
Anyone with an iPhone 14 can use the satellite connection feature to send a message out to emergency services when they find themselves in an internet-less environment. The magical feature is called Emergency SOS and works via satellite.
To try Emergency SOS via satellite you must first be in an open space with a clear view of the sky and horizon. The AI feature in the phone will take you through how to establish a connection with a satellite. As soon as you connect the onscreen message will ask you a couple of emergency questions to ascertain your current situation. The phone will automatically start a chat with the emergency responders by sharing your Medical ID, current location, remaining battery life, elevation, and contact info.
With a clear sky view of the sky, it should take about fifteen seconds to send the message. The satellite connectivity feature is currently available in the US and Canada.
I personally love this feature, it is really magical to know that you are safe with a clear sky.
Here is how to use Apple iPhone 14 emergency SOS satellite connectivity feature
Hold your iPhone naturally in your hand. You don’t need to raise your arm or hold your phone up, but don’t put it in a pocket or backpack.
Make sure that you’re outside with a clear view of the sky and the horizon.
Be aware that trees with light foliage might slow down the connection, and dense foliage might block it. Hills or mountains, canyons, and tall structures can also block the connection.
In case you need to turn left or right or move to avoid a blocked signal, your iPhone provides guidance—just follow the onscreen instructions.
The satellite connection can be maintained even if your phone screen is locked.
Try calling emergency services. Even if your normal cellular carrier network isn’t available, you might be able to make the call.
If your call won’t connect, you can text emergency services via satellite.
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Are you new to the trading world and ready to make the transition from a demo account to a real live account? Like many beginners, the question is how much money will I need to start the journey. This post will go straight to the point and give you an idea of what to know.
Before you start trading it is important to focus on learning, learning more and practising the skill. Next, put in hours and hours of practice with a demo account till you feel you have a strategy and are profitable. Being profitable is having a streak of more wins than losses consistently for a long duration. So let’s say you have done this and are ready to move on to the next stage. That’s moving on from using a demo account to a real and live trading account. It will be advisable to use an amount that doesn’t mean much to you, one you are willing to lose. This amount will vary per person but if you can lose one hundred dollars ($100) or equivalent start with that. For someone else, this amount could be less or more.
Trading a 0.01 lot size to grow your account
Start with one hundred dollars and use the 0.01 lot size. Doing this prevents you from blowing your live trading account with one trade. Practise taking out trades and sticking to your plan. Yes, you need a plan and you’ll need to stick to it. Trading is said to be a get-rich slow method, doing otherwise can lead to not sticking to plan and over trading, which will lead to losing everything.
You really need to have a plan and a strategy to prevent you from jumping into every trade. When you have a plan, you wait for your setup and stick to your risk management. This will help you build consistency, and master your psychology and emotions.
When you are doing this and everything is going well, meaning you have grown the account from about one hundred to two hundred, you can now add more or just keep growing it. Just don’t go crazy and throw your whole life savings in there.
Losses are part of trading so don’t be afraid of failing, let failure teach you a lesson and don’t give up. Go back to the drawing board, backtest and learn more. All the best in your trading journey.
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Numerous smartphones have been released in the last ten months, each with its cutting-edge technology that caters to its target audience. If you thought we were done, you are wrong. The game is not finished yet, as we have been promised a few more smartphones from some of the world’s most powerful tech companies, including Huawei, Sony, and Nokia. Keep scrolling to find out what you can anticipate in the remaining months of 2021.
Huawei Nova 9
Source: consumer.huawei.com/en/phones/nova9/
First up is the Huawei Nova 9, which was officially released in late September. The phone is now available for pre-order and what makes it different from others is that it is powered by a Snapdragon 778G processor, as well as a large battery and it supports 66W wired charging. The rear quad camera is led by a 50Mp RYYB sensor, with the other three lenses like ultrawide, macro and depth sensor, all largely there to fill in the gaps.
Other than that, the panel is an OLED capacitive touchscreen with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The phone is also powered by the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system making it one of the best Huawei smartphones available. Unfortunately, Google mobile services and 5G support are not available on this phone. But if you can live without these features, there is no doubt that this is the best mid-range device available.
vivo Y71t
Source: gizmochina.com
vivo has joined the battle as well, with its latest Y71t smartphone available since last month. The vivo phone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 px. It is powered by a Dimensity 810 chipset with 5G support making it easier for network efficiency. The Y71t model has 8GB of RAM including 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
With a 4,000mAh battery and rapid charging support, you can charge to 70% in less than an hour. The Android 11 and OriginOS 1.0 operating systems power the vivo Y71t. In terms of cameras, the vivo phone features a dual back camera with autofocus for a better photography experience. It sports a single front-facing camera with a 16-megapixel sensor, making it ideal for selfies.
Honor 50
Source: hihonor.com
Following the business’s separation from Huawei, the Honor 50 series was among the first phones released by the company. The Honor 50 and 50 Lite are the first smartphones to be released globally in the coming months. But no exact dates have been set. There is also a 50 Pro and 50 SE, but those two models are likely to be limited to China exclusively.
This Honor 50 operates on the latest Snapdragon 888+ processor and includes a 6.57-inch curved OLED display with 1.07 billion colours, resulting in exceptional visual quality. It also boasts a one-of-a-kind camera setup, with a quad rear camera led by a 108MP main lens. The collection is completed with a 32MP selfie lens, as well as an ultrawide, depth sensor, and macro camera. More good news is that Google Mobile Services will be available on the phone’s international version.
Nokia 10
Source: gsmarena.com
Tech enthusiasts have been anticipating the Nokia 10 for quite some time. So much so that it has gone by various names since it was first rumoured. But we do know that Nokia is working on a successor to the 9 PureView, which was released in 2019. The Nokia 10 is expected to be a flagship device, with rumours claiming that it will include an in-screen selfie camera, a Penta-lens camera, and a 108MP or 200MP primary sensor.
Additional features such as the use of Snapdragon 888 chipset, a sapphire glass display and a 6,000mAh battery certainly get everyone excited to see the final product. The release date of Nokia’s next Android phone has not yet been revealed. But a corporate executive has reportedly stated that it will arrive before November 11.
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Source: sony.com
Finally, there is the Sony Xperia Pro-I. A new camera-first 5G phone with three 12-megapixel rear cameras and one 8-megapixel front camera. These cameras might appear to be low-resolution but Sony quickly pointed out that each pixel captures more details, has a larger dynamic range and has a deeper depth of field.
Furthermore, Sony claims that the same lenses can snap burst photos at up to 2fps and record 4K films at 120fps. It is obvious that this is a camera phone but the 6.5-inch OLED display and Snapdragon 888 chipset will not disappoint. There’s 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that charges swiftly at 30W. The Xperia phone has been available for pre-order since the end of October and is expected to be shipped in December 2021.
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What is Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft 365 and Office for the web. Are they are the same or different? Which of these should you get or use and will it work for your needs? I’ll try and explain what the differences are, what is new and how to maximize them.
Office 2021 explained
Office 2021 is a one time purchase software that allows you to install and run Office apps for only one PC or Mac. It does not have upgrade options till the next major Office release becomes available usually after 2-3 years. You will also have to pay the full amount to get this new version when it becomes available, that’s if you want the new features. But you will get security updates as and when they become available.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based version of Office that makes sure you are always up-to-date with the latest Office feature updates. So after Office 2021 is released you will start getting all the new feature updates and not have to wait till after two years to use them. Microsoft 365 includes plans for personal, home, small and midsized businesses, large enterprises, schools, and non-profits. The Microsoft 365 Family plan allows you to share your subscription with your family for up to six people, and use your apps on up to 30 devices. You can choose from monthly and yearly purchases.
Office for the Web
Microsoft Office for the webis a free version of Office that you can use in a web browser. All you need is to sign up for a Microsoft account with a new or existing email address. You can use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote to create, edit and save files to your PC or save to the cloud. But you can only use it in the web browser that is all, it wouldn’t work if you aren’t connected to the internet. You can click to try Office for the web if this works for you. Note that Microsoft 365 subscribers have access to this and get more features when they use office for the web.
Office 2021 vs Microsoft 365, what’s the difference & what’s new?
Kevin Stratvert says over the first two years, Microsoft 365 users end up paying less compared to Office 2021 users. $70 for an individual plan & $100/year for the family plan, which is good for up to 6 people. Microsoft 365 users get everything in Office 2021 and more. Including Grammarly type offering with Microsoft Editor, presenter coach in PowerPoint, plus Access and Publisher. Watch the video below to find out the major differences and downsides of Office 2021.
Should You Upgrade to Office 2021? What is new for Excel users
Leila Gharani says Office 2021 is a huge jump for Excel 2016 and 20019 users. Noting it has at least 9 new functions that will change the way you use Excel. This includes XLOOKUP, FILTER, UNIQUE, and SEQUENCE. Watch the video below to find additional features you can look forward to in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
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Meet the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. The laptop that borrows heavily from the design and name of the Surface Laptop, Surface Studio, Surface Pro devices and even the Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel. Whether you call it a weird or an interesting form factor, Microsoft is introducing it as a replacement to the Surface Book line. But is the new device a worthy successor to the Surface Book?
The 14.4″ Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio runs on the latest quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core H Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU. It is available with 16 or 32GB RAM, and 256GB up to 2TB SSD storage. Oh, it also has an upgradeable SSD and comes with a thunderbolt 4 port. Weighs about 1.8kg and battery life estimations show up to 19 hours of typical device usage. Check out the full device specifications and models.
Introducing Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio + specifications
While the Surface Laptop Studio’s design isn’t entirely new, no one has done it quite to this level with such great results.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review with Lisa Gade, MobileTechReview
The Surface Laptop Studio starts retailing at $ $1599.99 and is available in select markets. It is expected to become available in other markets including South Africa, Egypt and the UAE in early 2022.
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This is the Infinity X50 laptop, the high-end model of the Infinity branded laptop. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 mobile processor with Radeon Vega graphics. Running on the Zen core architecture it has two CPU cores with a base clock of 2.6GHz and a maximum boost of 3.5GHz.
It runs on a six thousand milliamp battery which can give a user about six hours of minimum usage. It has four gigabytes of RAM and there is no mention of models with higher RAM sizes. Or an option to change or increase this for power users. The storage size is 512GB and is a solid-state drive (SSD). Available ports on the device include an HDMI, micro SD card reader and USB ports. The price of the laptop is set at $668, it comes with a warranty and after-sales support is available.
Check out more on the Infinity laptop in the hands-on video and full specs table below.
Designed, produced and assembled by the Zimbabwe Information Technology Company (ZITCO). The Infinity devices are a Zimbabwean brand to serve the PC market in Zimbabwe mainly but have plans to bring them to other African markets in the future. Other devices in production include the Infinity T46 Laptop, Infinity G79 Desktop PC, Infinity All-in-one PC, Infinity Mini-Laptop and Infinity Tablet.
What are your thoughts on the design, specifications and price of the laptop device? Kindly share them in the comment section below.
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