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Losing your iPhone can be stressful and inconvenient. Thankfully, Apple provides a free service called Find My iPhone that makes locating a lost or stolen iPhone easy. Find My iPhone allows you to view your iPhone’s location on a map, make it play a sound to help you find it, remotely lock it, display a custom message on the lock screen, or remotely erase its data if needed.

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about using Find My iPhone to locate a lost iPhone.

What You Need Before Getting Started

Before using Find My iPhone to locate your device, make sure that:

  • Find My iPhone is enabled on your iPhone. This is turned on by default. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone to confirm.
  • Your lost iPhone has an internet connection via cellular data or Wi-Fi. Find My iPhone uses GPS and internet access on the device to provide its location.
  • You remember your Apple ID and password. You will need to sign in to iCloud.com/find or the Find My iPhone app to locate your device.
  • You have another device like another iPhone, iPad, or computer to track your lost iPhone from.

How to Use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com?

The easiest way to use Find My iPhone is via the iCloud website. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

  1. Open any web browser on your other device and navigate to iCloud.com. Log in using your Apple ID when prompted.
  2. Scroll down and click on the Find My iPhone icon. This will open the Find My app on the iCloud website.
  3. If asked, select the device you want to locate from the dropdown list.
  4. The Find My app will display all devices signed into your iCloud account on a map. Tap on your lost iPhone from the list of devices.
  5. This will cause the lost iPhone to play a loud sound (even if it’s set to silent mode) for two minutes to help you locate it if it’s nearby but out of sight. Move closer to the sound to zero in on its location.
  6. You’ll also see the lost iPhone’s location on the map if it has an internet connection. Zoom in and pan around to ascertain its precise location if needed. The location accuracy depends on factors like nearby Wi-Fi networks, GPS signals etc.
  7. If your lost iPhone does not have an internet connection or can’t be located currently, Find My will display its Last Location as seen on the map before it went offline.

Take Appropriate Remote Actions if the iPhone Can’t be Found

If your lost iPhone shows its location on the map, go and retrieve it! But if it seems stolen, was left in an inaccessible location, or can’t be found after playing sounds, you can take the following remote actions to secure it via Find My iPhone:

  1. Lost Mode – Tap Activate to enable Lost Mode remotely. This will lock the iPhone with a passcode if it wasn’t already locked, and display your custom message with a contact number on its lock screen. Whoever finds it can then contact you, without being able to access the iPhone.
  2. Remote Lock – Tap Lock to remotely lock the iPhone instantly with your Apple ID passcode. This also prevents access to payment methods linked to Apple Pay on the iPhone.
  3. Remote Wipe – As a last resort, tap Erase iPhone to remotely wipe all data on your iPhone, preventing misuse of your private data if you’re sure it can’t be recovered.

Note that taking any of these actions requires the iPhone to come back online and connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network at least once.

Locating the iPhone using Find My app

Alternatively, if you have the Find My app from Apple installed on another iOS/iPadOS device, you can also use it to locate your lost iPhone:

  1. Open the Find My app on the other iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you own.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID if required.
  3. At the bottom, swipe left to open the Devices tab. This will display a map with the location of all your iOS devices.
  4. Tap on your lost iPhone from the list. This will highlight its location on the map if available.
  5. You can then play a sound on it, set it in Lost Mode, remotely lock or erase it just like on iCloud.com.

The Find My app provides the same functionality more conveniently if you have another iOS device handy.

Tips to improve chances of recovering your lost iPhone

Here are some handy tips to improve your chances of getting back a lost iPhone:

  • Always keep Find My iPhone enabled in your iPhone’s settings. Also enable Send Last Location, which will send its last known location to Apple when the battery gets critically low.
  • Set up Lost Mode on the iPhone in advance from your Apple ID account settings online. This lets you pre-set a custom lock screen message and phone number for someone to contact you when they find it.
  • If you suspect your iPhone was stolen, report it to the local law enforcement authorities. Provide them details like location data from Find My iPhone to aid their investigation.
  • When setting a passcode on your iPhone, avoid obvious number combinations which are easier to guess. Use at least a 6 digit secure code.
  • Avoid linking credit/debit cards to Apple Pay on an iPhone that has higher chances of being lost or stolen to prevent fraudulent transactions.

We hope these detailed instructions and tips will help you locate and even remotely secure your lost iPhone! Apple has made it easier than ever to find misplaced devices using Find My iPhone.

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How to Record Your iPhone Screen for Tutorials? https://phoneglide.com/how-to-record-your-iphone-screen-for-tutorials/ https://phoneglide.com/how-to-record-your-iphone-screen-for-tutorials/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:26:49 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/?p=5187 Recording your iPhone screen is an incredibly useful skill for creating tutorials, product demos, and more. With built-in screen recording capabilities, modern iPhones make capturing footage of your device’s display simple and straightforward. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various methods you can use to record your iPhone’s screen in 2024 for tutorials, walkthroughs, ... Read more

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Recording your iPhone screen is an incredibly useful skill for creating tutorials, product demos, and more. With built-in screen recording capabilities, modern iPhones make capturing footage of your device’s display simple and straightforward. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various methods you can use to record your iPhone’s screen in 2024 for tutorials, walkthroughs, and other video projects.

Use Built-In Screen Recording The easiest way to record your iPhone’s screen is to use the native screen recording feature built into iOS. Available since iOS 11, the built-in screen recorder allows you to capture high-quality footage of your display, complete with audio input and output.

To access the native screen recorder in iOS 16 and later:

  1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen (newer iPhones) or up from the bottom edge of the screen (older iPhones).
  2. Long press on the screen recording icon. It looks like a solid circle inside a ring.
  3. Tap “Start Recording” and your iPhone will begin capturing video and audio of your display. A red timer will appear at the top of the screen indicating recording is in progress.
  4. To stop recording, open the Control Center again and tap the screen recording icon. Your iPhone will automatically save the video to your Photos app.

The built-in recorder allows you to capture your iPhone’s audio and video simultaneously with no third-party software required. For basic screen capturing needs, it’s the best option available in 2024.

Use Third-Party Apps If you need advanced screen recording capabilities beyond what iOS provides natively, third-party apps are available. Applications like ScreenRec allow you to record longer videos, export files in different formats, capture system audio, and more.

Here are some of the key features offered by advanced screen recording apps for iPhone:

  • Record for unlimited durations instead of just 5 minutes
  • Capture system audio and internal app sounds
  • Annotate videos with drawings and text
  • Trim and edit recordings after capturing
  • Export videos to MP4, MOV, GIF, and other formats
  • Save files to camera roll or cloud storage services
  • Simultaneously capture front and back camera footage
  • Mic and audio input/output controls

So if you need to customize and enhance your iPhone screen recordings in 2024, third-party recorder apps will deliver more options and flexibility.

Use a Mac as a Display Capture Device You can also use QuickTime Player on a Mac computer to record high-quality footage of your iPhone’s display. By connecting your iPhone to your Mac with a Lightning to USB cable, you can mirror your device’s screen and use QuickTime to capture a video.

Here are the steps to record your iPhone with QuickTime on a Mac:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a Lightning to USB cable.
  2. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac. Select “File > New Movie Recording”.
  3. Next to the record button, click the down arrow icon.
  4. Choose your iPhone from the connected cameras list. Your iPhone’s display will now be mirrored to your Mac.
  5. Click the record button in QuickTime Player to start capturing footage of your iPhone’s screen.
  6. When finished, click the record button again to stop and save the video to your Mac’s storage.

Recording with QuickTime utilizes the processing power of your Mac to deliver smooth, high-fidelity iPhone screen recordings. You can then edit the videos further using video editing software on your computer.

Considerations for Recording iPhone Screen Here are some important factors to keep in mind when capturing footage of your iPhone’s display:

Video Quality Higher video quality requires more storage space and processing power. Balance visual fidelity with practical file size limits. iPhone’s default 1080p HD at 60fps offers good quality without overly large files.

Audio Input Ensure appropriate audio input levels if recording a voiceover narration. Use headphone mic or external USB mic for best quality.

Storage Space Screen recordings take up storage space quickly. Offload files from your iPhone camera roll to a computer or cloud service to free up space.

Battery Usage Prolonged screen recording sessions drain battery rapidly. Start recordings with battery at 100% or plugged into power when possible.

Legal Compliance Get permission before recording phone calls or capturing personal information. Understand local laws regarding recording consent.

By considering these key factors, you can optimize your iPhone screen recordings in 2024 for the best balance of quality, practicality and compliance.

Conclusion

Whether you need to demonstrate app usage, create video tutorials, or share visual information, recording your iPhone’s screen is easy with the right tools. Built-in iOS screen recording, third-party apps, and QuickTime capture on a Mac offer flexible approaches to capturing smooth, high-quality iPhone display footage. Just be sure to manage video quality, audio, storage utilization, battery drain and legal compliance. By following this guide, you’ll be prepared to record professional, share-ready iPhone tutorial videos, walkthroughs and more in 2024.

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iPhone 15 Pro is rumored to come without a SIM card slot https://phoneglide.com/iphone-15-pro-is-rumored-to-come-without-a-sim-card-slot-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/iphone-15-pro-is-rumored-to-come-without-a-sim-card-slot-phoneglide/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:48:12 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/iphone-15-pro-is-rumored-to-come-without-a-sim-card-slot-phoneglide/ The iPhone 14 series isn’t even here and the iPhone 15 rumors have already started to do rounds. Interestingly, as per a fresh new rumor, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to come without a SIM card slot in 2023. The source, blogdoiphone which is a Brazilian blog claims that the physical SIM slot will ... Read more

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The iPhone 14 series isn’t even here and the iPhone 15 rumors have already started to do rounds. Interestingly, as per a fresh new rumor, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to come without a SIM card slot in 2023.

The source, blogdoiphone which is a Brazilian blog claims that the physical SIM slot will make way for two eSIM in-built slots. Both eSIMs will be able to operate simultaneously. On the other hand, in countries, and regions where eSIM hasn’t taken off yet, we expect Apple to retain physical SIM versions of iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple planning to ditch the physical SIM slot is a precursor to a possible portless iPhone going forward. All in all, let’s take all this with a pinch of salt as 2023 is still pretty far away for now.

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Apple is allegedly working on an iPad mini 6 Pro with 120Hz ProMotion display https://phoneglide.com/apple-is-allegedly-working-on-an-ipad-mini-6-pro-with-120hz-promotion-display-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/apple-is-allegedly-working-on-an-ipad-mini-6-pro-with-120hz-promotion-display-phoneglide/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:02:39 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/apple-is-allegedly-working-on-an-ipad-mini-6-pro-with-120hz-promotion-display-phoneglide/ Cupertino giant, Apple seems to already have started preparing for a new iPad mini. Tentatively called the iPad mini 6 Pro for now due to a probable 120Hz ProMotion display being developed by Samsung. As per a Korean news forum Clien.net (via @FronTron), Samsung’s display division has allegedly sent a sample to Apple for testing. ... Read more

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Cupertino giant, Apple seems to already have started preparing for a new iPad mini. Tentatively called the iPad mini 6 Pro for now due to a probable 120Hz ProMotion display being developed by Samsung. As per a Korean news forum Clien.net (via @FronTron), Samsung’s display division has allegedly sent a sample to Apple for testing.

An 8.3″ 120Hz display panel manufactured by Samsung will supposedly be employed in the upcoming new iPad mini iteration. Having said that, upon launch, we saw the current iPad mini 6 exhibit jelly scrolling during an iFixit teardown. For starters, jelly scrolling is a jelly-like effect that occurs when one half of the display refreshes slower than the other.

DO NOT MISS: Download iPad mini 6 wallpapers

ipad-mini-6-screen-2621473 Apple iPad mini 6 | Source: Apple

Coming back to the rumored iPad mini 6 Pro or whatever, the memory onboard is expected to be a 4GB unit. Storage capacity will start from 128GB and the processing department will be managed by the A15 Bionic supposedly clocked at 3.23GHz.

iPad mini 6 Pro (tentative name)

Samsung Display has shipped an 8.3x” 120Hz display sample to Apple.The model starts from a 128GB variant with 4GB of RAM, and a 3.23GHz A15.

The price is slightly higher than the mini 6, however, it isn’t that burdening.https://t.co/SjtlLESeJq

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 3- The Powerhouse Behind Your Favorite Xiaomi, Realme, and iQOO Devices https://phoneglide.com/snapdragon-8s-gen-3-the-powerhouse-behind-your-favorite-xiaomi-realme-and-iqoo-devices/ https://phoneglide.com/snapdragon-8s-gen-3-the-powerhouse-behind-your-favorite-xiaomi-realme-and-iqoo-devices/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:32:14 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/?p=4642 The smartphone industry continues its relentless pace of innovation, with new chipsets that enable even more powerful devices launching all the time. One of the biggest releases recently is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, an upgraded version of the extremely popular Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. This new chipset brings improved performance and efficiency, ... Read more

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The smartphone industry continues its relentless pace of innovation, with new chipsets that enable even more powerful devices launching all the time. One of the biggest releases recently is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, an upgraded version of the extremely popular Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. This new chipset brings improved performance and efficiency, making it the perfect powerhouse for flagship Android phones in 2024. In this article we talk about Snapdragon 8s Gen 3- The Powerhouse Behind Your Favorite Xiaomi, Realme, and iQOO Devices

Key Improvements With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Compared to its predecessor Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 brings some meaningful upgrades that translate into noticeably better real-world performance:

* Faster CPU: Up to 3.4GHz clock speed from the integrated prime core, vs 3.0GHz max on SD 8 Gen 1. This enables significantly improved app launch times and responsiveness.

* Enhanced graphics: The upgraded Adreno 740 GPU unlocks over 60% faster rendering compared to the prior generation. This results in smoother gaming, UI animations and video playback.

* Increased power efficiency: By shifting to a more advanced 4nm manufacturing process, Qualcomm has made the chips more power efficient. This means longer battery life on phones with the SD8s Gen 3.

* Better thermal management: The chip has an upgraded heat dissipation system to sustain peak performance for longer durations without throttling.

* AI capabilities boosted: With the latest Hexagon processor, AI tasks like computational photography, voice assistance and more are faster.

These improvements add up to a very sizable generational leap – the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 benchmarks significantly above last year’s flagship chip. It’s the perfect engine for today’s feature-packed Android phones.

Xiaomi 13 Series: Flagship Power Meets Sophistication

Xiaomi is one of the first manufacturers to launch a phone, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, built on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 platform. And the results are just as impressive as you’d expect – with blazing app load times, gorgeous graphics and extremely long-lasting battery life.

Some key attributes that make the Xiaomi 13 series such an exciting flagship include:

* Impressively fast charging: The massive 4,820mAh battery can be topped up to 100% in just 19 minutes with the 120W hypercharge capability! Even a quick 5 minute charge provides hours of use.

* Top-tier triple camera system: The 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor captures crisp details and excellent dynamic range. Paired with quality telephoto and ultrawide lenses, it’s extremely versatile.

* Vibrant and efficient display: The 6.73 inch 1440p OLED panel with LTPO 4 technology enables silky smooth 120Hz refresh rates while using very little power.

* Premium yet durable build: An aluminum frame sandwiched between Gorilla Glass front/back gives it a sophisticated look and feel, with toughness for daily use.

For a power user looking for no compromises, the Xiaomi 13 Pro checks all the boxes. And with worldwide availability, it’s easy for anyone to experience the cutting edge performance enabled by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

Realme GT3 – Sheer Speed Meets Style

As one of the fastest growing smartphone brands globally, Realme makes some incredibly feature-packed phones at reasonable prices. And their latest flagship, the Realme GT3, is also among the very first to flaunt Qualcomm’s brand new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 muscle.

Here are some reasons why the Realme GT3 will appeal to buyers who crave performance:

* Jaw dropping fast charging: With a huge 5000mAh battery, the 240W charging is just insane. You can completely charge the phone from flat to 100% in under 15 minutes!

* Excellent pulse racing performance: With up to 16GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage paired with the SD8s Gen 3, the phone blazes through games, apps and anything you throw at it.

* Impressive camera setup: The rear module is headlined by a 50MP IMX890 sensor with OIS that takes beautiful photos. The 16MP front camera captures fantastic selfies too.

* Color shifting glass back: Depending on the angle you hold it, the glass back panel shifts between blue and red tints elegantly. A nice aesthetic touch.

For shoppers prioritizing fast charging, silky smooth software and lustrous design along with flagship grade power, the Realme GT3 is a fabulous choice. And it manages to undercut rivals considerably too.

iQOO 11 5G – The Ultimate Flagship Experience

As a spinoff brand from Vivo targeted at young, tech savvy users, iQOO has been making ultra premium phones from the get go. And the latest iQOO 11 5G is no exception – bringing cutting edge power via Snapdragon’s fastest mobile chip yet.

Reasons why power users will love the iQOO 11 5G:

* Benchmark topping performance: The SD8s Gen 3 along with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage and advanced cooling make this the highest scoring Android phone yet!

* Superlative quad camera system: The primary 50MP IMX989 sensor is joined by quality 48MP portrait, 13MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses. Truly versatile imaging.

* Long lasting battery with ultrafast charging: The 5000mAh battery keeps going for over a day of use, and fills up fully in just 25 minutes thanks to 200W wired charging.

* Immersive display with 144Hz refresh rate: The 6.78 inch 1440p E6 AMOLED panel combines vibrant colors, deep blacks and buttery smooth scrolling.

For smartphone enthusiasts wanting the absolute best specifications without compromise, the iQOO 11 5G delivers in spades. From sustained peak performance to superb cameras and fantastic battery life, it has it all.

Experience the Future of Smartphones with SD8s Gen 3

With substantial improvements over last year’s flagship Snapdragon chip, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 ushers in even faster mobile experiences – enabling phones like the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Realme GT3 and iQOO 11 5G to deliver exceptional, uncompromising performance.

And these are just the initial devices adopting Qualcomm’s latest silicon! We’ll see many more high end Android smartphones leveraging the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 through 2023 – bringing enhanced cameras, graphics, AI capabilities and more to users globally. Exciting times ahead indeed for mobile technology! I sincerely hope you find this “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Xiaomi Realme and iQOO” article helpful.

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The ever fastest chipsets: M1 Pro and M1 Max debut on 2021 MacBook Pro line https://phoneglide.com/the-ever-fastest-chipsets-m1-pro-and-m1-max-debut-on-2021-macbook-pro-line-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/the-ever-fastest-chipsets-m1-pro-and-m1-max-debut-on-2021-macbook-pro-line-phoneglide/#respond Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:07:27 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/the-ever-fastest-chipsets-m1-pro-and-m1-max-debut-on-2021-macbook-pro-line-phoneglide/ The Cupertino giant Apple once again blew away the entire chip industry on Sunday. The company unveiled the industry-leading and ever fastest computer chipsets, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The new chips debuted on the redesigned 2021 MacBook line. Before we get to the all-new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro laptops, let’s talk a ... Read more

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The Cupertino giant Apple once again blew away the entire chip industry on Sunday. The company unveiled the industry-leading and ever fastest computer chipsets, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The new chips debuted on the redesigned 2021 MacBook line. Before we get to the all-new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro laptops, let’s talk a bit about the groundbreaking chip Apple just introduced.

Apple’s flexing it with the M1 Pro and M1 Max!

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Claiming to be their fastest ever built chipsets to date, the M1 Pro and M1 Max basically build upon the solid M1 platform. Apple says both the M1 Pro and M1 Max deliver 70% faster CPU performance than last year’s M1. And quite naturally, the graphics performance of the M1 Pro is 2x faster than the M1. The M1 Max, on the other hand, takes the cake away with 4x better GPU performance.

Up to 32GB of unified memory is available on the M1 Pro with the M1 Max doubling it to a whopping 64GB of unified memory. That said, the memory bandwidth on the M1 Pro is 200GB/s and 400GB/s on the M1 Max.

The M1 Pro and M1 Max both pack a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two low-performance cores. Apple says the CPU performance on the M1 Pro is 70% faster than on the M1. For comparison’s sake, Apple claims the M1 Pro is 1.7x faster than the highest-end 8-core PC at the same power level. The M1 Pro attains the PC chip’s peak performance all while being 70% power efficient.

apple-m1-pro-m1-max-vs-pc-cpu-performance-power-4035684 Source: Apple

A 16-core GPU is here on the M1 Pro with 7 times faster graphics performance compared to an 8-core PC chip with integrated graphics. The M1 Max on the other hand has a massive 32-core GPU with identical performance to a high-end PC graphic but using 40% less power overall.

apple-m1-max-vs-pc-gpu-performance-power-1336727 Source: Apple

Apple’s in-house Media Engine takes advantage of the M1 Pro and M1 Max for video acceleration. ProRes, the company’s super high-quality cinema-grade video format is supported again while being extremely power efficient.

The 2021 MacBook Pro line

apple-macbook-pro-2021-notch-6722235 A notched display | Source: Apple

Proudly carrying the new breathtaking Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets are the new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro laptops. And yes, as a laptop first, the notch has made it to the MacBook as speculated earlier. The new MacBook Pro models bring a new display, camera and MagSafe makes a return after years.

A 120Hz mini-LED display lands on the MacBook Pro models for 2021. A peak brightness of 1600 nits and support billion colors is impressive. Even more, impressive is the contrast ratio of 10,00,000:1. Residing in the notch is a new 1080p selfie camera. Sadly no Face ID made it here which is disappointing.

As for the I/O, we have got the aforementioned MagSafe charging port, HDMI port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a MicroSDXC card reader on board.

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On the design front, a newly designed aluminum enclosure is here. Heat dissipation is well-taken care of due to the enclosure being built around the thermal system. Sustained performance is ensured as a result. Also, the cooling fans hardly even have to turn on, thanks to the M1 Pro and M1 Max’s unparalleled efficiency.

Sound quality is maintained by a high-fidelity six-speaker setup in combination with two tweeters. Support for Spatial Audio is present along with theater-like Dolby Atmos audio extravaganza.

This year, Apple has traded in the TouchBar for traditional function keys.

macbook-pro-2021-keyboard-5150847 The TouchBar is now extinct! | Source: Apple

Apple claims to use 100% recycled aluminum for the enclosure, usage of 100% rare earth materials in magnets, and more aimed towards achieving their 2030 Carbon Neutral goal.

Booting up the 2021 MacBook Pro models is MacOS Monterey.

Available for order now in M1 Pro and M1 Max configurations, the 14″ MacBook Pro will set you back at least $1,999. As for the 16″ MacBook Pro, it starts at  $2,499. Shipping starts on October 26.

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The iPad Air 5 gets the M1 chip treatment, 5G and more https://phoneglide.com/the-ipad-air-5-gets-the-m1-chip-treatment-5g-and-more-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/the-ipad-air-5-gets-the-m1-chip-treatment-5g-and-more-phoneglide/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:09:39 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/the-ipad-air-5-gets-the-m1-chip-treatment-5g-and-more-phoneglide/ The iPad Air 5 aka the iPad Air 2022 is finally here with much-needed refinement. The Peek Performance Event on Tuesday also witnessed the launch of the iPhone SE 3. Anyways, let’s get straight to the point. The new iPad Air 5 is worthy of your consideration considering the noticeable upgrades on offer. Alright. Now ... Read more

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The iPad Air 5 aka the iPad Air 2022 is finally here with much-needed refinement. The Peek Performance Event on Tuesday also witnessed the launch of the iPhone SE 3. Anyways, let’s get straight to the point. The new iPad Air 5 is worthy of your consideration considering the noticeable upgrades on offer. Alright. Now let’s talk about the new iPad Air 5 supercharged with M1 chip treatment it received today.

Connectivity

Right off the bar, the iPad Air 5 embraces 5G network connectivity for a faster internet experience. Then we have the usual Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 2x faster USB-C port for charging and data transfers.

Design

Everything in the design department is nothing more than a carry-over from the previous-gen model. Touch ID is still wonderfully integrated into the power button. We wished if Face ID made its way to the iPad Air 5 but anyway it isn’t a deal-breaker of any sorts.

Storage, crazy performance

Once again much like the last-gen model, the new iPad Air 2021 storage capacity starts at 64GB with 256GB being the only other option. RAM is believed to be 4GB but we expected a 6GB version at least. As for the performance, Apple’s striking M1 chipset is employed to keep the iPad Air 5 churning out demanding tasks. The 8-core CPU is 60x faster than the A14 on the outgoing model.

As for the software, iPadOS 15 runs the show here.

ipad-air-brings-m1-faster-usb-c-port-6977862 A much faster USB-C port is now on the 2022 iPad Air | Source: Apple

Display and camera

The same bezel-less 10.9″ Liquid Retina display is here with the exact same resolution and pixel density. True Tone technology is here as usual along with support for Apple Pencil 2.

Photography is handled by a 12MP single camera system with support to 4K 60fps video recording. Upfront, a 12MP camera takes care of selfies complete with Centre Stage feature.

Price, colors, and availability

Available in Starlight, Stunning New Blue, Purple, Space Gray, and pink color options, the iPad Air 5 retails for $599 (Wi-Fi) and $749 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and will go on for pre-order on March 11. It will hit the shelves on March 18.

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Japanese toaster maker Balmuda reveals its Balmuda Phone https://phoneglide.com/japanese-toaster-maker-balmuda-reveals-its-balmuda-phone-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/japanese-toaster-maker-balmuda-reveals-its-balmuda-phone-phoneglide/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:02:27 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/japanese-toaster-maker-balmuda-reveals-its-balmuda-phone-phoneglide/ High-end Japanese toaster and kitchen appliances manufacturer Balmuda introduced its first-ever phone called Balmuda Phone. The phone is an Android OS-powered 5G smartphone with a compact design, cute little pebble-shaped look, and kind of mid-range specs. The screen measures just 4.9″ carrying with it a Full HD+ resolution and the good old 16:9 aspect ratio. ... Read more

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High-end Japanese toaster and kitchen appliances manufacturer Balmuda introduced its first-ever phone called Balmuda Phone. The phone is an Android OS-powered 5G smartphone with a compact design, cute little pebble-shaped look, and kind of mid-range specs.

The screen measures just 4.9″ carrying with it a Full HD+ resolution and the good old 16:9 aspect ratio. Thankfully the screen tries enough to stretch to all four corners for a bezel-less experience. Speaking of which, the front-facing 8MP camera is situated in the punch-hole cut-out.

balmuda-phone-02-1987785 Balmuda Phone with a pebble-like design | Source: Balmuda

Processing on this compact smartphone is handled by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The internal memory available is 128GB of storage with no memory card slot for storage expansion.

The primary camera is a modest 48MP unit complete with an LED flash to boot. And as such is nothing to write home about.

Connectivity-wise, we have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C port for charging, and 5G to keep up with the times. Interestingly Qi-wireless charging is also present here to top-up the meager 2500 mAh battery.

Being an Android smartphone, we expected Android 12 to make it here, however, Bermuda has stuck with version 11. This is not okay but at least Balmuda has made sure it has provided some custom experience on top of vanilla Android. For instance, system apps like calendar, camera, and more are Balmuda’s own along with a few system-wide gestures to enlighten the overall experience.

balmuda-phone-apps-5013601 Few Balmuda-made apps to boot | Source: Balmuda

All of this will be up for purchase for JPY 104,800 which translates to USD 912.43 making it quite expensive for what’s on offer.

Know more about Balmuda Phone here.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G- Exploring the Cutting-Edge 108MP Camera Technology https://phoneglide.com/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-exploring-the-cutting-edge-108mp-camera-technology/ https://phoneglide.com/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-exploring-the-cutting-edge-108mp-camera-technology/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:19:27 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/?p=4651 Infinix is making waves in the smartphone industry again with its latest release – the Note 40 Pro 5G. As the name suggests, this phone packs 5G connectivity for super-fast speeds. But what has everyone really excited is the groundbreaking 108MP camera. In this article we talk about Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G- Exploring the ... Read more

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Infinix is making waves in the smartphone industry again with its latest release – the Note 40 Pro 5G. As the name suggests, this phone packs 5G connectivity for super-fast speeds. But what has everyone really excited is the groundbreaking 108MP camera. In this article we talk about Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G- Exploring the Cutting-Edge 108MP Camera Technology

Introducing the Samsung HM6 Sensor

At the heart of the Note 40 Pro 5G’s camera setup is Samsung’s latest HM6 image sensor. With a 1/1.67″ size, it’s considerably larger than typical smartphone sensors. And combined with the 108MP resolution, it enables a level of detail and clarity previously unseen in phone cameras.

But sheer megapixels alone don’t tell the full story. The HM6 makes use of Samsung’s advanced 0.64μm-sized pixels and ISOCELL 3.0 technology for best-in-class light sensitivity and dynamic range. Even in challenging lighting, it can retain an impressive level of detail with minimal noise.

9-in-1 Pixel Binning for Superior Images

The Note 40 Pro 5G camera leverages pixel binning to boost light capture. By combining data from 9 adjacent pixels, it creates 12MP images with 2.1 micrometres of large superpixels. This greatly improves low light photos and allows for faster shutter speeds to minimize blurring.

Pixel binning also lets you zoom without losing image quality. Users can crop and enlarge up to 3x with no noticeable drop in image quality. So whether shooting wide landscapes or distant details, the Note 40 Pro 5G delivers.

Next-Gen AI Camera Enhancements

Infinix has also incorporated the latest MediaTek APU 3.0 AI processor into the Note 40 Pro 5G. With industry-leading efficiency, it powers next-gen camera features to elevate photography:

– AI Scene Detection: Recognizes up to 20 different scenarios to automatically optimize settings
– AI Portrait: Creates artistic background blur and lighting effects
– AI Capture: Identifies moving subjects to activate rapid burst mode
– AI Night Mode: Dramatically brightens low light shots while preserving natural tones

These intelligent enhancements make great photography effortless – even for novice users. Just point and shoot, and the Note 40 Pro 5G camera does the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

Cutting-Edge Optical Zoom Camera

But Infinix hasn’t stopped at 108MP and AI tricks alone. Uniquely, the Note 40 Pro 5G also sports a separate telephoto lens with up to 60x hybrid zoom.

Using a high quality 8MP OIS sensor, it delivers 2x optical magnification natively. Combined with the main camera’s high-res data, it can then digitally extrapolate lossless hybrid zoom up to 60x. This enables users to capture distant details not typically possible on smartphone cameras.

The telephoto lens also features PDAF autofocus for fast, accurate targeting. So users can quickly snap that action shot on the go without worrying about focusing issues.

Flagship-Level Video Capabilities

With smartphone cameras being used more and more for both photos and videos, Infinix has packed advanced videography features into the Note 40 Pro 5G:

– 8K Video Recording: Capture pin-sharp 4320p footage
– Ultra Steady Video: Powerful OIS and EIS stabilization even when zoomed in
– Time-Lapse: Condense extended events into creative timelapses
– Long Exposure: Artistically blur motion for dream-like effects
– Custom Bokeh Flare: Add stylish lens flares with shape and color options

These modes offer creativity far beyond typical smartphone video. Users can shoot pro-quality clips ready to share online or even produce 4K content.

Summary – Defining the Future of Smartphone Photography

With groundbreaking light capture, intelligent processing, and optical zoom capabilities, the Note 40 Pro 5G’s 108MP camera represents a new era in mobile photography. Infinix has once again pushed boundaries to deliver an unprecedented imaging experience in the palm of your hand.

As the first smartphone to debut Samsung’s advanced HM6 sensor, the Note 40 Pro 5G ushers in the 100MP+ camera standard of the future. Its market-leading zoom technology also redefines expectations of what phone cameras can achieve.

So if you want cutting-edge photography in a stylish, 5G-connected package, look no further than the Note 40 Pro 5G. Infinix is again proving that incredible innovation can come at an accessible price point. I sincerely hope you find this “Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G- Exploring the Cutting-Edge 108MP Camera Technology” article helpful.

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Why wireless charging is nothing more than a gimmick! https://phoneglide.com/why-wireless-charging-is-nothing-more-than-a-gimmick-phoneglide/ https://phoneglide.com/why-wireless-charging-is-nothing-more-than-a-gimmick-phoneglide/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:07:15 +0000 https://phoneglide.com/why-wireless-charging-is-nothing-more-than-a-gimmick-phoneglide/ Over time our smartphone usage has risen up especially in the all-digital lifestyle during the pandemic, so much so that the need to top up the battery has become much crucial than ever before. Manufacturers have been trying their best to optimize battery usage by equipping their devices with larger-than-life batteries and clever software tricks. ... Read more

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Over time our smartphone usage has risen up especially in the all-digital lifestyle during the pandemic, so much so that the need to top up the battery has become much crucial than ever before. Manufacturers have been trying their best to optimize battery usage by equipping their devices with larger-than-life batteries and clever software tricks.

However, when it comes to charging we are all accustomed to wired charging as usual, and as if that wasn’t convenient enough even though being fast, we saw the rise of wireless charging specifically the Qi (chee) wireless charging standard (every other wireless charger is based on this very standard today), not more than a decade ago.

Yes, the pucks and stands on which a smartphone is placed to sip up energy. Speaking of which, here’s why we think wireless charging technology is nothing more than just a gimmick. Then what about the convenience factor associated with it? We’ll get to that.

This one has to be the elephant in the room. The charging speed is super slow and that’s just an understatement. For instance, we used a 10W wireless charger to top up our iPhone SE (2020) and it took almost 4 hours to fully charge the battery (0% to 100%). For comparison’s sake, a 6.5W wired charger was brought to the scene, and it took about 2 hours to fill up the battery. However, let’s keep in mind that Apple caps the iPhone to wirelessly charge at 7.5W. And still, the speed is unsatisfactory at its best.

The next part of inefficiency is the heat that’s generated here. Just 20 minutes of charging the phone brought out almost burning levels of heat. In contrast, the usually wired charging generated little heat and as a result, the phone was slightly warm to the touch which is normal.

Also Read: Hide photos and videos on iPhone

iPhone on a wireless charging pad | Source: Apple

The phone needs to be placed right in the middle of the charging pad to ensure charging actually takes place. Going askew off the center stops the charging process as the induction coils are situated right in the middle portion of the wireless charger.

Taking the aforementioned observations into consideration, the convenience factor of wireless charging just proves to be worthless. Sure, your phone will top up without a cord helping you pick it up any time to check notifications. However, that perk isn’t justified here as the phone stops charging the moment it’s taken off the wireless charger pad. You may say a wireless charging stand helps here but not at all, again due to the lack of portability and wastage of space.

Stick to wired charging for now

It’s as simple as it gets, just takes that much effort to carry the brick and USB cable wherever you go. Apart from the perfectly manageable cord, picking up the phone for checking important notifications and more all while charging much efficiently and safely is more than feasible at the end of the day. Until and unless the weaknesses are ironed out, wired charging is all the way to go!

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