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Coronavirus-Themed Games Will Not Be Allowed On the Apple Store

Apple has decided to tighten the requirements for apps that are focused on coronavirus. The iPhone maker tech giant has put in place more safeguards to ensure the reliability of health information and the credibility of apps present in its App Store.

The company posted an article on its “developer blog” on Saturday about the review process for coronavirus-focused apps. Apple outlines the steps to keep in check the new apps in order to curtail any ambiguous or misguiding information on the ongoing global pandemic.

The post states that communities across the globe need credible information from trustworthy sources. To fulfil these expectations, Apple is assessing the apps and their content only to make sure that reliable information reaches the audience.

This simply means that Apple has completely banned all the games and/or entertainment apps that are COVID-19 or coronavirus-themed. In order to expedite the process, the company has narrowed down the submission criteria as well.

Who Can Submit COVID-19 Apps?

Apple is encouraging the creation of Coronavirus-themed apps that are informative and educational. Similarly, the submission of such apps is also associated with credibility and reliability.

The company is only allowing developers from acknowledged entities and platforms to submit Coronavirus-themed apps. These include developers from health-focused NGOs, medical or educational institutions, government organisations and companies that are already recognised by Apple.

Further Guidelines for Developers

Furthermore, Apple has posted additional guidelines for developers who are willing to submit informative apps. They are encouraging developers to use the “Time-Sensitive Event” option for quick reviews. The company posted that it realises the need for such informative apps and should be available for readers as soon as possible.

Apple is encouraging developers to select the “Time-Sensitive Event” while submitting apps related to COVID-19 so that it can cut short the ‘App Store review time.’

Waive on Annual Membership Fee

In order to encourage developers and spread awareness about the pandemic, Apple has also waived its ‘annual membership fee’ on coronavirus-themed apps. Based on the eligible country, government entities accredited educational institutions and Non-profit organizations can benefit from this.

How This Will Help

This timely taken step will help Apple prevent companies who are looking to capitalise on this outbreak. In this manner, the company can quickly assess content and restrict developers. This will exclude developers who are submitting games and entertainment apps on this life-threatening matter.

Google’s Stance on Coronavirus

In the wake of the deadly Coronavirus, Google is also working to spread awareness among Android users. The company has launched a separate dedicated section that lists coronavirus apps from trustworthy sources. In addition to this, Google is also working on a dedicated website for Coronavirus to educate and help the community. However, the site is currently only useful for people who are living in the US.

We think this is a wise and sensible step from Apple to cope with the Coronavirus outbreak as it will ensure people only receive credible news and information. Furthermore, this will stop uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and inspire other organisations to carry out the same steps.

March 20, 2020 0 comment

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The Future After The End Of Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft, a few days ago, announced the end of support for Windows 7 after 11 long years of first launching it. Windows 7 will no longer get support or any security updates leaving millions of PCs around the globe prone to security vulnerabilities and potential threats.

Windows 7 was first released in 2009 and fixed the problems and failure of Windows Vista launched in 2006. It enjoyed 6 years of absolute rule until the release of Windows 10 in 2015. Even then, Windows 7 was so popular that for years Microsoft had to push folks to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Now that the company is dropping the support, millions of PCs that are still operating on Windows 7 will be left vulnerable to security threats. Microsoft’s decision to end support was long overdue since it makes more sense for it to focus on the new OS – Windows 10 instead of still working on the decade-old Windows 7. However, Windows 7 users might have some questions that need explaining.

Will your Windows 7 computer still work?

Your laptop or desktop PC operating on Windows 7 will still be fully functional. Except it won’t receive any security patches or new feature updates that Microsoft sends to keep its operating system safe from outside threats and generally improve the user experience. Sure, you still will be able to boot your Windows 7 PC up just as usual, edit the documents, browse the web, watch movies and make the most of Microsoft Suite. All your peripherals will work just fine and you would still be able to print your reading notes.

You won’t be able to, however, keep your system immune to viruses and malicious software that otherwise would have been, to great extent, taken care of by consistent security updates and support provided by Microsoft for Windows 7. While the end of support will not meddle with your basic daily computing activities, it is not wise to continue to use Windows 7 while your computer stays unprotected.

It’s especially not a smart move for businesses to keep using Windows 7. Although Windows 7 Enterprise users will be able to receive extended security updates, these updates will cost money and prove to be a costly venture for businesses. Extended security updates can be purchased by Windows 7 Enterprise users for £19 per machine in the first year of the end of support. The cost doubles to £38 per computer in the year 2021 and further to £77 in 2022. Windows 7 Pro users will have it worse in case they decide to stick with the old operating system and purchase extended security updates. They’d have to spend £38 per computer in the first year, £77 in the second year and £155 in the third year for extra security. For businesses with a significant number of computers running on Windows 7, this will eventually cost a lot. And hence, the better option will be simply switching to Windows 10.

How can you update to Windows 10?

Windows 7 users can download Windows 10 from Microsoft website or buy the same software from retailers like eBay, Amazon or Best Buy for £119.99 for a single license! You can install it by following the installation instructions provided by Microsoft. While it may not be a walk in the park, the process is not too hard either. Boot up your computer, follow the prompts that appear on-screen and you will be done in almost an hour depending on the model of your computer. Before you upgrade your system to Windows 10, don’t forget to back up your files and have at least 8GB of storage space available for the download. While £119.99 is the cost for downloading Windows 7 Home, Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is available for £219.99 and £339.00 respectively.

However, if you have a device that’s at least some eight years old, it might not be in your best interest to upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10 since your device might not be compatible with the latest Windows 10 and end up experiencing limitations or feature failures. In that case, the best way forward will be to buy a new PC, provided your pocket allows. You can explore our wide range of Windows 10 devices on our website.

While some users may still want to stick with Windows 7, Windows 10, undoubtedly will provide you with the latest features, better security and improved user experience.

Keep visiting our blog for the latest tech news, insights and advice to help you make informed tech decisions.

January 31, 2020 0 comment

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CES 2020: The Biggest Tech Trends Spotted

Held from January 7 – 10, in Las Vegas, CES 2020 defined the influential trends and the next big things to dominate the tech industry. CES – consumer electronics show is held every year and sets the landscape for consumer technology. From plant-based pork and foldable computers to intuitive health tech and killer OLED TVs, CES 2020 had many innovative products screaming for your attention. Here are the biggest technology trends and products spotted at CES 2020 that will shape and impact our lives one way or another.

There’s no stopping 8K and OLED TVs

TVs and CES go hand in hand. There hasn’t been a CES event that didn’t have the biggest, boldest and brightest TVs brimming with the latest tech such as micro-LED, mini-LED, OLED, QLED, motorised screens and many more. At CES 2020, TVs were everywhere. The biggest headlines were made by Samsung, LG, and Vizio. Samsung’s The Wall, a humungous 292” TV displayed at CES 2020 is the biggest one the event has witnessed so far. The Wall features modular microLEDs for its audience to experience extraordinary colours, exceptional brightness and excellent contrast. Sony’s 85” 8K TV, Samsung’s QLED 8K TV with the slimmest bezels and 99% picture, LG’s 65” 4K rollable TV and ceiling-mounted TV that rolls down were the major attractions at CES 2020.

Another highlight was Samsung Sero that can spin into portrait mode and mirror your phone’s screen. Samsung has blessed us with basically a very large phone that some have labelled as expensive gimmicks.

Impossible Foods debuts Impossible Pork

After announcing Impossible Burger 2.0 at last year’s event and making it a huge hit, Impossible Foods grabbed the spotlight yet again with the launch of its Impossible Pork at CES 2020. Impossible Foods is a US-based company that produces plant-based substitutes for meat products. Sounds impossible? That’s exactly what their mission is, doing the impossible and succeeding at it. How is it possible, you ask? The company uses soy, potatoes, coconut oil and sunflower oil as fat sources with an additional ingredient called heme that gives the meaty taste and smell to the food.

Ventures like this are sure to shake up the food and tech industry. Since both the environmental cost of raising animals and the consumption of pork among the population is high, man-made pork substitute will definitely have a massive impact.

Flexible screens are the future

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When it comes to foldable screens, the party is just getting started. Foldable phones were all the rage in 2019 but in 2020 foldable computers have swooped right in and stolen all the limelight. Intel made the biggest headline with its ‘Horseshoe Bend’ reference design that goes to show how the computers of the future will look like. It is a 17” tablet that folds into a 12.5” laptop with half touchscreen and the other half a virtual keyboard and touchpad. It can also be used as an all-in-one computer by attaching a kickstand, a keyboard and a mouse.

Other than Intel, Dell and Lenovo also showcased their foldable screens. Lenovo unveiled its Thinkpad X1 Fold that it had teased last year. It is a 13” OLED tablet that can fold and bend in multiple configurations. Dell’s two foldables, the Concept Ori and the Concept Duet also made an appearance making a strong case that flexible screens are probably better for tablets.

Smart devices for the health-conscious you

Health tech has always been a part of CES and 2020 is no different. The smartest way to get more people benefiting from it is to incorporate health tech into consumer products and devices that we use daily. A French company Withings understands that and revealed its new hybrid smartwatch called Withings Scanwatch at CES 2020 that does much more than looking good on your wrist. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and health sensors to monitor its wearer’s heart rate and sleep pattern.

Other prominent health tech devices spotted at CES 2020 were Mateo Smart Bathmat, a seemingly simple mat that measures your body weight and body composition, Glutrac, a smartwatch that tests your blood sugar levels without a finger prick and Valencell Earbuds that can detect blood pressure in less than 30 seconds.

Toyota’s Woven City with no human drivers

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The biggest and probably the most ambitious reveal at CES 2020 was Toyota’s Woven City to be built near Fuji Mount in Japan. Toyota presented its prototype of a community called the Woven City that will have no human drivers. The land where this city will be built is currently occupied by a defunct manufacturing plant and soon will be used to set up an experimental laboratory.

The Woven City will have no human-driven vehicles and will be a materialisation of Toyota’s concept of a city that has more sustainable forms of transportation.

Robots everywhere!

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Among the latest gadgets and ground-breaking technologies, one thing that stood out was robots. CES 2020 was dominated by robots. From drawing robots ready to enter classrooms and cute little emotional support bots to cure your loneliness, CES 2020 saw robots everywhere.

BellaBot by PuduTech is one of the robots that captured the most attention. It’s a food-delivery robot with the head of a cat and body that comprises of shelves to hold the plates and trays. It is engineered to meow at the customers as it arrives at the table to drop the order. The fun part is that it also purrs if you give it a pat on the head. Feline lover, get excited!

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Lovot by Groove X was another cute robot that captured many hearts. Lovot is designed to be your pet and to imitate certain behaviours of a living being. It seems like a cross-over between a penguin and a sloth. It blinks, coos and flaps its flipper arms when happy. It is equipped with more than 10 CPU cores and more than 20 MCUs to give you the feeling of comfort and love.

Other notable robots include MarsCat by Elephant Robotics, a robot cat engineered to imitate a real cat’s behaviour, Ballie by Samsung, a personal assistant for home and Rollbot by Charmin, a bear on wheels that transport tissue rolls to its owner.

CES 2020 defined the tech that we will be seeing this year and gave us a glimpse in the future. Stay tuned for more tech news and trends.

January 24, 2020 0 comment

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CES 2020: What to Expect At the Biggest Technology Event

From foldable devices and the world’s fastest gaming displays to smart-clocks and autonomous suitcases, CES, known as Consumer Electronics Show, is famous for revealing the most innovative and jaw-dropping technologies every year. Happening in Las Vegas, from January 7 – 10, CES 2020 will be no different. CES 2019 was refreshing for the tech enthusiasts, CES 2020 will be even more so. About 4500 exhibitors including bigwigs like Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, MSI, Intel, AMD, Sony, LG and many more will be unveiling their innovative new products and technologies. CES 2020 will also focus on tourism, customer experience and vehicle technology while covering areas like Blockchain, 5G, smart cities, digital health, artificial intelligence and sustainability among others. Let’s take a look at the most significant trends and technology reveals to expect at CES 2020!

5G Data Network

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CES has built up the hype and promised the wonders of 5G data network for the last few years now but 2020 will be the year when all of it materialises. While the launch of Apple’s 5G enabled iPhone is still a speculation, various other 5G devices are expected to be released at CES 2020. With several carriers rolling out 5G across US, Europe and Asia, many gadgets and devices supporting 5G network are expected to be on display including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets and more.

Amazon’s Alexa and other assistant devices

CES 2019 was big on smart assistant devices. With CES 2020 also showcasing new and improved Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Google’s Home devices, it’s safe to say that interest in assistant devices doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon. Many third-party devices with the aforementioned assistants built-in are also expected to be displayed at CES 2020.

8K TVs and home electronics

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TVs have always dominated CES. This year, a tough competition is anticipated between OLED and QLED TVs. Samsung is already offering a lineup of 8K TVs while LG unveiled its OLED rollable TV last year. CES 2020 will be witnessing some more 8K models, 100”+ display sizes, revolutionary OLED designs and microLED and miniLED concepts. Smart connectivity is also something that will be focused on at CES 2020.

In addition to TVs, other consumer electronics including fridges, vacuum cleaners, ovens and more will also be showcased. All these appliances are expected to be operating on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

PC and gaming

The world-renowned chipmaker, AMD, is expected to up its game. After announcing its 7-nanometer processors for PCs and servers last year and proving it has the juice to best Intel processors, AMD might unveil its next-generation high-end GPUs at CES 2020.

Intel is less likely to announce any new CPUs, however, it might announce its plans for big data, artificial intelligence and much more. CES 2019 saw the release of GeForce RTX Mobility graphics and other cards by Nvidia for gaming laptops. We can expect the same for CES 2020. We are also waiting for Lenovo, MSI, Dell and HP to reveal something exciting this year.

Wearables

Given the rising popularity of smartwatches, wrist bands, and hearables like Apple Airpods, CES 2020 is guaranteed to display a mind-blowing variety of wearable devices. Other competitive products akin to Apple Airpods are also expected to make an appearance at CES 2020. Since many companies are inclining towards making their wearable worthy for fitness enthusiasts, they will be adding health tracking capabilities to these devices.

Other Trends

In addition to showcasing concept-pushing gadgets, innovative devices and exciting consumer electronics, CES 2020 will also host several conferences covering the categories of health and beauty, education, self-driving vehicles, AR and VR, cryptocurrency and even government policies. A special mini-exhibition titled Unveiled will allow smaller companies and start-ups to interact with media and announce any big news they might have.

These are the major trends we might see at CES 2020. Stay tuned on the Laptop Outlet Blog for more updates and witness what CES 2020 will have in store.

January 1, 2020 0 comment

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Top Technology Trends to Expect in 2020

Technology keeps on evolving and those of us who want to thrive will need to keep up with all the new emerging trends. Whether it’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, large corporations or conglomerates, any entity that doesn’t follow and incorporate the latest technology into their business runs a risk of being left behind. As for the people working in the IT industry, the changes might not be that rapid but you would have to constantly learn new things and have the latest skills up your sleeves. After all, emerging tech and trends are what shape the way we live. The New Year has some exciting and innovative technology trends in store. Scroll down to know what tech trends to expect in 2020!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In modern times, Artificial Intelligence (AI), has permeated all major industries. Most of us are also using AI services one way or another. From navigation and photo editing apps to streaming services, AI is actively making lives easier even without us realising about it. Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Home and Microsoft’s Cortana, all these virtual personal assistants are using AI systems and algorithms to manage our calendars, answer our queries, send emails and generally help to keep our lives in order.

In addition to customer use, businesses are also incorporating AI services in form of chatbots, machine learning and more. 2020 will see widespread use and significant improvements in Artificial Intelligence. AI-assisted automation will play a great part in automating work process, predictive analysis, fraud detection, inventory and delivery management and overall eliminating the risk of human error. From healthcare and automotive to logistics and financial services, all kinds of industries will be big on AI-based systems.

Extended Reality

Immersive digital experience has been the number one priority of businesses across the globe. Extended reality covers every new technology that makes the digital experience more immersive and interactive for the user and the technologies mainly constitute of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). Augmented reality uses the real environment and overlays digital elements into it such as Snapchat filters and Pokémon Go game. Whereas, virtual reality entertains the user by creating a digital environment. Mixed reality uses both of these.

However, so far, these technologies have mostly been used for gaming. 2020 will see the incorporation of Extended Reality in the fields of education, healthcare, training and stimulation and entertainment. This has to be one of the most exciting technology trends to expect in 2020.

5G Data Networks

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Although 5G network has already been launched in 2019, it is still on the expensive side and limited to certain regions. In 2020, expect the 5^th generation of mobile internet connectivity really take wings and spread worldwide providing affordable data plans. 5G networks will facilitate faster connections, blazing-fast download and upload speed along with improved coverage and stable connectivity.

With the faster internet connection, users will be able to stream movies and music without a hiccup. Similarly, the 5G network will enable businesses to collect and transfer data quicker and in larger amounts. It will also result in improvements in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Blockchain Technology

You must have heard about bitcoin making waves around the world. Blockchain technology is mostly talked about in connection to this cryptocurrency, however, it has many advantages with regards to the security it provides. Blockchain technology basically operates on the mechanism of encrypted and decentralised digital ledger that records data in the form of a ‘chain’. No changes can be made to the previous blocks of data, hence the security and elimination of third-party to validate transactions.

Bigwigs like IBM, FedEx and Mastercard have already invested in it in 2019. In 2020, Blockchain technology will get wider recognition and use. Facebook is also planning on launching its own Blockchain-based cryptocurrency Libra.

Sleep Tech

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Everyone loves sleep. There are countless fitness gadgets out there that in addition to tracking your physical activities also monitor your sleep patterns. However, in the year 2020, we will witness a rise in devices and gadgets that measure so much more than when and how much you sleep. These gadgets will not only measure your pulse but also analyse oxygen level and brain activity. Sounds too futuristic? We’d let the time reveal.

Computer Vision

Computer vision indicates the technology that identifies objects, places, people and different items from the eyes of the camera or sensor. This technology powers Google Image Search and is also being used in the Snapchat app that recognises and identifies your face.

In 2020, we will see more widespread use of computer vision. Computer vision will be fundamental to autonomous cars. Using this technology, cars will be able to identify objects and people around them and navigate through the danger. Manufacturing businesses will also make use of computer vision with their machines enabled to single out defective products or report equipment failures. Face recognition will be the biggest use of this technology which is already been used by law enforcement and security agencies.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of things (IoT) is the future and 2020 will be big on it. From speakers, alarm clocks, electronic appliances, security systems, lighting to cars and so much more, everything these days come with Wi-Fi connectivity. Although we already are extensively using IoT, whether it’s tracking your progress on fitness devices, turn on your coffee maker remotely or simply using the vending machine, 2020 will see businesses incorporating IoT as well. IoT will enable businesses to collect and analyse data more efficiently thus improving safety and effective decision making.

These are the technology trends that we will observe in 2020. With the rise of these technologies, countless career opportunities will also be created which means this is the right time for you to get some skills up your sleeves. Keep visiting our blog for the latest tech news, trends and insight into what’s hot and what’s not in the unimaginably vast world of technology.

December 27, 2019 0 comment

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ASUS Debuts World’s Fastest Gaming Display for Laptops

Gaming laptops are still struggling to secure a soft spot in the hearts of hardcore gamers. Some gamers find it hard to let go of their consoles and controllers while the rest cling to their desktop PCs for immersive gaming experience and scoff at the idea of using a laptop for gaming. However, that’s not stopping ASUS from revolutionising the gaming world with their unprecedented portable gaming technology. Squeezing the power of a giant desktop PC into a slim, sleek laptop, ASUS has unveiled its wildest gaming beast with the world’s fastest laptop display – ROG Mothership GZ700GX at the IFA 2019.

ASUS gaming laptops under the ROG line-up have pushed the boundaries when it comes to changing the face of immersive gaming. ASUS first announced its powerful and revolutionary gaming laptop ROG Mothership GZ700GX at CES 2019 in April. However, at IFA 2019, it finally revealed the display designed for high-end gaming. Let’s have a detailed look at what to expect from this gaming powerhouse that’s taken the tech world by storm.

Display & Design

ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX is a 17.3” notebook with an impressive 300Hz display and a detachable keyboard. While most gaming laptops support 120Hz and 144Hz displays, there are a couple of renowned computer manufacturers such as HP, Alienware, Razor and ASUS that take pride in introducing 240Hz display in their gaming laptops. Pursuing its dedication to innovative designs, ASUS has also aimed to redefine how gamers play by incorporating the 300Hz display. Faster refresh rate results in reduced blurring and stuttering in games, consequently, delivering a smoother gaming experience. However, to fully harness the benefit of 300Hz display, users will need a high-end graphics card to boost the frame rate above 240fps. ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX can pull up a new frame every 3.3 milliseconds that’s equivalent of 3ms response time of the pixels. This will be the first laptop finally available with this display in the market.

In terms of design, Mothership is more intimidating than any other tech on your table. Its metal chassis and flashing LED lights perfectly channel the cool vibe that gaming geeks look for. A kickstand props open providing solid support while the bottom lip reveals a detachable keyboard and touchpad. The upright design of the Mothership also helps with the cooling by funnelling hot air straight up and out of the laptop. ASUS laptops never cease to surprise the tech enthusiasts and the Mothership is no different.

Processing Power & Graphics

The ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX is a gaming powerhouse running on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9 eight-core CPU and a 64GB RAM. If you wish to use the Mothership as you would use a solid workstation, then you won’t be disappointed. Packed with power, Mothership is designed to take your gaming experience to the next level. This semi-portable package also houses a 2TB of PCIe SSD storage to make stutter and lag a thing of the past. From the Adobe suite to the heaviest games, this flashy beast runs every program with ease.

It comes integrated with the latest NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX graphics, guaranteeing new standards for laptop gaming and VR performance. The gamers are sure to experience lifelike reflections, lighting, shadows and realism beyond expectations.

Battery & Upgrades

The ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX does have a battery. It is best if you prop up the Mothership at one spot and use it there plugged in. If you wish to relocate and use it as a portable pc, it will give you a battery life somewhere around 4 hours. We suggest using the battery only when you really need to.

Although upgrading the ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX is said to be possible, when you actually get down to it you would find many screws hidden around the chassis that it might eventually turn into a daunting task. However, you can still find your way around and take a peek inside if your curiosity gets the better of you.

Packed with ground-breaking features and boasting the signature snappy, flashy gaming aesthetic, ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700GX is indeed a toasty treat for the gaming geeks. You can check out more gaming laptops here.

September 30, 2019 0 comment

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The Biggest Laptop Trends To Watch In 2019

From always-connected PCs and multiple AMD options to OLED screens and sophisticated designs, the biggest laptop trends this year are nothing but impressive.

Whether you’re an accountant crunching numbers all day, an artist struggling with their creative process or a student rushing from class to class, the time dawns upon all of us when we set out on the journey of buying the perfect machine. With a limitless number of choices available in the market offering a baffling spectrum of specifications, it’s no surprise that buying a laptop could, at times, feel like an intimidating task. However, if you have the latest trends up your sleeve, it will be easier for you to look for a laptop that lasts longer and caters to all your tech needs. CES 2019 and developments in the tech industry have also shaped the way we will be using our laptops. From always-connected PCs and multiple AMD options to OLED screens and sophisticated designs, laptop trends this year are nothing but impressive. Let’s have a detailed look at the all the biggest and hottest trends you need to watch out for while buying laptops.

Always Connected PCs

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Snapdragon processors were previously designed to power mobile phones. However, Qualcomm introduced the use of these efficient processor chips in laptops as well which resulted in Always Connected devices that promise tremendous battery life and smooth 4G LTE wireless connectivity. Samsung Galaxy Book S, HP Envy x2, Lenovo Miix 630 and Asus NovaGo are some of the powerful Always Connected PCs with the battery up to 20+ hours, lightning-fast 4G LTE connectivity and screens that come alive instantly. There has been a lot of excitement going around these battery-focused, sleek devices this year and it will only grow in the future. If you are after productivity on the go and want something that gets you through the day with a single charge, Always Connected PC is what you need which is also the hottest laptop trend in 2019.

Multiple AMD Options

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Although Intel continues to dominate the market, AMD laptops have also seen a monumental rise in popularity this year. Not only do they offer powerful performance for multitasking and better graphics options, but they are also very reasonably priced. AMD recently announced its new 3000 U and H-series Picasso APUs which will also be used to power Asus’ new TUF gaming lineup. Chromebooks by HP and Acer will also see the use of the company’s Athlon chips. Seeing the growing use and multiple AMD options it’s safe to say that AMD powered laptops are the latest laptop trend in tech.

OLED & 240 Hz Screens

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Many renowned companies such as HP, Dell and Razor have recently announced laptop devices with OLED display. OLED screens are different from LED LCD screens in terms of their pixel illumination. On an LED LCD screen, pixels are illuminated with a backlight while OLED’s pixels give out their own light. As a result, OLED screens can have higher contrast ratios, improved colour and HDR performance and better viewing angles. HP recently introduced 15” Spectre x360 with an OLED display while Dell also plans on OLED screens in Dell G Series and Alienware brands. Evidently, OLED screens are the future.

In addition to OLED, an inclination has also been noticed towards 240Hz screens. Offering exceptional graphics, crisp display and high FPS, 240Hz screens are Holy Grail for gamers. HP’s announcement of Omen 15 gaming notebook with a 240Hz option is going to realise every gamer’s dream.

Desktop Replacements

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Tech is getting smarter and slimmer. Instead of giant gaming rigs taking up the better part of the room, new all-in-one portable solutions are coming down the pipe and becoming popular among users. One such brilliant example is Asus ROG Motherhsip which is a powerful detachable device that easily turns into a monitor with a separate keyboard. If you are not a fan of gigantic desktop systems, this latest laptop trend is for you.

New developments and advancements surface every year, shaping our experiences with technology for the better. Stay tuned to keep up with all the latest updates and trends in tech.

September 5, 2019 0 comment

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LG’s Next Dual-Screen Phone’s Teaser Has the Mobile Industry Buzzing with Excitement

Two is better than one seems to be LG’s moto with its next dual-screen phone!

Android phones have gone through an innumerable amount of updates and advancements since their inception, with tech giants always aiming for the next best. While Samsung and Huawei have been perfecting their foldable phones, LG is busy honing its dual screen game. LG recently released a teaser showing its latest smartphone with a delightful detachable dual-screen. Rumoured to be a 5G phone and successor to V50 ThinQ, it is set to be unveiled on September 6 at Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin – Europe’s largest tech show.

LG took the tech world by storm when it released two teasers featuring its latest android phone. The first 15-second video showed an hour hand moving from 6 o clock position to 12 o clock position on a watch indicating degrees instead of time. This specifies the improved movement of the second screen of the new smartphone which can be rotated at either 140 degrees or 180 degrees, allowing the user to hold it at their desirable angle, just like a laptop or a notebook.

Another 19-second teaser showed a little maze game on a single-screen smartphone where the player collects a game controller icon and a camera icon and continue its way towards left until a second screen unfolds. The second screen shows a route leading the player to its destination, Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) where LG is set to unveil the smartphone in a press conference. This dual-screen concept and design are similar to that of LG’s previous smartphone V50 ThinQ that also came with a second screen accessory.

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The new addition to the old detachable second screen cover, however, is a third small screen on the outer side displaying time and date. So now LG phone users will have three screens instead of two and who wouldn’t want to treat themselves to not one but three screened smartphones? LG had previously considered foldable phones but steered away from producing them and decided to focus on upgrading dual-screen phones and attachments for their users. And honestly, we’re all for it.

LG hasn’t revealed any more information on the new triple-screen smartphone beyond these two teasers and probably saving all the exciting stuff for the final unveil. By now we do have some concrete knowledge about what to expect from LG’s latest android phone but some are also wondering if LG will release any upgraded accessories for V50 ThinQ as well. Speculation is for the new smartphone to be called V60 or V60 ThinQ. The latest LG phone ready to be launched just four months after its predecessor V50 ThinQ is likely to face strong competition from Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and as well as the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold set to be released by end of September. Regardless, the dual-screen addition is a cool update and is already attracting tons of attraction among tech geeks.

We witness astounding upgrades and additions to android phones churned out every few months by our favorite mobile manufactures and every introduction leaves us in awe. The wonders of the tech world somehow manage to keep its spectators on the edge of their seats. Excitement builds and bubbles prior to every launch and LG’s momentous release of its triple-screen phone is no different. The two tiny teasers have already attracted hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and shares on social media.

Now that you have the latest scoop on what the new LG smartphone has in store, be prepared to get your hands on this latest gadget as soon as it’s released. You can also browse and buy LG phones here.

August 30, 2019 0 comment

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Here’s What We’re Expecting From Android Q

If there’s anything worth getting amped up about, it’s Android Q.

Tech industry churns out myriads of new updates and advancements daily, some specific to particular fields and few for the masses. One such release that has us all excited is that of Google’s next major mobile OS Android Q. Every year Google updates its Android operating system with impressive new features to elevate its users’ smartphones experience and this year is no different. Although the final version is expected to be out in the third quarter of 2019, the beta version is here for us to have an early look at all the latest features and functions Android Q brings to the table. Dark mode, improved security, gesture navigation and better support for foldable devices are some of Android Q’s latest additions to the ever-evolving mobile industry. Here’s everything to look forward to: