I predicted this. After iOS 12.1.1 was found to be cutting off cellular data for a number of users, I said Apple AAPL +1.28% would need to act quickly. Thankfully iOS 12.1.2 has now been rushed out for release. But does its short development time bring more problems than fixes? You might be surprised… Here’s everything you need to know. Apple iOS 12Apple Who Is It For? iOS 12.1.2 is compatible with all iOS 11 compatible devices. This means the iPhone 5S or later, iPad mini 2 or later and 6th generation iPod touch or later. Compatible devices will be…
Author: Loknath Das
f there has been a game that created waves across all platforms in recent times, then Player Unknowns Battle Ground, which is commonly known to the layman as PUBG, comes across the mind instantly. PUBG has caught the world by storm and is easily the common point of discussion in offices, schools, public places and several other places. The game has even got a dedicated e-sports tournament that draws professional gamers and their fans to the platform, unlike anything. Its mobile version, known as PUBG MOBILE, has also been a huge hit across both iOS and Android, dominating the charts…
Jana Small Finance Bank revised its fixed deposit and recurring deposit interest rates effective today. Small finance banks (SFBs), aimed at financial inclusion, offer financial products such as savings, recurring and fixed deposit (FD) accounts. While their products are similar to those provided by mainstream commercial banks, the interest rates paid by the small finance banks are higher comapred to their larger peers. Jana Small Finance Bank revised its fixed deposit and recurring deposit interest rates with effect from today. The small finance bank pays a return of 8.5 per cent on fixed deposits up to Rs. 1 crore over…
Ever since the Microsoft Band 2 came out back in 2015, old Redmond has mostly been out of the wearable game. That being said, that wearable did pack some truly impressive and ambitious tech, enabling things like maximum volume of oxygen (VO2 max) tracking. Microsoft is clearly no stranger to experimentation when it comes to such gadgets and if a recently acquired patent is to be believed, there could be plenty more in store. The document in question, simply titled “WEARABLE DEVICE” was filed back in June 2017, but has now been officially published by USPTO. Like every patent request,…
Apple is facing a ban of its older iPhones in China ranging from iPhone 6s to iPhone X because it doesn’t infringe with Qualcomm’s patents. So in order to solve the issue, the Cupertino-based company will push a software update that will comply with the Chinese court ruling. Since the infringed patents are software-related – resizing photos and navigating apps on a touchscreen – it will be easy for Apple to solve the problem. The company officially stated that the patch should come early next week and will hopefully reinstate the sales and imports of older iPhones. However, the situation…
This guy’s mom won $5 on ‘Deal or No Deal’ — he tries to redeem her 13 years later It’s not too often you get a chance to compete for money on a nationally televised game show like “Deal or No Deal,” let alone walk away significantly richer. Whenthose opportunities do arise, it’s not too often you walk away with only $5, either. But that’s exactly what happened to Cheryl Jackson, a Texas mom who appeared on the show’s premiere back in 2006. After declining a $172,000 offer in favor of taking a chance on another briefcase, she went home…
Xiaomi has unveiled version 2.0 of its Black Shark Gamepad and it’s a significant improvement over the original. It costs $90/€80/£70 normally, but you get a 20% discount off that if you bundle it with the original Black Shark phone. That currently goes for €420/£360, €80/£80 off its usual price. Note that the original controller is bundled for free with this phone (and no, the Black Shark Helo isn’t available in the West yet). Back to the Black Shark Gamepad 2.0. It now has two parts, left and right, that attach no either side of the phone like the Joy-Cons…
Pritish Nandy spreads fake news about Statue of Unity In a major facepalm situation today, journalist and former Rajya Sabha member Pritish Nandy became a victim of fake news and it was ‘painful’ to watch. Recently, a ten-year old photo of a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel started doing rounds on the Internet with a misleading claim that it is a photo of the recently inaugurated Statue of Unity. According to Boom Live, the photo was of a very old statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel which was inaugurated in 2008. But like many people on social media, Pritish Nandy also…
Which mobile phone can be regarded as the best option under Rs. 15,000? It’s a hard decision considering the past few months saw quite a few exciting and value-for-money handsets launching in that price range. The trend of bringing premium internals and design elements to a mid-range segment began earlier this year and has seen several brands competing in the same space to offer the best value proposition to Indian customers. Many of these brands are primarily focusing on the best smartphone under Rs. 15,000 considering the sheer demand for phones in that price bracket. With new launches from the likes…
OnePlus has stated its goal to be among the first to launch a 5G phone. That will happen in partnership with EE – the UK carrier will be the first in the world to offer OnePlus’ 5G phone. This should also be Europe’s first 5G phone. But CEO Pete Lau has warned that the 5G model will cost $200 to $300 more than the 4G phone (OnePlus is working on two models in parallel). Back to EE, the carrier will flip the switch on its 5G networks in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester first. Ten more cities will…