iOS 16 Beta 8 is available for download now: Should you update it or wait for RC or public release

Apple has rolled out the 8th developer beta of iOS 16. This could be the last beta update before RC (Release Candidate) or the Public/Stable build of iOS 16. The former could be released on September 7 which is when the Apple Far Out event is going to be held and also when Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch Series 8, and the new software for at least both these device lineups. But, be that as it may, the iOS 16 beta 8 could be closer to what you get when the public release comes out in a few weeks. So, let’s break down what we know about it.

iOS 16 Beta 8: What’s new and changed?

Well, there’s hardly anything new on iOS 16 Beta 8 besides some tweaks and bug fixes. The build number is 20A5358a. 

We reckon the company has ironed out any kinks left before the stable release. The UI performance should be smoother now.

We are yet to try out banking apps and other things to see if everything’s working now. We will update our findings later on.

By the way, if you are wondering whether the battery percentage icon on the status bar is available on iPhone 11 and other device, it seems to be not.

You can check out the release notes and download links for iOS 16 Beta 8 here. It is still a beta build and therefore, please proceed with caution. Also, if you haven’t installed the iOS 16 beta till now, we urge you to be patient until the RC or Public release is launched by Apple. 

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New Mafia Game Confirmed by Hangar 13, Original Title Will Be Free on Steam This Week

A new Mafia game has been confirmed by developer Hangar 13. In a Mafia 20th anniversary interview, General Manager Roman Hladik stated that a new project was in development, and that it is “a few years away” from the official unveil. As such, publisher 2K Games is giving away the original Mafia title for free, on Steam, from September 1–5, after which it is your...

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AMD unveils new Ryzen 7000 desktop chips for gamers, content creators

Austin (Texas), Aug 30 (IANS) Chip-maker AMD has introduced new Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors powered by the new "Zen 4" architecture that will boost performance for gamers and content creators.

The new Ryzen 7000 chips are expected to be available globally from September 27, starting at $299.

Featuring up to 16 cores, 32 threads and built on an optimised TSMC 5nm process node, the Ryzen 7000 Series processors deliver dominant performance and leadership energy efficiency, the company said during its launch here.

"The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series brings leadership gaming performance, extraordinary power for content creation, and advanced scalability with the new AMD Socket AM5," said Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and GM, Client business unit, AMD.

Compared to the previous generation, AMD Ryzen 7950X processor enables single-core performance improvement of up to 29 per cent, up to 45 per cent more compute for content creators in POV Ray, up to 15 per cent faster gaming performance in select titles, and up to 27 per cent better performance-per-watt.

AMD's most expansive desktop platform to date, the new Socket AM5 platform is designed for longevity with support through 2025.

"With the next generation Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, we are proud to uphold our promise of leadership and continuous innovation, delivering the ultimate PC experience for gamers and creators alike," Moshkelani added.

Meanwhile, even the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor offers an average of 5 per cent faster gaming performance across select titles than the competitor's flagship gaming processor.

"So much fun today launching AMD Ryzen 7000 series with Zen 4 and our brand new AM5 platform," tweeted Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD.

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Apples iPhone 14 line-up may come with 30W fast charging

San Francisco, Aug 30 (IANS) The iPhone 14 lineup may arrive with 30W fast charging, a significant jump from 20W being used in the iPhone 13 lineup.

According to reports, an unnamed charger brand is allegedly sending out 30W iPhone 14 adapters for early access and review.

This company believes Apple will be advertising 30W charging as a feature of the iPhone 14 series, reports AppleInsider.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max was able to support 27W charging temporarily in a test, suggesting that 30W support is possible.

It is not yet clear if the 30W charging would be limited to iPhone 14 Pro models or be available to all four iPhone 14 models.

Apple recently released two 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapters to be used for charging the MacBook Air and iPhone simultaneously.

The iPhone 14 lineup is set to be announced during an event on September 7.

The next-generation iPhone 14, to be produced in India around two months after its China production, will see four models � a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a new 6.7-inch iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and a 6.7 iPhone 14 Pro Max, according to reports.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 base model is rumoured to cost $799, which is the same price as the iPhone 13.

The tech giant has likely discontinued the 5.4-inch iPhone mini this year.

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You can now insert emojis in Google Docs as you type

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Google has allowed users to insert emojis while writing in Google Docs, as they will not need to pull up emoji icons from other places anymore into their documents.

Google recently added emoji reactions to Docs, and now the users can add them to actual documents. The feature supports the most recent emoji.

"Building upon the recently announced emoji reaction feature, you can now express yourself in a new way by searching for and inserting emojis directly in line with your text in Google Docs," said the company.

The emoji tool is available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers, along with users with personal Google accounts.

There is no admin control for this feature. To search for and add emojis directly in line with text in Docs, Google has simple steps to follow.

The simple way is to just type "@ (emoji name)," and typing "@emoji" will pull up a searchable emoji picker, like the one on your smartphone.

The company said the new feature has been rolled out for some users today and will reach everyone by the end of September.

The new system gives users several ways to get the emojis, and Google has listed those on its website.

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Vivo Y35 launched in India with Snapdragon 680 at 18,499: What else do you get for the price

Vivo Y35 is the new lower midrange phone from the brand. It comes in a single memory configuration and costs ₹18,499. The offered ingredients include Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, a 5000mAh battery with a 44W adapter, a 90Hz LCD panel, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. So, those are an interesting set of specs. Let’s see the complete details to see if it has (at least on paper) what it takes to shake up the sub-20K price segment smartphone market.

Vivo Y35 Specs and Features

Vivo Y35 in Agate Black and Dawn Gold colors.

Vivo is sporting a 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD screen with 550 nits peak brightness and 96% NTSC color coverage. There is a waterdrop notch on the front that holds a 16MP selfie shooter.

The back cameras, meanwhile are a 50MP leader, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Inside the phone, there is Snapdragon 680 processor, a 5000mAh battery, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and both 8GB Extended RAM and expandable storage support with a dedicated microSD card slot.

The connectivity options include USB-C 3.0, dual-band WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, and GPS.

Vivo has given Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 software. 

Last but not least, you also get a 44W charging feature and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Vivo Y35 Price and Availability

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Vivo has priced the Y35 at ₹18,499 and made it available through Vivo.com and offline stores. The introductory offers include ₹1000 cash back with ICICI Bank and SBI credit cards (offline-only) as well as a ₹750 instant discount on HDFC credit and debit cards (online-only).

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PlayStation VR2: Sony’s Next-Gen Virtual Reality Headset Launches Early 2023

PS VR2, Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset is coming sometime in early 2023, PlayStation has confirmed. The upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset offers up to 4K resolution, running at 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rates. The headset also comes with a see-through mode and inbuilt motors, offering an immersive gaming experience.

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