Apple MacBook Air 15 launched at WWDC 2023, but should you care

At WWDC 2023, Apple launched a new MacBook Air with a 15-inch screen. Here we see if it makes sense for you to consider it, especially compared to the prices of the MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Pro.

Apple MacBook Air 15 price and should you buy?

Apple has priced the MacBook Air 15 at ₹134,900.

That puts it very close to MacBook Pro 13, which is currently available for ₹1,34,990 on Croma. You may be able to grab it for an even lower price on some other site or as part of some deal.

Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Air M2 come at a starting price of ₹79,990 (Amazon) and ₹1,07,990 (Croma) respectively.

Those two models are still great laptops at the price they are retailing in the country.

So if you are price sensitive, then you could consider either of the 13-inch models. If you want a more powerful laptop, the MacBook Pro 13 (with M2 SoC), as you have seen, is present at a price point not so far from the newcomer. 

Not to forget the Apple M3 processor is in queue next and once it launches, the 15-inch MacBook Air will have one more competitor from its family.  

So, the new MacBook Air could be a tough sell for price-conscious buyers. 

That said, there are still reasons to consider the 15-inch MacBook Air and here are they:

Reasons to consider Apple MacBook Air 15

The prime reason to consider the new 15-inch MacBook Air is its bigger screen.  

The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display is said to offer 25-percent larger real estate than the 13-inch MBA. It still sports 500 nits of brightness and DCI-P3 colour gamut support.

The visuals will be backed by a 6-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support and a 2x stronger bass claim. 

Also Read: Apple Vision Pro is superior to Meta Quest 3 but is that a reason to spend on it?

Now you may wonder if a bigger display device should be having more space for a bigger battery. Well, that's not true, unfortunately. The comforting news is however that this one boasts 18 hours of battery life which is the same as its 13-inch counterpart. Pros and regular folks unanimously laud the battery life endowed by M-series laptops. As a bonus, you are also getting the 35W dual port adapter with this machine's box.

It is not that heavy at 1.5 kgs and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports and a MagSafe charging socket.

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Sorry iPhone users: These 5 new iOS 17 features were on Android first

While Apple's first ever augmented mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, stole the show at WWDC 2023’s opening keynote, similar excitement was received by iOS 17 as Apple showed off a whole host of new features and software upgrades coming to the mobile operating system.. 

However, now that we know what all iOS 17 is going to bring to the iPhone, comparisons between Android and the latest iOS 17 are inevitable, of course. Let’s explore the similar elements of the two operating systems.  

1) Smart display functionality while charging

Apple has now featured Standby functionality on the iPhones where the display showcases a host of information when kept in the landscape format or when the cell phone is using wireless charging. In brief, the screen will display notifications for calendar, smart home settings, photo albums among others.

Also read: Apple WWDC 2023 reactions on Twitter that will leave you in splits

The features that are being introduced now have prevailed for Pixel phones. When kept on the proprietary wireless charging pad the cell phone display showcases Google photos, smart home buttons, Google assistant and others. However, Apple might take the technology further by enabling the functionality for any MagSafe wireless charging pad.    

2) Offline map downloads

We cannot explain if this feature is actually a latest addition or just a bad decision of not incorporating already. Google has had the option to download and access offline maps since 2012 and additionally, the system also offered offline navigation – however, Apple is offering it after a decade which really speaks volumes. 

Moreover, the feature allows you to download a rectangular area from the map and not the entire map so an upgrade is still required on this feature.  

3) Live Voicemail

Another feature that was introduced was transcribing voicemails so you can decide if you want to access the voicemail or not. The feature is called live voicemail however, we have seen this before as well with Google’s Call screen feature.

Also read: WWDC 2023: More than Mixed Reality headset, analysts want Apple to launch AI services

Google introduced the feature for its Pixel phones back in 2019 where the caller was asked for more information which was given to the receiver to decide whether the call should be taken forward. While Google did it first, we can only expect that Apple introducing it will push the former to release the feature worldwide. 

4) Dropping wake words for some commands

With the new update you can roll out back-to-back commands with one voice command,“Hey Siri” instead of using a woke word for each command. The brand aims at making the smart assistant experience seamless. 

However, Google beat Apple to this long ago in 2017 with their Android TV system and then later in 2019 with the update for their cell phones. The continuous conversations functionality was called ‘Quick Phrases’. With this function you could access commands without having to say ‘Okay Google’ for instance, set a timer or stop an alarm. 

5) Quickly undoing an autocorrected word

Another feature that Apple OS is now offering is reverting an autocorrected word back to original. Now, yeah we get it. For all the Android users this is as basic as a calling feature on the system. However, for Apple this is a major update. Where you can go back to the autocorrected word. However, Gboard has been offering this feature for a long long time and it still does not give you the access to just backspace the word you need to manually select and change the word. So yeah, a major updated feature.  

Some of the other features that Apple has adapted from Android is EV charging station availability in Apple Maps which was offered long back by Google Maps in 2019. In addition, sole permission for a specific photo rather than all photos is another feature that was seen in Android 13 and apparent multi-timer support.

Apple has always been open and comfortable about taking inspiration from rivals and developing new improvements on it. And we can only hope that this camaraderie can be seen with developments for Android OEMs as well.

What are your thoughts about the WWDC announcements and what are the services and products that got you the most excited? Do you think taking inspiration from the rivals helps in advancement of technology at large? Let us know at editor@digit.in.

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Use these 3 sensitivity settings in BGMI to boost your gameplay experience

Krafton's BGMI is back to India with rewards, events, launch parties after a long absence. According to reports the viewership might have dropped for the game but the hype hasn't changed much. 

It's been a while that everyone has played BGMI. Hence, the control we all had on the game earlier might not remain the same. So, something of utmost importance for having a control on the game is its sensitivity or tweaking. Presently, a lot of sensitivity settings are available for BGMI. So having proper knowledge of the settings is required to have a hold on the controls. 

So, let's have a look at what are the sensitivity settings that BGMI has to offer and how the changes can be made.

Also read: 5 gaming phones under 20000 for playing BGMI

BGMI sensitivity settings

Before delving deep into the sensitivity settings first let's see how the changes can be made. 

At the right bottom of the screen, tap on the 'More Options' arrow. Then tap on the Settings The settings list will appear. There you will have to select Sensitivity. From the presets bar the top of the screen, tap on customisation option . Following these steps you can easily customise the BGMI sensitivity settings. 

Camera sensitivity settings 

TPP No Scope: 115% – 120% FPP No Scope: 100% – 112% Red Dot, Holographic, Aim Assist: 50% – 60% 2X Scope: 33% – 38% 3X Scope, Win94: 25% – 30% 4X Scope, VSS: 15% – 19% 6X Scope: 10% – 15%

Free Lock camera Sensitivity settings 

TPP (Character, Vehicle): 118% – 125% FPP (Character): 80% – 85% Camera (Parachuting): 120% – 124%

Gyroscope sensitivity:

TPP No Scope: 245% – 255% FPP No Scope: 230% – 240% Red Dot, Holographic, Aim Assist: 245% – 250% 2X Scope: 210% – 215% 3X Scope, Win94: 175% – 180% 4X Scope, VSS: 150% – 155% 6X Scope: 85% – 90% 8X Scope: 60% – 65%

ADS Gyroscope Sensitivity

Red Dot, Holographic, Aim Assist: 245% – 250% 2X Scope: 210% – 215% 3X Scope, Win94: 175% – 180% 4X Scope, VSS: 150% – 155% 6X Scope: 85% – 90% 8X Scope: 60% – 65%

Also Read: This BGMI Esports Tournament Promises ₹25 Lakh Prize Money: Can You Wi

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Apple WWDC 2023 reactions on Twitter that will leave you in splits

Apple WWDC 2023 was a banger of an event. We got to see the brand’s first-gen XR headset (or spatial computer) named Vision Pro, a MacBook Air 15, M2 Ultra SoC, and yearly refresh of all major Apple software platforms like iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, Watch OS 10, etc. Now, most of these products are still far from getting a public release any time soon. So there’s time in  reviews too. In the meantime, if you want a general wind of what regular folks, as well as professionals, are feeling, here is a list of some interesting reactions to this year’s “dub-dub”. 

2023 Apple WWDC reactions: Some funny, Some to think about

Me when Apple Vision Pro drops pic.twitter.com/E0H54ZJBm5

— haider (@haiiderrrx) June 6, 2023

The reaction to the price of the Apple Vision Pro though! pic.twitter.com/5MCRhEtHMQ

— Jennifer Opal (@_jenniferopal) June 5, 2023

Zuck after a decade and $50B spent on a VR platform watching Tim Cook scoop him with the category-defining Apple Vision Pro. pic.twitter.com/oITKRmDqw0

— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) June 5, 2023

The apple vision pro saved our relationship pic.twitter.com/D8urN8Squb

— mihir (@__mihir) June 5, 2023

After buying the Apple Vision Pro pic.twitter.com/F9SNZFV7bF

— Dennis N (@DennisN) June 5, 2023

Me using the Apple Vision pro to go to Bora Bora after a long day of work pic.twitter.com/7Lw4vSqdDF

— Tony Cabrera-Steele (@_TonyCabrera) June 5, 2023

I was thinking how strict NDAs for Apple models must be only to get to know that some of these people are NOT even real?!  Yes, this is a Digital Human in Vision Pro promo. A CGI Person. I could not figure this out even after those transitions, did you? #WWDC23 #VisionPro pic.twitter.com/d8RpmvN56P

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) June 6, 2023

Apple Products Before Price After Price pic.twitter.com/0YLktdA8TR

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) June 6, 2023

There were zero adults in the room. pic.twitter.com/PPrWFLu2sp

— Stephen Hall (@stephenjhall) June 6, 2023

The fact that these images are real is simply astounding. Today marks a turning point for Apple. Wild goose chase. Zuck thinks he’s having a good day. Probably feeling vindicated. The harsh reality is that it’s Apple that has indicted itself. https://t.co/Nz5xUhjs2w

— Stephen Hall (@stephenjhall) June 5, 2023

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Can your iPhone get the iOS 17 update Full list of iPhone supported below

Last evening at WWDC, Apple finally disclosed the iOS 17. They have revealed interesting details about new features that are coming to Apple’s mobile operating system, like the Check-in safety feature, live voicemail transcription, and revamped caller ID names or contact posters, among other things. 

But iOS 17 also comes with its drawbacks. The OS will not be compatible with all iPhones. Some of the older iPhones will not be able to update their OS to iOS 17. 

The reason probably being that a new version of a software requires compatible and new generation hardware as well. But that is something you can't change in an old iPhone. 

Also Read: Twitter reacts with laughs to Apple’s Vision Pro headset shown at WWDC23   If you have the versions of iPhones which were launched after 2018, then hopefully they'll be able to get in the new software for you. 

Full list of iPhones that will get iOS 17 update:

iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

So, if you see your current iPhone in the aforementioned list then you are in for the new update. You can get the iOS 17 update on your phone as soon as it hits the market. 

Also read: Apple Vision Pro is superior to Meta Quest 3 but is that a reason to spend on it?  

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Twitter reacts with laughs to Apples Vision Pro headset shown at WWDC23

Tim Cook and Apple revealed the Vision Pro AR headset, what they’re calling as the world’s first spatial computing device. The futuristic Apple headset is nothing short of revolutionary, boasting of over 5,000 patented technologies among other things. 

While the mixed reality headset sounds amazing from the features that are disclosed the Twitteratis have shown their response in an interesting way. Let’s see what the people have to say about the brand’s new technology priced at $3499.

Also read: Apple Vision Pro is superior to Meta Quest 3 but is that a reason to spend on it?

People are going crazy over the reaction the crowd had when the headsets were released. The crowd stayed silent while the “redefining” technology was announced and Twittratis are not getting enough of it.  

Crowd’s reaction to the Vision Pro price reveal pic.twitter.com/N20Fi8s3tH

— Moeqawama  (@Docta_Moe) June 5, 2023

While many have been talking about how the technology will revolutionise the future of augmented reality gadgets, some twitter users have great reactions with a meme trail. 

User @_TonyCabrera shares a GIF stating “Me using the Apple Vision pro to go to Bora Bora after a long day of work”

Me using the Apple Vision pro to go to Bora Bora after a long day of work pic.twitter.com/7Lw4vSqdDF

— Tony Cabrera-Steele (@_TonyCabrera) June 5, 2023

Another Twitter user @DennisN mentions “After buying the Apple Vision Pro” sharing a meme

After buying the Apple Vision Pro pic.twitter.com/F9SNZFV7bF

— Dennis N (@DennisN) June 5, 2023

Also read: WWDC 2023: 5 watchOS 10 features that will supercharge the Apple Watch

User @haiiderrrx took to the platform to compare the headset experience with a ‘Marvel’lous twist saying “Me when Apple Vision Pro drops”  

Me when Apple Vision Pro drops pic.twitter.com/E0H54ZJBm5

— haider

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iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G launch confirmed in India, what will be its price

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G is all set to be revealed in India later this month. A few days back the launch was confirmed by the company itself. The device also appeared on Geekbench last month. After that the specifications and the launch timeline was also revealed ahead of launch. 

iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya in a tweet teased the launch of iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G. Hence, the colour variants and the price of the phone was teased as well. Let's have a look at what has been revealed.

Major differences between iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G vs iQOO Neo 7:

The existing iQOO Neo 7 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, while the upcoming iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 – so expect the Pro variant to be slightly better than the non-Pro variant in pure CPU usage, but depending on how the chip is tuned the Dimensity 8200 can also one up the Qualcomm in certain use cases, so we’ll have to see how the devices actually perform in real life, once we get our hands on them.

Colour variants of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G

Recently the iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G teaser was launched which hinted at the debut of the device in Orange colour. This phone is basically going to be the rebranded version of iQOO Neo 8 5G available in China only. 

The new #PowerToWin is soon coming your way! Can you guess the colour variant name? #iQOONeo7Pro #StayTuned #iQOO pic.twitter.com/1zccQGRW4w

— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) June 5, 2023

So, as of now only the Orange colour phone has been confirmed. Other colours haven't been confirmed yet. But we are hoping for some last minute surprise from iQOO when it eventually launches the Neo 7 Pro 5G in India really soon.

Also read: Forget iQOO Neo 8 Pro, Indians should be looking forward to the iQOO Neo 7 Pro

Price of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G

According to the price of iQOO Neo 8 5G in China, we can set the price of the rebranded India version to be around ₹38,000-₹42,000. These are just speculations. We'll get to know everything by the end of this month when the device launches. 

Also Read: iQOO Neo 8 features leaked: All you need to know

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