Ajaay Srinivasan

Ajaay's love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he's channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it's time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.

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shot of an iPhone 16's right edge with focus on the camera control button

Does iPhone 16e Have Camera Control Button?

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The iPhone 16e is the latest model in Apple's iPhone 16 lineup, and it features major improvements over the last generation by featuring a bezel-less display with a notch, Face ID, the newest A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence baked in. But does the new model have the iPhone 16's Camera Control button? There's indeed a new button on the iPhone 16e, but it's not Camera Control. Read along to learn more.
Spotify Connect iPhone Button

Spotify’s Upcoming “Music Pro” Plan Could Finally Bring Hi-Fi Audio But with a Catch

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Spotify is working on an upcoming "Music Pro" tier that will finally bring Hi-Fi audio quality to songs on the platform. This new tier will offer CD-quality lossless audio, a remixing tool to mix two or more songs from multiple artists, and early access to concerts and deals on tickets. The Music Pro plan may set you back by $5.99 per month on top of your existing Spotify Premium subscription.
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How to Create and Scan Spotify Codes

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In addition to song links, Spotify offers a unique way to share what you're listening to with your friends and family. Enter Spotify codes, which are like QR codes but for accessing content inside Spotify. You can create Spotify codes for songs, albums, artist profiles, and playlists you like. And your friends will be able to listen to them straightaway by scanning it using the Spotify app on Android and iPhone.
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Apple’s Next-Gen Face ID Could Shrink iPhone 17 Pro Max’s Dynamic Island

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Apple is developing a new "metalens" technology for its Face ID components that will essentially minimize the size of the Dynamic Island on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. This new tech will feature an optical lens with microscopic nano-structures that will be able to manipulate light so that it can take up lesser space at the top of the iPhone's display.
Concept Illustration of the Apple iPhone SE 4 display and rear panels stacked horizontally

Apple Set to Launch iPhone SE 4 As Soon As Next Week: Report

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Apple is gearing up for the much anticipated launch of the iPhone SE 4 and from what it seems, the next iteration will be announced in February itself and that too, sometime next week. The next entry-level iPhone will come with the A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence, a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch and Face ID, a main 48MP camera on the rear, and a 12MP selfie shooter.
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iOS 19 Leak Suggests iPhone Camera App Could Take Design Cues from visionOS

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Just a couple of months after the iOS 18 public release, Apple appears to be working on the next major update. As per a recent report, the company is set to redesign the Camera app on iOS 19 with minimal controls that doesn't hinder the viewfinder and the overall experience. If this is true, you'll only see two tabs - Photo and Video when you launch the app and subsequent options will pop up when you tap on them.
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