Ajaay Srinivasan - Page 4

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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iPhone 16e image with a red background

Apple Planning visionOS-Inspired Redesign for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16

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Apple is working on redesigning the look and feel of their operating systems across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, the company is planning to change the style of icons, menus, apps, windows and system buttons to closely tie the UI elements with that of its visionOS. If this in indeed true, iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 will be the biggest updates to iPhones and iPads since iOS 7 from 2013.
Purported CAD renders of the iPhone 17 series with pill-shaped cameras at the back

New iPhone 17 Renders Reveal Pill-Shaped Cameras Across Entire Lineup

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New CAD renders claim that the rear design on the iPhone 17 lineup will see a significant revamp. While the standard iPhone 17 retains the vertical pill camera layout as the iPhone 16, the rest of the models including the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 will all feature wider, rectangular camera modules with rounded corners.
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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.
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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.