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The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max represent Apple's flagship offerings in the high-end smartphone market. They are available alongside the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. These latest additions were launched on September 22, making it an opportune time to consider purchasing an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max.
Why Do Things Break So Easily? The Secret Behind Short-Lived Products
Introduction Have you ever stopped to consider why some items from the past appear to last indefinitely while many contemporary products seem to have a distressingly brief lifespan? The answer to this enigma lies in the concept of "planned obsolescence."
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Means individuals have been utilizing the technology for approximately 15 years, and it has proven to be quite reliable during that period. However, if you happen to be part of the group of individuals who currently own both a BMW and an iPhone 15, it might be advisable to charge your sleek smartphone using traditional methods.New iPhone users online have raised concerns about the charging pads in their BMW vehicles, which are causing damage to the NFC chips within their new phones. This results in the inability to use contactless payments, certain digital car keys, and other NFC-related features.As reported by MacRumors, individuals encountering the issue have expressed that during the charging process, their iPhones exhibit a white screen and enter recovery mode. After restarting, everything seems normal until the user attempts to utilize any NFC-dependent function.
Best iPhone 15 Phone Cases Right Now
In a world where our smartphones are not just devices, but extensions of ourselves, protecting them has become an essential part of daily life. With the release of the much-anticipated iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the need for reliable and stylish protection has never been more apparent. The delicate design and cutting-edge technology packed into these devices make safeguarding them a top priority for users.
Jayleen GuillenPublished 7 months ago in 01Why your phone battery gets worse over time
A drop of gasoline, a match, and a battery, all store energy— but, after each expends its energy, only the battery is recyclable. That's because, chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Most of the batteries we use today take advantage of the fact that some metals like to release electrons and others like to accept them. For example, in a typical alkaline double-A battery, zinc metal reacts with hydroxide ions, changing into zinc oxide and releasing electrons at the negative terminal. The electrons travel through, say, a light bulb, and then return to the battery at the positive terminal, where they’re accepted by manganese dioxide. Different batteries use different combinations of metals, and sometimes non-metals like graphite, but the basic idea is to use a pair of chemical reactions to generate a stream of electrons. Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still right there. That’s very different than in, say, gasoline, where the liquid hydrocarbon molecules are converted to gases. You can't convert exhaust back into gasoline, but, with some work you can convert, say, zinc oxide back to zinc. So then what's the difference between these and these? The short answer is that trying to recharge a single-use battery doesn’t just force these reactions to run in reverse. It also results in a bunch of side reactions that produce useless contaminants, reducing a battery’s capacity; and it could even damage the internal structure of the battery, leading to a loss of electrical contact and failure. Rechargeable batteries are engineered to avoid these issues. Look at this lithium-ion battery. Both sides have an atomic-level structure that you can imagine as lots of docks. So when the battery is powering something, the lithium “ships” give up their electrons to power the circuit, and then sail over to the other side of the battery, dock in an orderly, organized way, and meet up with their now-lower-energy electrons. When the battery is being charged, the opposite happens. Over the course of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of charge cycles, some of the lithium ion ships sort of veer off course and engage in side reactions, producing stuff that increases the internal resistance of the battery, which in turn makes it lose efficiency and power until it inevitably dies. Even when that happens, you can bring dead batteries back to life— whether they’re rechargeable or not— by recycling them. The heart of most battery recycling is a process called smelting, which is basically just melting the metallic parts. This drives off impurities, returning metals back to their initial, orderly state. Unfortunately, in many countries you can’t just toss household batteries in with your regular recycling. You have to take them to a battery collection point or recycling center. Same goes for more complicated rechargeable batteries: you need to bring them to a collection point or send them back to the company you bought them from. It’s a pain, but absolutely worth the time and effort, because recycling batteries is critical. Not only does it prevent potentially toxic battery metals from leaking into the environment, it conserves scarce— and vital— resources. Earth has about 22 million tons of lithium— enough for about 2.5 billion EVs. That sounds like plenty, but it’s only 25% higher than the number of EVs experts believe it’ll take to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and that doesn’t even account for laptops, phones, and anything else that uses a lithium-ion battery. Currently, though, most lithium-ion batteries are not manufactured with recycling in mind. The designs are intricate and non-standard, and the components are held together by almost indestructible glues. So today, less than 5% of lithium-ion batteries are recycled. Regulations that clearly define who is responsible for a spent battery and what should happen to it can boost recycling dramatically. For example, lead-acid batteries are generally subject to stringent regulations and are recycled at much higher rates than lithium-ion batteries. Over the next century, we’ll need to recycle huge numbers of EV batteries, so scientists are working on making the battery recycling process cheaper and more environmentally friendly. Smelting uses a lot of energy and, depending on the type of battery, can release harmful by-products. In addition to regulations, industrial processes, and our own individual choices, battery tech will also continue to evolve.There are proof-of-concept batteries being developed that can convert physical force, ambient sound, and even pee into electricity. But if your top priority is to make your number one source of power, number one, sorry to say, but urine for a long wait.
Antonín ValdaPublished 7 months ago in 01Digital World
Once upon a time in a not-so-distant future, a world much like our own had evolved into something extraordinary. This world was not made of bricks and mortar but of lines of code and beams of light. It was a place where the digital realm intertwined seamlessly with the physical, where reality and imagination danced together in perfect harmony. This was the Digital World.
PUSHPA RAJ LAMICHANAPublished 7 months ago in 01Does the iPhone 15 break easily?
Shortly after the release of the iPhone 15 series, both in retail outlets and consumers' households, an increasing number of controversies have arisen regarding these new devices. Initially, worries emerged regarding the iPhone 15's tendency to overheat. Presently, an online examination has revealed alarming evidence indicating that at least one of the four new iPhone 15 models is susceptible to breakage.
Muhamed BashPublished 7 months ago in 01Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra looks a lot like the S23 Ultra in leaked renders
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series, including the impressive Galaxy S23 Ultra, is currently regarded as some of the finest Android phones in the market. However, it's natural to be curious about what lies ahead. Samsung recently unveiled two new foldable phones, and among them is the massive Galaxy Z Fold 5. For those uninterested in foldables, the Galaxy S24 series is Samsung's upcoming flagship lineup, slated for release early next year.
Md Santo MiaPublished 7 months ago in 01Report: Apple’s next iPhone SE will be the one to retire the iPhone 6 design
I have a deep admiration for Apple's affordable smartphone, the iPhone SE. Although it may not boast cutting-edge technology, it has consistently offered most of the advantages of the iPhone ecosystem, such as the active App Store, Apple services like iMessage, and timely software updates, all at a significantly lower price than the current flagship model.
Hm tuhin ahmed ranaPublished 7 months ago in 01Confessions From An Apple Fanboy
I’m not sure exactly when it started, but it was sometime between puberty and my first sexual experience with anything other than a pillow. I was always into my computing, which consisted of basic auto-run scripts to play ACDC on start-up, torrenting some pretty awesome quality movies, and learning how to create websites with HTML and CSS.
Gary RagnarssonPublished 7 months ago in 01Happy 25th Birthday, Google. Thanks For Making That Difference!
Twenty five years ago, I didn't even know that Google existed, but it has made such a dramatic difference to my life, especially when I ran my small business, I don't think I could function properly without it now. The Google corporation has impacted our world to such a degree, it is easy to take for ganted how it has changed our quality of life, vastly increased our knowledge of our world and seamlessly blended itself into the way we think and live.
Elaine SiheraPublished 7 months ago in 01Apple's Latest iOS 16.7: Staying A-peel-ing for the Reluctant Upgrader
In the ever-expansive world of technology, Apple stands as a remarkable creator, known for its ability to seamlessly blend innovation with a deep reverence for nostalgia. As the tech universe buzzes with the arrival of iOS 17, there's a subtle yet meaningful addition to the stage – iOS 16.7. This update is custom-crafted for a special group of users, those who continue to hold dear their trusted iPhone 8, iPhone X, or the original iPad Pro.
Farzana Akter SoniaPublished 7 months ago in 01