Newly expected feature in iPhone 13 will allow users to make calls when network coverage is zero

Apple is gearing up to launch its latest iPhone 13 series this month, and several new deets about the same have surfaced online in the form of leaks and rumors. However, the latest rumor has come from a popular tipster called MacRumors, which suggests that the new iPhones come with (Low Earth Orbit) LEO satellite connectivity. The LEO allows users to send messages or make a call during an emergency where network coverage is nill. Ming-Chi Kuo, a popular analyst, has revealed that Apple is expected to add this feature to its devices from 2021 iPhones. The new devices will house technology that will allow users to connect easily with LEO satellites.

The new feature will allow users to make calls without the need for a 5G or 4G network. The new iPhone 13 will house a customized Qualcomm X60 baseband chip in order to be compatible with satellite communications. Globalstar is expected to be on board to execute this feature. In order to make this new feature successful, Apple is expecting network operators to collaborate with Globalstar. Only then users can directly reach the services of Globalstar. The new iPhone will also come with better cameras, a smaller notch, an A15 bionic chip, and bigger batteries.

 

 

HONOR Magic3 Series to Feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Platform

The technology brand HONOR has announced its new HONOR Magic3 Series. This new series by HONOR will include HONOR Magic3, HONOR Magic3 Pro, and HONOR Magic3 Pro+. The brand new Magic3 Series has the backing of the new Snapdragon® 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform. This new platform has been upgraded from the Snapdragon 888 in terms of CPU and AI computing. The new chipset has boosted the AI performance by 20%.

HONOR announced the launch of the Magic3 Series in a special event. “HONOR has always showcased our most innovative ideas through the HONOR Magic Series, and the HONOR Magic3 Series continues this legacy,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd. “Representing HONOR’s vision for the future of mobile technology, we are proud of the industry partnerships we’ve forged which have helped in the development of this ground-breaking new smartphone as well as the continued efforts from our R&D team to reintroduce HONOR to the global market, in a never-before-seen display of exceptional technology.”

Along with the Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Platform, the HONOR Magic3 Series will also feature OS Turbo X, which was transferred to the Snapdragon 8 series chipset for the first time. It contains Low-latency engine, Anti-aging Engine, Smart Memory Engine that improve fluency, anti-aging, and allow more apps to remain alive in the background.

Additionally, HONOR’s LINK Turbo X, a self-developed state-of-the-art technology, will help the HONOR Magic3 Series successfully make use of Wi-Fi and cellular networks together to deliver a peak download speed of 6.1Gbps10, the fastest download speed available on a smartphone today.

 

Dish, AT&T signs new wireless network deal worth $5 Billion

Dish Network Corp, in a recent press meet, has stated that it has signed a multi-year deal worth $5 billion to make AT&T Inc. the primary network services partner for its wireless customers. It is a 10-year deal in which AT&T will provide voice, data, and messaging services to the customers with Dish-owned mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Boost Mobile, Ting, and Republic Wireless.

The MVNOs do not own any networks, but they can rent capacity from established operators to sell their wireless and 5G network services to their clients and customers. Dish's retail wireless customers throughout the United States will be able to get access to voice and data roaming services on AT&T's network.

Many other telecom firms in the US are spending billions to ramp up their 5G infrastructure to provide faster wireless and data services with better coverage, as there is an increased demand due to the global pandemic-led shift to remote working and online learning. Dish has over 8.89 million retail wireless subscribers based on its last quarterly earnings report, whereas AT&T has more than 186 million mobile subscribers.

 

Multi-cloud strategy is helping businesses see beyond Microsoft and Amazon

In the digital world we live in, many companies tend to treat Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. as their only options while implementing cloud computing. However, in recent times, IT managers are starting to look beyond and realized that there are various other options too in the market, and the competition is pretty heavy in this segment. Analysts are speculating that the governments and businesses are now signing up with different providers, pitting the vendors against each other to bring down the costs.

Many other providers like Oracle Corp, Google, and IBM Corp are getting a chance due to the shift even though Microsoft and Amazon hold the lion’s share in the market. Experian PLC, a popular name in the credit-reporting segment, made its move to the cloud in 2014 with AWS. However, the company has since then availed services from other providers like Oracle, Microsoft, and Google. The global chief architect of Experian, Mervyn Lally, has stated that more options are good because they tend to add more competitive pressures on the providers. Popular companies like AT&T is also bringing together various providers under one network. A multi-cloud strategy is gaining immense traction in recent times because it can manage workloads better and cost-effectively.