iOS 11.2.1 Beta Is Here: Latest Feature, Bugs Fixes And More

Apple has finally released the new version iOS 11.2 with a substantial change it introduces Apple pay cash. The second major update of the year is released by Apple with a handful of new features and bugs fixes. Since iOS 11 launched in September, users faced a lot of problems which prompted Apple to launch a new software update to fix all the issues. In this concern, Apple got concerned and introduced a new update to solve the glitches. The update is available on all devices, you can update it by heading to the Settings> General> Software update.

WHAT'S NEW?

New Features

IOS 11.2 came with a major update with all new features and worrisome bug fixes. It’s so ambitious in introducing a bunch of new with an addition of Apple pay cash, peer-to-peer payment service.

Apple Pay Cash

Apple’s peer-to-peer payment services allow user to send and receive money via messages or by asking Siri. Use your debit or credit card to add money to your Apple wallet, you can transfer money in real. This a simple and quick way to transfer and request form money friends and family. There’s no need to download any app and it’s a secure method with the two-way authentication method.

Wireless & Fast Charging

Apple introduced fast 7.5W wireless charging through compatible wireless Qi charging, which is an upgrade from 5W. According to Apple, the iPhones can charge up to 45 to 60% within 30 minutes. Wireless fast charging supports iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X but the users need wireless charging accessories that supports 7.5 watts.

Control Center

A new addition to the control center is a minor tweak feature. In the iPhone X, the control center adds a status bar icon at the top right corner of the lock screen to make it more clear and visible. In iPhone X, the control center is accessed by swiping down. Moreover, on all the devices there are two pop-up windows that are displayed when using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi that explains that the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled temporarily until tomorrow.

Do Not Disturb While Driving

There’s a new feature added in do not disturb while driving. This is a game-changing feature of the new update, you can choose to activate it automatically from the settings when the car is connected with Bluetooth or manually activate it from the control center.

Home Kit

Another most important feature is home kit got secured. When iOS 11.2 launched it provided hackers an unauthentic way to get access to Home kit. Keeping in mind the security concern, Apple disabled remote access for shared users and vulnerability is made secure.

New Live Wallpapers

The new addition within the new update is the introduction of 3 live wallpapers, animation videos, and live photo effects for the iPhone X. While some people love to see the live wallpapers on their screen, it relatively drains your phone battery.

Emojis Got Tweaked

Another minor yet prominent feature is the revised emojis. Although, the emojis are pretty much the same there are few additions that are tweaked.

Apple TV

In the previous update, it didn’t have any option to control notifications of Apple app. with the new update, you can now control the TV that can now be turned on through Settings.

Smaller Issues

• Add supports in health for kit downhill snow sports distance as a type.
• Fixes an issue that could cause Mail to appear to be checking for new messages even when a download is complete.
• Fixes an issue that could cause app icons to be arranged incorrectly on the Home Screen.
• Improves video camera stabilization.
• Addresses an issue where Find My iPhone sometimes wouldn’t display a map.
• Fixed issue where cleared emails in Mail would reappear from Exchange accounts.
• Fixed issue where you couldn't delete recent photos when iCloud storage limit is exceeded.
• Improves Voiceover stability in Messages, Settings, App Store and Music.
• Adds support in Podcasts to automatically advance to the next episode from the same show.
• Fixes an issue in Calculator where typing numbers rapidly could lead to incorrect results.

Wrapping it up, these are some of the prominent new introductions and improvements in the new iOS 11.2 software update. If you want to get started with these features, head straight to the settings and install it now. Get a flawless experience with the current version and if you’re feeling lazy, wait for the Apple’s next software release.

About the Author:

Christopher S. Hugh is a professional tech writer with having 10 years of experience. He is working with a leading iOS app development company in California. Christopher has dedicated a considerable time serving businesses through his creative write-ups and has earned several appreciations. In his spare time, he likes to play chess.

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Brillo - Google’s New Operating System For IoT

Bringing the simplicity of software development to hardware for IoT (Internet of Things) by using the embedded OS, developer kit, core services, and developer console, Google has introduced its new Operating System – Brillo. It was announced at Google I/O in May-2016, and since then, no further details were shared by Google.

Brillo has mainly three elements:

1. Developer Kit
2. Core Platform Services and
3. Android-based Embedded OS

The BDK (Brillo Developer Kit) runs on Ubuntu 14.04 and is based on the build architecture of Android.mk. it can perform local unit tests and individual integration tests with its extensive testing tools. The developer kit can integrate with the current test and integration environments. The ADM (Android Debug Bridge) can be used to inspect, test, and update the target devices.

The core platform services include Weave to help devices connecting with the network securely. The Weave is the cross-platform, a common language for Brillo. Weave-enabled devices can be connected to the mobiles and desktops and can talk seamlessly with each other. The Android devices will automatically detect Brillo and Weave enabled devices. The core services also include Metrics component, which collects usage data from the user permitted devices. The updated version of the software and patches can be pushed by the administrators via OTA (Over-The-Air).

The Android OS is an open source software. It gets updates every six weeks with an LTS build support update every six months. Brillo can target Intel, ARM, and MIPS architecture with a built from the source code. It can run on devices with the configuration of at least 32MB of RAM and 128Mb of storage. Google is working with its hardware partners to announce the compatible boards to Brillo. These boards are and will be tested and certified to work with the current and future versions of the Operating System. Every Brillo compatible board will come with the proper documentation and samples. All this information shows that Google is ensuring the best developer experience with keeping its devices up-to-date.

Brillo will support Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, and other Android things. Check the advanced and main features of Brillo for IoT:

• You can flexibly prototype the custom applications, also you can move prototype to production easily. All other things are already built-in.
• A single developer console provides the services of device scaling with OTA updates, runtime metrics, and crash reports.
• You can build a single iOS or Android app to control multiple devices in your work or home environment with Google services like voice actions.
• Built-in Weave will give the confidence to users for working on their connected devices each other.
• It has a built-in automatic setup and easy-to-use sharing.
• It also has a built-in security feature limits the exposure to attacks, allows you to quickly recover compromised devices, and uses hardware and software encryption to easily secure all your data.
• It works on very low power devices with a minimum of 32MB RAM and 128MB storage capacity.
• You can choose from a variety of customizable options and hardware capabilities to develop with Brillo.
• It will be compatible with specifically designed boards from Intel, Qualcomm, Marvell, NXP, and Imagination.

Until the point of introducing Brillo, Google was quite on its IoT plans, especially since it has acquired Nest last year. Running on very low powered devices and communicating with the other nearby connected devices will make it very useful for the developers all around the world. It can power any electronic device which can connect to the Internet, whether it has a digital screen or not. It will make to build everything from making “smart fridges and light bulbs” to the garden monitors like IoT devices. Surely, Brillo will bring a new revolution in Internet of Things (IoT).

About the Author:

Mandip is a graduate in Information and Technology. He is a passionate blogger, SEO Specialist, and a Software Developer. He loves to write on technology, SEO, micro job websites like Fiverr and Internet Tips and Tricks. Currently he blog at Best On Internet.

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Which Windows OS Is Best? How Should We Choose?

Yeah! It's very important to choose right operating system. As we know, every operating system has their own features and useful stuff that help to make us comfortable and easy while using computer. When the history of computers started then maybe other operating systems popular. But at the end of 20th century, the most popular operating systems in my views are Mac and Windows. I know, Linux is now also popular in 21st century but these two operating systems, I mean Mac and Windows are still popular and a huge majority of us is using them yet.

There are different types of computers like gaming, office working, home computers etc. I hope, your type is in one of them. As I said above, it’s important to choose right operating system. Yes! If you’ve a gaming PC then operating system matters the most for gaming. Similarly, home working, for offices computers, low-end PCs etc also should have compatible and supported operating systems that would be helpful while using.

So basically today this article helps you to choose right and compatible Windows operating system. It may be possible that you’ve a home computer and you’re using against supported operating system. So, that’s why read this article and choose best for you.

Don't forget to check out! "Types Of Operating Systems"

Which Windows OS Is Compatible For You?

There are several versions of Windows OS has been released yet and Windows 10 is the latest one. So whenever Microsoft releases its new version of OS then also releases different series. For example, Microsoft released Windows 7 in 2009. So when this version released then it was released in different series like Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium etc.

Lots of people say that there’s no difference between any operating series. Just version matters. But I say, version also series also matters as well as versions. Yes! That’s important which series of Windows 7, you’re using. Ultimate or Professional?

If you’re a gamer then you should use Ultimate. If you’re a programmer or expert then Professional is for you and similarly if you’re a home user then Home Premium is best for you. So this is important to choose right series also. Same conditions also apply on other Windows OS series like Windows vista, Windows 8 or 8.1 and Windows 10.

How Should We Choose Windows OS?

As we know, the world of internet is growing very fast. So now everybody is using computer in his own different ways. Some people use computer for office work, some for home and some use as a gaming machine. So for all such categories, below I’m discussing, which Windows OS is best and compatible. If your type is in one of them then must read below.

For Home Users

Home users normally use computer to surf the internet, play simple games and to be connected with the world of internet via social media. So for that Home users should have such Windows OS which can be supported to all those softwares that every home computer user use the most like internet browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Opera etc), Anti-viruses, photo and video editing tools, skype etc. So, in my views, for them Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 10 are very compatible versions. Windows 8 and 8.1 are also good. But actually I didn’t recommend because sometimes Windows 8 or 8.1 create problems and bugs. They don’t support. That’s why normal users have to face quite problem while using Windows 8 or 8.1.

So here’s my recommendation for home users that use all OS except Windows 8 or 8.1. But if you wanna use them so you can, as you wish. But if you use another else then it’s better for you.

For Offices or Office Users

Office computers definitely use for work. These computers have to run just softwares or programs to do work. Otherwise, we don’t do other activities on them like surfing the internet, playing games etc. So for offices or working computers, I would like to recommend Windows 8 or 8.1. Yes! These operating systems are best for them. Actually, we need to run MS Office or other similar programs on working computers. So to fully support, no one is better than Windows 8 or 8.1. These operating systems are fast as compared to Windows 7. Yeah! Sometimes problems happen in them while getting updates, but these are better, if we compare to other.

After the releasing of windows 10, workers are requiring Windows 10 now. But I don’t think, Windows 10 will be supporting fully for them. Because there are some bugs are still in this OS that may be trouble full for office workers. So, don’t think about to install other versions. Install Windows 8 or 8.1 in your working machine and stay safe from all problems.

For Gamers or Gaming Machine

Oh so you’re a PC gamer. Nice to meet you man :D Actually, I’m quite exciting while writing this paragraph. Because I’m also a PC gamer. :D I always enjoy gaming related articles, when I write.

Well! Main point is which operating system should we use? As we know. Mac OS are useless for us. So definitely we have to choose Windows OS, but which Windows OS?

Basically, we need to have such operating system which can support to the DirectX, GPU drivers or other drivers easily also. Because time to time, GPU requires new updates so that’s important. Well! All operating systems are good for gaming except Windows Xp and Vista. But I would recommend Windows 7 for best gaming. Because I’m using Windows 7 for gaming since a long time. I didn’t face any type of bug while gaming or while getting any type of update.

In comparison with Windows 8 or 8.1 or 10, Windows 7 is much better for this activity. Yeah! I know Windows 10 also supports to the DirectX 12. That’s an interesting stuff of this new version. But as we know Windows 10 is released recently. So there are some problems still happening in it. That’s why I’m not recommending this. But if you want to use Windows 10 then must prepare or optimize it first after the installation. Recently I wrote an article on the preparation of Windows 10 for PC Gaming. Hope you guys will prepare first and then will use it for gaming. So If we talk about Windows 8 or 8.1 , in my views these are useless for gaming. Never choose them for PC gaming, otherwise, you will have to face problems, I won't.

NOTE: For PC Gaming, must install 64 bits version.

Final Opinion:

So this was my today's article. I hope, now you're able to choose right and compatible Windows OS. I know, my recommended operating systems may be against to your own thinking. But today this article is totally based in my own experience. I use almost all Windows operating systems, even Windows 2000. Well! I won't say about them more. You can choose your best. That's all. In the end, if you think that this article is helpful, so don't forget to share this and please give your views about it also via comment below.

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