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At the recent IEDM conference, TSMC unveiled a product roadmap for its semiconductors and next-generation production nodes that culminates in eventually delivering multiple 3D-stacked collections of chiplet designs (3D Hetero Integration) with one trillion transistors on a single chip package. Advancements in packaging technologies, such as CoWoS, InFO and SoIC,…Read Entire Article
A mass user protest six months ago over technical tweaks had big downstream effects, and now the social media site is changed for everIn June, thousands of Reddit communities plunged into darkness – making their pages inaccessible to the public in a mass protest of corporate policy changes. Users of a social network lambasting it is nothing new; but Reddit’s moderators rebelled on a scale never seen before. Six months later, users and researchers say reforms sparked by the movement are still rippling through the social network, which bills itself as the “front page of the internet”.The changes are a mixed bag, they say. The quality of the posts on the forum site has changed, some say, but the social network’s corporate parent appears more attentive, making changes long requested by users and moderators alike. The conflict with the company left Reddit’s denizens angry and skeptical, but many say they’re sticking around to see how things go with Reddit’s new normal. Continue reading…
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The long-awaited iPhone 15 came out at September 2023’s “Wonderlust” event, along with the much-rumored switch from Lightning to USB-C, but France still had a bone to pick with the iPhone 12.Apple’s iPhone 15 was released in September 2023France is a fine country with a long history, you should visit if you possibly can, and Paris is everything it’s claimed to be. But part of that history does include one French person making a mistake and his pal covering up for him by insisting he was right.That was over the meter, the length which defines a meter, and how whoever calculated it first, got distracted. This was 231 years ago, so let’s name names: Pierre-Franois-Andre Mechain got the length wrong, and Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Delambre nodded a lot. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Exploring the Inside Gateway: Humanity’s First Lunar Space Station In the journey towards achieving humans’ next giant leap in space exploration, nasa‘s lunar Gateway holds a pivotal role. Positioned as a ‘shortcut to Mars,’ this first-of-its-kind lunar space station is set to house astronauts and propel the exploration of the red planet like never before. Gateway’s Role in Expeditions to…
Apple has not significantly tweaked iPhone screen sizes since the introduction of the iPhone 12 models in 2020, but that’s set to change with the 2024 iPhone 16 lineup. The iPhone 16 Pro models will have notably larger display sizes than the current iPhone 15 Pro models. Here’s what we know. According to multiple sources, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature an increase in display size compared to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, measuring roughly 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. To be more precise, the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.27-inch display (159.31 mm), while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.85-inch (174.06 mm) screen. iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Thickness 8.25 mm 8.25 mm Height 149.6 mm 146.6 mm Width 71.45 mm 70.60 mm Display 6.3″ (159.31 mm) 6.1″ (155.38 mm) Weight 194 grams 187 grams iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max Thickness 8.25 mm 8.25 mm Height 163.0 mm 159.9 mm Width 77.58 mm 76.70 mm Display 6.9″ (174.06 mm) 6.7″ (169.98 mm) Weight 225 grams 221 grams With the increase in display size, the dimensions of the iPhone’s body will also increase. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will be slightly taller than their predecessors, while also being somewhat wider. The larger form factor of the devices will give Apple more internal space for components. The iPhone 16 Pro models could get larger, longer-lasting batteries for example. The display itself could see improvements, too (see below). Besides that, plenty of additional features are rumored. Display Technology Apple is weighing up the use of micro-lens technology to maintain or increase the brightness of OLED displays on next year’s iPhone 16 models while potentially reducing their power consumption. Micro-lens arrays or MLA uses a uniform pattern of billions of lenses inside the panel to reduce internal reflection. The reflected light increases perceived brightness without increasing power consumption. Next year’s iPhone 16 could feature a more power-efficient display thanks to a new OLED material set that is reportedly being developed by Samsung specifically for Apple. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus We are not expecting size changes for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and these devices will be the same size as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. However, with the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus in 2025, Apple is expected to also bring the larger 6.27- and 6.86-inch display sizes to its two standard iPhone models. As a result, expect the entire iPhone 17 lineup to use a taller aspect ratio of 19.6:9. iPhone Sizes: A Brief History The Original iPhone to iPhone 4S (2007-2011): The first iPhone, launched in 2007, featured a 3.5-inch screen, a size that Apple maintained up to the iPhone 4S. This screen size was considered quite large at the time compared to many contemporary phones. iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S/SE (2012-2016): With the iPhone 5, Apple increased the screen size to 4 inches. This change addressed the growing consumer trend towards larger screens, allowing for an improved viewing experience while maintaining a comfortable grip. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014): A significant change came with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, featuring screen sizes of 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches respectively. This move was a response to the burgeoning market of larger smartphones or “phablets.” It marked Apple’s foray into a segment that competitors like Samsung had been capitalizing on. iPhone 6S to iPhone 8 (2015-2017): The iPhone 6S, 7, and 8 series continued with the same size variants as their predecessors, 4.7 inches for the regular models and 5.5 inches for the Plus models. iPhone X and Beyond (2017-present): With the introduction of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple shifted to a new design paradigm, reducing bezels and introducing notch-based displays. The iPhone X had a 5.8-inch screen, which was a middle ground between the two previous sizes. Subsequent models expanded on this concept, with screen sizes increasing further in variants like the iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and later models. iPhone 12 mini & iPhone 13 mini (2020-2021): The iPhone 12 mini was introduced in 2020, and marked the first time since the original iPhone SE that Apple released a new model specifically designed to be smaller and more compact. Featuring a 5.4-inch screen, it catered to users who preferred smaller, more manageable phones that could be easily used with one hand. The iPhone 13 mini continued the trend, however reports and market analysis indicated that the overall demand for such a device was relatively low compared to Apple’s larger models, and Apple has not replicated the option in iPhone lineups since. What do you think about Apple’s expected iPhone 16 size changes? Share your thoughts in the comments.Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProThis article, “iPhone Sizes to Change Next Year: What to Know” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Samsung’s Next Big Galaxy Phone: Revolutionizing Calling Experience for All Users Samsung is poised to launch its groundbreaking new series of Galaxy phones, set to redefine the way users make calls. With innovative features powered by artificial intelligence (AI), this upcoming flagship is expected to create a paradigm shift in smartphone communication. AI-Powered Features Reports from South Korea suggest that…
Body cameras aren’t just for law enforcement anymore. PhoneCam is powered by artificial intelligence, is smaller than a BIC lighter and weighs just 20 grams.