Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG...
Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG...
Nvidia is in the process of acquiring ARM, which made us think of the time when the company, which is best known for its GPUs, was actually a major player in the smartphone market. Here are Tegra chipsets' greatest hits. Two of the first Tegra-powered phones were the Microsoft Kin One and Two, which we've covered in a previous Flashback. Unfortunately, that chipset proved quite under-powered for the kind of UI that Microsoft wanted to run. But that was an early single-core chip. Microsoft Kin One • Microsoft Kin Two The Tegra 2 brought us the first dual core smartphone, the LG...
The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery...
The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery...
The latest arrival to our office is the Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone, also sold at some markets as Huawei Y7a. It is an entry-level smartphone that lacks Google services, but brings other promising features like a 48MP camera, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 6.67” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The retail box of the phone consists of a Huawei SuperCharger that lets you top the phone at up to 22.5W. The technology was initially introduced with the company flagships and it is good to see it trickle to the lower echelons. We have to go through our usual battery...
Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma...
Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma...
Micromax is making a return to the India smartphone market, with a launch already set for November 3. We are still a bit short on hardware specifics and even the exact models of the upcoming In phones are not officially confirmed. However, most rumors seem to point at a pair of devices, allegedly called the Micromax In 1 and In 1A. One with a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and the other with a G85 one. Beyond all of the official teasers, at least one of the new phones has now popped-up in the wild, in an first-look YouTube video, featuring Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. Mr. Sharma...
If you want to be more productive while using the internet, MS Edge might be the tool you need, even if you’re a die-hard Google Chrome fan.
If you ditched Microsoft's browser a while ago, you should know that since 2018, Microsoft has based Edge on the same Chromium platform as Chrome. That means, while the two browsers still have their own style, they are more alike than you might remember, and Edge has improved a lot.
If you do make the switch, these practical Microsoft Edge features will help you get more done.
1. Extended Battery Life
Microsoft compared its browser with Chrome, Firefox, and Opera in a lab setting. It found Edge to use 36-53 percent less power than the other browsers. Since Edge is designed for battery optimization, you can get more done wherever you're working, without charging up or changing any settings.
2. Reduced Memory Use
Newer versions of Edge use less memory than their predecessors. In fact, Edge even uses fewer system resources and computer memory than Chrome, so you can browse the internet, with multiple tabs, without slowing your system down.
3. Chrome-Compatible Extensions
Many people switched to Chrome because of the wide variety of browser extensions available in the Chrome store compared to the Microsoft Store. While Microsoft still might not carry all of your favorite tools, you can now access most Chrome extensions in your Edge browser as well.
There are two ways to do this.
Import extensions directly from Chrome:
Go to Settings > Profiles > Import browser data.
Select Chrome.
Then select the items you want to import. Extensions is the last item on the list.
Now you can browse your favorite sites and save everything you need in one place without opening another program like OneNote or Evernote. Collections are the perfect place to store information as you view it. You can save text, images, and videos, right in your browser. You can even use notes to comment, make lists, and type reminders.
To add to your collections, click on the Collections tab at the top right of your screen or click on the three dots and select Collections. Then start adding pages and notes as you browse websites.
If you download Microsoft Edge on your other devices, you can access all your saved Collections seamlessly, even when you’re away from your computer.
5. Taskbar Pinning
For quick and easy access to sites you use all the time, click on Settings > More tools. Here, you can click on Pin to taskbar or Launch the taskbar pinning wizard. The first option places an icon for your current website in the taskbar along the bottom of your screen. If you launch the wizard, you can choose several sites to pin at once.
Now, each time you click on one of those icons, they’ll open up in Edge automatically. You can right-click and select Unpin from taskbar anytime, to remove an icon.
6. Save All Sites to Favorites
If you often open groups of pages at the same time, you can save several sites to a folder in your Favorites list. Right-click on an open tab and click Add all tabs to favorites. Name the group and click Save. Next time you want to open all the pages at the same time, simply right-click on the folder in your favorites list and click Open all.
7. Read Websites Aloud
For some people, reading and listening together can really help when it comes to focusing and absorbing the text. If you want your computer to read for you, click on the three dots to open Settings. Then click Read aloud. Click on Voice options to change the speed or choose a new voice.
8. Distraction-Free Immersive Reader
Surfing the net can be so distracting. With banner ads, sidebars, and popup video ads attracting your attention, it’s really hard to focus on the task at hand. In Edge, the solution is the Immersive Reader.
When you enter the Immersive Reader, you can eliminate all extra information and focus on the text alone. Simply hit the F9 key on your keyboard or click on the Enter Immersive Reader button in the browser’s address bar. It looks like a book with a speaker icon over it.
Unfortunately, you won’t see this option on every web page.
The Immersive Reader also has tools to help people with different abilities read more effectively. For example, you can choose to view a single line of text at a time, change the size of the font, or split words into syllables for easier pronunciation.
An extra bonus—if you print while you're in the Immersive Reader, you’ll eliminate ads and images from your printout. The Read Aloud function is also available inside the Immersive Reader.
9. Light or Dark Themes
Windows dark themes are widely available. So, like Chrome, Edge now lets you choose a white screen or a black screen to suit your early-bird or night-owl productivity preferences.
Simply go to Settings and click on Appearance. Next to Default theme, select Light or Dark, according to your needs.
10. Quiet Notifications
If you allow notifications from Windows or from your favorite websites, they can be very distracting while you're trying to work. With Edge’s Quiet Notifications feature, notifications show up on a bell icon in your browser’s address bar, rather than appearing as a popup interrupting your work.
Navigate to Settings. Click Site permissions > Notifications. Then turn Quiet notification requests on to get silent notifications.
Edge Has All the Productivity Features You Need
Some people have several browsers downloaded on their computer and they often use each one for different reasons. If your goals include increasing your productivity, these features in Microsoft Edge will help you get the job done.
Microsoft is always updating Edge, so watch out for cool new features to help you meet your productivity goals.
Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is...
Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is...
Google’s latest and greatest Pixel 5 has started to slowly make its way onto the market, with first impressions and reviews from media and the community already revealing some issues with the device. Pixel-related hardware issues have pretty-much turned into an industry meme at this point, with basically every generation getting heat in one way or another. Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy if you want, but the Pixel 5 didn’t manage to break the cycle. Reports of screen gap issues have started popping-up here and there. What better way to actually take a closer look at what is...
Looking to get into shape? To trim the excess and feel a little healthier for it? Starting the fitness journey is difficult; that's without a doubt. Depending on how long it's been since you last embarked on a fitness regime, those first few sessions can feel daunting.
There are ways to make it easier, though. For example, targeted workout apps like BetterMe Home Workout & Diet can help guide you toward the level of fitness you want, reaching those body goals with some extra support.
What Is the BetterMe Home Workout & Diet App?
Keeping up a fitness regime can feel grueling, especially in those early weeks where you're pushing through pain barriers and trying to establish a routine. Having a sidekick in your pocket helps no end, which is where a lifetime subscription to the BetterMe Home Workout & Diet app comes in.
The app helps you construct an ideal workout plan that suits your current fitness level, considering your training goals and the types of exercise you enjoy. Furthermore, you can focus on specific areas of fitness, too. If you want to lose weight, there are targeted exercises to help. Similarly, if you want to tone up a certain area of your body, you can use the BetterMe app to guide you through the process.
Including customized workouts, personalized diet plans, goal trackers, daily progress reports, and much more, you'll begin to feel the difference fast.
As with any fitness regime, you'll get out what you put in. There isn't an exercise program in the world that doesn't require effort from the user. If there were, we'd all be using it! But you can look at other metrics to see how the app works. It maintains a solid 4.5 rating across the Google Play and Apple App Store, with over 150,000 ratings. That points to a lot of satisfied customers.
The BetterMe Home Workout & Diet App lifetime subscription would normally set you back $1,200—eyewatering, I know. But with our current offer, you can pick it for a steal and start on your path to fitness.
Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more...
The internet loves horror. From scary stories and short films to frightening podcasts and games, you can have a terrifyingly good time for free online.
Subreddits like NoSleep and Creepypasta are the go-to places to get your share of blood-curdling tales, and some classic horror novels are free to read online. But apart from that, there's an odd assortment of things you can find on the internet if you're into horror. Whether you're in the mood because of Halloween or just generally enjoy creepy and scary stuff, you'll find a medley of enjoyable items in this list.
The No Sleep Podcast is a horror anthology series that is on its 15th season of strong content. Each episode has high production values with multiple voice actors, sound effects, and tight editing. Listen to it on your speakers before you retire for the night, and you might not be able to sleep.
There are two tiers to every episode of The No Sleep Podcast: free and paid. The free episode, about an hour in length, gives access to the first three short stories. The paid full episode will give you the other three or more stories, which usually include the best produced one of that episode. Most of the stories are sourced from Reddit's r/NoSleep community of horror fiction aficionados.
If you aren't willing to pay, there is so much content already in the free episodes that you can happily spend hours listening to these. There's a handy beginner's guide to the podcast for new listeners to get a feel of what they're in for. Subscribe to it in your favorite podcast app for a spine-tingling time.
2. Screamfest (YouTube): Best Horror and Thriller Short Films
Horror film festival Screamfest runs every October for the past 20 years. If you can't make it to the festival, you can still catch some of the best short films on the official Screamfest YouTube page.
Every week, Screamfest uploads a new horror or thriller short film. By now, the page has built a large collection of fantastic shorts made by student filmmakers, amateurs, and even professionals. Sort the YouTube videos by "most popular" and you'll find a variety of hair-raising mini movies. Typically, no movie is longer than 15 minutes.
The channel also hosts playlists for different types of movies, such as films by female directors, zombie flicks, and animated horror. Screamfest Favorites is a great collection of editor picks that you have to watch.
Once you're done with Screamfest's collection, you can find more horror short films at Short of the Week, one of the 100 best websites on the internet. Again, there's a large repository of hand-picked short films, spanning several languages and countries.
3. Haunted Houses (Web): Find Haunted Houses to Visit Near You
Every town has its share of urban legends, haunted houses, and abandoned buildings with a frightening tale. And many of them are ripe to be visited, either officially or unofficially. If you've got the guts, find a haunted house near you in the USA at HauntedHouses.com.
On the map of America, choose a state to view all the haunted attractions in it. Most of these are official attractions you can visit, with tickets and tours. On the website, you can read a short description of every haunted house, find out the story or history of the "entities" that inhabit it, and whether it's still known to have sightings. You can also find map information and a phone number or website address.
If you don't want to see attractions by state, you can browse by categories like haunted cities, cemeteries, forts, hotels, jails, ships, and theaters. You can also check out ghost towns as well as Civil War ghosts.
Haunted Houses also hosts a section of paranormal videos with paranormal investigators sharing their experiences. But you'll find better versions of this on YouTube or other social media. In fact, you might want to check out some of the creepiest Instagram accounts guaranteed to give you nightmares.
4. Dark Horror Games (Web): Best Free Scary Games to Play in Browser
Dark Horror Games is an entire website dedicated to collecting horror games to play in your browser. Needless to say, these games aren't suitable for children and often include foul language or graphic images. If you haven't played the Slender Man series yet, check it out in the Most Popular section.
As usual with browser games, many of these require you to enable Adobe Flash. Flash Player is dead in Chrome, but you can still use it in Edge, Safari, or other browsers on a game-by-game basis.
There are three other scary browser games you should check out that aren't mentioned on Dark Horror Games. Meggy Kawsek recommends these with detailed reviews of each to help you choose which one to play.
If you're not into browser games, there are some great scary games for iPhone and iPad that would be perfect for horror nuts.
5. Scary for Kids (Web): Children-Friendly Horror Stories
Children have a different definition of horror compared to adults. So if you want your kids to experience a few frights, Scary For Kids has different types of content for that. You'll find a collection of scary stories, scary games, scary videos and movies, scary pictures, and scary things, all meant for children.
The largest repository is of scary stories, which includes both fiction as well as true life tales. Even the "scary things" section is a lot of such reading, with articles on spooky phone numbers, celebrity ghost stories, freaky coincidences, and so on.
The website doesn't have a published set of rules to state how the content is curated, or which age group it is appropriate for. For parents, it's still best to go through the site yourself and find stories that you think are suitable for your own child, depending on their age and sensibilities.
Watch the "Scariest Movie Ever" for Free
So whether it's a story, podcast, short film, or games through which you want to experience a few frights, these websites should have you covered. But of course, you might always want to watch a good horror flick instead.
A recent scientific study hooked up viewers to heart-rate monitors and made them watch some of the top-rated scary movies of all time. The result? Sinister by Scott Derrickson topped the charts. The good news is that you can watch this for free if you're in the US. Register for NBC's Peacock service and stream Sinister online for free. Or of course, you could find one of the other horror movies on Netflix or your preferred streaming service.
Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more...
Our review of the iPhone 12 is already up, but we've also been spending some quality time with the more premium iPhone 12 Pro. But while the review team is still doing its thing here go a few early thoughts. The iPhone 12 Pro certainly makes a better first impression than the iPhone 12. For starters the frame isn't aluminum but stainless steel. It feels better too and it's shinier. The rear glass is nicer to touch too, thanks to its matte finish (the regular 12 gets a shiny one). Finally the iPhone 12 Pro gains 25 grams on the regular 12, making it feel denser and more...
The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and...
The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and...
The OnePlus 8T is getting its second software update since launch. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 for all three regions (US, EU, and India). If you haven't received the update yet, it should be available in the next week or so. The 11.0.2.3 update is largely for fixing some of the issues reported in the previous version. It optimizes the system power consumption and reduces heat generation. There also seemed to have been an issue with icons not displaying correctly on the homescreen that have been fixed. There are also some fixes to Bluetooth and the Gallery app and...
Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really...
Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really...
Today, T-Mobile is announcing the arrival of the LG Wing 5G directly from the carrier. The phone will be available in both Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky – the latter is not available from Verizon. The Wing 5G is coming with support for T-Mobile's low-band (600MHz) and mid-band (2.5GHz) 5G networks. To boost sales of the LG Wing, T-Mobile is offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) promotion for anyone who purchases two LG Wing 5G smartphones from the carrier. Although promotions from US carriers usually require customers to add a line or trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile really...
Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks...
Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks...
Back when Apple added a fingerprint reader to the iPhone 5s, it made it impossible to replace by anyone other than an authorized technician. That makes some sense – a bogus reader may circumvent security. But over the years more and more components have become difficult to replace. During its teardown and testing of the iPhone 12, iFixit found that taking the camera out and replacing it with an identical module from another phone causes issues. And not just the error report you get when you swap screens (“Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple display”). No, this looks...
Earlier today, LG posted its earnings report for the July-September period and results from the mobile division are looking promising. Operating income from mobile was listed at KRW 1.52 trillion ($1.34 billion) - a 17% quarter on quarter increase in sales. Despite this, the mobile division is still operating at a loss - $124.9 million for Q3 which is down from the $169.1 million loss in Q2 2020. LG saw improved sales figures across major markets in North and South America. The LG Wing, Velvet and Q51 were listed as the key smartphones for LG in the past quarter. Increased production...
Earlier today, LG posted its earnings report for the July-September period and results from the mobile division are looking promising. Operating income from mobile was listed at KRW 1.52 trillion ($1.34 billion) - a 17% quarter on quarter increase in sales. Despite this, the mobile division is still operating at a loss - $124.9 million for Q3 which is down from the $169.1 million loss in Q2 2020. LG saw improved sales figures across major markets in North and South America. The LG Wing, Velvet and Q51 were listed as the key smartphones for LG in the past quarter. Increased production...
Samsung has been touting the Galaxy Fold and its successor the Galaxy Z Fold2 as the ultimate multitasking mobile device - it is simultaneously a smartphone and a tablet. According to patents filed at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation), the eventual Galaxy Z Fold3 might become even more versatile by also adding an S Pen to its arsenal. The drawings show the stylus will be sitting in the bottom right side of the phone like in a Galaxy Note smartphone. The biggest issue so far was how the S Pen would work when interacting with the crease - reports from South Korea are...
Earlier today we reported that Samsung has grabbed back the top spot in the smartphone world from Huawei according to data by Canalys. Now, two more analysts companies confirm the data, along with the fact that Xiaomi is now in Top 3, surpassing Apple after an impressive performance in Q3 2020 while Huawei concedes the top spot it held last quarter. Analysts at IDC say the market witnessed very strong volumes between July and September in emerging markets like India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, revealed there was some pent-up demand for...
Earlier today we reported that Samsung has grabbed back the top spot in the smartphone world from Huawei according to data by Canalys. Now, two more analysts companies confirm the data, along with the fact that Xiaomi is now in Top 3, surpassing Apple after an impressive performance in Q3 2020 while Huawei concedes the top spot it held last quarter. Analysts at IDC say the market witnessed very strong volumes between July and September in emerging markets like India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, revealed there was some pent-up demand for...
Earlier today we reported that Samsung has grabbed back the top spot in the smartphone world from Huawei according to data by Canalys. Now, two more analysts companies confirm the data, along with the fact that Xiaomi is now in Top 3, surpassing Apple after an impressive performance in Q3 2020 while Huawei concedes the top spot it held last quarter. Analysts at IDC say the market witnessed very strong volumes between July and September in emerging markets like India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, revealed there was some pent-up demand for...
348 million smartphones were shipped between July 1 and September 30 according to the latest report from Canalys. That is 4 million fewer units than the same time last year. On a quarterly basis, the overall market grew by 22% and Samsung was yet again the runaway leader with 80.2 million shipments thanks to whopping 50% jump in smartphone sales during Q3 with improved cost management and the launch of several midrangers. Coming in at second place is Huawei, the Chinese maker managed a respectable 51.7 million shipments despite its ongoing legal battles. Huawei did decline compared to...
Donald Murray wrote on a chalkboard a diagram that changed my writing forever. It was a blueprint of the writing process, five words that describe the steps toward creating a story. These were: Idea, Collect, Focus, Draft, and Clarify.
Writing the first draft and its revision in the quest for clarity is a big part of the writing process. Sentence structure, proper punctuation, and grammar go hand in hand. Sounds like a lot? We have a deal for you on WriteSmoke Grammar Checker that we think you’ll like.
Features of the WriteSmoke App
WriteSmoke is a software solution that checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style using AI to detect and correct any errors. Here are some unique features of the app:
1. Grammar Checker
Regardless of what kind of writing you do or how polished your English skills are, mistakes happen. WriteSmoke advanced algorithms detect and offer suggestions for grammatical errors.
It includes incomplete sentences, fragments, subject-verb disagreements, tense shifts, and more. You’ll also get an explanation of the rule behind the error.
2. Check Your Spelling Mistakes
We’re prone to make silly spelling mistakes while writing on a computer. With WriteSmoke, you can easily check your spelling. The algorithmic approach detects correctly spelled words used in the wrong context. For example, their versus they’re and whether versus weather.
As you correct any spelling mistake, WriteSmoke will update its spelling database to keep up-to-date with the English language as it changes over time.
3. Style Checker
Each writer has a unique style to make text, and wordings sound good. WriteSmoke catches monotony in your writing. If your sentences are of the same length, they’ll likely give rise to the same tempo, making your writing sound boring.
Style checker is useful among people who’re learning English as a second language or translating the document from their native language into English.
4. Check for Incorrect Punctuations
If you get confused between a colon and semicolon or between hyphen, dash, and em-dash, then you’re not alone. WriteSmoke will find obvious mistakes that you probably missed and some less-obvious ones, like a colon that should be a dash or an apostrophe.
The app will highlight your errors, offer possible solutions, and even provide you tips to avoid those same punctuation mistakes. While the AI tries its best to see the writing pattern and catch errors, they’re not perfect.
5. Built-in Translator
The WriteSmoke app is built upon Statistical Machine Translation technology. It analyzes millions of professionally translated texts, and along with linguistic experts, you get suggestions with the highest probability of being true to the source.
WriteSmoke Web and Premium
WriteSmoke offers you two writing solutions — WriteSmoke Web and Desktop Premium. The core features of the app are built right into the browser. It’s sufficient if you write in the browser.
The premium version includes advanced grammar and style checker. It also works with Word, Outlook, and other text editing apps.
A Useful Grammar Checker App for Writers
WriteSmoke helps your writing by correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes. But often, the algorithm forces you into using irrelevant recommendations. At times, it didn’t even catch grammar mistakes on the web but worked fine in the app.
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348 million smartphones were shipped between July 1 and September 30 according to the latest report from Canalys. That is 4 million fewer units than the same time last year. On a quarterly basis, the overall market grew by 22% and Samsung was yet again the runaway leader with 80.2 million shipments thanks to whopping 50% jump in smartphone sales during Q3 with improved cost management and the launch of several midrangers. Coming in at second place is Huawei, the Chinese maker managed a respectable 51.7 million shipments despite its ongoing legal battles. Huawei did decline compared to...
348 million smartphones were shipped between July 1 and September 30 according to the latest report from Canalys. That is 4 million fewer units than the same time last year. On a quarterly basis, the overall market grew by 22% and Samsung was yet again the runaway leader with 80.2 million shipments thanks to whopping 50% jump in smartphone sales during Q3 with improved cost management and the launch of several midrangers. Coming in at second place is Huawei, the Chinese maker managed a respectable 51.7 million shipments despite its ongoing legal battles. Huawei did decline compared to...
