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For owners of the iPhone 14 Plus who are experiencing a unique type of problem that affects smartphones made between April 10, 2023, and April 28, 2024, Apple has established a free servicing program. A manufacturing flaw in the impacted iPhone 14 Plus models prevents the smartphone from displaying a preview when the back camera is in use.

Users of the iPhone 14 Plus who have a specific camera problem can visit Apple's official support page and enter their device's IMEI number to see whether they qualify for free repairs. If qualified, Apple will cover the cost of the repairs. Users of the iPhone 14 Plus who have already paid for repairs associated with this problem can also ask for a refund.

According to Apple, customers can submit claims for these free fixes for a maximum of three years after the iPhone 14 Plus was first purchased. However, the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and later models are not covered by this program; it only applies to a "very small percentage" of iPhone 14 Plus devices. This is Apple's first free repair program in three years; the last one was for iPhone 12 units with earphone problems in 2021.

This marks Apple’s first free repair initiative since 2021 when the company offered repairs for iPhone 12 units with an earpiece issue.

Separately, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series handsets now include the first wave of Apple Intelligence capabilities thanks to the recent release of iOS 18.1. Although the iPhone 14 series got the upgrade, its outdated SoC and less RAM prevent it from supporting the new AI functions. Not even the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models, which were introduced last year, have Apple Intelligence support.

Realme has announced that on November 26, it would introduce its flagship Realme GT 7 Pro smartphone in India. It has been revealed to have a Mars Design with a distinctly textured back and a number of unique AI capabilities, making it the first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone in India. AI features such as AI Sketch to Image, AI Motion Deblur, AI Telephoto Ultra Clarity, and AI Game Super Resolution will be available on the phone.

Realme GT 7 Pro launch soon: Here's what you can expect

According to reports, the Realme GT 7 Pro will have a 6.78-inch screen. Additionally, it is rumored to include an 8T LTPO circuit, which means the phone may handle a changeable refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz. Realme has already verified that there is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor below, and it is anticipated to reach a maximum brightness of 6,000 nits.

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The phone, which is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, will include 8/12/16 and 24GB RAM in addition to 128/256/512 and 1TB of storage. It is reported that the GT 7 Pro would have a huge 6,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

According to reports, the GT 7 Pro has a triple camera sensor on the rear that has an 8MP sensor and two 50MP cameras. A three-telephoto lens will be part of the back camera configuration, but we won't know more until Realme makes the product official. The GT 7 Pro is probably going to have a 16MP front-facing camera for video calls and selfies.

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In addition to this powerful hardware, the phone will come equipped with a variety of AI features, including AI Sketch to Image, AI Motion Deblur technology, AI Telephoto Ultra Clarity, and AI Game Super Resolution. 

The Realme GT 7 Pro could be powered by a robust 6,500mAh battery that supports 120W wired fast charging, ensuring quick top-ups. On the security front, the device is expected to come equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for easy access.

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With the recent announcement of the new M4 Mac series, Apple's 2024 portfolio is complete. The company's 2025 iPhone launch, which is anticipated to include the redesigned iPhone SE 4 model, is now the center of attention and curiosity. The rumored iPhone 17 Slim model, which is predicted to take the Plus name starting next year, is one of the pleasant surprises that the high-end iPhone 17 series is expected to provide customers.

According to fresh reports, the iPhone 17 series will switch to ProMotion screens, which are now only available on iPhone Pro models. Yes, it is anticipated that both the standard iPhone 17 and the 17 Slim/Plus would include an LTPO panel, which stands for adaptive refresh rate support on the screen. Since Samsung and LG are probably going to be Apple's OLED panel suppliers, the information about this update comes from South Korean news outlet ETNews.

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After making their debut with the 13 Pro models, the ProMotion screens on the iPhone were generally anticipated to be included in the whole iPhone 16 lineup, however this was not the case. Moving the standard models to the ProMotion list must be one of Apple's priorities, though, as the company is anticipated to provide some significant enhancements with the 2025 iPhone portfolio.

What is LTPO technology? 

Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide, or LTPO, technology has become the norm for both mid-range and flagship Android smartphones. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max were the first Apple handsets to use the technology in 2021; the basic models still used 60Hz low-density polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) screens.

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LTPO displays are often more power-efficient than their LTPS counterparts because they provide a variable refresh rate based on the job that is currently executing on the screen. The iPhone 13 Pro may have variable refresh rates as low as 10Hz, however the majority of Android LTPO screens enable variable refresh rates between 1Hz and 120Hz. With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple began supporting refresh rates as low as 1Hz.

Android phones with high refresh rate displays have been available for years, and they start at about Rs 20,000 ($240). However, consumers have been startled by Apple's lack of technological advancements throughout the years, and we hope that this will be addressed in 2025 with the release of the new iPhone 17 series.

We are all heavily dependent on our cellphones in our technologically advanced world, yet occasionally these devices might slow or cease working suddenly at crucial times. Sometimes, individuals find these glitches to be very annoying. In order to help users avoid such technical hiccups and enjoy uninterrupted use of technology, tech experts suggest a few quick fixes for slow and hanging mobile phones. These include managing storage, cleaning the app cache, updating software, restarting the phone, removing unnecessary apps, deleting widgets, and performing malware checks.

1. App Cache Clearing

Over time, smartphone apps have a tendency to gather data and cache, which might reduce the device's performance. To avoid this problem and improve the phone's performance, adhere to these simple steps.
Step 1: Open the settings. After that, go to storage.
Step 2: To remove the cache, select the "clear cache" option.
Step 3: To clear the cache for a particular app, navigate to settings, pick the app whose cache needs to be cleared, and then press "Clear Cache."

2. Empty the storage

A smartphone with inadequate storage capacity may occasionally slow. To address these gaps
Step 1: Navigate to settings.
Step 2: Choose storage, then remove unnecessary old photos, videos, and data.

3. Update the software application

To take advantage of new features and prevent needless delays, users should often update to the most recent version of the program.

4. Check for malware

Users who want to safeguard their devices from viruses should download a well-known virus-detecting program. The device's software viruses will be identified by this app. For this task, Norton Mobile Security and the McAfee App are two excellent virus-scanning programs.

5. Turn off or delete widgets

When many widgets from different apps are running in the background, the phone tends to slow. Eliminating extraneous widgets is crucial. To remove or clear the region, press and hold a widget on the home screen, then toggle it.

6. Remove any programs that aren't needed

Installing pointless applications is more common among users. These apps consume a significant amount of the phone's RAM and cache. Identifying and removing unnecessary applications is crucial.

7. Restarting the mobile device

Sometimes a stuck screen can be fixed by restarting your smartphone. For that: Step 1: After holding down the power button until the menu button appears, hit "restart".
Step 2: If the smartphone is not responding, press the power button for more than 10 seconds.