Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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iOS 12 Update: Instagram and New Improvements

On Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference held on June 4, Apples announced that they will target security and reliability for their future phone models. I made a list of features that I would like to be seen on my new iPhone version.

Clear those annoying notifications

This should be the main feature because everyone wants to feel free to choose how they want their notifications to be kept. Also, unsubscribing for those annoying notifications would be an important step. I think we could do that simply from a settings icon. More precisely, Apple should borrow this idea from Android, at least in that area.

No Instagram feeling

When I enter the Photo app, I want to see my iCloud Library too. This should be automatically synchronized with my albums.  The albums are generated by the time, the size, the location. It is not fun anymore. I want to see my recent photos from a launch view, with a lot of options for sharing with those we love.

Also, I want to put filters on my photos and play new highlighters with them, without entering the gallery every time. A distinct application for these features would be a great victory in this battle with boring photos.

Silent phone all day long

For now, I would like my calls to be filtered while I am driving. I do not want to receive calls for everyone, just for my friends and family, if it is something urgent. This behavior can be chosen in the night version of “Do not disturb”, so let’s make it possible for the drive mode, too.

Also, at nights it might happen that someone from the approved list to call me. I would like to answer, because for sure it’s an emergency. This control upon my notifications would be a dream for the “Do not Disturb” feature.

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How Will GTA 6 Surprise Us?

GTA 6 is definitely one of the most anticipated games in the history of gaming. After the success of GTA 5, the expectations are quite high. However, there aren’t any official details available yet, which means that we have to rely on rumours and speculations.

We managed to gather some of the most exciting ones and we are here to share them with you. Here are some things that we can expect in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto game.

Vice City might be back

Some rumours seem to indicate that Vice City might make a comeback in Grand Theft Auto 6. Since the game series started there, it would be a nice touch to take us back to the beginning, while also offering us an enhanced version of Vice City.

Female characters

Having a female character is something that fans wanted for a long time. We had some great male heroes, but it might be time for a change. In fact, we did not even have female supporting characters since Grand Theft Auto 3.

Rockstar considered this option in the past, and this might finally be the moment when the company takes this decision. There is a chance that they decide to surprise us and come up with a female lead character.

New consoles

There is a chance that we will be playing Grand Theft Auto 6 on some upcoming consoles. According to the rumours, Rockstar might wait to release the game until after Microsoft and Sony will have released their latest consoles.

Removed songs

 

The FM station from GTA will be removed. Rockstar representatives explained that due “to music licensing restrictions, we are required to remove certain songs from the in-game soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto IV and its Episodes, in particular a large portion of the Russian pop station, Vladivostok FM.”

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Get the Best OnePlus 6 Wallpapers for Free

Since OnePlus 6 finally arrived, you will need to find some fresh wallpapers that will match it as well. Luckily for you, we have selected the best ones, and they are available for free. The best part is there are various versions, so you can choose the one that matches your style best.

You can download them for free as they were made available by Hampus Olsson. He is the man behind the wallpaper that can be found on most OnePlus smartphones. As OnePlus was released recently, Olsson took it to him to release a new batch of bright, colorful wallpapers.

Enhancing the bezel-less display

These wallpapers were designed so that they can emphasize the bezel-less look of the display. These backgrounds are ideal if you want something simple, but beautiful, which allowing you to see all the app icons perfectly.

According to Hampus himself, the wallpapers designed for the One Plus 6 are quite similar to the ones designed for the OnePlus 2. However, this series is more defined, and it also marks the evolution of the devices.

If you want to get the OnePlus 6 wallpapers on your phone, you can download them for free at this link. You will find them in a ZIP file, and they are high resolution images, in both 2K and 4K. Try them out and change the entire vibe of your phone.

The OnePlus 6 smartphone

The latest OnePlus 6 is very promising. Despite the fact that it has been released recently, it has received a lot of positive feedback, even when they compare it to other popular smartphones such as iPhone X and the Galaxy S9. This means that you can get a high-quality device, without paying too much money for it.

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Fix: Get Rid of Error 1671 on iTunes

Many Apple users had to deal with error 1671 in iTunes. This happened for iPod Touch, iPad, as well as iPhone. The error occurred while updating or restoring the device. If you are one of the persons who encountered this issue, our article will try to explain it and show you how to get rid of it.

There are multiple reasons for this error. It might be that you have the outdated version of iTunes, or your operating system might be the outdated one. In other cases, an invalid anti-virus was to blame. If your computer is infected by viruses or if you have too many USB controllers connected this error can appear as well.

Update the software

If you want to get rid of this issue, the simplest way to do that is by making sure that you are up to date with everything. Start by updating iTunes to the latest version. Then make sure that you have the latest operating system version for your computer.

You should also make sure that you update your antivirus. There shouldn’t be any viruses on your computer so you should run a full scan as well. Finally, you can make sure that there aren’t any unnecessary USB cables connected.

Other methods

If the simple solutions did not work for you, you might need to try another one: restoring it. In order to do that you should start by connecting your device to the computer. Then, go to iTunes and select your device and click the Summary tab.

After you have done this follow the directions that appear on the screen for Restore. Select “yes” in order to back up your data. Your data will be restored. Wait until you are done and then choose to copy the files on your device.

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Best Ways to Relax Through Entertainment During Our Off-Work Time

Relaxing is not only for the weekend, and all workaholics should keep this in mind. It’s essential that each day we can have a bit of spare time just for doing things that we love to relax both the mind and the body as well. Here are a few suggestions among which we are sure that you will find something appropriate for your own spare time.

Reading

Even if this might sound cheesy for some of you, it’s a proven fact that reading can take your mind off of work and other stressful things while also teasing and enhancing your imagination at the same time. There’s nothing more immersive in another world than your own than reading. What’s more important, reading can also train your brain and raise your intelligence.

Watch new movies and TV series

The popularity of services such as Netflix and Hulu is continually rising, and this is because these are great ways of spending your free time and again, getting immersed in another reality than your own stressful one. Sit down for a couple of hours and watch something new and exciting.

Games and online entertainment

We bet that you will totally agree with us on this one, I mean, who doesn’t like gaming? At least, every now and then playing a game on your computer can be loads of fun and an entertaining activity. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of the newest titles, you can always go back to the old-school ones and give them a go just to remember your childhood. On the other hand, if you’re a sports junkie, you can always try hanging around on online sports betting sites. If you’re doing it just for fun and you’re putting a limit from the very beginning, this will turn out a fun and exciting way to spend your free time.

Taking a hike or going for a drive

Nature is the most beautiful thing and spending some time outdoors can be incredibly relaxing both for your mind and for your body. Exercising doesn’t have to involve hard workout sessions in the gym; it can also be a short hike somewhere in the open. If you’re more of a car kind of person and hiking is not your style, you can always get in your vehicle and go for a ride to clear your mind. Don’t forget to drive away from work!

Cooking

Cooking can be really relaxing, and even if you’re not the best cook in the neighborhood, you can always pick up a recipe from the Internet because the online medium is filled with them. You’ll see that your own food will taste better than expected especially if you’re spicing it up with a bit of passion.

Have fun with your friends and pets

Last but definitely not least, don’t forget to spend time with your loved ones, no matter if they’re human or your pets. During your spare time, it’s great to hang around with the friends whom you don’t get to see that often or take the dog for that nice long walk in the park that you know the pooch adores. You’ll relax as well seeing it play like there’s no tomorrow.

There are tons of ways to have fun and relax in your free time, and the most important is to find the activity that you like best and make time for it on a daily basis.

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