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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Your iPhone might not get iOS 26 – here are the models affected
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary iOS 26 is coming as part of WWDC – but your iPhone may not be supported. And it's not just the phones being affected, either. With WWDC taking place next week, all eyes will be firmly on Apple as it debuts a range of new products and services. The show is normally used to showcase its next generation of software and operating systems for various devices. Naturally, the new iPhone operating system is set to be one of the most popular. With more and more people using one variant or another, there will be millions waiting to see what's on offer. Still, while some are excited about the new features coming to their handset, others will be waiting with baited breath to see if their device is still supported. Apple often makes certain models obsolete with new OS releases, though there's no real rhyme or reason to it. Now, a new report suggests that three iPhones could miss out on the iOS 26 software. Those are the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. Those handsets were released back in 2018, so it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. It's not just the iPhone range which looks set to lose some supported devices, either. The iPad range is also trimming some fat – though it's only the 7th Gen iPad expected to go there. MacOS 26 is rumoured to involve the most casualties, with the 2020 Intel-powered MacBook Air models, 2018 MacBook Pro's, the 2018 Mac Mini and the 2017 iMac Pro all set to face the chopping block. Three of those four shouldn't come as much surprise, but the inclusion of the Intel-powered 2020 MacBook Air models will likely raise some eyebrows. Of course, just because a device is supported also doesn't guarantee it will be feature-filled. We've already seen a number of iPhones launched in the not-too-distant past which support the broader iOS, but can't get features like Apple Intelligence. Still, for those who have kept their devices up to date, this should provide an interesting suite of options.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. MSI's latest crack at AI PCs is the super-mobile Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM laptop (starts at $1,399.99; $1,499.99 as tested), the latest in a string of capable Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. But while the AI hype train chugs along, this sleek machine promises more than just buzzwords. From its premium magnesium alloy construction and eye-popping OLED display to its rich connectivity, peppy performance, and all-day battery life, the Prestige 13 provides much more than a sprinkle of AI magic. However, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Touch (UM3406) and Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition still hold our Editors' Choice awards in the ultraportable category. MSI's marketing materials bill the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo as "the peak of AI-ready PC laptops," but what does that mean? To start, the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is a , leveraging the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor inside to deliver 47 trillion operations per second (TOPS) from the NPU, and a combined 115 TOPS when the CPU and integrated GPU also come to bear. Combining that raw capability unlocks the full suite of AI features in Windows 11, known as Copilot+, including automated tools for writing, editing, summarizing, and even creating written content or images. More AI features, like live captions and automated video call improvements via Windows Studio Effects, provide functional capabilities that lesser laptops can't match. MSI then adds to this with the MSI AI Engine, a tool that tunes your system for peak performance in various scenarios. Whether playing (casual) games, working, creating content, or kicking back with some Netflix, the AI Engine adjusts the system hardware settings to balance performance and efficiency, giving the best experience every time. This is a healthy collection of features with something for everyone, whether you're an AI enthusiast or just somebody trying to get some work done. The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo has two distinct configurations, defined mainly by the CPU hardware inside. It comes with an Intel Core 7 258V or Core Ultra 9 288V processor, up to 32GB of memory, and 1TB SSD storage, which can expand to 2TB or more for additional cash. You have two choices for the display: a 13.3-inch OLED with 2.8K (2,880-by-1,800-pixel) resolution or a lower-resolution FHD+ (1,920-by-1,200-pixel) IPS panel. Our review unit has an OLED screen, an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD for storage. Whatever configuration you choose, MSI also includes a generous three-year warranty. The slim Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is an ultraportable productivity machine, with a lightweight, thin chassis of molded magnesium alloy. The result feels sturdy and undeniably premium. The laptop weighs just 2.18 pounds, making it one of the lightest ultraportable laptops around—lighter than the Dell XPS 13 9350's 2.6-pound, CNC-machined aluminum chassis. The Prestige measures 0.66 inch thick, which isn't particularly chunky but a little thicker than many competing ultraportables, which are usually thinner than 0.6 inch. Despite the laptop's lightweight and slim design, MSI's construction feels rigid and robust, with minimal keyboard flexing when typing and even less lifting the open laptop by one corner. This Prestige model also looks appealing, with a sleek and stealthy Stellar Gray finish. Combined with the understated lid—no dragon-themed logos or RGB lighting here—it's a modern-looking machine that would be at home in any office or meeting room. The laptop's 13.3-inch OLED panel looks superb, with a high contrast ratio and rich 100% DCI-P3 color. MSI's slim display bezels on the sides and bottom are a high-end touch, while the top bezel is a bit thicker to accommodate a cluster of webcam and microphone components. That cluster includes the 5-megapixel webcam with infrared sensing for Windows Hello and a physical shutter to ensure privacy when not in use. The system also has a three-mic spatial array, which receives some AI enhancement to improve clarity on video calls or when recording video. As for sound, the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo has a pair of 2-watt speakers enhanced by Nahimic 3D Audio for immersive sound. The speakers have decent volume at max levels, but the bottom-firing setup lacks bass—a common problem for slim machines. They'll do the job for video calls or casual media, but the audio isn't a standout feature. MSI's keyboard feels surprisingly large, given the laptop's small footprint. The well-spaced, clearly lettered keycaps are comfortable to type on and are backlit for visibility. Overall, its typing feel is lovely, with decent depth and a punchy-enough level of springiness to avoid that mushy sensation. The only exception to that comfortable layout is the arrow cluster, which crowds four arrow keys and page buttons into the space of three full-size keys. The keyboard also includes an integrated fingerprint reader in the power button for seamless, secure sign-on. MSI's touchpad is also decently sized, measuring 5.5 inches diagonally. With a silky glass surface and responsive multitouch, the touchpad is comfortable and accurate, handling all of my swipes and taps without any issues. Where most ultraportables go light on the port selection, MSI doesn't skimp on the connectivity. On the left, you'll find a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm headset jack. You get a USB-A connection, a microSD card reader, and a Kensington cable-lockdown slot on the right. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 round out the wireless options, giving you several ways to connect with accessories for a 13-inch system. For this review, we're comparing the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo against some superb systems, from the Dell XPS 13 (9350) ($1,699.99 as tested) and HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 ($1,899.99 as tested), which has the same Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor inside, to the similarly AI-enhanced ($1,199.99 as tested) and the Editors' Choice-award-winning Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition ($1,519.01 as tested). The systems are a mix of ultraportables, convertibles, and even a larger desktop replacement, but they all provide a fairly similar blend of features and components. Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work. Its Full System Drive subtest measures a PC's storage throughput. Three more tests are CPU-centric or processor-intensive. Maxon's Cinebench 2024 uses that company's Cinema 4D engine to render a complex scene; Primate Labs' Geekbench 6.3 Pro simulates popular tasks ranging from PDF rendering and speech recognition to machine learning; and we see how long it takes the freeware video transcoder HandBrake 1.8 to convert a 12-minute clip from 4K to 1080p resolution. Finally, workstation maker Puget Systems' PugetBench for Creators rates a PC's image editing prowess using various automated operations that it runs inside the seminal photo software Adobe Photoshop 25. Across all of our productivity tests, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo made a decent showing, outpacing most competitors in some tests (Cinebench, Photoshop) but falling behind in others (HandBrake and Geekbench). The productivity results are interesting because the Prestige laptop kept pace with the 16-inch Acer model in more tests than not, even outpacing it in Photoshop. Meanwhile, the Prestige comparatively lagged in HandBrake, which might be down to cooling system differences. Regardless, the Prestige's performance results revealed a reliable productivity and content creation machine, especially for its size. We challenge laptops' graphics with a quartet of animations or gaming simulations from UL's 3DMark test suite. Wild Life (1440p) and Wild Life Extreme (4K) use the Vulkan graphics API to measure GPU speeds. In comparison, Steel Nomad's regular (4K) and Light (1440p) subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development to assess gaming geometry and particle effects. A fifth test, Solar Bay, emphasizes ray-tracing performance. This benchmark works with native APIs and subjects 3D scenes to increasingly intense ray-traced workloads at 1440p. With so many ultraportables featuring Intel's latest integrated Arc Graphics 140V, you can see a decent level of graphics capability, provided you don't expect it to handle AAA games. Across the different tests, the MSI edged ahead of some competitors and fell behind in others. This integrated GPU handled ray tracing quite well, and it posted a decent score in Wild Life but fell behind in Steel Nomad and Steel Nomad Light. It shows how the MSI is capable enough for most general uses, but if you need more horsepower, it needs hardware that the system simply doesn't have. We test laptops' battery life by playing a locally stored 720p video file (the open-source Blender movie Tears of Steel) with display brightness at 50% and audio volume at 100%. We make sure the battery is fully charged before the test, with Wi-Fi and keyboard backlighting turned off. To gauge display performance, we also use a Datacolor SpyderX Elite monitor calibration sensor and software to measure a laptop screen's color saturation—what percentage of the sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts or palettes the display can show—and its 50% and peak brightness in nits (candelas per square meter). While most of the test results have landed the MSI in the middle of the pack, the battery life test was the system's time to shine. The Prestige 13 AI+ Evo led the pack with more than 25 hours of battery life. This truly all-day-plus result is fantastic in a category with standard 20-hour-plus battery life records. You can use this laptop all day and even leave the charger at home. The OLED panel isn't just lovely to look at, it's superb in both color and brightness. But that's par for the course in these excellent ultraportables, where premium OLED panels have become the norm, an exciting development on its own.
Business Insider
02-05-2025
- Business Insider
This marine biologist relies on AI-powered hardware to help her protect the planet
Marine conservationist Callie Veelenturf works to protect vulnerable species around the world. She travels a lot and requires technology that can weather the most unexpected conditions — from humidity to thunderstorms. With an Intel Core Ultra processor, her Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition offers top-tier battery life for working anywhere. What do sea turtles and computers have in common? For marine conservation biologist Callie Veelenturf, they're the link between protecting a vulnerable species and using powerful tools to get real results. Veelenturf is the founder of the nonprofit The Leatherback Project, which protects leatherback sea turtles and other endangered marine species. When she took part in the Lenovo Global Communities Tech For Good Program, which highlights creators and founders using tech to solve real-world problems, Veelenturf discovered that the Intel-powered ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition could handle even the harshest field conditions. "As a conservationist, I know firsthand that having the best gear and tech in hand can really expand the ways that we can show up to better and more effectively protect nature," she said. Tech to weather any storm While on a hot, humid island doing research, Veelenturf got caught in a thunderstorm. It came up so quickly she had to run from the hammock where she was working, leaving her ThinkPad under a tarp. After the storm subsided, she returned to find her computer sitting in a pool of water. The biggest surprise: Its sleep mode light was still flashing. "I put it in front of a solar-powered fan for 30 minutes, and it woke up after like nothing had happened," she said. "Blew my mind!" Another time, she kept a ThinkPad in her tent next to a sea turtle nesting beach on Bioko Island, a place so wet that mold grows in clothes because they never fully dry. As for the laptop? It's still running five months later. Powering mission-driven work that matters Veelenturf's nonprofit is one of many using Lenovo's AI PCs to support their missions. Conservation work means unpredictable conditions: extreme heat, humidity, and remote sites with no power. That's why the right tech matters. Lenovo's Thinkpad laptops use MIL-STD-810, a military standard developed by the US Department of Defense, to test against extreme temperatures, storms, and conditions. "Whether I'm programming satellite tags in the field, analyzing and mapping my datasets, designing proposals for future projects, or preparing a speech for the UN, I use my computer to generate impact for nature every day," she said. AI at your side The features of the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition bring unique benefits, including AI-powered Smart Modes that adjust with user workflows to block distractions during focus times, revert quickly to settings for video calls, and even deliver a digital nudge when you've been slumped over for too long. Slim, durable, and made from recycled aluminum, the X9 Aura Edition weighs just 2.74 lbs — perfect for professionals like Veelenturf who are constantly on the move. Backed by Intel® Core Ultra processors and a neural processing unit capable of up to 48 trillion operations per second, the X9 delivers seamless AI-enhanced performance to keep pace with the workday. Whether you're multitasking, collaborating, or creating, the PC is built for modern productivity. From boardrooms to beaches, conservation to communication, laptops like Veelenturf's help power work that's changing the world. Technology that drives action Just like the right tech empowers conservation work in the most unpredictable environments, the right support can empower small businesses to thrive in any condition. That's where Lenovo Pro comes in. Designed specifically for small and midsize businesses, Lenovo Pro offers 360 degrees of support — from exclusive member pricing and personalized product recommendations to expert business solutions and dedicated customer service. Whether you're working in the field, the office, or somewhere in between, Lenovo Pro ensures your business stays agile, efficient, and ready for what's next. And with May being Small Business Month, it's the perfect time to explore all the ways Lenovo Pro helps you do more — with smarter tech, tailored support, and member-only perks that reward your growth.
The Print
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
Tejas Networks, Intel team up to bring Direct-to-Mobile capability to laptops, advancing universal education initiatives
D2M is a broadcasting technology developed as part of an ongoing proof-of-concept at IIT Kanpur. New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Ahead of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Tejas Networks and Intel today announced the successful integration of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) capability in Intel-powered laptops enabling delivery of educational content to students across India leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). It uses terrestrial TV broadcast airwaves to deliver live TV, Video, Audio and text messages (multimedia content) of public and national importance such as entertainment, sports, educational programming and emergency alerts directly to mobile phones and compute devices without the need for Wi-Fi or internet service. Universal access to education is a critical prerequisite for achieving Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, a statement by the Tejas Networks added. By integrating D2M into Intel's personal computing (PC) platform, Tejas Networks and Intel have laid the foundation for a fully integrated compute device that is ready to deliver education without connectivity barriers in a cost-effective manner. This collaboration between Intel and Tejas Networks is a testament to 'Design in India' and 'Make in India' efforts, the company added. The innovative laptop design is powered by Intel processor and an embedded antenna coupled with Tejas – SaankhyaSL-3000 SDR chipset for enabling D2M services. Tejas Networks has also developed a suite of infrastructure hardware and software products for D2M network deployment. The end-to-end indigenously developed technology powered by SL-3000 SDR chipset has been under test in live networks by Prasar Bharati in partnership with IIT Kanpur and Tejas Networks over the last few years. Parag Naik, Executive Vice President, Tejas Networks, said, 'With the integration of D2M chipsets into Intel-powered laptops, we are unleashing a revolutionary leap in educational content delivery. Leveraging the multicast architecture of ATSC 3.0, D2M platform allows simultaneous transmission of diverse educational content–each tailored for different grades, school boards, or languages–directly to students, even in connectivity-underserved geographies. The award-winning SDR chipset for D2M is powered by an Indigenous multi-core DSP architecture that has gone through 2 generations of field hardening. D2M is a scalable, cost-effective, and resilient system that ensures inclusive, high-quality learning, no matter where the learner is situated and will catalyze the country's emergence as a knowledge powerhouse in the coming years. Gokul Subramaniam, President Intel India and Vice President, Client Computing Group, said, 'Intel continues to innovate with the ecosystem to bring unique computing experiences to the users and enable them to perform tasks that can transform their lives. D2M technology, as part of our collaborative effort with Tejas Networks, opens a range of new possibilities to deliver content through personal computing and edge devices. We believe the possibilities with this capability in a PC are far reaching for education in India and globally.' Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chairperson of UGC Committee on Educational Media Reforms said, 'In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, the integration of D2M broadcasting technology with AI-capable edge computing can lead to a full-stack (chips to platform) deep-tech public goods infrastructure purpose-built to deliver high quality educational content to India's youth. This initiative also aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's vision of equitable and inclusive education by helping overcome digital access barriers for students nationwide.' This integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with D2M platforms can potentially enable multilingual learning experiences, bridging India's linguistic diversity. Coupled with the scalability and resilience of D2M networks, India is positioned to create a robust blended learning ecosystem — combining the depth of digital content with the reach of broadcast media. This moment also reflects a broader trend: India's emergence as a global leader in foundational technology development, the company said. The international dimension, with collaborations ATSC 3.0 standards, signal India's readiness to not just consume but co-create next-generation technologies with global partners. Looking ahead to 2047, realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a 'Viksit Bharat,' D2M-enabled devices, AI-driven personalization, and blended learning models will be the bedrock of an empowered, digitally inclusive India, the statement added. It further added that investing in this deeptech future now, has the potentisl to create a resilient, scalable, and equitable educational ecosystem — truly a 'GPT to Educate Bharat. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tejas Networks ties up with Intel to enable D2M capability in laptops
NEW DELHI: Homegrown telecom gear maker Tejas Networks has partnered with Intel to enable direct-to-mobile (D2M) capability in laptop devices powered by the American firm's processors. D2M is a broadcasting technology developed as part of an ongoing proof-of-concept at IIT Kanpur. It uses terrestrial TV broadcast airwaves to deliver live TV, video, audio and text messages of public and national importance, including emergency alerts, directly to handsets and compute devices without the need for Wi-Fi or internet service. 'By integrating D2M into Intel's personal computing (PC) platform, Tejas Networks and Intel have laid the foundation for a fully integrated compute device that is ready to deliver education without connectivity barriers in a cost-effective manner,' the companies said in a joint statement Tuesday. The laptop design is powered by an Intel processor and an embedded antenna coupled with the Tejas-Saankhya SL-3000 SDR chipset to enable D2M services. Tejas Networks has also developed a suite of infrastructure hardware and software products for D2M network deployment. The end-to-end indigenously developed technology, powered by the SL3000 SDR chipset, has been under test in live networks by Prasar Bharati in partnership with IIT Kanpur and Tejas Networks over the last few years, as per the statement. 'With the integration of D2M chipsets into Intel-powered laptops, we are unleashing a revolutionary leap in educational content delivery. Leveraging the multicast architecture of ATSC 3.0, D2M platform allows simultaneous transmission of diverse educational content—each tailored for different grades, school boards, or languages—directly to students, even in connectivity-underserved geographies,' said Parag Naik, executive vice president, Tejas Networks. ' D2M technology , as part of our collaborative effort with Tejas Networks, opens a range of new possibilities to deliver content through personal computing and edge devices. We believe the possibilities with this capability in a PC are far-reaching for education in India and globally,' said Gokul Subramaniam, president, Intel India & vice president (client computing group).
