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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just A$23
The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Modernize your old computer with a A$23 lifetime Windows 11 Pro license TL;DR: Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale through June 1. Do you have an old computer that could use a refresh? Upgrade its operating system and give it new life with Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$310) through June 1. If you've got an older device lying around, you don't need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a brand-new laptop. Just give it a new lease on life with this Windows 11 Pro upgrade. This new operating system is filled with features that can help you tackle both work and play. What's new in Windows 11 Pro? Microsoft Windows 11 Pro was created with modern professionals in mind, but you don't have to be tackling work to appreciate the new features. It offers a seamless interface that's easy to navigate, snap layouts, improved voice typing, and a more powerful search experience everyone can benefit from. We should all be taking our cybersecurity more seriously, and Windows 11 Pro offers advanced security measures like a biometric login, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses to beef up your protection. Need to get work done? Windows 11 Pro includes Microsoft Teams, and also offers some unique professional features. Azure AD lets you manage logins and permissions for employees, while Hyper-V makes it possible to create and run virtual machines to test things. You'll also get Windows Sandbox, a way to test files safely without risking your computer. If you'd like to ditch the mouse and keyboard, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro gives you the option to go touchscreen. And it also puts Copilot, Microsoft's AI-powered assistant, right on your desktop. Once you tackle all your responsibilities, it's time to start gaming. Windows 11 Pro includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, with graphics that make you feel like you're right there in the game. Note: You'll need 4GB RAM and 40GB of hard drive space to run Windows 11 Pro, and if you're running Windows 11 but can't install upgrades via Windows Update, you won't be able to install this version either. Elevate your PC experience with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$310) through June 1. StackSocial prices subject to change. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Windows Microsoft Windows 11 Pro AU$23 AU$310 Save AU$287
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Can you guess which iPhone model was traded in the most last quarter?
Trade-in deals have become more popular among consumers, carriers, and retail stores. Driving the increased use of this option are deals that sound too good to be true. For example, a couple of years ago my wireless firm gave me $830 for my then-four-year-old iPhone 11 Pro Max toward the purchase of my iPhone 15 Pro Max. The result was a minor $10 per month increase in my monthly bill. For the third consecutive quarter, the top device used in trade-in and upgrade programs has been the iPhone 13. The Android phone most used in a trade, also for the last three quarters, has been the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. 5G-enabled phones made up four out of the top five phones used in a trade during Q1. The only model not 5G compatible on that list is the iPhone 11. Besides an increase in the number of trade-in and upgrade deals accepted by device buyers, the devices being used in these trades have been less than four years old on average which means that the consumer receives more money toward his/her purchase. Having said that, the age of the typical trade has been rising. The average age of an iPhone turned in for a trade-in and upgrade deal is 3.79 years while the average for an Android model is 3.93 years. These ages are the highest on record but, as we said, the age of devices being turned over in a trade-in and upgrade is still young enough for the consumer to receive enough credit from carriers and tech retailers to significantly help with the purchase of a new phone. Assurant comes to the conclusion that most consumers aren't thinking about trading in their newer handsets without receiving a special deal. That's because most phones used in a trade still run great while giving the majority of consumers everything they need from a smartphone.
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
5 things the iPhone 17 needs to make it a compelling upgrade
The Apple iPhone 17 needs to be a significant upgrade to remain a popular smartphone choice in 2025 and 2026, as the incredible selection of hardware, specification, and design in the Android world threatens to further erode its appeal. What does Apple need to do with the iPhone 17 series this year, if we're going to continue recommending it? Here's five things the iPhone 17 needs to be a compelling upgrade. All iPhone 17 models need a 120Hz, always-on screen Apple made a mistake by not adding the 120Hz ProMotion, always-on screen to all the iPhone 16 models. The problem is, a high refresh rate screen is standard on almost every Android phone you can buy today, and by ignoring the non-Pro iPhone, Apple looked out of touch. What frustrates the most, is Apple's always-on screen is one of the best you can get, and more owners should be able to experience it. Recommended Videos From the way it adapts your wallpaper and categorizes notifications, to how it shows live data from apps, the always-on screen is informative and attractive. The 120Hz ProMotion feature is also superb, and unlike many Android phones, it's extremely rare to notice any adjustment to a lower refresh rate for the sake of battery life. All iPhone 17 models need the 120Hz, always-on screen, even if Apple slightly changes the features and appearance for the non-Pro models, if it really must use it as a way to upsell to Pro models. Battery innovation The iPhone 16 series is one of the better smartphones for battery life already, but everyone always wants the battery in their phone to last longer than it does, yet not compromise on things like device size and weight. It's a problem Android device makers are starting to get a hold of with the introduction of silicon-carbon batteries, which are higher capacity cells without the drawback of needing to dramatically increase physical size. The iPhone 17 series represents a great opportunity for Apple to really take the lead in mobile battery technology, and build on foundations it has in the iPhone 16 and iOS 18, whether it's through the introduction of silicon anode batteries, graphite batteries, or something else. It needs to demonstrate a noticeable increase in battery life for most people, and then illustrate it better than Android brands. This shouldn't be difficult as Apple is great at telling compelling stories, which leads us on to the next point. Make me care about Apple Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and it's embedded into nearly every smartphone introduced over the last few years, yet the features are all very similar and often not ones people will regularly use. Apple Intelligence, after a rocky start, is now mostly available on all compatible iPhone models, in most places where the phones are sold. When the iPhone 17 arrives, and with it iOS 19, Apple needs to explain to us why we should care about Apple Intelligence. Samsung makes a considerable effort to show how Galaxy AI, and in particular Now Brief, can help make our lives easier. Whether it does or not isn't the point. It gives the impression its AI features do something. It's not really clear what Apple Intelligence does that's different or better than other mobile AI suites, how Siri fits into the model, and why anyone should buy an iPhone to use it. Apple is a master at taking features other manufacturers fail to effectively sell and turning them into must-haves. Apple Intelligence is the feature, but any benefits have not been effectively communicated yet, and we've yet to see an AI tool or feature everyone understands and can see how it fits into their lives. When it introduces the iPhone 17, Apple Intelligence is sure to be a big part of it. What Apple needs to do is show and tell us why we should care. Slim down all the iPhone 17 phones The iPhone 17 Air is one of the rumored models Apple may introduce later this year, and after spending time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, we've only become more excited about it. However, while a new, thinner iPhone model will be welcome, where Apple could really jump ahead of the competition is to reduce the thickness and the weight across the entire range, using techniques learned from the Air, rather than only in one, special model. What we're looking for is the iPhone 17 to be suitably different to the competition and for Apple to stand out again, after several years of iPhone models which look and feel very similar to each other. The iPhone 17 Air should be a big step in the right direction, but Apple would win more attention by doing something similar with the rest of the series, just in a more modest fashion. Make all the iPhone 17 models look and feel substantially different to before, not just one of them. Be careful with the iPhone 17's price Our final point is, unfortunately, the one which is least likely to happen. For the last few years Apple has kept the cost of its iPhone models the same as before, when other brands such as Samsung have increased prices. Along with the iPhone's strong residual value, the fixed price has made it less of a major financial decision for many to upgrade, even if the hardware may not truly represent a huge jump forward. There's every chance the iPhone 17 will be more expensive than the iPhone 16 series, potentially due to increased production costs, new technologies, and the impact of tariffs introduced by the U.S. government. Any increase in price will make potential upgraders think twice, and may also mean newcomers look more closely at the best new phones released by the competition when it's time to buy a new one. Even though Apple has held off increasing prices for a few years, if the cost of the iPhone 17 is more than the iPhone 16, it's sure to generate headlines, and with them the reputation (in the minds of normal people outside of the tech space) of being the 'expensive' choice. A higher price will impact new sales and upgrades, and if at all possible Apple needs to keep increases low, or avoid any entirely. Will any of it happen? The good news is we've not been unreasonable with any of this, and almost everything we've listed has already been linked to the iPhone 17 through rumors and speculation. All it needs is for Apple to follow through when the iPhone 17 arrives, and we'll have one of the most exciting and compelling new iPhone announcements in years. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 series later this year, with September or October likely dates, based on its previous announcement events. We will learn more about iOS 19 during WWDC 2025 in June, and the software will be fully released to the public with the iPhone 17.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Massive £4MILLION upgrade to ‘UK's Central Park' is disgusting – it's pile of MUD eyesore & council taking us for fools
A MASSIVE £4million upgrade to Central Park has been slammed as 'disgusting' — with locals fuming it's become a fenced-off mud heap and a total eyesore. In Plymouth, Devon, frustrated residents living near Central Park have hit out after work on the delayed ponds and play areas came to a halt again. 5 5 Locals say the site has been left looking like a 'building site' and a 'moonscape', with mounds of dirt, broken fencing and abandoned materials strewn about. Plymouth City Council has confirmed it parted ways with the original contractor after work failed to restart as promised last month. Legal action is now underway and a new firm is expected to take over in early June. The stalled project, aimed at transforming the area into a wildlife haven with new ponds and drainage features, has already been plagued by delays, budget hikes and poor weather since its launch in late 2022. Ray O'Dell, who lives close to the park, said: 'As a local resident I am disgusted about yet another delay on this project, despite numerous promises made by those leading the project. "If we see this fully completed in 2026 I will be amazed, based on the slow progress to date.' Amanda Pannell, who started a 3,000-signature petition over the mess, said: 'It appears to be impossible to hold the council to account for their failure to communicate and deliver on the ponds project. "It's exhausting.' She added: 'Council officers and elected members will promote the success of the South Pond… but the North Pond, Barn Park fields and Reservoir Field… are still fenced off and not usable for visitors. "These areas are a mess and are still under building site regulations, over three years on.' Locals say the chaos has turned their once-proud park into a no-go zone. Vast areas used for football, dog walking and family outings are now blocked off. Much of the fencing is falling apart, and debris has been spotted in the ponds. 'It's like a war zone,' said one mum walking through the park with her toddler. 'You can't take your kids here anymore. They just stare at mud and broken fences.' The council has admitted its failings. A spokesperson said: 'We told residents that work would begin by the end of April in good faith… It didn't happen and so we've decided to part ways with the contractor. Legal discussions are ongoing.' They added: 'It is incredibly frustrating, given that the weather is now dry and bright. We should be making progress, but we're not.' The delay comes despite more money being pumped into the project last month. 5 5 An extra £1million was added to the budget, including £237,000 pulled from day-to-day council spending, and £500,000 from road safety improvements. That's on top of the £3million already allocated to phase three of the council's £9million grand plan to transform Central Park. The project was meant to deliver a network of ponds, paths, and green spaces to improve biodiversity and reduce flooding. But nearly two years on, many areas are still off-limits. A new contractor is expected to begin work next month, and the council says it still hopes to finish earthworks by the end of summer. If that happens, landscaping could finally begin in the autumn. In the meantime, anger is growing. Another petition has now surfaced online — this one from a group calling themselves 'The Janners', who are demanding that the council 'stop buggering up' Central Park and scrap plans to sell the historic Pounds House. Their blunt message reads: 'Please stop making terrible decisions regarding the management of Central Park… Don't sell any of the park. Not even to Argyle. It's not yours — it's ours.' It goes on: 'Please reconsider any plans to make any more ugly ponds without talking to someone who is good at their job. "Please stop dumping vast amounts of earth on areas of the park currently and previously used by the public.' Locals who visit the park daily say nothing has changed for months. 'It's been abandoned,' said Ray O'Dell. 'I've not seen any work done here in six months.' Another resident, Philip Bickle from nearby Mutley, said: 'It's a moonscape. I come here every morning and people are fed up with it not being finished. It's incredibly protracted.' Terry Hart from Peverell said: 'I love the idea of what they are doing, the wildlife is coming back. But it's taking far too long.' And Yolanda Brown, from Beacon Park, added: 'People are really fed up but don't know what to do about it. "We've even talked about having a march. It really does need to be finished.' With parts of the park still under building site rules, locals are left wondering how long it will be before they get their green space back — and whether the council can be trusted to deliver on its promises. As one visitor put it bluntly: 'We're not against improving the park. But they've left it a mess and just walked away.'
Entrepreneur
19-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Still Have Windows 10? Upgrade to the Latest OS With Copilot While It's At Its Lowest Price Ever.
Windows 10 is due to be phased out, so now might be the best time to upgrade your OS. Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. If your computer is still running Windows 10, the clock is ticking. Microsoft announced that it is ending support for the beloved OS later this year, meaning they'll no longer offer free software updates or security releases. Rather than scramble to upgrade at full price later, get Windows 11 Pro at an all-time low price now. While you may be able to install Windows 11 Home, the basic version, at no cost, you won't get remote desktop access, BitLocker device encryption, Hyper-V, or other exclusive features. Besides, at only $14.97, this Windows 11 Pro key can upgrade two compatible PCs (reg. $199). This price is only valid for a little while longer. Features designed to support professionals and remote workers Like many, you may be procrastinating this upgrade because you think you won't like the new user design, but there's a lot to love. It's not too unlike Windows 10, and you'll have new productivity tools like snap layouts, an improved search function, and widgets to streamline your workdays. Upgrading to Windows 11 also means you get Copilot, the AI assistant. Powered by a custom version of GPT-4, it's basically like having the premium version of Open AI living in your PC for generating text, images, code, and answering questions. Almost instantly after completing your purchase, you'll receive an email with a download link and activation code to install Windows 11 Pro on up to two PCs, like your work and personal computers. Enjoy software upgrades as long as Microsoft supports this OS. Don't miss this Windows 11 Pro discount: $14.97 (reg. $199) before inventory is sold out for good. No coupon is needed to get this price. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
