iPhones could in future automatically sound louder or quieter notification alerts depending on the level of background noise. A patent application published today describes how both an iPhone and Apple Watch could periodically measure ambient sound levels, adjusting notification volumes to an appropriate level. The patent notes that while users can manually adjust the volume of alerts, many don’t do so because they forget or because it’s too much hassle. The patent suggests that the primary sound reading would be taken from the Apple Watch (aka ‘a wearable device’) …...

So, what’s better than to charge this important mission to your smartphone? Developers created a lot of applications that can track finances, pay bills, remind users that the due dates are coming and a lot more. Some of these are presented in the following lines so read on to discover the best applications that can help users to pay and organize bills. Best 5 Apps To Help Pay Bills Nowadays, time is the main issue and when this vital resource becomes more important than ever, you hardly have time to manage and organize your bills properly....

Features of Pentaho Pentaho BI suite Who are using Pentaho BI? How to Install Pentaho in AWS Prerequisite of Pentaho Pentaho Administration Console Pentaho Tool vs. BI stack Advantages of Pentaho Disadvantages of Pentaho Features of Pentaho Following, are important features of Pentaho: ETL capabilities for business intelligence needs Understanding Pentaho Report Designer Product Expertise Offers Side-by-side subreports Unlocking new capabilities Professional Support Query and Reporting Offers Enhanced Functionality Full runtime metadata support from data sources...

Two separate academic reports suggest that playing Pokémon GO can be good for both physical and mental health (provided that you manage to avoid car crashes and stay away from landmines). New research by Tokyo University says that players report significantly reduced stress levels, which could have positive effects on mental health … The study was published in Nature (via CNET). The paper says that while the effect is small, the cumulative effect on the population as a whole could be substantial....

Slate has been releasing great podcasts for many years, and I recently discovered one of their existing shows that have added a new format. Hi-Phi Nation, while already in season four, has a new structure. This season they are focusing on a single theme: crime and punishment. Crime and punishment podcasts have become extremely popular, so this makes a lot of sense for Slate to use their unique skills to bring a fresh look to the show....

A YouTuber has posted a video in which he is seemingly shot at after inadvertently trespassing onto someone’s property while hunting Pokémon in some woods, notes TNW. Pokémon GO launched on iOS this week in select countries. While the footage could be real, it definitely has the look of something staged – which would be a prank in pretty poor taste during a week with a number of high-profile tragic shootings....

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro will go up for pre-order tomorrow morning after first being unveiled on Tuesday at Steve Jobs Theater. With new cameras and colors highlighting the changes, what do you plan on ordering? iPhone 11 pre-orders For the release of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, Apple is switching up its pre-order strategy. Instead of hitting the Apple Online Store at 12 a.m. PT/3 a....

AMC’s Preacher has struck an interesting balance between paying homage to the original Garth Ennis comics, and doing entirely its own thing - and this week’s episode continues that mix with a scene pulled straight from the books. Since the beginning, and the decision to set the entire first season in Annville (which is destroyed in the opening pages of the comics), Preacher has been happy to create its own story while also staying true to the spirit of the source material....

New images shared on Twitter this week showcase a prototype Mac mini with a built-in iPod dock. The Mac mini shown here featured a 30-pin connector that would have allowed an iPod user to charge and sync their device without an additional cable. The images were shared on Twitter by the @DongleBookPro account, which regularly shares images of Apple prototypes and scrapped projects. According to the account, this Mac mini with iPod dock was a “totally scrapped project that never saw the light of day....

Psycho-Pass is probably one of the most well-known dystopian anime series around. Spanning multiple spin-offs (including novels, prequels, and video games alike), the franchise went from strength to strength until its second series, Psycho-Pass 2, proved to be a divisive move amongst fans of the original. Now, after years in the making, Psycho-Pass Season 3 has officially been announced. It’s been almost five years since Season 2 of Psycho-Pass ended, and almost four years since Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness was released....

Alibaba, the source of many accurate iPad 2 cases, is now seeing some purported “iPhone 5” cases in their listings. The case sellers could easily name the listings whatever they want, but coupled with similar cases from Hard Mac we think they could have some credibility. These cases show a nearly identical design to the iPhone 4 with camera and LED flash holes on the back of the case, openings on the top for the earphone jack and sleep/wake button, and an opening on the device’s side for the SIM slot....

Android always opens the door to various possibilities, such as flashing custom ROM, kernel, APK modding, etc. So if you have accidentally bricked your Oppo A37M, you can easily install the firmware flash file on it. Since Oppo A37M has a MediaTek processor, you must use the SP Flash tool to flash the Stock ROM image on your Oppo A37M device. On this page, we will guide you on how to flash the firmware file on Oppo A37M using the flash tool....

New updates are added on August 18, 2020: Oppo is now rolling out the Android 10 based ColorOS 7.1 update for the Oppo A5 2020 smartphone in Japan. The update comes with version number CPH1943EX_11_C.75 and upgrades the phone with the latest software features. Several Japanese users have also confirmed the arrival of this new update onto their phones. New updates are added on June 16, 2020: So, grab your Oppo A5 2020 phones, as the company is now rolling out the Android 10 ColorOS 7 update for the device....

Fans of the Outlander series are bound to have more than just a few questions about the illusive Geillis Duncan, the self-proclaimed witch of the series. She is not just unpredictable and controversial, but rather terribly human in the way she opens up to other characters and displays both vulnerability and strength many times within a single episode. Here are 10 questions about the controversial character who has won as many hearts, as she has broken, in the fictional world of Outlander, together with their answers....

I’ve been using my iPhone to track my runs since 2010 when I first signed up for RunKeeper when I had an iPhone 3GS. I’ve only used a GPS watch for varying points in my running career, so for me, the iPhone has always been my primary run tracker. In recent years, many of the popular running apps have been moving towards a subscription model (which is understandable considering the apps need constant development), but I always believed there was room for a simple running that that was private by default and shared the data with Apple Health/Activity app....

Blizzard finally announced the existence of Overwatch 2 after weeks of speculation from fans and rumors circulating all over the internet regarding leaks of the game’s existence. Overwatch is one of Blizzard’s most popular properties and has blossomed into a consistent, well-promoted esports platform that has launched the careers of several athletes alongside the Overwatch League, which has garnered support from rich investors and cities to help host events. Rumors began circulating about a possible Overwatch 2 when a report surfaced suggesting Blizzard was hard at work on both Diablo 4 and the sequel to Overwatch....

OWC has confirmed today that the RAM it’s been offering for the Mac Pro starting from $500 is compatible with the rack-mounted Mac Pro that recently hit the market. Customers looking to save on upgrading can also take advantage of OWC’s memory trade-in program. A couple of weeks ago, Apple released the rack mount version of the Mac Pro after making the standard Mac Pro tower available back in December. The rack-mount version carries a $500 premium and has a few other differences, like how the case opens to accommodate the rails that allow it to be mounted horizontally....

Over the weekend, a report from The New York Times detailed Apple’s removal of certain parental control applications from the App Store. Shortly thereafter, Apple responded with a press release explaining that the removals weren’t “a matter of competition” but rather “a matter of security.” Now, one of the applications affected by the crackdown is refuting Apple’s claims. Apple argued that it was focused on removing parental control applications based on MDM – or mobile device management – systems....

Philips Hue has quickly risen to the top of the food chain as far as iPhone smart home automation is concerned, with a range of HomeKit-compatible white and color lights that are controllable via WiFi. The company is now expanding its Hue range beyond lighting, to include related accessories …. a Motion Sensor. The new Motion Sensor goes on sale in October and allows users to automate parts of their lighting experience based on movement in rooms....

Should it be your strategy to be authentic and transparent with your audience, showing them the ‘real you?’ Maybe your followers prefer a well designed and perfect grid, one that shows your life at it’s best – something to aspire to. What about colour themes, hashtags and filters? Man, being on the ‘gram is tricky. That’s why Plann came up with the strategy tool – a way for you to design themes based on what you’re trying to achieve....