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Apple’s WWDC24 is officially scheduled for June
iOS 18 is coming
Though not the glitziest of Apple events, the annual Worldwide Developers Conference is still a sight to behold. For the first time outside tighter developer circles, the event introduces the upcoming innovations coming to Apple’s lineup of operating systems. This year, we finally have a date for the much-awaited WWDC24: June 10.
Apple traditionally holds the annual event every June, providing ample time to tease the year’s upcoming slate of hardware. Last year, for example, saw the grand launch of iOS 17 and its equivalents on other devices. This year is poised to up the ante even more.
As announced today, WWDC24 will start on June 10. It will run through June 14. While the stars of the show will undoubtedly be iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, the event will also provide developers with the necessary tools to advance their different projects with the help of experts from Apple. While the main festivities will be streamed online, participants can also go to an in-person experience on June 10.
There is a lot riding on the upcoming conference. Last year, iOS 17 provided only a modest upgrade to the vast leaps showcased by iOS 16 a year before. A few reports online are already speculating that the upcoming iOS 18 will be Apple’s biggest one to date, supposedly touting more customization options for users.
SEE ALSO: iOS 18 is expected to be biggest in Apple’s history, sources say
The world of Batman Arkham is not done. Despite concluding the trilogy with the successful Arkham Knight, the series occasionally makes a comeback. Now, it’s time to make another trip to the immersive grimdark world. Batman: Arkham Shadow is the next entry to the series, exclusive to the Meta Quest 3.
The franchise’s trips outside of the main trilogy are a mixed bag. No disrespect to those who actually liked the game, but Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just was not it. Though the game promised a return to Rocksteady’s iconic Arkham formula, the resulting game was a live-service mess. Arkham Origins was, at least, a decent play. Finally, the franchise’s first foray into VR, Arkham VR, was lauded for its gameplay but criticized for its length.
Arkham Shadow brings the franchise back to virtual reality. While the previous VR-exclusive was already a marvel of its technology, the upcoming title represents an evolution for hardware. Based on the official teaser, it will have updated graphics, giving Arkham City just that extra bite of darkness.
Currently, the trailer does not reveal anything about the game’s mechanics. More details are scheduled for release during the Summer Game Fest in June.
Though Arkham Shadow is certainly set in the eponymous universe, Rocksteady is not helming the development. Instead, Oculus Studios and Camouflaj are behind the title.
As for confirmed lore, the title looks like it will feature Ratcatcher, the villain who — surprise, surprise — controls rats. You might recognize the villain from 2021’s The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn.
TikTok lost its voice a few months ago. Back in February, the platform lost its rights to use and offer music from artists affiliated with the Universal Music Group. A few weeks ago, Taylor Swift, the biggest artist in that group, returned to the platform. Now, other artists are following suit.
In an official press release, Universal Music Group has announced a new licensing agreement between its artists and TikTok. As a result, users can once again fill their videos with music from artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and BTS.
With the new deal, TikTok’s woes in the music department are finally at an end. When the past deal ended, Universal initially refused a renewal, alleging that TikTok does not adequately pay artists for the use of their music. Once the deadline passed, TikTok was suddenly silent. Existing videos lost their music, and newly minted ones could not use the most popular selection of songs today.
Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift was ahead of the curve. Presumably because of her ownership over her masters, the world’s biggest musical artist returned to the platform without a new Universal deal. The return also came in time for Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Now, the platform finally has Universal’s entire selection back. If your videos need that extra spice, now’s the time to get back into it.
SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift is back on TikTok
The Huawei Pura 70 Series has released its pricing in many parts of the world. If you’re in Europe and are curious about Huawei’s latest, let this be your confirmation that all three models are coming to you as well.
Pricing are as follows:
- Pura 70 (12GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 999
- Pura 70 Pro (12GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 1199
- Pura 70 Ultra (16GB RAM, 256GB Storage) – EUR 1499
Huawei Pura 70 Series Specs
HEET
HUAWEI Pura 70 | Pura 70 Pro | HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra | |
Measurements:
Weight |
207g | 220g | 226g |
Colourway | White
Black |
White
Black |
Green Brown Black |
Screen | 6.6 Inch
2760 × 1256 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Super Durable Kunlun Glass |
6.8 Inch
2844 × 1260 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Super Durable Kunlun Glass |
6.8 Inch
2844 × 1260 Resolution 1-120Hz Refresh Rate 1440Hz PWM Dimming HDR Vivid Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass |
Operating System | EMUI 14.2 | EMUI 14.2 | EMUI 14.2 |
Camera | 50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture,OIS)
13MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture) 12MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F3.4 Aperture,OIS) |
50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture,OIS)
12.5MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture) 48MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F2.1 Aperture,OIS) |
50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(1-inch Sensor,F1.6~F4.0 Aperture,Sensor Shift OIS)
40MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture) 50MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F2.1 Aperture, OIS) |
13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture) | 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture,Auto Focus) | 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture,Auto Focus) | |
Battery | 4900mAh(Typical Value) | 5050mAh(Typical Value) | 5200mAh(Typical Value) |
Charging | 66W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge
50W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge |
100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge
80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge |
100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge
80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge |
Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
Smartphone Photography Promise
The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.
The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments.
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.
Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.
SEE ALSO:
Huawei Pura 70 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
GadgetSnaps: Huawei Pura 70 Pro in Shenzhen
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