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Author: Bal Bansal
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and now for Google’s Event
That’s right – you just had the Apple Event, where they showed off a number of products, including their new iPhone 11… but also coming up..
October 15th see’s Google show a few new things Made by them.
Now, they’ve introduced a number of new products – mainly hardware – over the past few years which have done surprisingly well – such as the Pixel phone.
Now, they are going to announce the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and other devices, including a Pixelbook 2 and new Google Home speakers.
Now Google are really upping the stakes – they released a video showing gesture motion! That’s right – you can wave your hand in front of the screen to allow a reactive motion to take place.
I have this in my car – and in the next week or so, will take a video and show you how it works and why I love it…. and also at times, hate it!
For those who didn’t see the video by Google… here it is, Enjoy!
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Monday Motivation
I’m not sure why everyone dreads Monday… Ok, yes – it’s the day after your restful weekend – yes, it’s first day back to work… yes, it’s the first of five days before you can sleep in or do something that you want to…
But does it have to be like that? – would be interesting to see how many people whom read this love their Mondays! –
Actually – you should love everyday… even Monday’s! – Do something that you love… will change your perspective on the first day of the week….
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All about the Slofies
Do much last night? – No?… well… the first question would be, why didn’t you tune into the Apple event?! – I did tell you about it.
Okay, I get it… you’re busy, we’re busy… everyone is busy. And being honest, aren’t we busy on our devices – you know, the mobile phone, the tablet, computer, etc..
Anyhow – Apple released a few cool products. First up – the iPhone 11
That’s right – you get the 11, the 11 Pro and the 11 Pro MAX! – obviously, the first thing you’ll notice are the camera’s. That’s right – Apple have up’d their game on photography – and rightly so. The competitors have some brilliant cameras on the back of their phones.
Now – I could share a lengthy detailed blog post about the whole event, about the different phones, about the new products like the new watch, the new iPad and the new Operating system… but you know what – I’m also busy.
So – I’ll leave you with this video, a quick, short, snappy video which tells you everything you need to know. Enjoy!
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Sept 10th with Apple…
Excited much?
I’ve previously share what the new iPhone 11 will be like. But haven’t share a lot about iOS13 – the new operating system.
New information coming out is also suggesting, if you’ve got an iPhone 6 or older… you won’t be able to take advantage of the new operating system, therefore vulnerable to hackers.
So which phone will run the new iOS?
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPod touch (7th generation)
If you’ve not registered for the event – you can do so. If you want a reminder, (like me) find Apple on twitter, like their recent post and they’ll send you a reminder on the day! Customer engagement done properly!!
I won’t share much more now… but will let you know about the event after the 10th… so stay tuned!!
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Often there’s times when you’re thinking – how did I do that! Or why did I do that… or, why didn’t I realise or see that!?! – often, we spend too much time thinking about what’s happened. Don’t be harsh on yourself – take it as a lesson….
So, Don’t be so hard on yourself…
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Don’t worry…. I know it’s hard sometimes – I’ve been running around these past few days but you know what…
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Good news for Travellers…
As you know, I travel a fair amount. To be honest, I’ve cut down a lot in recent years – especially since the time in Atlanta when the border security chap recognised me!
Yep – above photo of the time when I was travelling back from Toronto. But an all familiar site – you check in your luggage – then head over to security.
Where – you take all bits of metal from your body, take everything out your pockets – oh, and don’t forget those liquids and laptops!
What a pain, Bal!? – This has been going on for a while.
It sure has. Limits on liquids have been in place since November 2006 – there was a complete ban on liquids for a while before that date.
But Technology to the rescue!
That’s right – It’s been announced that all major UK airports must introduce 3D baggage screening equipment before the end of 2022.
And these new 3D Scanners mean you can leave your liquids and other certain items in your bags and just let it go through the scanner.
They’ve got them in Paris – and it was brilliant. I was first surprised, when the lady said, no – keep your liquids in there.
Queue time – virtually non existence!
Threw the bags in – walked through – no beeps and happy days.
So the plan is to have these introduced at all airports in the UK. I’m sure there’s many more airports across the World that’ll be implementing these. Not just to make people go quicker – but these scanners can zoom in, 3D rotate particular items of interest and pick up on suspicious items. Much more sophisticated then our current scanners.
So – depending on which airport you fly from next summer… you could be leaving your liquids in, and getting through security slightly quicker!
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
If you don’t follow Gary… I suggest you do! – He’s awesome… a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge – but what I like about him the most is his sincerity. We can all learn from each other – and to carry on with the ‘fu*k’ theme from last week…
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
So, last year whilst on holiday, I read a brilliant book which I still rave about today. This summer holidays, I started but not finished my book… (will review it with you soon!)
But going back to last years book… I found this, and it’s so so true!!!
