DaVinci Resolve for iPad Pro will have a free & premium version

DaVinci Resolve for iPad Pro will have a free & premium version

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

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After Apple spilled the beans in its iPad video, the developer DaVinci Resolve has detailed the feature set for the release expected before the end of the year.
The forthcoming release of DaVinci Resolve for iPad was first revealed by Apple in its introduction to the new iPad Pro models. Now details of the app’s features and pricing have been announced, alongside the news that it will launch before the end of the year.
“DaVinci Resolve for iPad is truly a revolution for post production,” Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design CEO, said in a statement. “Customers will have the power of Hollywood post production tools for editing and color correction literally in their hands, creating a whole new generation of creative editors and colorists.”
On the Mac, Windows, and Linux, DaVinci Resolve is a video editing suite that competes with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Its main app is free, with certain limitations that tend to concern only the most high-end video production professionals.
Those professionals are served by a separate app called DaVinci Resolve Studio, which adds advanced HDR grading, more audio plugins and video filters, and so on. Blackmagic Design says this same model will apply to the iPad.
On release, DaVinci Resolve for iPad will be a complete video editing app that is free, but comes with an optional in-app purchase for an upgrade to a separate DaVinci Resolve Studio for iPad.
Blackmagic Design has not revealed a price for the in-app purchase to upgrade to DaVinci Resolve Studio for iPad. Its existing desktop equivalent costs $295.
The app is to be available for all iPads, but it is optimized for the M2-based iPad Pro. Blackmagic Design says the app requires iPadOS 16, and its features include:

  • Color pages and the app’s cut page optimized for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro display.
  • Supports HDR display on 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M1 chip
  • Up to 4x Ultra HD ProRes render performance improvement with the M2 chip
  • Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 18 project files
  • Supports multi-user collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud
  • Supports H.264, H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW media files
  • Supports clips from iPad storage, Photos library and iCloud
  • Import clips from external USB-C disks
  • Works with Apple Pencil, Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio

It’s not clear what features come free, and which are premium.
“Compatibility with DaVinci Resolve 18 [for Mac] and Blackmagic Cloud, mean that customers can collaborate on the same timeline with other editors or colorists as well as audio engineers and VFX artists from literally anywhere in the world,” continued Petty. “I think it will be exciting to try out the new iPad version and I can’t wait to see how our customers use it, their creativity will be mind blowing.”

If DaVinci Resolve for iPad contains all of the functionality of its desktop version, it will be the first high-profile video editing app to come to the iPad complete. Adobe has previously released a cut down version of its video editor as Adobe Premiere Rush, and Apple has its entry-level iMovie already installed.
There is no Final Cut Pro for iPad. Industry professionals are reportedly pressing Apple to be more proactive with the development of its video editor.

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How to listen to FM stations on your ‘radio-silent’ iPhone

How to listen to FM stations on your ‘radio-silent’ iPhone

While going to Kozhikode on a Rajdhani Express last week, I realised that my iPhone does not have a built-in FM Radio. Even though I have subscribed to Apple Music, I sometimes crave to listen to old Hindi songs on All India Radio (AIR). While searching for an app that tracks the live running status of trains, I accidentally found radio apps for iOS. I had no clue about radio apps and did not know what they did or if they supported local radio stations or not. I downloaded a few radio apps on my iPhone and found them extremely useful, though they only work when you have a stable data connection or Wi-Fi. Still, radio apps are a great way to get informed and entertained. I will tell you everything about how to listen to FM radio on your iPhone and whether or not radio apps are for you.
Apple iPhones don’t ship with FM Radio
Unlike Android smartphones, iPhones do not have FM Radio chips built in. Maybe it comes as a shock to some, but that’s true. Older iPhones used to have FM modules right up to the iPhone 6, but they never had an appropriate antenna and amplifier chip to support FM Radio. Even if older iPhones such as the iPhone 4s supported an FM Radio chip, they lacked a radio tuner. Starting with the iPhone 6s, Apple stopped including FM Radio chips in its iPhones.
The issue of Apple not including FM Radio chips in its iPhones was blown out of proportion when the former chairman of US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Ajit Pai urged Apple to enable FM Radio in iPhones in 2017, but Cupertino responded that their latest phones don’t have FM chips. It is very likely that the FCC was aware that the FM Radio was not present in iPhones- after all, in the US FCC tests all radio devices before they go on sale. The shaming of Apple was unjustified also because there is no regulation in place that requires phone manufacturers to include FM Radios in their smartphones.

I miss the good old days of Walkman. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
Can I listen to FM Radio on my iPhone?
As I have mentioned before, radio apps are the only way through which you can listen to FM Radio on your iPhone. There are dozens of radio apps you can find on the Apple App Store, but I found a handful of them useful. I wish iHeartRadio, one of the most popular radio apps in the world, was available in India but it’s limited to the US, Canada, Australia and a few other markets. Pandora Radio is another great option for listening to the radio but again it’s limited to select markets.
The next best option was TuneIn Radio, a free-to-download live radio app. A premium version is also there for Rs 489 a month which gets you access to premium content without any advertisements. The free version, which I opted for, has a selection of local radio stations as well as podcasts and global sports radio stations. The best part of the app is that you can choose the content you want to listen to based on your region and local language. I think where the app shines is reaching out to users with local radio stations such as AIR Kozhikode and Rainbow FM Kochi which appeal to a large population base in Kerala, or Radio Sharda 90.4 FM which is a community radio station that broadcasts in Kashmiri.
A screenshot of TuneIn Radio app.
MyTuner Radio
Ever since I started using MyTuner Radio, I have been hooked to the app. The free-to-use radio app gives you a huge number of live stations from around India you can listen to. Upon launch, MyTuner Radio lets you choose exactly what you want to listen to. You can browse local radio stations for different languages and cities, and even podcasts. The best part is the selection of local radio stations is solid; Radio City, Radio Mirchi, AIR Vividh Bharati, Ishq 104.8 FM, All India Radio News, Radio City Ghazal…the list is long and never-ending. The app’s intuitive interface makes it easy to find what you want quickly. The best thing about the app, though, is the ability to use Siri Shortcuts to access the station with the voice assistant. MyTuner Radio is a solid choice for live radio with an enormous music library. It’s easy to use and it’s available for free at the App Store but with a paid subscription (Rs 249 a month) you will be able to get rid of ads, take advantage of a music equaliser and be able to use car mode, which makes it easy to navigate UI while driving.

There’s something nostalgic about listening to Vividh Bharati. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
NewsonAir app is a gold mine for retro songs
The NewsonAir app is your go-to platform to listen to AIR Radio stations. The official app by Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, is free to download and does not need any subscription. NewsonAir offers an enormous list of channels, including national as well as local programming from different states in India. I, particularly, tune to Vividh Bharati for listening to classic Hindi songs every day when I go for an evening walk. No matter how popular streaming apps or YouTube have become, there’s nostalgia in listening to old Hindi classics, and then there’s Vividh Bharati. Many of us don’t have physical radios anymore, but I am glad that I am still listening to Vividh Bharati in 2022, thanks to digitisation and a large community of people who still love radio.

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Travel Apps Can Help You Save Money and Time​

Travel Apps Can Help You Save Money and Time​

Avoid traffic and fill up economically

Google Maps is already installed on all Android devices and available for iPhones, but road trippers should consider loading Waze. Also owned by Google, Waze is the world’s largest community-based navigation app.

By crowdsourcing traffic and road info from millions of users known as Wazers, the app gives you real-time information on the roads around you, including accidents, construction zones and speed traps. The goal is to give you the fastest and safest route to your destination.

The smart navigation app Nexit not only helps you get from point A to point B quickly, but also recommends stops along the way, such a gas station or restaurant you requested. Nexit won’t recommend a stop that’s behind you, like other mapping apps might do, even if it’s a little closer.

Nexit can save you money in addition to time. It will show you the cheapest gas and a hotel room within your specified limit. You can book your room from the app and load your loyalty cards to get rewards. Nexit is available now only for Apple devices.

Gas prices might be a deciding factor on whether you travel near or far this year. GasBuddy says it saves users an average of $340 a year on gas.

The app shows you which nearby stations have the lowest prices and provides maps if you don’t know an area. View gas stations by distance or price, plus you can see prices for regular, mid-grade, premium and diesel fuel.

GasBuddy has an optional card and rewards program that will help you save even more. It also can help you budget with a trip cost calculator, tips and tricks to use less gas, car recall info and optional in-app challenges you can accept to win free gas.

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Steve Jobs wanted original iPhone to have no SIM card, claims iPod inventor Tony Fadell

Steve Jobs wanted original iPhone to have no SIM card, claims iPod inventor Tony Fadell

The original iPhone brought the tech industry to a new era, and made smartphones the most essential tool in our lives. But did you know that Steve Jobs, Apple’s c0-founder, wanted the first iPhone to be SIM-free? While promoting his new book Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making at the Computer History Museum, “Father of iPod” Tony Fadell revealed that Jobs’ vision for the iPhone was to have a connected device without a SIM card slot. The revelation was made by Fadell in an interview with journalist Joanna Stern.
Fadell revealed that Jobs wasn’t a big fan of the iPhone having a physical SIM card slot. Instead, he wanted it to be a seamless device stating “we don’t want another hole in it.” According to Fadell, Jobs wanted Apple to use CDMA technology in its iPhone to connect to cell towers, rather than GSM. Fadell said he had to show convince Jobs that CDMA technology adoption was too low to be sustainable for the iPhone. Eventually, Apple did launch a CDMA version of the iPhone 4 but the SIM tray persisted

Apple does offer eSIM functionality on its iPhones but the feature is limited to a few countries. An iPhone without a physical SIM card is something Apple has been dreaming up for years, and looks like the time is near when the company actually launches the device without the actual SIM card tray. In fact, rumour has it that the iPhone 15 Pro models might not ship with a SIM card slot, paving way for a SIM-free iPhone.

The Cupertino giant is set to launch the iPhone 14 later this year, and based on leaks, the new lineup might include a lot of internal changes. Last week, a new report indicated that Apple is planning to ditch the Lightning port in the iPhone in favour of USB-C, in part to comply with the European Commission’s proposal that a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones and tablets.

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The best VPNs of 2022 (including free VPN services), tested for privacy on iPhone, Android and PC

The best VPNs of 2022 (including free VPN services), tested for privacy on iPhone, Android and PC

Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be a vital tool in today’s mobile, remote-working world, offering a secure and private way to connect to the internet even on public Wi-Fi. VPNs used to be largely used for business, extending a secure private network across a public network to allow people to log in to the office remotely. But they are now widely used by individuals for travel, entertainment and more. Most VPN software is simple to use, even if you’re not particularly technical, and when you subscribe to a VPN service, you can usually install a version for laptops, tablets, Android and Apple smartphones, Chromebooks, web-linked platforms including smart TVs and even games consoles.How do VPNs work?When you use VPN software, you typically pick a location on a map or a list and then connect to an encrypted server there.  When you are connected, the VPN hides your device’s unique address (IP) by routing requests through that server, meaning your browsing activity and IP address are encrypted and safe from prying eyes.VPNs are sometimes misused to access blocked streaming services — for instance, to watch British TV from abroad by convincing the providers that you’re in Britain when you are not. This is against the terms of service of most streaming services, such as Netflix. Using a VPN can also have odd side-effects, such as your PC offering a weather forecast for Poland, or seeing adverts in Dutch. You can disconnect and use a normal connection whenever you want to. The use of VPNs has been a vital tool for activists in countries such as China, where access to the open internet is forbidden. Notably, many VPN companies are headquartered in tax havens, although this is not to avoid paying taxes. It’s because such countries don’t have data retention laws, so the companies can’t be forced to hand over data to authorities. Good VPN companies have a strong focus on user privacy (although not all VPN companies are good).As a tech writer, I’ve used VPN services for various reasons — most often for work, as the extra privacy is useful for protecting work devices. I’ve also heard interesting stories from friends who’ve used VPNs to find cheaper plane tickets by changing the country they appeared to be buying them from. I was keen to find out what is the best VPN for 2022. Which is the best VPN for me? Choosing a VPN service can be tricky. There are dozens of low-quality free VPN services, some of which specifically block video streaming — which is the very thing many people want them for. At the other end of the price range, some paid subscription services offer attractive extras such as antivirus functions (although if you’re looking for the best antivirus, you may want to pick a specialised package). Generally, if you’re going to use a VPN it’s worth paying the subscription. You usually pay around £10 a month, with steep discounts if you sign up for one or two years. I recommend signing up for a month first just to check that the VPN fits your needs before committing for the long haul.I asked Paul Bischoff, privacy advocate at Comparitech, what he looks for when choosing a VPN.‘I started using VPNs when I lived in China to unblock sites, apps, and services that were blocked by the Great Firewall,’ Bischoff says. ‘I’ve also used them for streaming and to protect my privacy on public wi-fi hotspots.’Bischoff says the key thing is to check that the service won’t retain your data: there should be no log of what you do while connected. ‘It should use a modern protocol and encryption scheme such as Wireguard or OpenVPN. It should also work from countries like China and the UAE, and be able to access plenty of streaming services from abroad.’Free VPNsBad VPN services can be very bad, Bischoff warns: they may offer inadequate security, cause slow speeds or keep logs of what users do online while connected to the VPN. Some even harbour malware (viruses) which can damage your computers. “I wouldn’t trust any of the completely free VPNs, as they are often guilty of bad practices such as logging user data or throttling speeds. However, many of the good paid-for VPNs offer free versions that can be used up until the user transfers a certain amount of data through the VPN. For example, there may be a 500 MB per day or 10 GB per month limit.”How I tested the best VPNsI installed both the desktop and smartphone versions of all the apps and tested a paid version (where applicable) as well as the free tier. I tried all the functions of the VPNs and attempted common uses, such as accessing streaming services and news sites which routinely block logins from Britain. I also compared the privacy policies of each VPN. At a glance: the best VPNs for 2022The best VPNs1. NordVPNFrom £2.89 per month, NordVPN.comBest overallWe liked: High performance at a high price, with lots of extras for the privacy-fixated
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