Administrator – Trophygains https://trophygains.org/ Your go-to source for news Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:35:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 New Beats Studio Pros use Kim Kardashian’s specialty colours https://trophygains.org/new-beats-studio-pros-use-kim-kardashians-specialty-colours/ https://trophygains.org/new-beats-studio-pros-use-kim-kardashians-specialty-colours/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:35:38 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72416

Following 2022’s Beats Fit Pros by Kim, the audio company has released a new slate of Kardashian colours for the over-ear Beats Studio Pro headphones.

Like the Fit Pro, you can get them in Moon, Dune and Earth colours. Earth is the deep brown model that’s in my photographs. Moon is more of a pale pink/beige colour and Dune is a lighter shade of brown that is almost verging on cream. All three look really cool though, and are more on trend with their colours than the normal black and white options you get from most brands.

These headphones might be backed by Apple, but notably they work just as well on iPhone as they do on Android and Windows. Plus, to take things a step further, they’ll also charge and play audio over USB-C at the same time when plugged in, which is a nice bonus.

They’re also one of the few pairs of headphones that fold up, and they come with a pretty compact case, making them great for travel. Notably, the headphones come with matching braided USB-C and AUX cables for charging and using these with a wired connection. You can also use the USB-C to C cable to transfer audio, and the earphones have their own DAC, so they can support lossless audio this way.

In a few brief listening sessions over the past two days, I’ve been impressed with the active noise cancellation (ANC) and sound quality. Combining that with the light weight, these have been great headphones to wear for extended periods of time. The sound quality doesn’t feel as strong as what you get from the Sonos Ace, but the Beats are roughly $100 less, so I’d argue their lower price makes up for the slight discrepancy in audio quality.

The other thing that’s great about these headphones is the control panel on the right earcup. Press on the Beats logo to play/pause or press on the upper edge of the cup to push volume up and the bottom edge for volume down.

If you really like these cool Kim K colours, you can buy the new headphones from Apple or Beats for $469.

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 Quick Review: Easily the Best Yet https://trophygains.org/galaxy-z-fold-6-quick-review-easily-the-best-yet/ https://trophygains.org/galaxy-z-fold-6-quick-review-easily-the-best-yet/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:33:19 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72413

Samsung is now on its sixth generation of foldable devices. That’s six years of upgrades and hardware tweaks, leading us to what I believe is the best iteration yet in the Galaxy Z Fold 6. There’s not even a debate to be had. The upgraded hinge system alone is a testament to Samsung’s never ending pursuit to improve upon these devices. Sprinkle on a few other upgrades and improvements and we’re left with the Galaxy Z Fold 6, a really solid foldable option.

Let’s go over a few of my favorite things about this phone, plus as a bonus I’ll try to find stuff I didn’t care for. That’s always the hard part.

This is our Galaxy Z Fold 6 quick review.

What I Like

Displays: Galaxy Z Fold 6 is equipped with two displays. The exterior (cover) display is a 6.3-inch HD+ screen (2376 x 968) with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, while the main display is a 7.6-inch QXGA+ screen (2160 x 1856) with the same 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The displays are another area where Samsung could have gotten away with doing little from last year, but instead, they upped the peak brightness for both panels up to 2600 nits. That’s a major improvement, especially when using the device in direct sunlight.

Given this is still a Samsung panel, colors are still nicely saturated and there are plenty of levels to play with in the settings menu should you want to adjust them. Heading into that settings menu, I was doing a bit of digging and noticed that Samsung also has an increased amount of Vision Enhancement options. I had an eye surgery last year and needed more display contrast for a few months following the procedure while my eyes healed, so finding this improved menu is good to know about. Inside you can play with a dedicated “High contrast theme,” set high contrast fonts, keyboard, buttons, as well as Relumino outlines (introduced last year).

We can’t talk about the main display without addressing the crease. It’s still very much there, but it is becoming less noticeable. I’m not sure when we’ll get to a place where there is no crease, but if we compare what the display crease is like in 2024 to what it was like in 2018 or 2019, we’ve certainly come a very long way.

Specs: Samsung loaded up this device with top of the line specs across the board. There’s a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 12GB RAM, 4400mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging), triple rear camera system (more details on camera below), all of the connectivity requirements you’d need (5G, WiFi 6E, etc), fingerprint reader, S Pen support (still no dedicated slot), a decreased weight of 239g, and Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1).

Another improvement we have is the increased IP rating, up to IP48 from IPX8. Comparing to another new foldable, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, it has just the IPX8 rating. For water, that’s all fine and dandy, but people don’t typically carry loose water in their pockets or purse. In those places you’ll find sand, dust, and other debris. That 4 rating means your Z Fold 6 has been tested to withstand objects larger than 1mm, which is better than nothing. The next higher rating of 5 would mean dust protection, which we hope to see on subsequent models, but is likely difficult to achieve given the foldable nature of the hardware. Regardless, it’s an improvement and worth noting.

One spec Samsung could’ve improved is the RAM. Google did a very cool thing and gave all Pro models of the Pixel 9 a standard 16GB. While 12GB has been fine enough in my testing, all of the AI stuff on this device could likely benefit from more RAM. After all, these phones are still nearly $2,000, so having as many ultra high-end specs as possible would have been nice to see.

Battery Life: We have the same 4,400mAh battery in the Z Fold 6 as last year, and for the most part, I’d say my battery life has been pretty similar to that of the Z Fold 5. I’m easily getting through my full days, with gaming (Marvel SNAP) and plenty of YouTube and TikTok streaming. My typical day is 7am to 11pm and I’ve been hitting the hay with anywhere from 15-30% battery left. During this time I’ve been actively using a Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring. Charging speeds are listed at 25W wired (50% in 30 minutes of charging) and 15W wireless charging. Reverse wireless charging is listed at a whopping 4.5W.

Camera: This device comes with a total of three rear cameras: 12MP ultra-wide (F2.2), 50MP wide-angle (F1.8) with Dual Pixel AF and OIS, plus a 10MP telephoto (F2.4) with PDAF and OIS. From my testing, the cameras are very solid shooters, very capable in a variety of settings. It excelled in bright day light, but even darker environments fair relatively well thanks to Samsung’s improved Night Shot. Like everything else on these phones, features like Night Shot have been getting better and better. While I wouldn’t compare it yet to Google’s Night Sight, it is very capable on delivering solid results when in low light situations. The red club photo down below was taken in a very dim room, but Night Shot makes the room appear well lit with lots of detail.

There’s so much software to discover, too. A breakdown of Samsung’s camera software could be a 5-part post, but the essentials are done well. Switching photo sizes and aspect ratios is easy, plus quickly adding filters is painless. Under the “more” section for modes you’ll find the classics like Hyperlapse and Pro Camera/Pro Video, but you’ll also find the Dual Recording mode. This mode lets you record both front and back cameras simultaneously, plus Samsung lets you manually set which lenses you use. I have yet to find a situation where I want to use it, but it’s there. That’s the case for many things on these newer phones.

For me, what’s important is speed and accuracy. How long will it take me to open my camera, get a photo, and then how well does it compare to what I saw with my eyes. While Samsung sensors have long been on the upped saturation side, they do a fantastic job at creating images that I want to share. There’s a lot of crisp detail, hardly any of which is lost when zooming in thanks to large sensor sizes. I haven’t played with the Pixel 9 lineup yet, but if I was headed on a trip and needed a camera, I’d have no problem reaching for this phone or the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s camera game continues to improve and I’m here for it.

Here are some camera samples, resized to help the site load better.

Zoom Test

Hardware: This is the section I’m most passionate about. Comparing Galaxy Z Fold 6 to all past iterations, this is easily the best hardware yet. It just feels so good to open and close this thing. The way it snaps shut nice and flush, it’s extremely satisfying. Samsung calls this the FlexHinge, tested for at least 200,000 folds or 10 years of approximate usage. I likely won’t be using this device for 10 years, but just from my couple weeks of usage, I can tell that it does feel very sturdy. Again, comparing to previous models, it feels like such a major improvement.

I can also attest to the phone’s overall durability. It’s a funny story. The night I returned from New York for Samsung’s press event, where I snagged this review unit, I made it back to my car and as I went to open the door, the phone slipped out of my crossbody and fell about 3-4 ft. to the hard concrete, coming to a rest glass side down. I figured the phone was completely f*cked and I was already writing an email to Samsung asking for a new unit in my head. I picked the phone up and saw that it was completely unfazed with exception of an extremely minor mark on one of the bottom corners. Whether it was a lucky bounce or not, the phone took a very hard fall onto a very hard surface and you can’t even tell. Props to the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and metal frame with Armor Aluminum.

Software (Galaxy AI): Galaxy Z Fold 6 comes with Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1), combined with a healthy amount of AI-powered features to keep you entertained with Samsung and Google work on making Android 15 (One UI 7) available to all. Noteworthy features available on this device include Circle to Search, AI summarization for Notes, Interpreter, Photo Assist for editing photos however you might need to, Sketch to Image, Portrait Studio, and much more.

While the whole AI thing is getting played a lot by every OEM, I believe there is a benefit to having a lot of these cloud-based AI features. After all, not all of the generative AI stuff is happening on your device. It allows phone makers to continue delivering new things without the need for a lot of device updates. If Samsung and Google want to keep feeding me new things to play with via the cloud, I think that’s fine. That is until users need to start paying for them. That’s a conversation for another day, but you can’t argue that this particular device isn’t feature packed. The introduction of Galaxy AI has opened up a whole new section of features that we can play with and utilize, when previously a Software section was a general overview of what changed year-over-year with One UI. I’ll take new features, even AI-powered ones, versus not getting a lot of new things to play with any day of the week.

The other great thing in the Galaxy vs. Pixel battle are software updates. Samsung is committed to seven years of software and security updates. That’s support for this phone into the 2030s, which is amazing.

The Verdict

Galaxy Z Fold 6 is priced starting at $1899. That’s $100 increase from last year, but in my mind, these hardware improvements are worth that alone. And remember, Samsung always has deals going on, so the chances of having to pay full price for this phone seem slim. Even today, you can snag free doubled storage and up to $1200 in trade-in savings. Not bad.

As for a verdict, if a foldable phone is what you desire, then this would be a great choice. Samsung is six years deep into foldables, while competition like Google and OnePlus are still relative newcomers. This phone has amazing hardware with a great in-hand feel, good cameras, gorgeous displays, and 98% of the specs you’d want. I still would’ve liked to see 16GB RAM. Oh well.

Follow the link below to snag your own Galaxy Z Fold 6.

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Crunchyroll presents Kizumongatari – Koyomi Vamp – in theatres on August 28 https://trophygains.org/crunchyroll-presents-kizumongatari-koyomi-vamp-in-theatres-on-august-28/ https://trophygains.org/crunchyroll-presents-kizumongatari-koyomi-vamp-in-theatres-on-august-28/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:31:05 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72410

Crunchyroll has announced that the supernatural anime Kizumongatari – Koyomi Vamp will have a one-day limited run on August 28th.

The film is based on a three-film anime adaptation, with edited footage from the trilogy of films of the same name released in 2016 and 2017. It is only available in Japanese with English subtitles. You’ll be able to catch this exclusively in theatres, and it summarizes the Kizumonogatari trilogy in a little less than two hours.

The anime is directed by and screenplay by Tatuya Oishi. You can watch the Monogatari series Off & Monster on Crunchyroll right now to prepare you for the new film.

You can buy tickets here. 

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Verizon’s Fall Open Enrollment is Here https://trophygains.org/verizons-fall-open-enrollment-is-here/ https://trophygains.org/verizons-fall-open-enrollment-is-here/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:29:07 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72408

It’s that time again, with Verizon firing up open enrollment for customers looking to add Verizon Mobile Protect to their device plan.

This $16/mo to $19/mo-priced insurance covers loss, theft, damage, and post-warranty malfunctions, which may seem more important these days given how long OEMs are supporting hardware for. Customers get same-day delivery for insurance replacements, unlimited claims, unlimited $0 cracked screen repair, as well as $99 or less damage replacement deductibles.

Features

Pro on the Go: Same-day delivery and setup for insurance replacements and new devices
Unlimited number of claims
Unlimited $0 cracked screen repair & back glass repair for select smartphones
$99 or less damage replacement deductible
24/7 access to tech support and digital security and privacy tools

I typically think that insurance for phones is silly, but I see some of the phone conditions some of y’all are walking around with. Busted screens and what not. Maybe you could benefit from this?

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Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger will speak at IFA tech conference https://trophygains.org/pussycat-dolls-nicole-scherzinger-will-speak-at-ifa-tech-conference/ https://trophygains.org/pussycat-dolls-nicole-scherzinger-will-speak-at-ifa-tech-conference/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:26:59 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72405

American pop star Nicole Scherzinger will be a keynote speaker at IFA, a global tech conference.

For those who don’t know Scherzinger, she was the lead singer of the iconic pop group The Pussycat Dolls, infamous for songs like ‘Don’t Cha,’ ‘Buttons,’ and ‘Wait a Minute.’

Scherzinger will address the transformation of celebrity, content creation, and philanthropy by tech on Saturday, September 7th.

The actress, singer, and philanthropist will be a speaker throughout the event. She will be joined by Mark Barrocas, CEO of Shark Ninja, Dave Reger, CEO and Founder of Neura Robotics GmbH, and others.

IFA, or International Funkausstellung Berlin, focuses on consumer electronics and home appliances and started in 1924.

The event takes place in Berlin, Germany, every September. This year, it’ll take place from September 6th to 10th, and MobileSyrup will be on the ground at the event, hoping to take a selfie with Scherzinger.

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Circle to Search Coming to Galaxy A Series, Galaxy Tab S9 FE Family https://trophygains.org/circle-to-search-coming-to-galaxy-a-series-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-family/ https://trophygains.org/circle-to-search-coming-to-galaxy-a-series-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-family/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:24:53 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72403

Samsung announced this week that it is bringing Google’s Circle to Search to a handful of new devices.

Starting August 22, owners of Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A54 will find the feature, as well as users of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Once available, you can essentially highlight anything on your device’s screen and do a Google search. It can be quite useful.

Samsung’s TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business, says that, “These updates unlock new possibilities for the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series and reinforce our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology for more Galaxy users.”

August 22. Mark your calendar, if you own one of the listed devices.

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Telecom news roundup: Bell, Telus must provide fibre access [Aug 10-16] https://trophygains.org/telecom-news-roundup-bell-telus-must-provide-fibre-access-aug-10-16/ https://trophygains.org/telecom-news-roundup-bell-telus-must-provide-fibre-access-aug-10-16/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:22:59 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72400

After a slower week, Canadian telecom was back with tons of news this week. There were several notable pricing changes, frustration over a new Rogers ad and several CRTC-related stories.

Here’s what happened in Canadian telecom this week:

Pricing and deals

Fido added unlimited calling to seven countries, including the U.S., China, India and Mexico, to its $54/60GB plan.

Koodo offered special plans to existing customers ranging from $30/60GB to $55/90GB.

Bell offered a special $45/100GB migration plan to some Virgin customers.

Several carriers are offering the Pixel 8 for $5/mo.

Koodo boosted the data on its $39/mo plan from 20GB to 50GB.

Infrastructure

Rogers partnered with SenseNet to bring wildfire detection technology to 10 communities across Alberta and B.C.

Bell and Virgin warned of service disruptions in Montreal due to a broken water main.

Legal and regulatory

The USW won an injunction against Telus that puts the company’s return-to-office mandate on hold, giving the union time to negotiate a solution with the carrier.

Bell made over $64 million off inmate calls in Ontario jails and $39 million of that went to the province as a commission.

A new ad from Rogers featuring John Krasinski faced ire from Canadian actors.

The CRTC ruled Bell and Telus must provide access to their fibre networks to competitors nationwide. The ruling was an expansion of a temporary directive from the CRTC that was released in November.

Corus accused Rogers of weaponizing its media dominance to disadvantage independents.

You can find this week’s mobile rate plan changes here, and last week’s telecom news roundup here.

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Ancient Fruit in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide for Farmers  https://trophygains.org/ancient-fruit-in-stardew-valley-a-comprehensive-guide-for-farmers/ https://trophygains.org/ancient-fruit-in-stardew-valley-a-comprehensive-guide-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:21:13 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72397

In the pixelated world of Stardew Valley, where crops reign supreme and farmers strive for prosperity, one particular fruit holds a special place of honor: the Ancient Fruit. This crop, being very rare and precious, is much wanted by players. This is because of its high-earning prospects and special features.

This article will focus on everything you should know about the Ancient Fruit in Stardew Valley, from getting the seeds to getting the most out of them.

 

Introduction to Ancient Fruit

The Ancient Fruit is a rarity; it is the only blue fruit that requires as long as an entire season to fully ripen. While it takes comparatively long to develop, it is worth much more than simple crops. This is why it is so valuable. Many players desire it.

With proper knowledge and strategy, farmers can draw the strength of Ancient Fruit. This will help them increase their income and make their farming business level up.

 

Acquiring Ancient Fruit Seeds

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The road to Ancient Fruit starts by getting Ancient Seeds that give this fruit life. There are several methods to obtain Ancient Seeds in Stardew Valley:

The Traveling Merchant: As you will be moving along the north end of the Cindersap Forest, remember to look for The Traveling Merchant who comes around every Friday and Sunday. Ranging from 100g to 1000g, the merchant might add a pack of Ancient Seeds as part of their inventory.
Donating the Ancient Seed Artifact: Pursue the giant terrain of Stardew Valley to get the Ancient Seed artifact. Should you find one, donate it to the Museum and you will receive a package of Ancient Seeds and the recipe for cultivating more.
Seed Maker: The Seed Maker can be used for all of the processing of crops and with a chance to collect Ancient Fruit Seeds. Even though most crops usually produce seeds similar to the input, there is a small chance of receiving Ancient Fruit Seeds. This makes the process fruit some.

 

Cultivating Ancient Fruit

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After owning the Ancient Fruit Seed, it is time to start the journey to cultivation. Don’t put the seeds of the crop in the ground during the wintertime, because Ancient Fruit needs a good climate. You can do this during any other season.

Please be patient, because it will require nearly 28 days for the seeds to reach full maturity and develop into plants. Nevertheless, it would be worthwhile since it is one of the most profitable crops. As soon as the Ancient Fruit plant matures it will continue to bear fruit every week. An experienced farmer could make a steady living out of it.

For those who want to continue cultivation throughout year-round, use the greenhouse. Here the climate remains ideal, no matter the season. Using the seeds of ancient fruits for the greenhouse gives farmers a continuous harvest. In the long run, it also encourages them to boost their crop output for better economic gain.

 

Maximizing the Value of The Ancient Fruit

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Ancient Fruit holds a significant value. Both as a raw item as well as when processed into various products. Here are some ways to maximize the value of Ancient Fruit:

Selling Raw Fruit: Antique Fruit proves to be a sizable profit, the price depending on the quality. Whether it be for normal, silver, gold, or iridium quality, Ancient Fruit farmers can expect significant profits.
Processing into Wine or Jam: However, the Value of Ancient Fruit can also be improved by processing into the Wine or Jam. The processed Ancient Fruit products are brought higher prices and can also be further aged in the casks to increase their quality
Completing Bundles: donate the Ancient Fruit to fulfill specific Community Center bundles. In return, you will get access to the Movie Theatre or new locations.
Crafting Genie Pants: Get creative by combining Ancient Fruit with cloth at a sewing machine to form dyeable Genie Pants. This adds some flair to the whole ensemble of your character’s clothes. It can also be used as a blue dye in tailoring.

 

Q&A:

1. What is Ancient Fruit in Stardew Valley?

Ans: Ancient fruit is one of the most valuable produce in Stardew Valley, as it pays the highest and has a relatively long harvest start. It is a particular kind of seed that as long as they are nurtured, they grow into plants that produce Ancient Fruit which can be sold for profit.

2. How do I get Ancient Fruit seeds?

Ans: Stardew Valley provides the players with multiple ways to get the ancestors’ seeds. One of the easiest ways to earn them is to get them as a reward for completing specific tasks or quests. Be on the lookout for a chance to obtain Ancient Fruit seeds as a reward for getting a job well done on the farm.

3. Can I grow the Ancient Fruit on the Nintendo Switch version?

Ans: Yes, these Fruits can be cultivated and grown on every platform publishing Stardew Valley, including the Nintendo Switch. Regardless of whether you play on a PC, console, or mobile, you can have fun growing the Ancient Fruit tree on your farm.

4. Is there any special event or location related to the Ancient Fuirt?

Ans: Yes, during the Winter season, adventurers can check out the Night Market to meet with sellers who probably have Ancient Fruit seeds or other Ancient Fruit items for them. Don’t miss this occasion to add Ancient Fruit seeds and other worthwhile items to your farm.

5. Does the Artisan profession have any advantages in the Ancient Fruit farming?

Ans: The Artisan occupation gives more value to the artisan goods, like the wine made from the Ancient Fruits. Thus, the farmers can earn an even higher fortune by harvesting their crops.

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The Tineco Floor One S5 makes vacuuming and mopping so much more efficient https://trophygains.org/the-tineco-floor-one-s5-makes-vacuuming-and-mopping-so-much-more-efficient/ https://trophygains.org/the-tineco-floor-one-s5-makes-vacuuming-and-mopping-so-much-more-efficient/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:19:05 +0000 https://trophygains.org/?p=72394

Five years ago, Chris Evans made a viral humorous tweet bemoaning the inclusion of “smart” functionality into pretty much every new piece of technology. “You’re a major pain in all of our asses,” he quipped. As someone who similarly doesn’t care about smart features at all, it summed up my thoughts quite well. (Honestly, it was the most I will ever be able to relate to a buff millionaire.)

But the Tineco Floor One S5 2-in-1 vacuum and mop is one of the few “smart” products that I’ve really enjoyed. Using Tineco’s proprietary ‘iLoop Smart Sensor Technology,’ the device is capable of adjusting suction power, roller speed and water flow. This results in a remarkably seamless cleaning experience in which the only thing you have to worry about in the moment is rolling the product back and forth.

Now, before we go further, I should confess that I initially went into this review process a bit ignorant, as the only high-end vacuum I’ve used before was an iRobot. Therefore, I was under the assumption that you could switch between vacuum and mop functionalities at will, but instead, the Floor One S5 does both simultaneously. This means it wasn’t 100 percent useful in three flights of carpeted stairs, but ultimately, that’s my own fault for not doing more research.

It’s a worthwhile trade-off, though, since it can’t be understated how handy it is to have the dual vacuum-mop functionality going at once. On top of being pretty light to pick up and satisfyingly smooth to roll along the ground, it does a bang-up job of cleaning. In particular, I was impressed by its streak-free mopping, which Tineco says comes from its special brush head design. On the vacuum side of things, my mum felt the Floor One S5 was especially good in areas of high dust concentration, such as under her bed. (In the few instances where it didn’t immediately suck up every dust bunny, a second rollover would successfully finish the job.)

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And back to the aforementioned smart technology, the vacuum has an ‘iLoop’ full-colour LED display ring to provide real-time information to you. Here, you’ll find the battery life, as well as what cleaning mode you’re in (‘Auto’ for basic cleaning, ‘Max’ for tougher messes and ‘Suction’ mode for vacuuming liquids and other wet messes without mopping). In general, though, the Floor One S5 is efficient enough to clean on Auto; I never needed to switch to Max.

But the best part of this display is that it uses an increasingly red-coloured loop to denote especially dirty areas. It’s a clever way to show you where certain parts of your house might be especially prone to getting messy. I can see this being even more useful for people with kids or pets who leave all kinds of spillage on the ground. You can also download the free companion Tineco Life app on Android and iOS for weekly cleaning reports, volume adjustment and, mercifully, a ‘Silent’ option for the admittedly (and sometimes annoyingly) talkative automated voice.

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Maintenance is also really simple. Said automated voice will tell you when you need to return it to the base to self-clean, and from there, you only need to empty out the dirty water tank. The noise that it makes when self-cleaning is also graciously not that loud, versus the iRobot that I used, which sounded like a jet engine when emptying its dirt bag. Removing and reattaching this tank, as well as the one on the rear for clean water and/or Tineco’s cleaning solution, is also painless.

My only real issue with the Floor One S5 is its battery life. With up to 35 minutes of cordless use, it gets through most, but not all, of my 1,700 sq. foot townhouse, and that’s removing the carpeted stairs on which I can’t use it. By the last of the four floors, we had to return it to the charging stand. For context, a full charge takes about four to five hours, although we didn’t need to wait that long, of course, to get enough juice to finish the house. Plus, the short battery usage is also more reasonable when you consider that it’s handling both vacuuming and mopping, so it still saves you time in the long run with its efficiency.

Tineco Floor One S5 rear

On the whole, my experience with the Floor One S5 has been delightful. Being able to vacuum and mop at the same time is extremely convenient, and all of the “smart” features that enable it to go back and forth between these functionalities are most welcome. While I do wish the battery life was just a tad longer, it’s a fair trade-off for a device that makes something I normally don’t enjoy doing — cleaning — that much more smooth and efficient.

You can order the Tineco Floor One S5 from Tineco’s website for $649. A special $250 discount is also available until Monday, August 19th.

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AppHub is the exact platform that helps distribute, manage, and handle software applications or apps. Developers have these applications on their devices, where they can be developed and deployed by having a centralized location. Some Samsung users are informed with notification signals by CarrierHub and AppHub which seems to be an annoying element to most users.

This application tremendously simplifies the task of mobile companies to make software updates to their devices at their will and also has the power to track them if necessary. It does the same job as a file manager, but is the only official installer for the App Store and can organize files and categorize them.

Virtually, everyone thinks that MCM is required to monitor your data, however it is not involved in doing so. It does not get linked to your phone; instead, it uses your Android phone to supply regular updates so that your device is protected. It is okay for you to forget to turn off the notification because it does not harm the device, however, to some people, this could be disturbing.

If you are one of those who are having these kinds of problems, here are some fixes that will help you troubleshoot the Apphub processing requests error.

 

Be Patient for a While

The app runs in the background, not visible on your phone, and the message is sent silently without popping onto the screen. The alert may stay for a while, and it may go away after the course of the learning program is over. If your plan is not successful, attempt to do the next step.

 

Go to the System Control Panel and Check Whether or Not You Are Connected to the Internet

internet connection

If your device has an unstable or slow internet connection, this issue will be encountered by you. In this regard, check whether you are having an uninterrupted wi-fi or data connection flow or not. Of course, make sure you monitor the usage of WiFi or cellular data to make sure that you are not running low on it.

 

Restart Your Computer

Restart your Computer

Turning off and turning on the device will sometimes fix the cases wherein the request pops up! It may seem easy, but it’s quite an effective method for fixing problems that can cause the request notification to appear.

Wherever it goes, it’s always better to give your device a fresh start so that you can clean up the temporary files, reset system processes, and refresh your memory simultaneously. So switch off your device in device settings or restart it and see if the issue persists.

 

Clear Caches and Data Storage

Sometimes the issue is caused by storage settings corrupted or app cache data buildup on the apps. So, solving the problem requires deleting the cache and data. The issue, according to the given statement, is associated with corrupted or wrong data. You can follow these steps to clear your cache and storage.

Choose Settings from the icon on your Android device.
Then choose Apps out of the menu.
From the list of the installed applications you should choose the “Carrier Hub.”
Click “Clear Cache”.
Go for the “Clear Storage” or “Clear Data” option.
To go back to your previous Settings menu, just press the Main Settings button.

The alternative is to locate the “Carrier Hub-apps-manager” icon and stop the app’s work by tapping the “Force Stop” button.

 

Upgrade the App

Observe the error and if the app is misbehaving make sure you keep all apps up to date to provide for optimum performance of the app and error-fixing. Besides, we would like you to be certain that Carrier Hub does not have an outdated version which is perhaps the ground for the problem of copying the “Apphub requests are being processed” notification. It could be checking for updates on the carrier hub app or Google Play Store app might resolve the difficulty.

 

Disable Notification on Carrier Hub

Disable Notification

In case Carrier Hub on your device keeps giving you problems, the simplest solution may be to turn off constant notifications so the alerts won’t be displayed on your device. To accomplish this and turn off the pop-ups, follow the steps given below.

On your device, open Settings, tap on Notifications, and then turn off Notifications of Carrier Hub or you can choose the option to mute notifications. The processing requests will be shown no more and you will mostly be sorted by now on Samsung phones or other mobiles or your PC.

 

Factory Reset Your Device

Factory Reset Your Device

 

After all you have done if it still does not function properly, the factory reset might be a last resort that might help. This can also be achieved on your system if you open the ‘PowerShell’ window, or go to adb devices, and provide it with the necessary adb commands to uninstall the app altogether. But beware, doing the reset will remove all your data from the machine, so ensure that you have a safe place before you proceed with the reset.

These are the troubleshooting steps that will help you easily get rid of the carrier hub’s processing requests notification and mcm client requests popping up in the top-right corner or any blank area. There are other minor elements that you might want to check if the issue persists, like USB cable connection, sprint network, or T-mobile SIM issues.

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