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iPhone 16 Pro models to get larger screens and periscope camera system, analysts say
Display industry analyst Ross Young recently told MacRumors that he believes the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max launching in 2024 will ship with slightly larger displays compared to today’s Pro offerings. The iPhone 16 Pro will grow to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches and the Pro Max will increase from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches.
Android 14 Will Add More Customization To Your Home and Lock Screens
Come the fall, Google will also introduce a built-in AI image generator within Android’s customization menu. You can use the tool to create wallpapers you can’t find online. It comes with pre-populated prompts you can tweak to make the process of guiding the AI easier. Once you add an AI wallpaper to your home screen, Android’s Material You system will automatically color-match all the user interface elements, including any app icons, so they don’t clash with one another. Android 14 will further augment those tools with the addition of new clocks and shortcuts you can add to your lock screen. And if colors aren’t your thing, Google also plans to add a new monochromatic theme for those who prefer a more understated look. At I/O, Burke also previewed Magic Compose, a Messages feature that will use Google’s generative AI technology to write texts for you. The tool comes with multiple style settings you can use to give your messages a different flair. Google plans to beta test Magic Compose this summer. Separately, Google said after the keynote that Android 14 will add support for Ultra HDR, allowing for photos that feature more vivid colors and detailed shadows.
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5 Best Digital Photo Frames (2023): High Res and Natural Screens, Plus Privacy Tips
Study identifies which countries spend the most time staring at their screens
Electronics Hub created the report on average screen time and usage using DataReportal’s 2023 global overview and sleep data gathered from Sleep Cycle, a popular sleep analysis application. The sleep data allowed researchers to compare the average number of hours users were awake against the amount of screen time reported…
Are Screens Stealing My Childhood?
This modder is making the coolest keyboard ever by putting little OLED screens in the keycaps
Diablo 4 is no MMO – you’ll be “blowing up screens of monsters”
If the Diablo 4 endgame video didn’t get you excited for Blizzard’s upcoming action RPG game, then I don’t know what will. There’s fearsome world bosses, all-new Nightmare Dungeons, a tree made of literal faces – take your pick, Sanctuary has it. With a heavy focus on exploration, though, Diablo 4 seems to be blurring the lines between dungeon crawler and MMORPG, but the devs are resolute that it’s the ARPG we know and love, updated and improved upon for a 2023 audience.
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How to clean all the screens in your home
Display technology has come a long way in recent years. OLED and LCD screens are brighter, more colorful and responsive than ever before, but at some point, they all still succumb to dust, dirt and grime. There are a plethora of cleaning products out there that claim they can make your screen sparkle again, but we’ve found that the simplest route is actually the best. If you want to refresh all of the screens in your home, from TVs to smartphones, we’ll outline the best methods that will help you do so properly without damaging any of your gear.
How not to clean your screens
Before we get to how to clean a screen, there are a few ways you don’t want to go about the process. The first, and most important, is that you don’t want to clean a display using substances like isopropyl alcohol or Windex. Alcohol- and ammonia-based cleaners can damage your screen’s anti-reflective coating. Using those substances repeatedly can lead to clouding and the coating becoming uneven.
Companies like Whoosh make cleaning agents that won’t damage your screen, but in my experience, you’re best off using distilled water. It’s more affordable than a dedicated cleaning agent and more versatile too since you can use it on a variety of surfaces. It also won’t leave behind any residue on your display, which is something I’ve seen products like Whoosh do occasionally. You can buy distilled water at a grocery store or make it yourself with some simple cookware.
In a pinch, you can use tap water, but we recommend against it. Depending on the hardness of the water in your area and how your municipality treats it, there may be minerals and chemicals that will again either leave behind residue or, worse yet, damage your display’s coating.
Once you have some distilled water, you’ll want a separate spray bottle. One option is to reuse one you already have at home, but if you don’t have a spare, Muji makes these handy travel bottles in 100ml, 50ml and 30ml sizes that are perfect for the task, and you can find similar bottles on Amazon.
Next, be mindful of what you use to wipe your screen. You want to avoid using paper towel, dish rags and anything else that may have an abrasive surface that will damage the coating on your screen. You can use the sleeve of an old but clean t-shirt. That said, you’ll get the best results using microfiber cloths. That’s because the fabric they’re made from is extremely soft and good at attracting dust. We suggest buying a pack of them so that you always have a clean one on hand. The last thing you want to do is use a dirty one and transfer any dirt and grime onto your display.
Lastly, avoid spraying any liquid directly on a display. You’ll have a lot more control if you deposit it on your microfiber cloth and it’s much easier to avoid any of it making its way into the more sensitive parts of the display.
How to clean your screens
With all that out of the way, the actual process of cleaning a display is straightforward. If you’re only dealing with some dust, use a can of compressed air or an air blower to dislodge it. You can also turn to a dry microfiber cloth.
For anything more than that, dampen your microfiber cloth with a small amount of distilled water and then gently wipe the display. Once you’ve gone over the entire surface, turn over the cloth and use the dry side to remove any excess water. At this stage, avoid buffing the screen or using excessive pressure. You don’t want to work any particles into the surface of the screen.
That’s it. You should have a clean display now. Obviously, it will take longer to clean a bigger screen, but you can put to use the tips mentioned for all types of displays, including TVs, monitors and glass smartphone displays.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-clean-a-tv-screen-and-all-the-other-screens-in-your-home-150049478.html?src=rss