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Xiaomi has confirmed the launch timeline of the Xiaomi 14 flagships. According to an official post on Weibo, the new devices are set to arrive this month. With this announcement post, the company confirms its ongoing partnership with Leica.

Back in July of 2022, Xiaomi confirmed that it partnered with Leica. The aim of this partnership is to offer an improved camera experience on flagship phones. Soon after the partnership, we had many flagship phones with Leica lenses. That includes:

Xiaomi 14 Series is Launching in October

For the Xiaomi 14 series, Xiaomi will introduce an innovative optical system solution. It will feature the finest Leica Summilux lens. It is the most advanced camera lens available in the realm of mobile photography.

Xiaomi has combined that lens with a high-dynamic image sensor. These two will make the upcoming phones offer unparalleled and precise capturing abilities. The enhanced camera configuration of the phones will also ensure superior performance.

Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, has reposted the poster from the Weibo account. It teases the advanced image sensor. The poster also showcases the partnership with Leica for the Xiaomi 14 series.

Besides, the new Xiaomi 14 phones will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Also, as per the previous reports, the devices will come with Xiaomi HyperOS instead of MIUI. This OS aims to refine the user experience with Xiaomi phones. It will also offer more features and customizability options. You can check out our coverage on HyperOS to get more information about it.

That said, the series will at least have two phones. That includes the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro. And like the past launches, the brand will launch the 14 Ultra later next year. We will get you updated when more information is available. So, stay tuned.

Almost all the consumer phones in the market ship with built-in Google services. It’s also important to note that most of the third-party apps rely on Google app services. For example, Uber. So, it’s safe to say that experiencing Google apps crashing on Android can greatly impact your phone usage.

Well, the good news is that you don’t need to do much when Google apps are crashing on your Android phone. There are a good number of easy fixes that you can quickly implement to get your phone up and running as it should. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find information regarding all the ways to fix Google apps crashing on your Android phone.

Why Are My Google Apps Closing Automatically Android?

There can be a ton of reasons behind Google apps crashing automatically on Android phones. For example, it could be due to low storage space, inadequate RAM to handle all the app services, or a corrupt app installation.

Here, it’s important to note that Google apps work hand-in-hand with each other. That means if one or two Google apps are crashing on Android, there’s a chance that most of the other apps will start to close automatically.

What to Do When Google Apps Are Crashing Automatically

Regardless of the reason behind the Google apps crashing on your phone, there are some things that you can do to make them work normally again. They are:

Force Stop the Crashing App

Android apps are not known for being the most stable. After all, the Android market sees a dozen phone manufacturers releasing devices almost every month. All of this sheer number of devices makes it hard for developers to make their apps optimized for all devices.

But the good news is you get the power to force stop the apps when they are not working as they should. Basically, this option kills the app and all the services until you decide to launch it again. That makes this method a good way to quickly fix Google app crashing issues on Android.

Wondering what steps you need to follow to force-stop apps on Android? Take a look:

1. Head over to the Settings app on your Android, and then navigate to Apps. There, you should be able to see all the apps installed on your phone.
2. Select the app that’s crashing on your phone and look for the “Force Stop” button.
3. Tap on the “Force Stop” button and relaunch the app.

Restart Your Android Phone to Fix Google Apps Crashing Problem

While it may not seem like it, restarting phones can fix a lot of issues. And the case holds true for the Google Apps crashing issue on Android. What restarting does is close all the running apps and services and get them running again when the phone turns.

It’s basically force-stopping the apps and then opening them again. But this time, it’s your phone that’s doing all these tasks, not you.

Update the Problematic Apps

Google apps tend not to ship with major bugs. But it’s always recommended to keep the apps on your phone in their latest version. And the same thing holds true for the apps from Google.

To check whether the Google apps are in their latest version, go to the Google Play Store and click on the Manage Apps and Device section. There, check whether the apps in question are updated. If not, then get them updated on the latest version.

Uninstall Beta Updates

Google Play Store allows app developers to test out beta through a semi-public release. Basically, you need to sign up for the beta version of an app to get it installed on your device. And if you have Google apps on their beta version, it’s a good idea to roll back to the stable version when they are crashing.

To uninstall the beta update from Google apps that are crashing on Android, follow these steps:

1. Long press on the app and click on the App info option.
2. Click the three-dotted icon on the top-right corner and select uninstall updates.
3. Tap on the OK button and check if the app is functioning normally.

Clear the Cache and Data of the Crashing Google Apps

Through caching, apps gain the ability to launch faster as most of the required data is temporarily stored in the memory or storage. But sometimes, apps store a lot of unnecessary data, which can eventually make them crash.

So, if your Google apps are crashing on your Android phone, you should clear the cached data of the apps. To clear the cache of apps, follow these steps:

1. Long press on the app that’s crashing and click on App info
2. Tap on the Storage button and click the Clear Data or Clear Cache option
3. Select OK and then relaunch the app

Alternatively, you can uninstall the app and reinstall it, which will help to fix any corrupt data.

Free Up Storage

Is your phone low on storage? In that case, it could be the reason why the Google apps are crashing. We have a comprehensive guide on this that you should check out. But long story short, you have to head over to storage settings and clear the clutter.

Factory Reset the Android Phone to Fix Crashing Google Apps

If everything fails, the last attempt to fix the Google apps crashing issue on Android would be to factory reset the phone. But make sure to back up all of your important data, as factory resetting the device will wipe the storage.

Boult Audio has introduced its new Curve series in India, which includes the Curve Max neckband and the Curve Buds Pro TWS. Both fall under Rs 2,000 and come with features like ENC support, up to 100 hours of playback time, and more. Have a look at the details below.

Boult Curve Max: Specs and Features

The Curve Max neckband has 13mm drivers with BoomX technology for enhanced bass output. It provides an overall battery life of up to 100 hours and supports the Lightning Boult fast charging via a USB Type-C port. This can offer up to 24 hours of playback time in about 10 minutes.

The neckband supports 50ms low latency gaming mode and has the Zen mode with Environmental Noise Cancellation aka ENC for disruption-free calling. Additionally, there’s support for Bluetooth 5.3, in-line controls, and an IPX5 rating. It comes in black and blue colors.

Boult Curve Buds Pro: Specs and Features

The Curve Buds Pro comes with an in-ear design and has a metallic rim for a premium feel. The TWS has 10mm drivers with the same BoomX technology for a rich and clear audio experience. There are quad mics with support for ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation), which serves the same purpose of dismissing unwanted background noises during calls.

It also can offer up to 100 hours of playback time on a single charge and supports fast charging for up to 130 minutes of listening time in 10 minutes of charging via a USB-C port. There’s also the Combat Gaming Mode for 40ms low latency, Blink & Pair technology for quicker pairing via Bluetooth 5.3, touch controls, and an IPX5 rating. The earbuds also support three EQ modes, namely, Hifi, Rock, and Bass Boost.

Price and Availability

The Boult Curve Max neckband is priced at Rs 1,299 (introductory price, Rs 999) while the Curve Buds Pro retails at Rs 1,799 (introductory price, Rs 1,299). Both can be bought via Amazon and the company’s website. The neckband will also be available via Flipkart.

Laser engravers are catching up in popularity to 3D printers for quite a while and for a reason. The machines are quite versatile and not just fancy engraving, but also precision cutting of various materials. Just like 3D printers it can be quite daunting to set it up and manage all the safety demands. But companies are constantly moving in the right direction in this regard as well, making it more accessible and safer. And a prime example of that is the newly launching xTool S1.

The xTool brand has identified, that users quite often buy external covers for open-frame models of laser engravers. After all, the constant need to wear protective eyewear can be quite a nuisance. Enclosed design fixes that, but often comes with a steep price tag and some compromises. So is there a middle ground ? Apparently so, because after a year of intensive R&D they are now ready to release a high-wattage enclosed laser engraver and cutter with still a fairly affordable pricing. Let’s take a look at the new xTool S1 in greater detail.

Safety always first with xTool S1

And xTool S1 really takes safety seriously. It is the first Class-1 safety certification enlosed 40W diode laser machine and you can fully operate it without wearing protective goggles. Fully enclosed fire resistant shell design ensures no laser leakage and large high transparency cover guarantees eye-friendly qualities. Even with dual-wavelength filtering (diode laser and 1064nm infrared laser). The device also includes a powerful smoke exhaust system that quickly discharges harmful gases. However, that’s just the beginning of the safety features. It also offers omni-directional flame detection, open-lid emergency stop functionality, tilt/impact detection, and an emergency stop button.

High power and versatility

Engraving and cutting power is never in question either thanks to the 40W power, thanks to eight compressed 5.5W lasers. And with such laser you can easily cut even up to 18mm thick solid wood. The most advanced beam compression tech also brings very refined engraving results. Stable speed of 600mm/s is quite efficient as well, especially for an enclosed solution. The 1064nm laser module is easily interchangeable so you quickly switch just to the one you need for the current project. There is also a more budget-friendly 20W laser version of the machine.

Twin-point positioning tech

The new Twin-point Positioning method enjoys the same positioning accuracy and simplicity as the camera. On the xTool S1, a new type of encoder combined with an algorithm forms a coordinate-system-like precision for the entire scene layout, which is intuitively displayed within the software, showing the real-time position of the laser module. So we are getting fully enhanced engraving precision combined with user-friendly visualization, instantly mirrored within the software. Not to mention the curved surface engraving support.

Full-scene autofocus system

The S1 also boasts Dynamic-Focus Engraving and features an advanced Intelligent Focus System. This system enables multi-point high-precision ranging and automated 3D object modeling. Additionally, the motorized Z-axis dynamically adjusts focus in real-time during processing to ensure meticulous precision. As a result, you can achieve a flawless engraving effect, comparable to that on a flat surface.

Plenty of accessories to choose from

You can also customize xTool S1 with wide variety of accessories. For example, users outside EU and UK (due to stricter certifications) can get the Automatic Conveyor Feeder for large scale endevours. But that’s just scratching the surface, because there are plenty of others. Like Smart Air Assist, Riser Base for thicker and larger objject, RA2 Pro for cylinder engraving. Honeycomb, Fire Safety Set, Smoke Purifier or 1064nm laser module for all-metal engraving.

xTool S1 Launching today

xTool S1 is officially launching today, October 18th and you can watch the live stream on Youtube at 6:00pm (PDT). You can also subscribe on the official website and get $100 coupon. And the pricing of the device ? According to official sources, the 40W version should be up for grabs for $1.999 and 20W variant for $1.599.

The hype around Furina is unlike any other character we’ve seen so far, and for a good reason. She’s an off-field DPS / Support that can deal damage and heal your party depending on her Arkhe state. If you want to know more about Furina, we have a detailed guide on best Furina builds and her talents you should prioritize first. In this guide, however, let’s look at how to farm materials for Furina’s ascension materials to level up her talents. Here’s our Furina pre-farming guide; Do note that the contents of this guide are subject to change as Furina and Genshin Impact 4.2 are still a whole month away from releasing.

Genshin Impact Furina

For those unaware, the Hydro Archon Furina is a Hydro unit (duh), sword user who relies on her and her party’s HP to maximize the damage to her “members.” Hence, she’s more of a support / sub-DPS character than an actual DPS. One of her unique mechanics is her ability to switch Arkhe stats from Ousia (which is her default state) to Pneuma. We’ve explained this briefly in our Furina Builds article so do check it out. TL;DR, she can switch from being a sub-DPS / support to a healer and continuously heal your party members.

Furina Ascension Materials

Water that Failed to Transcend is a material that can be obtained after defeating an upcoming boss called Hydro Tulpa. Varunada Lazurite stones can be obtained by defeating Oceanids. Lakelight Lily is a special regional material found in the Erryneas Forest, and finally, Whopperflower materials can be farmed by defeating Whopperflowers, primarily found around Liyue.

Furina Talent Level-up Material

As you can see, the weekly boss material required to level up Furina is still unknown and will be revealed later during her announcement. Meanwhile, you can farm the scrolls of Justice and Whopperflower materials until she’s out. That sums up this Furina pre-farming guide.

X (formerly Twitter) has announced its latest subscription method, charging new users $1 annually. This latest subscription method is part of a new X Not-A-Bot program on the platform. Once this test is in full effect, new users will need to pay $1 annually to “post & interact with other posts.”

The program is about to go live in the Philippines and New Zealand today. But over time, the X Not-A-Bot program will roll out to other regions. The existing X users will not be affected by this subscription test. But if you are to open a new account from the regions the program is about to go live, you need to pay $1 annually to post and interact with posts.

How Will the X Not-A-Bot Program Work

Setting up a new X account will need a phone verification first. After the new users are done with phone verification, the platform will prompt for a payment. This payment, part of the Not-A-Bot program, is $1 a year. That means new X users will need to pay a recurring fee of $1 a year. Otherwise, they won’t get proper interaction functionality in the platform.

Additionally, if the new X users fail to pay the $1 fee after a year, they will be back to limited functionality mode. New X users who are unwilling or unable to pay the $1 Not-A-Bot annual fee will only be able to view posts, watch videos, and follow accounts. They can’t post content, reply, like posts, report, quote, or bookmark other accounts.

Excess bot activity has been a consistent rallying cry for the platform before Elon Musk acquired it in October of last year. Before acquiring, Elon Musk claimed that Twitter had been underreporting these numbers. But with this new subscription tier, X may finally be able to lower the bot activities throughout the platform.

What do you think excites Genshin Impact players more than any other thing in the game? You guessed it, Primogems, and rightfully so. It’s the most important currency in Genshin Impact that can help you get your favorite character. Genshin Impact 4.1 will end gracefully in the next three weeks and, like we did before the same version dropped, here’s a total estimate of Primogems you can get from Genshin Impact 4.2.

Having a rough count could be important because maybe you want to pull for a future character and keep a tab of whether your current plus upcoming count would be enough. Or maybe you want to see if you can squeeze out another character if you win your 50-50s. Either way, here’s the total Primogem count in Genshin Impact 4.2.

If you’re new to the game, Primogems is an in-game currency that’s used to “Wish” or “Pull” for limited characters and weapons on “Banners.” With Primogems and some luck, you can get your favorite characters from the Limited Time Banners. Some of the ways to earn Primogems are by exploration, completing quests, completing Spiral Abyss, and receiving them for free from HoYoverse or buying them in the shop.

Genshin Impact 4.2 Total Primogems Count

Once Genshin Impact 4.2 drops, players can get over 17,000* Primogems which translates to around 108 wishes. Once live, players can unlock new teleport waypoints, explore the new Fontaine map expansion, go through Archon quests, and world quests, and collect maintenance rewards to get over 11,700 Primogems. This count will increase to 15,985 if they have Welkin Moon, and 17,305 if they have Welkin Moon + Battle Pass.

• Free-to-play players can get 11,785 Primogems which translates to roughly 74 Intertwined Fates.
• Players with Welkin Moon can bag up a total of 15,985 primogems which translates to approximately 100 Intertwined Fates.
• Those with Welkin Moon and Battle Pass can obtain a whopping 17,305 Primogems or 108 Intertwined Fates.

This isn’t as huge as the Genshin Impact 4.1 Primogems count, but if there’s one thing Genshin has taught players, it’d be to squeeze every ounce of Primos from the game no matter how or from where you’re getting them.

While we may not be able to get as many Primogems as Version 4.1 as lots of primos were given out due to Genshin’s Anniversary, 11,785 is still a lot of Primogems for free-to-play players and almost enough to get them a brand new character or a constellation. However, to even get closer to the 11,000 figure, players would need to explore every corner of the new Fontaine expansion and be determined about completing quests and everyday commissions. Besides, don’t forget to redeem the livestream codes and maintenance rewards from in-game settings and mail.

Lots of Fontaine characters are still due for release and there’s a good chance you’re waiting for them. If you’re unaware of every upcoming Fontaine character, make sure to refer to our Fontaine characters list.

Microsoft has recently announced that it is testing a new version of Outlook for Windows 11. This new version will bring offline support. This new version of Outlook for Windows 11 will have a modern and simplified design. Also, users will be able to tailor it to their style and do more with it. Microsoft is inviting some members of the Windows Insider project. The company is inviting them to test the offline functionality of the Outlook app on the Win11 system. The new version of Outlook started beta testing in May 2022. It is based on Outlook.com and Microsoft Edge WebView. However, this version will now arrive on the Win11 platform in September this year.

Users need to have an active internet connection to be able to use the new Win11 Outlook version. If there is no internet connection, the new version will not work. However, there are some features of this new version that will work even without an internet connection. This new version will bring offline mode for some features. For instance, some features like the calendar will run even when there is no network connection. Microsoft said that it will roll out the offline mode to more features in the future.

Microsoft 365 roadmap

According to the Microsoft 365 roadmap, Microsoft is testing the offline functionality of the new version of Outlook. This will allow users to access mail, calendar entries, contacts and other functions without an active Internet connection. It will also appear in the form of a Service Worker.

Service Worker is between the web app and the Internet, and obtains data and files from certain pages of Outlook. The service remembers some data and files for you when you are online. It can then can access the cached data and files when you try to access the web app without an Internet connection. Microsoft notes that offline support will also cover other core Mail features, such as the ability to tag emails, transfer them to different folders, and delete them.

What is Outlook?

Outlook is a personal information manager that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is primarily used as an email application, but it also includes a calendar, task manager, contact manager, note-taking, journal, and web browsing. Outlook is widely used in businesses and organizations to manage their email communication and schedules.

What is Offline Support in Outlook?

Offline support in Outlook refers to the ability to work with Outlook when you are not connected to the internet. This feature is useful when you want to avoid connection charges or when you have a slow network connection. When you work offline, you can still work with the contents of an offline folder exactly as you do with a folder that is on the server running Exchange. For example, you can change and move items in your offline Inbox and send messages that are placed in your offline Outbox. You continue to receive new messages in your mailbox on the server running Exchange. However, you will not be aware of these changes on the server until you connect to the network.

Here are some key points to know about offline support in Outlook:

• With a Microsoft Exchange Server or Microsoft 365 account, you can work offline to avoid connection charges
• When you are working offline, you work with the contents of an offline folder exactly as you do with a folder that is on the server running Exchange.
• To switch between working offline and working online, click Send / Receive > Work Offline. When Outlook switches between working online and offline, all email accounts are changed.
• When you work offline, Outlook connects to the mail server only when you choose for it to do so.
• If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, you must restart Outlook 2007 to switch between working online and offline.

Offline support in Outlook allows users to work with their email, calendar, and contacts even when they are not connected to the internet. With offline support, users can read, compose, and delete emails, schedule appointments, and manage their contacts without an internet connection.

How to Work Offline in Outlook?

To work offline in Outlook, users need to have a Microsoft Exchange Server or Microsoft 365 account. With these accounts, users can work offline to avoid connection charges or stop Outlook from attempting to send and receive messages over a slow network connection. Here are the steps to work offline in Outlook:

1. On the File menu, click Work Offline.
2. Select or clear the Prompt me at startup so I may choose to work offline or online check box, and then click OK.
3. If you clear the check box, Microsoft Outlook will automatically start offline if a connection to the server is not available.
4. Click Yes to copy the data from the server to your new Offline Folder file (.ost).

This new version of Outlook for Windows 11 will have a modern and simplified design, and users will be able to tailor it to their style and do more with it. The new Outlook for Windows 11 will be available as a free download in the Microsoft Store through the end of 2024. On existing devices, users can switch to the new Outlook for Windows from a toggle in the Mail and Calendar applications.

Conclusion

Offline support in Outlook is a useful feature that allows users to work with their email, calendar, and contacts even when they are not connected to the internet. Microsoft is testing a new version of Outlook for Windows 11 that will bring offline support. This new version of Outlook for Windows 11 will have a modern and simplified design, and users will be able to tailor it to their style and do more with it. The new Outlook for Windows 11 will be available as a free download in the Microsoft Store through the end of 2024. On existing devices, users can switch to the new Outlook for Windows from a toggle in the Mail and Calendar applications.