Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For... #iPhonerepair, #Aucklandrepair, #takapunarepair @davidlim

12th January, 2023

The Top 10 Tech Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Be Ready For


As a futurist, it's my job to look ahead — so every year, I cover the emerging tech trends that will be shaping our digital world in the next 12 months.

What technologies are gaining the most traction? What are the most important trends that business leaders should be prepared for?


(1). AI Everywhere

In 2023, artificial intelligence will become real in organizations. No-code AI, with its easy drag-and-drop interfaces, will enable any business to leverage its power to create more intelligent products and services.
We're already seeing this trend in the retail market. Stitch Fix uses AI-enabled algorithms to recommend clothes to its customers that match their sizes and tastes.
Contactless, autonomous shopping and delivery will also be a huge trend for 2023. AI will make it easier for consumers to pay for and receive goods and services.
AI will also augment nearly every job in every business process across industries. More retailers will use AI to manage and automate the complex inventory management processes that happen behind the scenes, so convenience trends like buy-online-pickup-at-curbside (BOPAC), buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS), and buy-online-return-in-store (BORIS), will become standard.
AI will also be the engine behind the newest autonomous delivery initiatives that retailers are piloting and rolling out, and more and more retail workers will need to get used to working alongside machines to do their jobs.

(2). Parts of the Metaverse Will Become Real
I don't particularly care for the term "metaverse," but it's become shorthand for a more immersive internet where we'll be able to work, play, and socialize on a persistent platform.
Experts predict that the metaverse will add $5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and 2023 will be the year that defines the direction of the metaverse for the next decade.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology will continue to advance. One area to watch is the work environment in the metaverse — in 2023, I predict that we'll have more immersive meeting environments where we can talk, brainstorm, and co-create together.
In fact, Microsoft and Nvidia are already developing metaverse platforms for collaborating on digital projects.
We'll also see more advanced avatar technology in the new year. An avatar — the presence we project as we engage with other users in the metaverse — could look exactly like we do in the real world, and motion capture will even enable our avatars to adopt our unique body language and gestures.
We also might see further development in AI-enabled autonomous avatars that can act as our representatives in the metaverse, even if we're not logged into the digital world.
Companies are already using metaverse technology like AR and VR to conduct training and onboarding, and this trend will accelerate in 2023. Consulting giant Accenture has already created a metaverse environment called the Nth Floor. This virtual world features replicas of real-world Accenture offices, so new hires and current employees can carry out HR-related tasks without needing to be present in a physical office.


(3). Progress in Web3
Blockchain technology will also advance significantly in 2023 as companies create more decentralized products and services.
For example, at the moment, we're storing everything in the cloud — but if we decentralize data storage and encrypt that data using blockchain, our information will not only be safer, but we'll have innovative ways to access and analyze it.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will become more usable and practical in the new year. For example, NFT tickets to concerts will potentially give you access to backstage experiences and memorabilia. NFTs might be the keys we use to interact with many of the digital products and services we buy, or they could represent contracts we enter into with other parties.

(4). Bridging the Digital and Physical World
We're already seeing an emerging bridge between the digital and physical worlds, and this trend will continue in 2023. There are two components of this merger: digital twin technology and 3D printing.
Digital twins are virtual simulations of real-world processes, operations, or products that can be used to test new ideas in a safe digital environment. Designers and engineers are using digital twins to recreate physical objects inside virtual worlds, so they can test under every conceivable condition without the high costs of real-life experiments. In 2023, we'll see even more digital twins, from factories to machinery to cars to precision healthcare.
After testing in the virtual world, engineers can tweak and edit components, then create them in the real world using 3D printing technology.
For example, Formula 1 teams currently collect data transmitted from sensors during races, as well as race track temperatures and weather conditions, to see how cars change during races. Then they stream the data from the sensors to digital twins of the engines and car components and run scenarios to make design changes on the fly. The teams then 3D print car parts based on the results of their testing.

(5). Increasingly Editable Nature
We will live in a world where we can make changes to material, plants, and even humans by editing them. Nanotechnology will enable us to create materials with completely new features, such as water resistance and self-healing capabilities.
CRISPR-Cas9 has been around for a few years, but in 2023 we'll see gene editing technology accelerate to give us the increasing capability to "edit nature" by altering DNA.
Gene editing works a bit like word processing, where you can take some words out and add others in — but you can do it with genes. Gene editing can be used to correct DNA mutations, solve the problem of food allergies, increase the health of crops, or even edit human characteristics like eye and hair color.

Read the full article here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/11/21/the-top-10-tech-trends-in-2023-everyone-must-be-ready-for/?sh=48eabc1c7df0


#5192 Used White iPhone XR 64GB for Sale, Takapuna, Auckland, #usediPhone - After Pay

12th January, 2023


#5192 Used White iPhone XR 64GB for Sale, Takapuna, Auckland, #usediPhone - After Pay


Apple is still supporting the 8 and 8 Plus with software updates, and the devices are running the most current version of iOS 16. Some early models of the iPhone received regular software updates for about 3 years, however, that update time has gotten longer as newer and newer models have been released.Make no mistake: The iPhone XR is still one of the best cheap iPhones you can buy in 2023. It takes everything you love about newer, more premium models — like Face ID, all-screen display, and a great camera — only it's offered at a much more budget-friendly price point.



Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP781?locale=en_US

Bid includes: One unit used iPhone XR 64GB, White One usb cable

Optional purchase: 20 Watt wall charge @$29.00

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear and tear. Warranty is NOT transferable to third parties (e.g. when you sell to another person or rent it out to your client).

Shipping Options:

<< Non-Signature Shipping >> $5.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address, non-signature $16.90 RD address Nationwide delivery, non-signature

** Signature-Required Shipping ** $20.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address Signature-req'd $32.90 RD address deliver nationwide - Signature-required

30 Days warranty on this used phone upon full payment made

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear & tear. Warranty is NOT transferable to third party (e.g. when you on sell to other person or rent it out to your client).

Terms You must be above 18 years old and also an authenticated member to bid for this item Please collect at our repair centre within three (3) days from winning the bid Do print out the bid number& bring the correct change We accept only: eftpos, visa card and cash. Add 2% for After Pay, Humm and PayWave at our retail stores Sorry, we do not take trade-ins, swaps or barter trade Kindly make appointment for pickup from Huron Street, Takapuna Mon-Fri: 10AM to 5PM Sat: 10AM to 1PM Sun & Holidays: Closed












#0132 Used Rose Gold iPhone 8, 256GB, Battery Health 86%, Takapuna, Auckland AfterPay #usediPhone


Apple is still supporting the 8 and 8 Plus with software updates, and the devices are running the most current version of iOS 16. Some early models of the iPhone received regular software updates for about 3 years, however, that update time has gotten longer as newer and newer models have been released.


A used unit but in good working order (see actual pictures enclosed).
Battery health level is 86% .

Specs:
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp767?locale=en_US

Sale includes:
One unit used iPhone 8
256GB, Rose Gold
One usb cable

Optional purchase:
20 Watt wall charge @$29.00

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear and tear.  Warranty is NOT transferable to third party (e.g. when you sell to another person or rent it out to your client).

Shipping Options:

<< Non-Signature Shipping >>
$5.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address, non-signature
$16.90 RD address Nationwide delivery, non-signature

** Signature-Required Shipping **
$20.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address Signature-req'd
$32.90 RD address deliver nationwide - Signature-required

120 Days warranty on this used phone upon full payment made

Warranty Excludes: Liquid damage, impact damage, tempering, rough handling, wear & tear.
Warranty is NOT transferable to third party (e.g. when you on sell to another person or rent it out to your client).

Terms
You must be above 18 years old and also an authenticated member to bid for this item
Please collect at our repair centre within three (3) days from winning the bid
Do print out the bid number& bring the correct change
We accept only: eftpos, visa card and cash.
Add 2% for After Pay, Humm and PayWave at our retail stores
Sorry, we do not take trade-ins, swaps or barter trade
Kindly make appointment for pickup from Huron Street, Takapuna
Mon-Fri: 10AM to 5PM
Sat: 10AM to 1PM
Sun & Holidays: Closed


Tech News Update 2023: Apple iPhone 15 release date, price, features, and news

12th January, 2023

Apple iPhone 15 release date, price, features, and news

Will iPhone 15 be different?
Apple's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will reportedly have different USB-C ports. Apple will reportedly offer different USB-C ports on its iPhones for next year, making the Pro model, a bit more of an attractive purchase.

Should I upgrade iPhone 15?
The good news is that iOS 16.1 was released back in October 2021, so we would suggest that most users, with compatible iPhones, should now upgrade from iOS 15. If you still weren't sure then the new features in iOS 16.2 might be enough to convince you. This update brings with it a number of enticing features.

Will iPhone 15 have a new design?
Design. Rumors suggest the iPhone 15 models will look similar to the iPhone 14 models, but the pill-and-hole cutout will expand to the entire lineup. That means all iPhone 15 models will have no notch, instead adopting the Dynamic Island introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro models.

Will iPhone 15 have SIM slot?
iPhone 15 will be SIM-free, but it has been revealed that Steve Jobs didn't want the first-ever iPhone to have a SIM. Know why? Though the first iPhone without a physical SIM card slot is expected to be the iPhone 15 Pro model, Steve Jobs, Apple's iconic co-founder, wanted the first iPhone to be SIM-free.

What colors are the iPhone 15?
It has four storage models- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Both these iPhones will be available in four gorgeous colours- deep purple, silver, gold, and space black. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 09, with availability beginning Friday, September 16.

What iPhones will not work in 2022?
This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.

Is the iPhone 15 5G?
According to a new DigiTimes report, all iPhone 15 models will exclusively feature Qualcomm-designed 5G modems. The news kills off ongoing rumors that Apple may be able to supply the first generation of its own hotly anticipated in-house 5G modem.

Will iPhone 15 be lighter?
In return for that outlay, titanium is 3-4x stronger than stainless steel, and it can match the durability of stainless steel at just 40% of its weight. This would allow the iPhone 15 Ultra to be significantly lighter than the Pro Max models it is expected to replace and just as strong.

Read here for detail reviews:
https://www.phonearena.com/apple-iphone-15-release-date-price-features-news

The 10 Biggest News Stories Of 2022 (So Far) #iPhoneRepair, #AucklandRepair, #drmobileslimited #dml2023

The 10 Biggest News Stories Of 2022 (So Far)

Many of the biggest news stories this year, including supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty and the adoption of hybrid work-from-home practices, are repercussions from the COVID-19 global pandemic.

 Turbulent 2022

With summer vacations over and everyone back to work, here's a look at what have been the biggest news stories so far in the IT industry and the channel in 2022.

COVID-19 itself may have faded as a top story. But several of the top news stories this year stem from the ongoing repercussions of the global pandemic and its impact on the economy, the IT industry and the channel.

Continued supply chain disruptions, for example, have been a major challenge for the industry. Shortages of semiconductors, components and finished systems have left IT vendors and solution providers scrambling to meet their customers' needs. And with IT products needed to run on-premises data centers sometimes unavailable for weeks or months, some see the supply chain problem accelerating the adoption of cloud services.

Economic uncertainty is keeping many IT and channel executives awake at night as they watch for any signs of slowing sales or customer pullback. Some IT companies, from giants like Oracle and Avaya to startups, have initiated cost-cutting efforts and laid off employees.

And in a major shift in how businesses operate, the work-from-home and hybrid work practices imposed by the pandemic on millions of workers now appear to be at least semi-permanent. And that means changes – and opportunities – in the IT products and services the channel provides.

Some of this year's biggest news stories involve blockbuster acquisitions that are changing the face of the IT industry and the channel. Some, like AMD's $49 billion buy of Xilinx – the largest acquisition in the history of the semiconductor industry – are done deals. Others, like Broadcom's pending $61 billion deal to buy virtualization giant VMware, are pending.

The ongoing threat of malware, ransomware and other cyberattacks against businesses, government agencies and IT companies remains a major story with managed service providers a frequent target. Changes in Microsoft's channel program and practices and their impact on partners have made headlines this year. And how the IT industry has responded to the war in Ukraine rounds out the top stories.

Here's our look at the top 10 news stories of 2022 (so far), starting with No. 10 and counting down to No. 1. Take a look and see if you agree with our choices.

Read the article here:
https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/the-10-biggest-news-stories-of-2022-so-far-


Happy New Year 2023! Kia ora and Greetings from Dr Mobiles Limited

Happy New Year, everyone!  We thank our customers who have given us a lot of support for year 2022 (actually since Covid19 hits the world back in 2020)

On January 22nd 2023, the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit bounds into action. All Rabbit years are believed to bring happiness and good luck, but this is no ordinary Rabbit year, for 2023 is the year of the Black Water Rabbit - a specially gifted, creative Rabbit that has not been seen since 1963.

Any, we resume business on the 9th January, 2023 after a two weeks of year end break.

Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.

The Economy in 2023
Overall, there is much more pessimism about the global economy than we saw this time last year. Only 46% on average believe that the global economy will be stronger next year, compared to 61% who did so last year and 54% in 2020. People in Belgium are the most pessimistic about the economy with as few as 27% expecting to see improvements, while those in China and the UAE where 78% and 76% respectively anticipate better times, are the most optimistic.

The reasons for this pessimism are clear. Large majorities expect the cost of living (79% expect prices to rise, 75% expect to see higher inflation rates), levels of unemployment (68%), and interest rates (74%) to increase.

Even more worryingly, nearly half (46%) think it likely that their country will need to be bailed out with emergency funding from the International Monetary Fund, with those in South Africa (78%) and Argentina (70%) being particularly worried about this possibility.

Around half (50%) think it is likely that major stock markets around the world will crash, a significant increase from 2022 where 35% thought they were likely to crash. This year 15% of people think this is very likely to happen.



Saturday, October 8, 2022

Used Grey Apple iPad Air 3G Cellular, 16GB for sale

Dr Mobiles Limited
1, Huron Street
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Toll: 0800 429 429
WhatsApp: +64278188168


#F4YD Grey Apple iPad Air 3G Cellular, 16GB for sale - Afterpay Used but in good shape.

This unit taked 3G SIM card and you can use it while you are on the go or having a holiday.

Specs: Apple iPad Air Support 3G SIM card Color: Grey Memory: 16GB

Wi-Fi + Cellular Size: 240X169.5X7.5mm Weight: 478g

Official Specs: https://support.apple.com/kb/sp692?locale=en_US

Bid includes: One unit of iPad Air (3G)

Not in bid: Charger and cable


Shipping Options:

<Non-Signature Shipping> $12.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address, non-signature $26.90 RD address Nationwide delivery, non-signature

<Signature-Required Shipping> $24.90 Non-RD Nationwide delivery address Signature-req'd $36.90 RD address deliver nationwide - Signature-required

Warranty: 30 Day (terms & conditions apply, under Consumer Guarantee Act 1993). Warranty for battery is 30 days only. Warrant excludes: liquid/impact damage, rough handling, tempering, wear and tear. Warranty is NOT transferable (e.g. if you sell it off to a third party)

Terms You must be above 18 years old &also an authenticated member to bid for this item Please collect at our repair centre within three (3) days from winning the bid Do print out the bid number& bring the correct change We accept only: eftpos, visa card and cash. Add 2% for AfterPay, Humm and PayWave at our retail stores Sorry, we do not take trade-ins, swaps or barter trade Kindly make appointment for pickup from Huron Street, Takapuna Mon-Fri: 10AM to 5PM Sat: 10AM to 1PM Sun & Holidays: Closed