Windows 11 Cannot Be Installed on Incompatible PC

Technology-Portfolio.Net - When Microsoft announced Windows 11 many users were confused because their Windows 10 device was not compatible to be upgraded to the latest operating system. Now Microsoft confirms that users will not be able to install Windows 11 on non-standard PCs.

In a question and answer session at the Microsoft community forum, Microsoft Program Manager Aria Carley said the terms and conditions of PC specifications that can run Windows 11 will remain in effect to ensure the security of devices running by users.

"We know it sucks that some devices are not eligible for Windows 11," Carley said as quoted from BGR, Thursday (29/7/2021).

"But the thing to remember is that the reason we're doing it is to keep devices more productive, have better experiences and better security than ever before to keep them protected in this new workforce."

As is known, Windows 10 users complain that their devices are not compatible with Windows 11 because they do not have or have not activated the TPM 2.0 module.

Microsoft also initially wrote that the minimum specifications for PCs that support Windows 11 are those running the eighth generation Intel processors or the second generation AMD Ryzen processors. This provision certainly makes many users of Windows devices with older processors feel left out.

Carley also said that users don't have to bother checking whether their devices are eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11 or not. Later Windows itself will check automatically, and if the device does not meet the requirements then the system will not offer Windows 11 installation.

He stressed that Microsoft will not allow users who insist on installing Windows 11 on incompatible devices by using shortcuts, for example by modifying group policies.

"Group policy will not allow you to circumvent the hardware rules for Windows 11. We will still block you from updating your device to an unsupported state because we want to make sure your device remains supported and secure," explains Carley.

Windows 11 will roll out for free over the holiday season to eligible Windows 10 users. Had caused controversy, Microsoft currently has not provided another update on the device specification requirements that must be met to install Windows 11.

It is also possible that advanced users will find a way to install Windows 11 on incompatible devices. But don't just look for Windows 11 installation files on the internet because there are fake files that contain malware.

Release Soon, Leaked iPhone 13 Specifications

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Many rumors about the iPhone 13 have been circulating, including the launch schedule. Recent reports seem to confirm the timing of Apple's iPhone launch in September 2021.

In previous years, Apple always launched the latest iPhone in September. But the impact of Covid-19 last year made the company delay the release of the iPhone 12 for a month.

Apple plans to produce 90 million units for the iPhone 13. That number is a sharp increase from last year, because the company usually only orders 75 million units at the initial launch of a new iPhone.

Apple's big production goals indicate the launch event will take place in mid-September. If true, it will return Apple's tradition before the iPhone 12 lineup launched last year.

A separate report earlier this year said the iPhone 13 would launch in the third week of September. The possibility is September 14 but it could also be September 24 based on the previous release time.

READ ALSO: Apple Officially Launches iPhone 12 and Iphone 12 Mini

As is known the world is hit by a shortage of chips at this time, but that does not affect Apple's ability to mass produce new iPhones. As Apple is a major client of TSMC, which manufactures special A and M series chips for iPhone, iPad and Mac, it is likely the company's business will be a priority.

Meanwhile, from the information currently circulating, the iPhone 13 will have four variants. Consisting of a regular version with screens measuring 5.4 inches and 6.1 inches, then there are 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Pro models.

That one of the iPhone 13 models will use an LTPO screen and support a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Apple has previously used the technology on the Apple Watch to enable the always-on feature.

There is also news that the iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch. It is also possible that the notch will shrink even further next year.

Meanwhile, in-display fingerprints will not be found in the iPhone 13. But according to a report, Apple has carried out trials for this feature.

For the camera, it is reported that the iPhone 13 will equip it with advanced video recording features and optimal zoom enhancements. This includes upgrading the successor to the A14 Bionic processor.

Qualcomm Launches a Special Edition Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Qualcomm has just announced the presence of a smartphone aimed at Snapdragon Insiders in collaboration with Asus . The device called Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by Asus was announced at the Snapdragon Insiders event.

To note, Snapdragon Insiders is a community formed as a forum for tech enthusiasts, content creators, and Snapdragon experts to interact with Snapdragon Fans.

This special edition smartphone is armed with Snapdragon 888 . In the sales package, this smartphone is equipped with premium earphones from Master and Dynamic, Quick Charge 5 adapter, data cable, and case .

This smartphone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. Smartphone performance for Snapdragon Insiders by Asus is supported by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory.

This device is equipped with stereo speakers coupled with four HDR microphones with a dynamic range of 114 dB. The audio capabilities of this smartphone get an overall score of 77 from DXOMark Audio and make it one of the best-scoring smartphones .

Turning to photography, this smartphone has three rear cameras consisting of a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. While selfie needs are left to the 24MP front camera.

This smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders will be commercially available in several countries in August 2021. However, there is no information on whether Indonesia will be one of the countries that will get this smartphone .

Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 888 Plus, How Fast is the Performance?

On the other hand, Qualcomm has just announced the presence of Snapdragon 888 Plus. As the name implies, this chipset is the successor to Snapdragon 888 which offers increased performance.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform will help deliver the premium entertainment, connectivity and gaming experience that users deserve.

Compared to its predecessor which has a clock speed of 2.84GHz, Snapdragon 888 Plus comes with a 680 Prime CPU that has a clock speed of 2,995GHz or 3.0GHZ.

In addition, this chipset comes with the sixth generation AI Engine which has an AI performance of 32 TOPS or there is a performance increase of more than 20 percent.

The presence of a Smartphone with Snapdragon 888 Plus

Commercial devices that will use Snapdragon 888 Plus are planned to arrive in the third quarter of 2021. However, there is no definite schedule information regarding the presence of these devices.

For now, several vendors that are known to be using Snapdragon 888 Plus are Asus, Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Only the device models that will use this chipset have not been revealed.

For information, the presence of Snapdragon 888 Plus was already known a few weeks ago. Qualcomm is known to be used to launching the Plus variant a few months after the main variant was introduced.

Huawei Nova 8i Officially Launched For The Asia Pacific Market

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Huawei Nova 8i has finally been officially introduced. This smartphone was announced at the Summer Launch Asia Pacific event along with a series of other products, such as the MatePad 11, FreeBuds 4, MateView, Mateview GT, and Watch 3.

Huawei will continue to provide high-performance smart devices to deliver more perfect, rich, and comprehensive solutions in every scenario of consumer life in the Asia Pacific region.

As a smartphone aimed at young people, the Huawei Nova 8i has a slim look and a screen with thin bezels. This smartphone has a screen measuring 6.67 inches.

The back of the Huawei Nova 8i has a 4D curved design that is supported by the NCVM ( non-conductive vacuum metallization ) process, thus providing a more comfortable experience when holding it.

This smartphone is armed with the Snapdragon 662 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.

To support its performance, there is a 4,300mAh battery with 66W fast charging . Armed with this capability, Huawei claims that the smartphone battery can be charged 100 percent in 38 minutes.

Turning to photography, this smartphone has four rear cameras consisting of a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor . While the front camera has a resolution of 16MP.

Huawei Nova 8i comes in three color options, namely interstellar blue , moonlight silver, and starry black . This smartphone runs EMUI 11.

However, information regarding the presence of the Huawei Nova 8i is not yet known. Huawei only mentions that the MatePad 11 and FreeBuds 4 will be available in the Indonesian market on July 27, 2021.