The Dhaka Times Desk Last Wednesday, Google organized a mega event called 'Made by Google'. The much anticipated Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones were unveiled at the event. It was accompanied by the Pixel Watch 2.
Beyond that, there were quite a few surprises. That is the new version of Android 'Android 14'. Every year Android releases an update, which ensures better quality, customization and better experience for its users. After the success of Android 13 and its many new features, the tech world has been eagerly awaiting the release of Android 14. Finally ending the wait, Android 14 version is introduced to redefine the smartphone experience with its focus on customization, control and extended accessibility features. This year, the company's main focus is on personalization. While Apple's operating system iOS aims to provide a similar experience for everyone, Google's Android also promises a more personalized experience. Android 14 also adds a number of enhanced personalization tools to the mobile operating system to enhance the experience.
For example, the company has taken the design language called 'Material U' launched with Android 13 to the next level. As reported, this feature can automatically adjust app icons, user interface and settings according to the phone's wallpaper color by following a specific color scheme. With the new update, users can now also set custom lock screen shortcuts, which will also allow them quick access to essential apps and functions.
Android 14, on the other hand, also has customization for templates offering specially designed lock screens and home screens for widgets, colors, fonts and more. The operating system uses the new Generative AI Wallpaper, an AI-generated text-to-image diffusion model, which allows users to create wallpapers that match their vision.
Again apart from personalization, the new Android offers impeccable image and video quality. Its Ultra HDR feature also shows vivid colors, bright highlights and deep shadows in photos. This feature will make photos look their best.
More control over health, safety and data
Essentially Health Connect is a new platform that also offers users a core platform to store and manage their health data from various apps. This makes it easier to track a user's fitness and wellness progress and also makes accessing the data more manageable.
Special features for visually and hearing impaired users
Android 14 also includes several new features, which will make the platform more accessible to the visually impaired and hearing impaired. According to Google, the stable version of Android 14 is currently released only for Google Pixel phones. But later this year, it will also come to handsets from leading brands like Samsung, Ico, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Vivo, Tecno and Xiaomi.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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