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A smartphone processor, today, is way more powerful than what we think. A System on Chip (SoC) which can be as small as a coin does wonder when combined with adequate  software. When we talk about smartphone processors, two names which have largely dominated are Mediatek and Qualcomm. While Qualcomm is more famous in the United States and Europe, MediaTek has slowly captured a relatively larger market share in South Asian markets. However, what exactly are the factors which make processors from these two manufacturers different and unique in their own sense?  Origin First things first. Qualcomm which is based out of United States has been in the business for way longer than Mediatek. For instance, the American company was founded in 1985 where it initially produced a  satellite locating and messaging service called OmniTRACS. The first Snapdragon processor was launched in 2005 when smartphones were yet to make any major impact. On the other hand, MediaTek w...

What is swipe machine? An EDC  machine  (also known as a card  swipe machine ) is a payment terminal provided by the bank on which the merchant can  swipe  or dip cards to receive payments. Since the card can be a debit card or a debit card, the  machine  is also known as a credit card  swipe machine  or a debit card  swipe machine .                               n   How does card machine work? A cardholder begins a credit  card  transaction by presenting his or her  card  to a merchant as payment for goods or services. The merchant uses their credit  card machine , software or gateway to transmit the cardholder's information and the details of the transaction to their acquiring bank, or the bank's processor. How do you swipe your debit card? Part 1   Making the Purchase with Your Debit Card Present your d...

Apple's new smartphone, iPhone X, uses a recognition system called ' Face ID ' to unlock the device and authorize payments. How does it check your identity is authentic? "It compares two face images and determines how similar they are," says Professor  Anil Jain , who studies pattern recognition and computer vision at Michigan State University. "In the simplest way, that's what face recognition does. You enrol your face, just like in Touch ID you enrol your fingerprint." Image capture Face ID uses a combination of light projectors and sensors to take several images of your facial features. Collectively called the 'TrueDepth camera system', Apple says these technologies work together to build a 'detailed depth map of your face to recognize you in an instant.' Apple Face ID set up To set up Face ID, you follow the on-screen instructions, which involve moving your head in a circle so a camera can take multiple s...

Apple and Samsung have been in talks with major network providers to adopt electronic SIM cards for future smartphones. Samsung used the GSMA enabled eSIM on its Gear S2 Classic 3G, but now Apple has also turned to eSIM to add connectivity to the Apple Watch Series 3, announced on 12 September 2017. The use of eSIM brings a number of advantages to device manufacturers, but there's also  some advantages for the user too. But what exactly is an eSIM? And what exactly will it offer if your next device supports it? Let us explain... What is an eSIM? The term "eSIM" relates to a new                                                                             standard being promoted by the GSMA - the association that represents network operators worldwide. It will co...

How does the Bitcoin work? A transaction is a transfer of value between  Bitcoin  wallets that gets included in the block chain.  Bitcoin  wallets keep a secret piece of data called a private key or seed, which is used to sign transactions, providing a mathematical proof that they have come from the owner of the wallet. How do you earn bitcoins? If you want to buy bitcoins go this way.  Earn Bitcoins by accepting them as a means of payment  Earn free Bitcoins by completing tasks on websites  Earn Bitcoins from interest payments % ... Earn Bitcoins from mining  Earn Bitcoins by getting tipped  Earn Bitcoins through trading  Earn Bitcoins as a regular income  What is bit coin about? Bitcoin is a consensus network that enables a new payment system and a completely digital money. It is the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network that is powered by its users with no central authority o...