OnePlus 5 launched priced at $479 in the US, to come with Snapdragon 835, 8 GB RAM and dual cameras

The OnePlus 5 has finally been launched, in a short and crisp event. Unlike previous launches, this was not a VR launch. Fans will be able to pick up the device in “pop up” events around the world instead of a VR store. The OnePlus 5 will retail for $479 in the US and €499 in Europe. These are the starting prices of the device, as there are RAM and storage variations. The specifications were in line with the number of leaks so far.

OnePlus 5 launch highlights: The flagship will retail for $479 in the US and €499 in Europe

The Global Launch of the OnePlus 5 is scheduled for 20 June, 2017. The livestream for the event has been put up by the official OnePlus YouTube channel. Interested users can set an alert when the Live video begins. Indian viewers can start viewing the launch proceedings from 9:30 PM, Indian Standard Time.

The India launch will take place two days later, on 22 June. The device is expected to be powered by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform. The screen is set to be a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560×1440, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. There are two variants, the OnePlus 5 with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is expected to be priced at Rs 32,999, while the OnePlus 5 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is expected to be priced at Rs 37,999.

Apple could include drag and drop on the iPhone very soon

Apple announced their drag-and-drop functionality in iOS 11 at the WWDC keynote last Monday. The disappointment to many was that the feature was limited to apps on the iPad, however, The Verge reported today that ‘drag and drop’ is available on the iPhone as well, only that it is disabled by Apple.
The system setting which let users enable the feature on the iPhone is hidden from the user. For the uninitiated, Apple’s new drag and drop feature in iOS 11 allows users to drag items such as pictures and links from one app to the other seamlessly, breathing new life in terms of functionality to the iPad lineup.

It took developer Steve Troughton-Smith only about a week to find the feature hidden in the iOS 11’s beta for developers. Smith was quick to point its shortcomings as well, like on the iPhone, the drag and drops are constrained to moving objects around within an app. This could turn out to be a major omission from Apple as a new feature that is yet to see its limits pushed, restraining its development, at least for now.
In a video posted by the developer he does mention that if the next iPhone has a software home button, it might make drag and drop possible. The company could change its decision though by the time a stable build of iOS 11 is released. This would be September, where Apple holds an event to launch its new iPhone range every year.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL SURGERY IN ISRAEL

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a unique type of operation which uses endoscopic equipment. This surgery considers to have favorable results, and causes minimal trauma to the patient.

In this type of surgery, the surgeon accesses the spine through few small skin incisions (up to 2-3 cm). After preforming these strategically placed incisions, he places a miniature digital video camera and special surgical instruments through those cuts.

The camera magnifies the surgical site and allows him to get a better visual of the complex structure and delicate nerves that are being handled in this surgery. The camera acts as a "better set of eyes" and guides the surgeon in the field of operation. The surgical tools being used in the surgery are a part of a new modern technology, which gives the surgeon a better control of every move he makes, and considers to be a state of the art machinery for this kind of procedures.

At the end of the surgery, the endoscopic equipment is removed, the small incisions are sutured and bandaged.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is an attractive option for patients who wish for a faster recovery, smaller skin incisions and scars and a significantly reduced risk.

Is my medical problem suitable for this surgery?

This new technology is generally used by neurosurgeons to treat patient who suffer from: degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine, spinal column deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis), tumors, vertebral fractures and herniated disks.

Here in HMC, our experts recommend this surgery for the following cases:

Fixation of the spine: for the degenerative changes in the structure of the intervertebral discs.
Correction of deformities: scoliosis, kyphosis.
Microsurgical removal of herniated discs: relieving pressure and pain, making the recovery process faster and easier than the traditional open surgery.
Decompression of the spinal cord: caused by spinal tumors, metastasis.
Correction and stabilization of vertebral compression fractures
Why minimally invasive surgery is so good for me?

Minimally invasive surgery is one of many new developments that have been made in the last decade in the field of surgery. It is a modern new technology that minimizes the post-operative complications when compared to open surgery.

Here are some of the reasons you should consider this procedure:

Since the surgeon does not need to explore the surgical site, there is very little damage to the muscle surrounding the surgical area.
The anesthesia required for the surgery is minimal; therefore the post-operative recovery period is usually much shorter.
Scars are small and inconspicuous.
Hospitalization after surgery takes only a few days. (in comparison, after open spine surgery, hospitalization duration is about one week)
Pain in minimally invasive surgery is assessed as moderate.
Post-operative rehabilitation takes several months. (in comparison, after open spine surgery, rehabilitation takes at least one year time)
Minimally invasive surgery is a low risk procedure, accompanied by less blood loss, lower risk for infection, lower possibility for CSF (cerebral-spinal-fluid) leakage, and generally fewer complications.
Contact us to learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery.

Why choose HMC for minimally invasive spine surgery?

The success of minimally invasive interventions depends largely on the skill of the operating surgeon. Herzliya Medical Center cooperates with leading experts in the field of neurosurgery in Israel. These neurosurgeons have extensive practical experience in performing complex operations on the spine and spinal cord. Therefore, by choosing HMC, you can be sure you will only get the most highly trained, skilled and professional doctors, and the best treatment for your condition.

HMC staff for minimally invasive spine surgery:

Leading the endoscopic head and spine surgeries in HMC is Dr. Shlomo Davidovich, a highly acclaimed neurosurgeon. Dr. Davidovich is practicing endoscopic procedure

LG has launched two new variants of LG G6 in the South Korean market

LG has launched two variants of LG G6 in the South Korean market on June 19. The two variants include LG G6 Plus 128 GB and LG G6 32 GB. According to GIZMOCHINA, the phones were expected to be launched on 27 June but were launched on 19 June.
The website also reported that Samsung is selling the same phone with different specifications in varied markets. In some markets, the LG G6 is available with wireless charging whereas in some markets it’s available without wireless charging options. The LG G6 is enabled with wireless charging in the US market but in the South Korean market wireless charging is absent from the phone. The South Korean phone comes with Quad DAC feature but it’s absent in the US version.
The original version of LG G6 comes with 64 GB of internal storage but the new variant of the phone comes with 32 GB of internal storage, whereas the LG G6 Plus comes with 128 GB of internal storage and is exclusively available in the South Korean market. The LG G6 Plus also seems to be the edition of  LG G6 with the best specifications.
The new variants LG G6 and LG G6 Plus are also exclusive and different from the native LG G6 in terms of the color variants. The LG G6 Plus will be available in Optical Astro Black, Optical Terra Gold, and Optical Marine Blue color variants whereas the LG G6 32 GB is available in non-optical Terra Gold and non-optical Marine Blue color options. All these color options are absent in LG G6.
No confirmation has been made by the company about the availability of the phone outside the South Korean market.

Hike Messenger updates application with support for UPI payments and paying phone bills

Home-grown messaging platform Hike Messenger on Tuesday updated its app to Hike 5.0 that comes with a wallet, supporting fund transfers through Unified Payments Interface (UPI). With Hike Wallet users can also recharge their phones and pay postpaid bills right from inside the app. “Hike 5.0 is the biggest update we have released in the history of Hike. We have worked closely with over 100 of our top hikers to build 5.0,” Kavin Bharti Mittal, CEO Hike Messenger, told reporters in New Delhi.

The messaging app has also introduced “Blue Packets” which is an envelope that users can insert money into and send to their friends.  A “Blue Packet” can be sent to an individual or even a group of friends and users can select how many people in the group should get it. It works on a first come first serve basis and when sent, expires within 24 hours.

The new update features multiple themes, a “Magic Selfie” feature that uses machine learning techniques and has brought back “Timeline” in its original form, reducing the app size to 25MB. Bringing back the timeline feature has long been a demand of Hike users. Hike messenger claims that the roll out of UPI support makes Hike the largest UPI platform in India.

Google updates Search and Maps, art related searches will now deliver more interactive results

In a bid to inspire art enthusiasts to brush up their knowledge, Google on Tuesday announced the latest updates in its Search and Maps to enhance the art search experience. All art-related search queries would now deliver more relevant results and an interactive knowledge panel will allow users to dive deeper into their topics of interest. Google has also added a new feature enabling a panoramic view that gives key insights about the art-works on virtual museum visits, the company said.

With more than 500 million art-related searches on Google, the Google Arts and Culture team worked with Google Search engineers to improve systems understanding in recognition of art-works. Google made use of visual recognition software to scan the walls of participating museums all over the world, identifying and categorising more than 15,000 works. Using machine learning capabilities, Google has also introduced new updates to Maps to enhance your virtual tour experience and make it more informative.
“Now as you walk through the rooms of the museums on Google Maps, you’ll see clear and useful annotations on the wall next to each piece,” the company said. The users will also be able to zoom into high-resolution imagery, getting them closer to iconic works.