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    What new and emerging technologies help deliver instant updates?

    by digitalpratik7777 ·

    I’ve been thinking about how tech is changing the way we get updates instantly. What new and emerging technologies are making this possible? I’ve noticed a lot of apps and platforms are providing real-time notifications for everything from news to social media updates. Some apps even have cool widgets that show you important info directly on your home screen without opening the app. They can give you instant updates on things like weather sports scores or even new messages. Anyone know what’s behind these techs and how they work ? How do they manage to deliver such fast info without draining your phone’s battery?

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      by kees_b ·

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      Either they ask some website regularly or they wait till they get a message.

      There’s no essential difference between receiving a sport score or a Whatsapp message and receiving a SMS message. Did you ever wonder 20 years ago what technology made it possible to receive an SMS when it’s sent without draining the battery? There’s no new and emerging technology needed, the old technology suffices.

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      by birdmantd ·

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      To conserve my battery, leave my phone connected to my USB-C charger. Doing so has prevented such activity from draining my phone battery.

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      by blockbenchh ·

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      Emerging technologies like push notifications, cloud computing, WebSockets, and LPWAN are making instant updates possible while managing power efficiency. Push notifications allow apps to deliver real-time alerts without the device constantly checking for updates, while WebSockets enable two-way communication for quick data transfer. Cloud platforms provide scalable infrastructure for on-demand data access, and LPWAN technologies like LoRa and NB-IoT help IoT devices send updates with minimal battery drain. Additionally, edge computing processes data locally for faster updates and reduced latency, and optimized battery management techniques ensure apps can update without draining power. Together, these technologies provide seamless, real-time experiences with minimal energy consumption.

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      by pathofbuild ·

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      Emerging technologies like push notifications, WebSockets, and HTTP/2 are revolutionizing how we receive instant updates on devices. Push notifications, powered by services such as Apple’s APNs and Google’s Firebase, enable real-time alerts even when apps aren’t open. WebSockets facilitate continuous two-way communication, reducing latency for instant updates, while HTTP/2 improves data transmission speed. Edge computing helps by processing data closer to the user’s device, decreasing delays and reducing battery drain. Additionally, AI and machine learning enable smarter, context-aware notifications, ensuring that updates are relevant and timely, without overburdening the device’s resources. These innovations make it possible to deliver fast, efficient updates while preserving battery life.

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