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Run 9b
This story is nominally about how advances in running-shoe technology affect athletic competition. (It’s of course really about a Bering and a Wells.) Anyway, near the beginning—which was written in early 2020—I had a character speculate that the shoe companies putting all this new distance-running technology in place would eventually get to developing “skinny little cheat spikes” for shorter distances... and what a surprise, they did. Springy plates. Fancy foam. Super spikes. Et cetera. There’s been a spate of sub-four miles in the past year, and while a causal connection between such times and these new spikes hasn’t been definitively established, the correlation’s pretty strong. But who cares, right? Particularly since things might start happening on the Myka-and-Helena-begin-to-mend-fences front... that is, if Myka can nimbly navigate a minefield of a conversation with Dan Badger... and truly make up her mind about a few things... anyway none of this makes sense without the context of part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7a, part 7b, part 8, and part 9a.
Run 9b
“I’m grateful to you,” Badger said to Myka as she stood once again in his office.
“I’m glad I was able to help,” Myka said. “Glad to have had the opportunity. To have been in a position to do it. To...” She felt herself begin to slide into babbling, and she stopped. Stopped—surprised and pleased that she was able to do so—and waited. If gratitude was the extent of it, he could have sent an email. So what was this really about?
He obliged. “Additionally, I have a question for you, if you don’t find it an intrusion.”
She gave her best noncommittal nod, but she thought, Is it about who’s important to me? Because I have had it with that for today.
He shook his gray mane away from his face, rearranging its waves every so slightly. It made him seem more committed to perfection but also, paradoxically, more... a person. Someone whose hair could displease him, if only in the smallest of ways. Fixing his gaze again upon Myka, he said, “Why don’t you run?”
“I do run.”
“I know you exercise,” he said. That word. Hearing it from him was infinitely worse than it had ever been, coming from anyone else. From everyone else. But then he surprised her: “My question is, why don’t you—why didn’t you—run. Your height-to-leg ratio is ideal; you’d have had an enviable stride. Everyone knows how you can work. Why didn’t you run?”
All she could think was, Because my father didn’t. Had he done that—rather than exercise—she might have thought to do it too. But running (exercising) alongside him, she’d had no way to think it. Apples don’t fall far from trees.
She said that out loud to Badger, who responded with a quizzical lift of eyebrow. “All I know is the Deceits made it clear,” she added.
Yet another quizzical lift.
“Did you run in them?” she asked, feeling the question a real risk.
The eyebrow lowered. His entire forehead lowered. “Yes...” he said. He obviously did not enjoy being unable to immediately discern her intent.
“How did they make you feel?” A further risk.
That got her a turn of head. Had she asked the right question at last? “Like myself,” he said.
“That’s the difference.”
“They made you feel...” he prompted.
“Like an athlete. Like one of you.”
“Oh I see. That’s why you don’t want the public to have them? Because you find this club so offensive?”
“Your club is exclusive,” Myka said. “Rightfully so.”
“And yet you could have been a member,” Badger said.
He seemed to want to wound, at least a pinprick’s worth, and that want gave Myka a slight upper hand. For once. It enabled her to say a placid, “But I’m not.” She was proud of that. She was proud also of being able to follow it with a similarly calm, “So here we are.” Had she been a member of his club, she would have appended a casual “Badge.”
“Indeed, here we are.” As if he wondered why they were still there. Given that he had expressed his gratitude and received an answer—although perhaps not the one he would have preferred—to his question.
But Myka knew she had a task before her; she heard Giselle in her head, saying She lost her job, followed by What are you going to do about that?
Badger would soon lose his patience with her presence. What was she going to do about that? Myka determined to... bring it up.
“Zelus fired Helena Wells,” Myka said, tossing it into what might have been a void.
“I’m aware,” Badger said. And then a void did loom: he made her wait, and she counted the seconds, reaching ten before he said, “She was, alas, shown to be not quite so ‘good at what she does’ as I recall you postulating.” His eyes narrowed again, and Myka felt the pressure of predation. “I witnessed your exchange at the elevators the other night, you know.”
“You know”... what a strange thing to say. Myka didn’t know. How could she have known? The puzzlement of it distracted her, such that it took a beat for her to feel the jolt of the much more disturbing—yet not in the end surprising—fact of his witnessing.
How to respond to that fact? Was this her opportunity to introduce the idea that Helena had made the deal possible? Could she say that Helena had been giving her Ingenumedix? Myka wished she’d come into this with a better plan... with any plan. But Badger interrupted her futile wishing with, “Was she indeed entreating you as she seemed? Rather desperately, and for information, I thought. In light of recent developments, that seems correct. Is it?”
“Entreating?” Myka echoed. That made no sense as a description of any part of what had happened. She could have recounted their conversation word for word, but she would never have thought to read any sort of pleading as a component of anything Helena had said.
What had Badger seen, to attribute to Helena that penitent role? He had to be wrong... as proof, he clearly hadn’t perceived Myka’s own desperate want. Because she would have entreated. If she could have found a way to let herself, oh, how she would have entreated. “I can’t speak to that. But. But.” Don’t spin your wheels, she told herself. Tell the truth. As much of it as won’t do undue damage. To anyone. “You said, before, that you suspected I wasn’t telling you the story in full.”
“I did.”
He didn’t follow that with a question. She gathered herself and went on, “You were right. Some information found its way to me. I think it came from Helena.”
“You ‘think.’” Languid disbelief.
Myka doubled down, with as much force as she could muster: “And I think Zelus fired her for that. Not because she didn’t make the deal they wanted.”
“And precisely why would she want such information—the Ingenumedix wrinkle, I presume—to find its way to you?”
“I think she’s interested in competition being fair,” Myka said, telling the truth. Sideways, but the truth. Was that a precise enough why?
To Myka’s surprise, Badger snorted. “Doesn’t take after Wells, then. Thank god that young man competed before the era of performance-enhancing drugs.”
“I’m not saying she’s a saint,” Myka said, in... well, what was it? Clarification? Or was she trying to push aside the possibility that, in this instance, such a label could apply?
Badger snorted again. “Thank you for that.”
Myka castigated herself for not immediately recalling “Saint Dan,” and she hurried to add, “But I think she wanted to bring about an equitable outcome.”
“Interesting motivation. Given her position.”
“Which she doesn’t have anymore,” Myka said. “Because of that motivation. I think.”
“You ‘think,’” Badger said again, again conveying his clear doubt that Myka’s thoughts could be taken as in any way definitive.
It was true that she’d qualified everything she’d said about Helena as being what she thought. As opposed to what she knew.
What are you going to do about that? she heard again in her head. “Bring it up” was by every measure not enough. What was she really going to do about that? Giselle had been implying pretty heavily what she should do... but Myka couldn’t yet manage to go all the way there under her own power. Thinking, knowing. She said, “I think also that Giselle thinks you could use Helena here.”
“Well, Giselle.” His tossed-off tell me something I don’t know aspect, the sense that he was so very familiar with Giselle’s proclivities and what they prompted, annoyed Myka. She barely quelled an impulse to counter with Giselle says she’s out of that side of this game as Badger went on, “Her, I can understand, and yet Pete Lattimer, of all people, made a similar case to me not half an hour ago. Wells’s daughter has a strikingly diverse array of champions.” He stopped—not long enough to provoke a count—then sprang. “You sound as if you might be among them. Are you?”
“If she really helped make this deal happen? Yes.” Easy to say, for it followed, logically. She wasn’t going to think, not just yet, about what else might follow, logically or otherwise.
Now he contemplated—or feigned contemplation. For fifteen seconds. “Do you have any reason to believe she won’t betray us similarly, given an attractive opportunity?”
Was hope a reason? “I think this situation was singular.” There she went with “think” again... but she was trying to be truthful, and all she had were her thoughts. And hope.
Badger contemplated her for twenty seconds this time. These lengthening pauses, these turnings of pressure-screws... they were exhausting. Clearly, the reason the athletes were able to deal so well with Badger was that they had stamina. When he relented, all he said was, “Singular.” This time he waited just long enough to make her question her choice of word. Then: “Why was she in fact entreating you?” As if he knew exactly how “singular” and “entreating” were related.
“I honestly can’t say.” She understood, now, that she was formulating hopes about reasons. But she could not say with any honesty that she knew anything about Helena’s part of that exchange, other than the words she had said.
“I won’t guess,” he said, as if he were doing her a favor, as if his guess would be so revealingly accurate that she’d be unable to bear its articulation. “I’ll observe, however, that when I asked her that question, she wouldn’t answer. At the time, I thought I knew why. In light of recent developments, I’m revising my opinion.”
His guess might have been accurate in just that terrifying way. Myka determined to create some distance—to suggest, however misleadingly, that any connection he might be inferring would be off the mark. “I’ve been reading up on her father,” she said, in defensive deflection: I had to read; I have no personal knowledge. Differentiating herself from Giselle, at least. “Took him more than one try to get it right.”
“As I understand her professional reputation, prior to now, she’s been very like him. Once he did get it right, that is. Enjoying the challenge. That ruthless glint.”
Are you talking only about the Wells family? About yourself as well? About all athletes? This, too, is why I didn’t run. I don’t want to be ruthless.
Not like Helena.
And yet... she had been ruthless. Not like Helena, but with Helena. “Please, Myka” had never ceased to echo in her head. She thought again of what her father did not bequeath her.
“Don’t you want someone like that?” she asked. “Someone who enjoys a challenge? Particularly as set by you.”
“Well.” His pause now returned to the ten-count, an unreadable changeup. “She was a fussy infant, however. Have you seen the photograph?
Helena was a fussy infant, and... there was a photograph of that? But no, not a photograph, the photograph. “The photograph?” she echoed, weak with ignorance.
Badger breathed out audibly through his nose, the impatient exhale suggesting that her lack of knowledge was an insult. “Wells, myself, the infant. Taken for the papers, prior to his initial disaster. It’s quite well known.”
Well known? Myka added “the photograph” to her increasingly long list of what she hadn’t known at all. What she never would have known, had Helena not come to AAI. All she wanted to do now was find “the photograph”... but Badger kept talking: “Quieting that child required what seemed hours of cossetting. I won’t deny it’s colored how I think of her—for good and ill. There’s residual annoyance in the memory of her incessant wailing, yet a real relief in not needing to introduce over and over a silver rattle into her small chub of a fist in order to achieve an outcome.”
That made Myka laugh. “That’s what the past does?” He made as if to answer, with no pause this time, but Myka preempted him, saying, “No, I know.” The saying of it, and the way she’d said it—both were far too familiar for her to have used with him. And yet it didn’t seem inappropriate, because she was again telling the truth: she did know. She saw her own similar culpability. What the past does... what it should do... what it should not do.
How could her attitude have shifted so fast? So fast and so sure? For she was sure. Like a time-lapse video of a bloom opening: she’d gone from not knowing what would happen to knowing exactly what had to happen, here in this office, in this conversation. And beyond.
As the force of had to took over, it kicked a memory of her first instinctive response to Helena’s reappearance in her life: You belong right here.
And then another kick, back to the very beginning, reminding her of her own self-possession. Her power. Her knowledge of what she could have, if she wanted it. What she could have because she wanted it.
Her lizard brain had retained that knowledge, but she had buried it, along with her hunger for excuses, her craving for reasons. She hadn’t expected Helena—via Giselle, and in unknowing collusion with her father—to provide what she needed.
Now Helena was someone to thank. And more, and greater: someone to persuade. You belong right here. Frightening, but... true?
Badger interrupted her lizard-thinking with, “Fortunately, that former infant has no commensurate memory of me.” He quirked a smile. “As far as I’m aware.” It was true, native charm, without any undertone of need, of attempt. His “Saint Dan” sobriquet in that moment made perfect sense: the charm, married to his basic decency, did confer a saintly aspect, certainly as compared to the vast majority of mortals.
Myka felt sure now that Helena, similarly charming in that unforced way, had that bedrock of decency as well. She had disallowed herself any knowledge of it in the past, and she’d let the past stand in the way of her knowing it now... up until perhaps this very minute.
“I’ll ring her in the morning,” Badger said, again followed by a pause, and Myka predicted ten seconds. He averted her count at five, with a wry and impossibly knowing, “I suppose you might do the same. If we’re to obtain the outcome Pete, and Giselle, and you, and a no doubt infinite number of additional champions desire.”
He thought a call from Myka could affect the outcome. His inferences had to be closing in on the contours of the situation—Myka shared a past with Helena, one that was extraordinarily personal—if not how it had affected, or would affect, the present.
Myka herself didn’t in all honesty know anything about how that past would affect the present. She didn’t feel she knew much about the present at all... except, all right, for a couple of very distinct things: one, that Helena was leaving tonight. Two, that she did not want Helena to do that.
So what hope did Myka, motivated by thing two, have of averting thing one?
She was sure that no phone call from Badger, even one placed this very minute, would be enough. For Myka did know some things about the past, or knew some things based on the past, and one of those things—very salient here—was that Helena believed, with near religious conviction, in the persuasive value of presence.
A small conversation from one of their nights together had led Myka to this knowledge.
“But I don’t see why you couldn’t do what you do from elsewhere,” Myka had said. “From anywhere. It’s just meetings.”
“‘Just’ meetings?” Helena had disputed. “No meeting is merely itself. So many observations to be made... you yourself brought up peacocking. Such displays require proximity.” She’d turned a bit pedantic then, saying, “Never underestimate the importance of what takes place when parties to any negotiation are face-to-face.” Helena twisted her mouth into a little cringe then, clearly regretting her unsolicited advice, and Myka had to resist mightily the urge to tell her that even her didactic streak was irresistible. She felt herself starting to say it anyway, but Helena preempted her with the shrug of a naked shoulder, saying, “All that aside, I’ll note that you and I wouldn’t be here now if not for that importance.”
At the time, Myka had worshipped that importance. In the aftermath, she had taken it as punishment.
Now, she was sure it was a lesson.
Maybe Badger’s call would work if AAI were the only entity with an interest in the negotiation, but Myka was—needed to be—a party to it as well. Let me go, she began pleading silently. Let me go. She had time, but not forever; the details Giselle had texted her had included Helena’s flight time. She needed to get to the airport, needed to stop Helena there, needed enough time to plead a case... enough time to show Helena that her own conversion, however rapid, was genuine. She knew that would never work if they were not face-to-face.
“I will,” Myka said. “Absolutely.” Trying to overassure so he would let her go.
“Then you might have a new colleague soon.”
“Sounds great.” Let. Me. Go.
“Not competitive?” Badger asked. He was the picture of innocence.
“That is not part of my motivation or mindset or philosophy,” Myka overemphasized, “at this point. Really not.” She bounced a bit, just a bit, on her toes, a muted version of what she would have done prior to a run. No, an exercise. Whatever—it felt like four in the morning, like the dark early start of a day, that every-morning If I don’t get moving now, I won’t move at all fear of failure.
“You seem anxious,” he observed, in a way that made Myka want to jump out of her skin.
Which would prove him right. “Not at all. I am calm. Placid, even. Not to mention, ready to move forward. In productive ways.” He didn’t need to know what kind of productive—
“Involving portable MRIs?” This he said with a completely annoying—completely charming—twinkle.
“Yes. That is exactly what I’m talking about.” Helena had managed to get her way with Badger when she was an infant, so Myka surely could now. As an adult. Though Badger was making it difficult for her to remember that she was one. Nevertheless: If you don’t let me go I will lose my mind.
The release did come at last, with a still-twinkling “Then I suppose we’re in accord.”
He gave a final nod, as if to express satisfaction both with how he’d toyed with her—batting her this way and that, befitting his apex-predator status—and with how she’d responded. She would have resented that satisfaction, yet all of his questioning and probing and inferring had revealed her to herself, crystallizing her purposes, her aims. Her wants. Their justifications.
She had, she realized, experienced an epiphany. Was he in fact a saint?
****
As she was trying to squeeze into a down elevator so she could finally get on her way, Pete grabbed her; all she could think was Why. Will. Nobody. Let. Me. Leave.
He said, “Hey, I had a really brilliant idea here at the elevators a while ago, and it was—”
“That Helena should work here. And you told it to Dan Badger,” she finished for him.
He gave her the cartoon bug-eyes. “Are you psychic?”
“Yes. Also, my side hustle is running the world.”
“Tell me something I don’t already know. Anyway you have to help get your ex to work here, because it would be awesome, because she seems so totally nuts. Also, is she really that nuts?”
“No,” Myka said, because there were a lot of words that could reasonably be applied to Helena, but “nuts” wasn’t—
“She thinks we’re together.”
“Right. I forgot about that, so I’ll rephrase: yes.”
Pete giggled. “I can’t wait.”
“Look. If you want this to happen, you need to shut up and let me get on the elevator so I can get to the airport and try to talk her into it.”
Now he gasped. “Can I go with you?”
“Oh my actual god no. Also someone has to be here to at least pretend we’re a department that does real work.”
“I think that means I should go to the airport, not you.”
“Which one of us do you think can talk her into even considering staying?”
“Depends. Are you really as good in bed as that nostalgia eyesex made it seem like?”
“I’m leaving for the airport now,” Myka said, and she was, miraculously, able to step into an elevator as she did so.
“That means yes!” Pete called after her, as Myka thought, I am so glad we did this at the elevators. I am so glad approximately the entirety of AAI will have heard some version of this before I even get to the airport. She fully expected Giselle to text her about it while she was still in the elevator. Probably somewhere near the inauspicious thirteenth floor, given everything.
****
En route, in a cab, Myka called Helena: no answer. She didn’t leave a message.
Once at the airport, she tried a text. I’m outside security. Where are you?
To her outsize relief, she got dots in response, and then Helena responded, with one blessed word: Why.
Because I want to talk to you.
Dots, dots dots dots, for an absurd length of time. Myka might as well have been back in Badger’s office, counting Mississippis.
Then: I’m in the bar at the airport Hilton.
Myka launched herself into action, pushing through throng after throng of people—she had never said “excuse me” so many times, worming and threading and carving her way along, panic beating in her head, which way is the Hilton which way which way where are the signs an airport should have signs—holding her phone before her as she hurtled, the device and her hands forming the knife with which she cut her way through.
Breaking free from crowds for a moment, she stopped and texted, Don’t move.
She received dots in response, so she resumed her sprint, wishing—traitorously, but wishing all the same—that she were wearing Deceits.
The minute Myka entered the bar, her eyes were drawn to Helena, and her body served up a similar surge of desire and pull—the first she’d been able to let herself experience without immediately having to feel guilty and despise herself for it.
Helena’s expression at her approach was noncommittal, but not aggressively so. It beat three blinking dots. Or maybe it was intended to be the equivalent of three blinking dots...
Myka took the barstool next to Helena—for thank god she had no company—and calmly ordered a scotch, on the theory that Giselle wasn’t the only one who could drink amber alcohols. She congratulated herself on her self-possession. She congratulated herself also on her lung capacity; she’d managed to say “scotch” without showing any effects of her mad dash. Hopefully.
Her additional justification for her drink: Even though I’ve just run a series of time trials through an airport for you, Helena, I’m not ready to drink wine in your presence. Not yet. She heard the “yet” in her head. Hearing that, feeling its implications—letting herself feel its implications—mattered far more than the ridiculous airport steeplechase.
She began. “I heard you had a talk with Pete.”
Helena’s dry response: “News travels rapidly at AAI.”
Myka waited to say more until she received her drink. Was she trying to make Helena anticipate, raise the stakes as to what was coming next? Yes... and trying to keep Helena’s interest piqued: that felt like before. But should now be like before? Myka had no idea. She could prolong the anticipation by lifting her glass, by sipping and savoring... but now wasn’t then. Instead, she stared at her scotch while saying, “I heard you said I deserve to be treated well.”
Helena then made Myka wait, but not long; she responded, even more dry, “Extremely detailed news travels rapidly at AAI.”
“No... news travels at AAI like carrier pigeons chirping through tin cans.” Myka raised her eyes. She needed to see Helena’s reaction to what she intended to say next. “For example, I also heard that you heard that Pete and I are together.”
Helena deflected. She looked deep into her own drink, a voluminous glass of a leggy red. “In the interest of accuracy, that is not what I heard. I heard—or rather, I was told—that you have a boyfriend. I inferred for myself that that boyfriend is Pete.”
In that instant, Myka saw herself putting a stop to everything, regardless of new wishes and old wants. She could say “It is,” and that would truly be that.
Instead, after a breathing decision, she said, “It isn’t.”
“I need you to tell me it isn’t anyone else either,” Helena said.
Myka was pretty sure that was about Giselle, and again, she could put a stop to everything...
“It isn’t,” she repeated, for all the truth.
TBC
#bering and wells#Warehouse 13#fanfic#Run#part 9b#AU week#while some other versions of Helena might have been fine with pandemic lockdowns#this Helena wold have hated them with a purple passion#(unless perhaps she got to spend that time with this Myka)#I haven't really addressed our years-long disease-ridden environment in a Bering and Wells context#and I honestly don't know if I will#I was going to do a thing with the Travel versions of them#but that was very early in the pandemic#and I was (correctly) advised that it would be too depressing#to put them through even minimal strife#(nobody was going to get sick)#(but still)
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What can monsters bring into society? Do they have ressources to trade? Skilled labourers? Genius minds? Advanced technology? Awesome magic?
There's no image as you hear Frisk speak. Just a black screen. "Well, of course Monsters have things to offer- they're people with their own unique culture and perspective on the world. that honestly should be enouhg; that as people, with a soul and thoughts and feelings gives them intrinsic value. But, part of monster culture is kindness and generosity, in my experience so... there are a few things to offer, and a scientific marvel to display it today."
another voice joins in, deeper and more dramatic. "Is that my cue, Frisk?"
"Yes, how about you introduce yourself?"
And with that, your screen comes to life as lights turn on, showcasing a catwalk with a curtain behind it. Frisk is stood infront of the catwalk, smiling to the camera. On the catwalk out rolls a rectangular robot on a singular wheel, who poses to teh camera. "Hello Darlings, the moment' you've unknowingly been awaiting has arrived! I am the fabulous Robot with a Soul, Mettaton, and soon to be the monster of your dreams. I'm the Star of the underground, and soon, I'll be the star of your hearts too!" Frisk is smiling with a bit of amusement. this Robot is definitely the one speaking, however, the screen making a bright red star. "To answer your question, You'll be getting Me in your society, which is honestly a perk in and of itself."
"Mettaton..." Frisk calls out, a call of caution and humor.
"Oh yes, i suppose for the haters I may just not be enough, so let me introduce you to the wonderful mind who constructed me! not to mention, You're not even seeing my best just yet; I'll save that for my debut performance. just know this Box isn't all there is to see of me! The one who makes that statement possible is none of than Dr. Alphys!" entering stage left Is a stoutly yellow lizard wearing glasses.
She gives a small wave before standing to the side of the catwalk,s lightly infront of it. her claws weave together, she's fidgeting, but smiling.
"So there ticks off two boxes, a genius mind and advanced technology! and if that's not enough, we even have something else to show you beautiful people today!" Mettaton snaps some fingers, and in come two mini Mettatons carrying a covered tray, as Frisk hops up onto the catwalk and sits off the edge, pink highheel boots kicking lightly.
"Again, Monsters are caring and giving types, for the most part, and with that, we want to share culture. and what's more integral to cultures than food?" Frisk cut in, beaming at the camera. We have some examples of some more unique items here!"
With that cue, the mini MTTs open up the tray, showing the food off to the camera. Mettaton takes over, heart display as he adds warmth to his tone. "Now, i was talked out of showcasing the staple item of my resort, the steak of my face, but a key item of my facilities is on display here. firstly, we have the cinnabun, from snowdin, the crab apple of Gerson's store front, a Spider Donut from Muffet and the Spider clan's regular bakesale,"
"I've heard rumor Muffet wants to start a proper bakery once everyone is settled in! it won't be the place for anyone with arachnaphobia, but the aesthetic is gothic cute, and her sweets are much more affordable now that it's not an important fundraiser!" Frisk interjects there, somewhat stealing the show as they gesture to the platter.
Mettaton takes it in stride, hands clapping together as they resume, interruption not a problem. "For something with a bite to it, there's the glamburger, courtesy of MTT (tm) Resort kitchens. a juicy delectable burger, made with the pink sparkly touch of the MTT Brand!" he pauses there, that seeming to be an end of a rehearsed line.
Frisk picks the talk back up, voice enthusiastic. "And then, a slice of Cinnamon ButterScotch Pie, Queen Toriels' personal recipe. it's the best sweet i know of; even some chocoholics in my life call it the best! it's rich, sweet, and cinnamon y, and the best part about all these items? they're low calorie! Healthy too; all the great taste with no substitutions, and no worries."
Finally, Alphys speaks up, this clearly being something mildly rehearsed, though her voice wavers in a way Mettaton and Frisk's doesn't. "N-Now, I understand that, apparently this sort of speech sounds scammy, or-or-or unbelievable. Frisk uh, told us about...diet culture? And things like that about Humans and food and uh, how it differs for you than it does us! See, uh, Humans being made of... 90% physical matter eat physical items. Monster Food is more like... edible magical energy, for most of it. See, for us, it's just... food, though particularly powerful or skilled chefs can make it into something more, such as the Queen. Or uh, right. Aside from it working as sustenance for humans, Frisk has mentioned that is has a healing affect for injuries when eaten too? so we definitely plan on making sure monster candies are available for all first aid kits, for some quick small heals for scrapes and burns and such. but yeah, for most monsters, it's just food, though talented ones like the Queen's Cooking can uh, even heal monsters and... Geeze, I'm... not explaining this well, am I?" her shy smile falters as her face turns orange and pink, Alphys adjusting her glasses anxiously.
"It's alright- you've got this!" Frisk encourages.
"R-Right! alright, so essentially, monster food has to be able to fuel the magical energy that composes a monster's being, thus it's mostly healing magic in composition! now healing magic for monsters has to be really potent to have any affect other then energy, or in food's case, sustenance. For humans though, it's seemingly very effective! Not for like, illnesses, but physical or magical harm, such as the aforementioned scrapes or burns and such. wounds." with a bit of encouragement, Alphys is beginning to really get into it! still some stammering, but there's a bit more strength and confidence in her voice. "without there being much physicality to our food, there's literally little to none of the substances needed for there to be calories."
"That being said," Frisk cuts in with a practiced ease, and Alphys gives a silent sigh of relief, "currently, it wouldn't be recommended to eat only monster food. Sure, we have evidence that it alone can be survived on, but there's been no study for if there are any ill effects from a monster food only diet, as the cases had currently were without alternative option. All the same, one meal a day, and/or all snacks and desserts can absolutely safely be monsterfood!"
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Just saw an ad for Apple watch saying it can track your stride length, can tell if you're doing a backstroke or breaststroke, can tell if you're dreaming, can tell if you're ovulating, and I'm going to build an EMP
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Character Intro: Techne (Kingdom of Ichor)
Nicknames- The Wiress by the people of Olympius
T by Hephaestus, Arges, Steropes, & Brontes
Queen of Volts by Hermes
Age- 18 (immortal)
Location- Forgia district, New Olympus
Personality- Techne is extremely creative & innovative, being perceived as weirdly eccentric to many people. She can be quite absent minded about things that aren't a project she's working on. She's oblivious at times to social cues, not understanding or even noticing when people become frustrated with her. She's not particularly fond of eye contact. She's not easily angered like many other deities, but instead is easily saddened. She's a lesbian & is currently single.
As the goddess of arts, crafts, & invention, she has the standard abilities of any goddess- except shapeshifting. She has other abilities including being able to create new things out of scrap, being able to use any tool, technokinesis (being able to control technology), manipulating & controlling various art materials (like paint, wax, clay, pencils, crayons), and summoning & controlling toys. Her own unique ability is being able to sense the emotion & thought process that goes through every piece of artwork.
Techne lives in the Forgia neighborhood of New Olympus in a loft apartment. She has the most state-of-the-art seamless security system which includes voice, fingerprint, and ichor recognition. Her place is haphazardly organized to her liking and a lot of her paintings decorate the walls with several miniature sculptures decorating the countertops. There's a MASSIVE storage space where she keeps her art tools & materials, scrap metals, and her extensive collection of toys. She has a pet hippogriff (a girl) named Pixel and three golden retrievers (all boys) named Codex, Chip, & Atticus.
To get around, she uses her rocket powered sneakers (which she made herself). There's a growing number of speeding and traffic violation tickets in her drawer.
To calm herself, she often twirls around and flaps her hands & arms back and forth.
Techne has been seeing a behavioral therapist since she can remember. She's been making great strides in not reacting explosively when things don't go "according to plan." She can't even remember the last time she's had a meltdown.
She's well aware of her status as being the pantheon's resident "weirdo." Techne does feel a bit sad about it, but at the end of the day, she's comfortable with who she is and she doesn't mind her very small social circle. Her best friend in the entire universe is Hephaestus with the two of them working together on shared projects. Techne is also friendly with another member of the iCHOR Tech family- the goddess Aetna. She also admires the three blacksmithing cyclopes (Arges, Brontes, & Steropes). Outside the five of them, Techne manages to say hello to Eupraxia (goddess of well-being & success), Tithonus (god of insects), Diochetévo (goddess of sewers, garbage, & waste), Cedalion (demi-god of smithing ore), Hermes, and Hestia (goddess of the hearth) once in a while. She does enjoy Hestia's signature honey cake. Techne's mentor was Chrysanta (goddess of metal).
As part of Hephaestus' "crew", she works for him, being a major part in his tech company (iCHOR Tech) Techne has 5 % ownership of the company. They're currently developing software for a virtual assistant as well as virtual reality games. They already settled on the name Aetna for it. Techne also owns her own tech repair shop called Virtual Velocity.
Her go-to drinks are apple juice & coconut water. She also enjoys flat soda (hates the carbonated bubbles) and she also frequents The Roasted Bean for a mocha latte (with exactly three dollops of whipped cream).
Her favorite dessert is a vanilla sheet cake with plain vanilla buttercream icing.
Techne absolutely detests raisins. She says it reminds her of ants.
When working on new inventions, she has her own favorite blowtorch which she nicknamed "Sparky." She also makes her own trail mix to snack on. She makes it with dark chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, & banana chips.
She even made her own personal assistant, a female automaton named Ada.
Sometimes, Techne gives off the natural scent of copper. Other times, it's a mixture of clay & paint.
She's always the one to watch Flameclaw when Hephaestus is super busy with work.
Lately, Techne's been enjoying some songs from the artist Summerstar.
She doesn't enjoy the feel/sensation of certain fabrics/materials so a good majority of her clothes consists of linen tees, khaki shorts, slouchy low-waisted jeans, and many overalls.
An event that she always looks forward to (doesn't care about the Olympian Gala) is the annual toy drive that happens during the holiday season. She doesn't look forward to the social interaction with the parents/adults (Brontes handles that part), but she does look forward to going through the toys with the kids. She even recently repaired & updated a local playground in the city.
She's aware of her attraction to women, but hasn't acted upon it or asked a girl out. Techne is aware of her superficial attraction to Ailuros (goddess of cats & warfare). Techne's been caught staring at The Hesperides more than once.
In her free time (if she's not working on her inventions or personal art), Techne does enjoy the company of Hephaestus. They both like lava surfing & playing laser tag and video games. For fun, she also likes organizing her collection of art materials & toys. She's also taken on playing the piano (fixing & repairing an antique one she found in a junkyard) as well as transcribing music.
Her all time favorite food is a hot dog (topped with relish & crinkle cut potato chips).
"I think it'd be cool if mortals could shed their skin like lizards."
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Mobisafar App Download
In today's fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially when it comes to simplifying tasks and enhancing convenience. One area where technology has made significant strides is in the realm of travel. Whether it's commuting within a city or planning a long-distance journey, mobile applications have revolutionized the way we navigate through our travel experiences. One such innovative app that has been gaining traction among travelers is Mobisafar.
Mobisafar is a comprehensive travel app designed to streamline various aspects of travel, offering a range of features aimed at making your journey hassle-free and more enjoyable. From booking tickets to tracking routes and managing expenses, Mobisafar encompasses all the essential functionalities needed for a smooth travel experience. In this guide, we'll delve into the details of Mobisafar and provide a step-by-step walkthrough on how to download, install, and utilize this app effectively.
Why Mobisafar?
Before we dive into the download process, let's explore some of the key features that make Mobisafar stand out in the crowded landscape of travel apps:
One-Stop Solution: Mobisafar serves as a one-stop solution for all your travel needs, eliminating the need to juggle between multiple apps or websites for different tasks.
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Now that we have a brief overview of what Mobisafar has to offer, let's proceed to the download and installation process:
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Mobisafar App:
Visit App Store or Play Store: Depending on your device's operating system (iOS or Android), open the App Store (for Apple devices) or Play Store (for Android devices) on your smartphone or tablet.
Search for Mobisafar: In the search bar, type "Mobisafar" and hit enter. The official Mobisafar app should appear as one of the top results.
Select and Install: Tap on the Mobisafar app icon to open its download page. Then, click on the "Install" button (for Android) or "Get" button (for iOS) to initiate the download and installation process.
Wait for Installation: Depending on your internet connection speed, the app may take a few moments to download and install. Once the installation is complete, you'll see the Mobisafar app icon on your device's home screen or app drawer.
Open the App: Tap on the Mobisafar app icon to launch the app. Upon opening the app for the first time, you may be prompted to sign up or log in using your existing credentials. If you're a new user, follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.
Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded and installed the Mobisafar app on your device. Now, let's explore some tips on how to make the most out of this powerful travel companion:
Tips for Utilizing Mobisafar Effectively:
Complete Your Profile: To personalize your experience and receive relevant recommendations, make sure to complete your profile with accurate information such as your name, contact details, and travel preferences.
Explore Booking Options: Take advantage of Mobisafar's extensive booking options to find the best deals on bus tickets, train tickets, flights, and hotels. Compare prices, schedules, and amenities to make informed decisions.
Set Preferences: Customize your preferences based on factors such as seat preferences, meal preferences, and budget constraints to ensure a tailored travel experience.
Track Your Journey: Use Mobisafar's real-time tracking feature to monitor your journey and stay updated on any changes or disruptions along the way.
Manage Expenses: Keep track of your travel expenses with Mobisafar's expense management tools, allowing you to monitor your spending and stay within budget.
Provide Feedback: Share your feedback and suggestions with the Mobisafar team to help improve the app's functionality and user experience.
In conclusion, Mobisafar is more than just a travel app; it's a reliable companion that simplifies the complexities of travel and puts the power in your hands. By downloading and utilizing Mobisafar, you can embark on your journey with confidence, knowing that all your travel needs are taken care of. So why wait? Download Mobisafar today and experience the future of travel at your fingertips.
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Trend Watch: Innovations in Headphone Tech
Innovations in Headphone Technology:
As we stride further into the 21st century, the fusion of technology and personal audio experiences has reached unprecedented heights. The evolution of headphone technology is a testament to this fact, offering us a glimpse into a world where sound quality and user comfort are paramount. From wireless functionality to noise-cancellation features, the advancements in this field are not just changing how we listen to music, but also how we interact with the world around us.Manufacturers are pushing the boundaries, integrating smart functionalities such as voice commands, touch controls, and even health monitoring features into their designs. This innovation spree isn't just about keeping up with trends; it's about creating them. As consumers, we're witnessing a revolution that prioritizes convenience, quality, and immersion in our auditory experiences. Imagine headphones that not only play your favorite tunes but also keep you connected to your digital world with unprecedented ease.The future of headphone technology is here, and it promises to transform our listening habits. Whether you're an audiophile, a casual listener, or somewhere in-between, these technological marvels are designed to elevate your audio experience to new heights. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this fascinating journey of auditory innovation.
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Gathering Intel: Effective Headphone Research
When it comes to choosing the perfect headphones, research is key. The wide array of options available means that there's something out there for every type of listener, but finding that perfect pair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. It's important to start with a clear understanding of what you need. Are you looking for noise-cancelling capabilities, or perhaps something more suited for rigorous physical activity? Identifying your primary use is a crucial first step.Once you've pinpointed your needs, it's time to dive into the specifics. Look into sound quality, comfort, battery life, and durability. Reading reviews and watching comparison videos can provide invaluable insights. Remember, a high price tag doesn't always equate to high quality. There are many affordable options that offer remarkable sound and comfort. Take your time, compare different models, and don't rush your decision. The effort you put into researching will pay off when you find the perfect headphones that match your lifestyle and listening habits.
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Whether you're listening to music, podcasts, or making calls, enjoy clear audio and seamless connectivity. The compact and ergonomic design ensures comfortable wear for long periods.
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Mastering Usage: Headphone Tips and Hints
Delving into the world of audio with a new set of headphones can transform your listening experience. Choosing the right headphones is the first step to enjoying music, podcasts, and movies on a whole new level. It’s not just about the brand or price; it’s about understanding what type of headphone suits your lifestyle and needs. Whether it’s over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, wireless, or noise-cancelling, each has its unique advantages.Once you’ve selected your ideal headphones, proper care and usage are crucial for maximizing their lifespan. Always store your headphones in a protective case when not in use to prevent damage. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures and keep them away from water. Lastly, regular cleaning, by wiping the ear pads and buds with a dry cloth, ensures your headphones remain hygienic and in top condition. By following these simple tips and hints, you can ensure that your listening experience remains high-quality for years to come.
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The KZ ZS10 PRO X combines high-quality materials with superior sound technology to offer an unparalleled audio experience. Designed for audiophiles, these earphones feature a metal hybrid in-ear construction that ensures durability and comfort.
With its HIFI bass and noise cancelling capabilities, you're guaranteed a crisp, clear sound environment, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your music without external interruptions.
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Buyer's Guide: Headphone Red Flags
Shopping for headphones can often feel like navigating a minefield of endless options and lofty claims. With the market saturated with numerous brands and models, it's imperative to be aware of red flags that could signal a poor purchase. First and foremost, pay close attention to the build quality and material of the headphones. A flimsy construction or the excessive use of cheap plastic is a clear indicator that the product might not withstand regular use. Another critical aspect to consider is the sound quality. Headphones that promise excessively boosted bass or treble without a balanced sound profile should raise an eyebrow.Furthermore, overly glowing or suspiciously uniform online reviews can sometimes indicate manipulated feedback, so seeking out impartial and in-depth reviews is a wise approach. Additionally, very low prices compared to the average market rate for similar features can often signify compromises in either sound quality, build, or even both. It’s essential not to be swayed by attractive pricing alone. Lastly, pay attention to the warranty and customer support offered by the manufacturer. A limited or non-existent warranty can be a significant red flag, indicating a lack of confidence in the product’s longevity. Armed with this knowledge, consumers can make more informed decisions and navigate the vast headphone market with greater confidence and clarity.
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Mpow Flame Solo Wireless Earphones TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds with ENC Noise Cancellation Mic IPX7 Waterproof for Running Sport
The Mpow Flame Solo Wireless Earphones are designed with active lifestyles in mind, featuring TWS Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable connection. With ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) technology, these earbuds ensure your calls are crystal clear.
Boasting an IPX7 rating, they're waterproof and perfectly suited for running, sports, and other vigorous activities. Enjoy your music without worrying about sweat or rain damaging your earphones.
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Delving into Details: Headphone Components Explained
The world of headphones can be as intricate as the music they transmit. At the core of every pair, whether it's the over-ear, on-ear, or in-ear variety, lie a few key components that define their performance, durability, and overall sound quality. Understanding these components can significantly enhance your listening experience and inform your purchasing decisions.The heart of the headphone is its driver unit, a miniature speaker that converts electrical signals into sound. The size and type of the driver impact the headphones' sound signature, with larger drivers generally providing a more robust bass response. Another vital component is the diaphragm, which vibrates to produce sound. Materials used for the diaphragm, such as mylar, bio-cellulose, or even beryllium, play a crucial role in the sonic characteristics of the headphones. Cable quality also merits attention; a high-quality cable can prevent signal loss and ensure that the audio reaches your ears in its purest form. Lastly, comfort and fit are determined by the design of the ear cups and the materials used, which can range from plush leathers to breathable fabrics, affecting both sound isolation and the listening experience.
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Taking Care of Your Headphones
Maintaining your headphones is essential for ensuring their longevity and optimal performance. Whether you own a high-end pair or a more budget-friendly option, proper care can significantly extend their lifespan. Firstly, always handle your headphones gently and avoid stretching or tugging on the cord. This prevents internal wire damage that can affect sound quality. Secondly, regular cleaning is crucial. Using a soft, dry cloth, gently wipe down the ear cups and cord to remove dust and oils from your skin. For in-ear models, detach the ear tips and clean them with a mild soap solution, but make sure they are completely dry before reattaching.Storage is another key factor in headphone maintenance. When not in use, keep them in a protective case to safeguard against physical damage and keep them free from dust. If your headphones are foldable, use this feature to reduce their size but avoid forcing them into spaces that could stress the hinges. Furthermore, avoid exposing your headphones to extreme temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight, as these factors can degrade the materials over time. Lastly, periodically check the cable for signs of fraying or wear and replace it if necessary. By following these simple steps, you can ensure your headphones remain in top condition, providing you with high-quality sound for years to come.
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How The iPad Came To Be
When the iPad was introduced in 2010, we had no idea where it would lead to where it is today. Massive developments have occurred in the world of technology. “At first, it was supposed to be just another larger version of the iPhone”. It wasn’t viewed as this piece of entertainment that could keep children occupied for hours. As the years went on, the iPad continued to be developed, and new versions were released each year. While it was being developed, it was still evident the iPad had a long way to go and wasn't precisely like the bigger version of the iPhone Apple had envisioned. The features worked very well, and overall, the iPad ran very smoothly. There were just technological advancements that weren't fully there yet. Apple would be far from finished, however, and this was only just the beginning of what the iPad would eventually become.
More recently, we’ve started to see Apple make strides with the iPad, making it more accessible and user-friendly. These updates to the user interface have made the iPad a more prominent item, especially among the youth age group. Since the iPad has so many games, features, and other kid-friendly interests, it’s made it a highly sought-after item. These features have also led it to become highly addictive and make kids just want to stay on it constantly using these features or right at their side checking for notifications. Without moderation, this is something that could become very dangerous in the distant future.
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Why don't Apple & Samsung significantly improve battery life? Is it just impossible?
In the fast-paced world of smartphones, in which improvements in generation appear to occur at the speed of mild, one evident issue stays chronic: battery life. For years, users of Apple and Samsung devices were left annoyed with the aid of the seemingly stagnant progress in this essential aspect of cellular generation. But why have not these tech giants made huge enhancements to battery existence? Is it truely an insurmountable assignment?
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1, Technical Constraints:
Both Apple and Samsung have made commendable strides in enhancing battery performance through software program optimization and hardware improvements. However, the fundamental barriers of lithium-ion batteries, which energy the majority of smartphones, pose a large mission. These batteries have inherent constraints associated with energy density and chemical composition, making it tough to attain substantial enhancements in potential with out compromising protection or growing tool length.
2. Balancing Performance and Design:
Smartphones today aren't just communique gadgets; they are multifunctional tools that serve numerous purposes, from photography and gaming to productivity. As such, producers must strike a delicate balance among improving battery life and handing over the performance and sleek design that customers call for. Apple and Samsung make investments heavily in studies and development to optimize this balance, however the quest for thinner, lighter devices with extra effective features unavoidably affects battery longevity.
3. Market Competition and Consumer Expectations:
The phone marketplace is fiercely aggressive, with clients constantly demanding faster processors, brighter shows, and superior digital camera competencies. In this surroundings, Apple and Samsung face titanic pressure to innovate across numerous fronts at the same time as retaining profitability. While enhancing battery lifestyles stays a priority, it competes with numerous different technological advancements vying for attention and resources.
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Despite those challenges, there may be reason for optimism. Ongoing research into opportunity battery chemistries, which includes strong-state batteries and lithium-sulfur batteries, holds the promise of extensively enhancing electricity density and protection. Additionally, advancements in fast-charging technology and strength management algorithms hold to increase the usability of current battery technologies.
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Smartphone Market: Size, Trends, Players, and Outlook
Smartphones have become an undeniable cornerstone of modern life, seamlessly integrating into our work, entertainment, and communication. This article delves into the current state of the ever-evolving smartphone market, exploring its size, market share, growth trajectory, and the key trends shaping its future.
Smartphone Market Size and Share:
The smartphone market boasts a remarkable size, reaching a staggering USD 484.81 billion in 2022 and projected to reach USD 792.51 billion by 2029, exhibiting a healthy CAGR of 7.3%. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including:
Rising disposable income: Increasing disposable income, particularly in developing economies, empowers individuals to invest in sophisticated smartphones.
Technological advancements: Continuous advancements in display technology, camera capabilities, processing power, and battery life fuel consumer demand for the latest smartphones.
Expanding internet penetration: Growing accessibility to high-speed internet globally drives the need for advanced devices to access online services and applications.
The market share is dominated by a few major players, with Samsung and Apple holding a combined share of over 50%. These giants consistently innovate and offer premium flagship devices, attracting a loyal customer base. However, the market is becoming increasingly competitive with established players like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and others making significant strides, particularly in the mid-range and budget segments.
Smartphone Sector Growth and Revenue:
The smartphone sector is expected to witness continued growth, driven by the factors mentioned above. The projected CAGR of 7.3% translates to a market size exceeding USD 792.51 billion by 2029. This growth will be fueled by:
Emerging markets: Developing economies like India, Southeast Asia, and Africa will be key drivers of market growth as smartphone penetration increases.
5G technology adoption: The widespread adoption of 5G networks will create demand for next-generation smartphones capable of handling faster data speeds and enabling innovative applications.
Focus on innovation: Smartphone manufacturers will continue to invest in research and development, focusing on areas like foldable displays, artificial intelligence integration, and enhanced camera functionalities.
Smartphone Industry Trends:
Several trends are shaping the future of the smartphone industry:
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration: AI features like facial recognition, voice assistants, and intelligent camera functionalities are becoming increasingly sophisticated, transforming user experience.
Focus on foldable displays: Foldable phones continue to evolve, offering a unique user experience and potentially disrupting the traditional smartphone form factor.
Sustainability initiatives: Consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious, prompting smartphone manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly practices and materials in device production and packaging.
Rise of the "phygital" experience: The integration of online and offline shopping experiences, where physical and digital elements combine, is influencing smartphone sales strategies.
Smartphone Market Players:
The smartphone market landscape features a diverse range of players. Established giants like Samsung and Apple remain dominant forces, while Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are gaining significant market share, particularly in the affordable segment. Additionally, niche players like Google with its Pixel series and emerging brands are catering to specific consumer segments.
Smartphone Market Future Outlook:
The future of smartphone market appears bright, with continued growth and innovation anticipated. As technology advancements accelerate, user demands evolve, and emerging markets expand, the industry will see further diversification and competition.
However, challenges in the form of chip shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising manufacturing costs will need to be addressed to ensure sustained growth. Additionally, navigating the evolving regulatory landscape across different geographical regions remains a challenge for smartphone manufacturers.
In conclusion, the smartphone market remains a dynamic and vital sector within the global technology landscape. By embracing innovation, catering to diverse consumer needs, and prioritizing sustainability, smartphone manufacturers can ensure their success in the ever-unfolding story of this ever-present device. As technology continues to progress and user expectations change, the smartphone of tomorrow promises to be even more sophisticated, versatile, and seamlessly integrated into our lives.
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The Future of iOS Development: Predictions and Possibilities
The world of iOS development has come a long way since the launch of the App Store in 2008. With each passing year, Apple has continued to push the boundaries of innovation, introducing new hardware, software, and development tools. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, it's intriguing to speculate on the future of iOS app development and the possibilities that lie ahead.
We will explore some predictions and potential advancements that could shape the future of iOS development.
Augmented Reality (AR) Integration
One of the most exciting possibilities for the future of iOS development is the seamless integration of augmented reality. Apple(iPhone) has already made significant strides in this area with ARKit, but the future promises even more immersive experiences. Developers may soon have access to more advanced AR tools, enabling them to create applications that seamlessly blend digital and physical worlds. Imagine interactive virtual elements seamlessly integrated into real-world environments, revolutionising gaming, education, and everyday tasks.
Enhanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly prevalent in mobile applications, and iOS development is no exception. We can expect Apple to enhance its Core ML framework in the future, providing developers with more powerful tools to integrate advanced AI capabilities into their apps. This could lead to smarter, more personalised user experiences, with apps learning and adapting to individual preferences over time.
Foldable Devices and Multi-Form Factor Support
The rise of foldable devices introduces a new dimension to iOS development. Apple may embrace this trend by optimizing iOS for foldable screens, allowing developers to create applications that seamlessly transition between different form factors. This could open up new possibilities for multitasking, productivity, and creativity, as users switch between phone and tablet modes on a single device.
Cross-Platform Development Simplification
As the demand for cross-platform applications continues to grow, Apple might focus on simplifying the process of developing apps that work seamlessly across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. A unified development framework could make it easier for developers to create apps that provide a consistent experience across Apple's diverse ecosystem of devices. This could lead to increased efficiency and reduced development time for those targeting multiple platforms.
Privacy-Centric Development
Apple has been a pioneer in prioritizing user privacy, and this trend is likely to continue. The future of iOS development may see even more robust privacy features and tools for developers to protect user data. This could include advancements in secure data storage, enhanced encryption methods, and stricter permissions for app access to sensitive information.
Swift Evolution and Development Tools
Swift, Apple's programming language for iOS development, will likely continue to evolve. The company may introduce new features and enhancements to make development more efficient and enjoyable. Additionally, Apple may unveil new development tools that streamline the app creation process, making it more accessible to a broader range of developers.
5G Integration and Edge Computing
The widespread adoption of 5G technology is set to revolutionise mobile app development. As 5G networks become more prevalent, iOS developers may leverage the increased bandwidth and lower latency to create applications with faster data transfer and real-time capabilities. Edge computing could also play a significant role, enabling apps to offload processing tasks to nearby edge servers for improved performance.
Health and Wellness Focus
Given the increasing emphasis on health and wellness, the future of iOS development might witness a surge in applications dedicated to monitoring and improving users' well-being. Integrating health-related features into apps, such as fitness tracking, mental health support, and medical diagnostics, could become a central theme for developers.
Conclusion
The future of iOS development company holds tremendous promise, with possibilities ranging from augmented reality and artificial intelligence to foldable devices and cross-platform development. Apple's commitment to privacy and the continuous evolution of Swift and development tools will likely contribute to a thriving ecosystem for developers.
As we embark on this exciting journey, developers and technology enthusiasts alike can anticipate a landscape that is dynamic, innovative, and full of opportunities to shape the way we interact with our devices and the digital world. The future of iOS development is indeed a canvas waiting to be painted with the strokes of creativity and technological advancement.
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