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Spain has a plan to completely renew DTT. More than half of households cannot comply

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In Spain, DTT is on the verge of making the leap to DVB-T2. It is normal that these acronyms sound Chinese to you, so we are going to review the change that our televisions will face after the necessary retuning both to make room for a new channel that is to come, and for the migration to DVB-T2. The new channel. The BOE has published This weekend the resolution that awards a new television channel to Integrated Television Entertainment Services (SEVEN). The Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service awarded last May the license for a new DTT channel for 15 years, renewable to the company managed by Andrés Varela and linked to shareholders of the Prisa group. The first phase. SEVEN has a maximum period of six months to start its broadcasts, forcing the Secretariat to publish in the coming weeks a resolution with the exact date on which everything will start: the arrival of SEVEN, the retuning and the beginning of the technological migration will occur at the same time. What is a multiple. Before getting into acronyms, it is worth understanding how DTT works. The channels do not each broadcast on their own, they travel grouped in packages that share the same radio frequency. And those packages are called multiples. In other words, it is as if several channels shared the same highway to reach their destination, your television antenna. Until now, these multiplexes used the DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial) standard. Its successor, as you may have guessed, is DVB-T2. This new multiple allows up to 68% more data to be transported and, secondly, replaces the H.264 codec with H.265 (HEVC). You may be familiar with these last acronyms, since almost all high-end phones record video by default in H.265: a more advanced codec that requires practically half the data to transmit the same image quality. What is going to happen and when. The calendar has been in the air since 2024 and, even today, it is not closed. What we know for the project is that this is a two-phase process: First phase: he state manifold RGE2shared between RTVE, Atresmedia and Mediaset2, will migrate to the DVB-T2 standard. In addition to the efficiency that we mentioned previously, the migration comes hand in hand with UHD emissions. Devices that do not support the standard will still be able to play HD content. Second phase: The definitive move to DVB-T2 marks that all televisions must be compatible with this standard to play content. It is something that, a priori, will take time to arrive. The complete change will not be made until two milestones are achieved: that at least 95% of DTT receivers are compatible with DVB-T2 and that at least 90% of televisions can receive UHD (4K) broadcasts. Go deeper. In short, Spanish DTT cannot be reorganized or begin the migration to the new standard until the new channel is up and running. This is why the arrival of SEVEN marks a before and after for the beginning of the plan. Nevertheless, according to the latest adoption figuresonly 36.6% of the television fleet is compatible with 4K broadcasts, very far from the 95% set by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service. The first phase is at your doorstep and should begin in 2026 according to the established plan, the second will not begin until the general picture changes. Since last year, Spain cannot legally sell a TV that is not compatible with DVB-T2 and that is not UHD ready, although the complete renovation of the park is not expected until after 2030. In Xataka | How to configure your Smart TV to watch the 2026 World Cup in the best possible way

Drivers born in 1956 will be able to renew their driving license for free in 2026. And it is possible because nothing has changed

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Drivers over 70 years of age will be able to renew their driving license for free. This year those born in 1956 or in previous years will be able to. But those born in 1955 were also able to do so last year. And, although you have read that the regulations have changed, the truth is that everything remains the same. And that’s an advantage for elderly drivers. From 1956. If we look back at the calendar, it is the line that marks who can renew their driving license for free and who cannot. And traffic regulations state that drivers aged 70 or older will renew their license completely free of charge. This rule, although you may have read the opposite in some media, is the same one that has been applied for years. And it is that on social networks and in the media we have read that “from 2026” drivers over 70 years of age will renew their driving license for free and that from the age of 65 onwards they will have to do so every five years (instead of the usual 10). It is a rule that has not undergone any change and that, as already The DGT itself told us last year When this information went viral again, it is something that has been applied for a long time. At the moment, the price of renewal of the driving license is 24.58 euros to which the cost of the medical examination must be added. What does the norm say?. When we want to renew the license to drive a car, three large groups are established according to the General Driver Regulations (Art.12.2): From 18 to 65 years old: the driving license is renewed every 10 years From 65 years of age and older: the driving license is renewed every five years From 70 years of age and older: the driving license is renewed every five years but the renewal is free Of course, it must be taken into account that a doctor can decide some restrictions. For example, it can shorten driver’s license renewal times and require a person over 70 years of age (or any other driver) to re-pass the medical exam, in which their driving abilities are evaluated. earlier than what would be required by general regulations. Yes, but. Indeed, those over 70 years of age can renew their driving license for free but, as a general rule, they have to do so more frequently than the rest of the groups described above. But they are also the age group on which the most restrictions are imposed. According to Mapfre, 61% of drivers People over 65 years of age have some type of limitation when driving and the DGT raises these figures to 81% of the elderly. A driver may be limited in the range in which he or she can drive, prohibited from driving at night or at maximum speed. Traffic officers know this because on our driver’s license Each of these limitations would be reflected with a code. Too long? If an 18-year-old driver renews his or her driving license every decade, he or she will have to pay the renewal fee up to five times. The last one would reach the age of 68 and from then on, if the deadlines are met every five years, the license would be renewed for free on another five occasions until the age of 93. The big question is whether driver’s license renewals extend too long in time. The director of the DGT himself already pointed out in November 2021 that it seemed excessive “that a 90-year-old person can have their driving license for five years without renewing it.” Despite this and despite the fact that a decade without passing a medical exam before renewing the license can also be too long even if we are under 65 years old, nothing has changed. Contradictory. One of the ideas that has been floating in the air for a long time is whether a person should lose their driving license after reaching an age. The European Union has been adamant about this idea: no. And from Brussels they consider that It would be a discriminatory rule and that it is the medical examinations that must continue to set the limits. María José Aparicio, deputy director of the DGT, I was aiming for 2021 that “in Spain, 28% of those killed in traffic accidents were over 65 years of age (data from 2019). These figures are going to worsen, if we do nothing, due to the aging of the population.” But this is probably due to the physical condition of these people, who are more likely to have more serious consequences in minor accidents. And these people over 70 years old are only immersed in the 12% of accidents and they crash four times less than the youngest, according to data from Mapfre. In addition, another problem is added. A good part of them They keep older and unsafe carseither because they have a tighter economy or because they do not want to make the investment. And it is also the group that adapts worst to the mandatory ADAS systemsdriving aids that They also cause confusion among younger people. Photo | Daniel Silva and DGT In Xataka | The DGT insists: there are drivers who are too old. But that’s not the main problem

Back Market makes it a little easier for us to renew tablets

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Apple devices are by far the hardest to find at a good discount. For this reason, any way we can get an iPhone or iPad at a good price is always welcome. One of the stores that makes this easier for us is Back Marketwhich has a very large catalog of refurbished devices. The best? That now all their iPads will have an extra 5% discount. We will tell you more about this promo. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A promo that will only be available from May 4 to 10 Let’s go in parts. This new promo is as simple to explain as it seems: from May 4 to 10 we will have an additional 5% discount when purchasing an iPad at Back Market. The only requirement we have to access this promo is that we do a purchase of more than 100 eurossomething we are going to do with almost any Apple tablet we buy. And beyond the price, what do Back Market iPads offer? The entire catalog of this store is made up of refurbished devices, but with 24 months warranty. In addition, we will have a 30-day free trial in which we can see what the device offers and, if it does not convince us, return it. All without forgetting that shipping is free and that we can even finance our purchases. Let’s take as an example the iPad Air with M2 chip launched in 2024. This, in ‘Excellent’ condition and in its 11-inch version with 128 GB it is available right now for 443 euros. If we wait for the promo to start, then we can get it for 420.85 euros. It is a very interesting option if you are looking for an iPad Air at the best price and you don’t mind not having a more modern version. It’s just an example, but the same applies to the rest of the iPads you have in Back Market. You just have to access to the section of these tablets in the store and choose the one that best suits you. The good thing is that you have models of all kinds: from the latest iPad 11 even a 2022 iPad Pro. Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Pedro AznarApple In Xataka | Best iPhones. Which one to buy and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality-price In Xataka | Best tablets. Which one to buy and 8 recommended models for all pockets and needs

renew Osaka water pipes

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Osaka usually appears in rankings as one of the most powerful cities in Japan outside of Tokyo. Without going any further, the “power cities” ranking of 2025 once again placed it in the lead among the country’s large cities excluding Tokyo. However, beneath this modern profile lies a much less visible problem: an aging pipeline network that requires million-dollar investments and constant planning. In recent years, the state of these infrastructures has been gaining weight in the public debate, and the country’s third largest city is no exception. The donation. In November of last year, in the midst of a technical discussion on how to face this renovation, an unexpected gesture came to the municipal body in charge of water. An individual delivered 21 kilos of gold bars with one condition: that it be used entirely to improve deteriorated pipelines. The Mainichi newspaper notes that Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama explained at a press conference that the complex is valued at 560 million yen, around 3 million euros. “Repairing old water pipes requires a large investment. For that reason, I only have gratitude,” he said when thanking the donation, and confirmed that the City Council will respect that wish. We know (almost) nothing about the donor. Beyond the value of the gold and its destination, the identity of the person who made the donation remains unknown. The mayor explained that the person asked to remain anonymous and no information has been provided about his profile or origin. It has been made public that this is not an isolated gesture: previously he had already contributed 500,000 yen (about 2,700 euros) in cash for the water system. The actual invoice. When the official figures are analyzed, the scope of the donation takes on another dimension. As he explained to the Associated Press Eiji Kotani, head of the municipal water service, Osaka needs to renew a total of 259 kilometers of pipes. Replacing a section of just 2 kilometers represents an approximate cost of 500 million yen (about 2.7 million euros), an amount close to the full value of the ingots. In addition, it has been announced that leaks under the roads have increased in recent times. The problem is not limited to Osaka. Much of Japan’s public infrastructure was built during the rapid economic growth of the 1960s and 1970s, and today many of those networks are undergoing major renovations. BBC notes that More than 20% of the country’s water pipes have exceeded 40 years, which is the legal useful life. a real problem. That debate stopped being abstract at the end of January 2025, when a huge sinkhole opened on a road in Yashioin Saitama prefecture. The collapse engulfed a truck and triggered a complex rescue operation as teams tried to access the cabin where the 74-year-old driver was. Sewer system officials said corrosion of a pipe could have created a cavity under the asphalt and caused it to collapse. As we can see, the donation can help boost the renovation of the pipes, but it is far from solving the entire problem. Images | Jingming Pan | Juliana Barquero In Xataka | The Aztecs and Ulysses had something in common that humanity has always sought: the true secret of happiness.

requirements, price, how often you have to renew it and how to make an appointment

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We are going to explain everything you need to know to renew your passport. Because just like your DNI, your passport has an expiration date, and when it expires you will have to renew it to travel outside the European Union. We are going to start this article by telling you what the renewal process is like and how often you have to renew your passport. Then, we will tell you the requirements you must meet and what you must bring, including the price of the renewal. And we will finish by telling you how to make an appointment. How to renew your passport You are going to renew your passport at the National Policein the same offices where DNIs are made and renewed. You will have to go in person, bring what we will tell you later in the minimum requirements, and the renewal will be carried out there. You can renew your passport 180 days before it expiresso you have your back covered in case you are planning a trip. And if you lose your passport, then you will have to make an appointment to issue a new one. How often do you have to renew your passport? How often you should renew your passport depends on your age. These are the age ranges and how often you have to renew it depending on them: If you are under 5 years old: The passport is renewed every 2 years. If you are under 30 years old: The passport is renewed every 5 years. From 30 years old: The passport is renewed every 10 years. In any case, in your passport You will be informed of the expiration date in addition to the issuance date, so that with just a glance you can know the exact day on which you are going to have to renew it. Requirements to renew your passport To renew your passport you have to comply with a series of requirements. These are documents that you must present and payments to make. You must have all this and take it to the police station to have your passport renewed. Valid ID: You will have to present it to identify it. Recent photography: A recent passport-type photograph, with a size of 32×26 millimeters. It must be in color, with a uniform white background, and taken from the front. Your face must be seen clearly, without wearing glasses and without hair covering your face. This will only not be necessary if you renew your ID on the same day. Current passport: If you are going to request the renewal or a duplicate of a passport that is still valid and that you have not lost, you must present it as well. Pay fee: Renewing the passport costs 30 euros. This is the same price for the first shipment, but also for renewals, losses or deterioration. It will only be free if you belong to a large family. You can pay the fees at the shipping office or on the website when making an appointment. How to make an appointment for renewal To renew your passport, you will have to make an appointment at the National Police. You can do this by calling 060 or through the web portal citapreviadnie.es. In it, you have to choose how you want to accessit could be with you electronic ID and a reader or adding your ID data by hand. The easiest thing is to choose to enter with the option Access with DNI/NIE data. In this case you will go to a screen where you must write the document number, shipping equipment and other information. To the right of the website you will have a section where you can see where each of the data is located. Now you will enter a web page where you can choose the procedure for which you want to make an appointment. In this case, within the section Renewal choose the option Passport. Now, you will go to a screen where you can choose your autonomous community on a map, and when you do you will have to choose where you want to carry out the renewal. Once you choose this, you will go to a screen where you can choose the month, day and time where you want to request your appointment. When you do, you will only have to pay the subscription if you want, something for which you will need to have installed Self-signature. Remember that if you do not want to make the payment, you can do it directly at the police office. In Xataka Basics | How to securely share your ID and other documents with the Safelayer online tool

AliExpress’s End of Season Discounts make it easy for us to renew mobile phones with sales and coupons of up to 25 euros

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We are entering the final stretch of a month of January where, despite the fact that Black Friday and Christmas are already far away, we have had several interesting promotions in terms of offers. The last one to arrive has been from AliExpress with a promo called End of Season Discounts which, as usual, has various discount coupons so we can save more on our purchases. Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 1 euro 10 euros AEFS01 (or FSES01) 3 euros 25 euros AEFS03 (or FSES03) 7 euros 65 euros AEFS07 (or FSES07) 16 euros 139 euros AEFS16 (or FSES16) 25 euros 209 euros AEFS25 (or FSES25) All offers from this new AliExpress promo will be available until next January 29 at 11:59 p.m.. On this occasion, we can especially find many interesting discounts on mobile phones of all types and from several different manufacturers, so we have a very interesting opportunity if we need to renew the device. Below, we leave you a selection of some of the most notable: Google Pixel 9a by 359.12 euros with the coupon AEFS25, a great price for the cheapest of the latest Pixel. Samsung Galaxy S25 by 561.36 euros with the AEFS25 coupon, with seven years of updates and a very good screen. Realme 14 Pro+ 5G by 239.69 euros with the AEFS25 coupon, a very balanced and complete phone for its price. POCO X7 Pro 5G by 211.55 euros with the coupon AEFS25, one of the best quality-price mobiles of 2025. Xiaomi 15T by 398.93 euros with the AEFS25 coupon, less than 400 euros for a very interesting option with a Leica camera. Google Pixel 9a If we are looking for the purest Android experience and we have a tight budget, this Pixel 9a It could fit us perfectly. It is a compact device with a 6.3-inch screen and the same chip as the rest of the Google Pixel 9, so we can expect great performance. In addition, it has a 5,100 mAh battery and seven years of guaranteed updates, so we will have a very complete mobile phone that we can take with us right now. 359.12 euros with the coupon AEFS25. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 We continue with another compact mobile, in this case with the Galaxy S25. Although his successor is close to being announcedit is still a very good option in the middle of 2026 (and more, for 561.36 euros with the coupon AEFS25). It is a device with a 6.2-inch screen and the Snapdragon 8 Elite under the hood, one of the best processors we can find for Android phones. It has 12 GB of RAM and a triple camera system that performs well in almost any scenario. Plus, it also comes with seven years of guaranteed updates. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Realme 14 Pro+ 5G He Realme 14 Pro+ It is one of those phones that catches the eye thanks to its back (which changes color in the cold), but it is a phone that has much more than that. It has a 6.77-inch curved OLED screen and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor under the hood, as well as 8 GB of RAM in this case (as well as 256 GB of storage). It has a triple rear camera system and we have it available right now for 239.69 euros with the coupon AEFS25. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links POCO X7 Pro 5G One of the best phones of last year as far as quality-price is concerned was, without a doubt, the POCO X7 Pro. Now we have it available at an even more attractive price (211.55 euros with the coupon AEFS25), which makes it look more. We can highlight its 6.67-inch screen with 1.5K resolution and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. In addition, it has good performance thanks to its Dimensity 8400 Ultra and has a 6,000 mAh battery that is compatible with fast wired charging of up to 90 W. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 15T The last phone that we bring you from this AliExpress promo is this one Xiaomi 15Ta very balanced and interesting device now that we can get it for free. 398.93 euros with the coupon AEFS25. We can highlight its rear camera, made up of three sensors where Leica collaborates and which will offer us outstanding results. In addition, its 6.83-inch screen is compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, which makes it ideal for watching movies and series. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Ivan LinaresSamsung, Google, Xiaomi, Realme In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | The best quality-price mobiles. Their analyzes and videos are here

How much are the discounts extended, what are the prices and how to renew

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Let’s tell you How are Madrid transport passes in 2026?which since 2023 has been allowing citizens of the Community of Madrid to have discounts. Since then, these discounts have been extended for periods of 6 and 12 months, and will also reach 2026. We are going to start the article by telling you how long the transport pass discounts are extended, and then we will end by telling you what the quantities are. How much are transport passes extended? Discounts on the transport pass for the Community of Madrid they are expanded throughout 2026. Therefore, everything continues as beforeso that the price of public transport does not rise, and the same economic conditions of the last six months are maintained. What are the discounts The three types of free subscription continue that already existed, being for children up to 7 years old, people over 65, or the card for children under 14 years old. Furthermore, you also have 50% discounts on the Youth Subscriptionaimed at people between 15 and 25, who will be able to continue traveling throughout the region for a price of 10 euros per month. In addition to this, users between 26 and 64 years old They maintain their 40% discount. Besides, 10 trip vouchers also maintain the discount for the Metro, EMO and ML1. In short, the prices are like this: discounted price in 2026 undiscounted price in 2022 zone fertilizer 32.70 euros 54.60 euros zone b1 fertilizer 38.20 euros 63.70 euros zone b2 fertilizer 43.20 euros 72 euros zone b3 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros zone c1 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros zone c2 fertilizer 49.20 euros 82 euros senior citizen pass Free Free youth pass (15-26 years) 10 euros 20 euros subscription 7-14 years Free – children’s card (

There is an extensive system to avoid being cut off in the 48 km underground of the M-30. It’s time to renew it

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Madrid City Council will completely renew the radio communications network of the M-30 tunnels, a system that has been in operation for almost two decades and is vital for coordinating emergency services and keeping drivers informed underground. The tender for the project starts today, Wednesday, with a budget of 4.8 million euros. Why you need a renovation. The 48 kilometers of M-30 tunnels register 488 million users a year, according to advance from The World. The current radio communication system is practically the same with which these underground galleries were inaugurated almost 20 years ago. Like any technology, requires updates to continue providing service and guarantee quick responses to any incident. What systems maintain communication. Just like inform In the middle, the infrastructure has two differentiated networks that allow coordination between security forces. The TETRAPOL system covers the National Police and Civil Guard, while the TETRA connects the Municipal Police, Firefighters and SAMUR. Furthermore, according to collect El Mundo, these systems guarantee the operation of analog emergency channels, Madrid Calle 30 communications and commercial FM stations. All this works thanks to two radiating cables installed on the roof of the tunnels: one exclusively for emergency services and another for the rest of the transmissions. “What makes it possible for this system to respond are radio communications. When there is an incident, the emergency services and the Police have an effective possibility of coordinating between themselves,” explains Antonio Jesús Tocino, managing director of Madrid Calle 30, to El Mundo. When will the works start and what improvements will they bring?. As well as inform In the middle, the work will begin in spring 2026 and will continue for 13 months, until April 2027. The intervention will be carried out in control centers, technical rooms and the more than 200 emergency exits, without affecting traffic except for specific outages to renew amplifiers. Among the notable developments is the increase in FM stations, which now number 48 of the current 12. This will expand the ability of the M-30 Radio system to inform drivers of safety recommendations in the event of an emergency. “We have gone looking for the most modern thing on the market,” assures Bacon. A broader technology plan. This renovation is part of a comprehensive modernization of the facilities that has already mobilized 34 million euros. Recent improvements include bluetooth beacons that allow maintaining the GPS signal inside the tunnels, in addition to a project for centralized management of the control center financed with Next Generation European funds. Cover image | Google Maps In Xataka | 171 million euros later, Metro de Madrid wants to reopen line 7B. The big question is whether the tenth time will be the charm.

HP Store helps us request and manage this help of 1,000 euros to renew PC

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For self -employed and for companies, having a good computer system to work is key. Here we talk about everything, both hardware and software. This, as is obvious in any field, requires a budget and investment that is not always feasible. To do this a little easier there is digital kit And HP helps us to manage it in full. HP makes it easy for us to take advantage of the digital kit He Digital kitAs we say, he is there to lend a hand to the Spanish freelancers and SMEs of less than 3 employees. It is a program of subsidies of European funds that allows access to a new computer with an aid that goes up to 1,000 euros of amount. If the equipment exceeds this price, you would only have to pay the difference (in addition to VAT, which is paid in all cases). Accessing it is a relatively simple process, although perhaps Not so much manage it once the subsidy is granted. Right there enters HP Store. This store will advise and accompany the entire process and SMEs, from the request to the management of the digital kit. Besides, All this help is completely freeso it is a great option to facilitate the entire process. Logically, they will also put at our disposal a series of very varied equipment so that we can choose the one that best suits each one. It should be noted that the time is over to request the digital kit. This can be requested Until October 31 or until the funds are exhaustedsomething that is likely to happen before that date. For that reason, it is something that we should not leave for the last day. These are some of the HP Store equipment that can be requested with the digital kit The HP equipment catalog that is included in the digital kit is quite varied, but we just leave you a selection of some of the most prominent. HP elitebook 845 series (and series 865) g11 + ms office As the first option, we have this ELITERBO 845 g11 series. It is a laptop that stands out for being compact and quite easy to transport, ideal for work. Its processor is an AMD Ryzen 5 and, at the memory level, it meets well: it has 16 GB of RAM and an SSD of 512 GB. Its screen is 14 inches And it comes with Windows 11 Pro and the Microsoft Install Officeto. We also have the 865 series available, which in this case takes its screen to 16 inches. HP elitebook 640 g11 + ms office series We have another interesting option with this Book Elite 640 Series. It is a device similar to the previous one as far as memory is concerned, but makes a power leap thanks to its processor, that in this case it is an intel core ultra 5. It also has a 14 -inch screen, comes with Windows 11 Pro and also with the Microsoft Office. HP Proone 440 G9 + MS Office In the event that we are not interested in a laptop, you can perfectly fit us this All in One of HP. This, in addition to also having the operating system and the Microsoft Office, comes with a 23.8 -inch screen and an Intel Core i5 processor of 13. generation. Besides, It has 32 GB of RAM512 GB of SSD and includes both keyboard and HP mouse. HP ZBook Power G11 Ryzen 9 + MS Office As a last option, we have this ZBook Power G11a perfect option for the most demanding. In this case, the team comes with a Ryzen 9, 32 GB processor of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The most remarkable thing is that, unlike teams above, Bring an independent graph that is from Nvidia (A RTX 2000). In this case, in addition to the digital kit, we would have to pay 885 euros plus VAT. Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | HP In Xataka | Better laptops in quality Price: which to buy based on the use and eight recommended models In Xataka | Best Ultrabooks: Which buy and 10 light laptops recommended from 600 to 1700 euros

All the details of the new program to renew your iPhone

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We knew that Movistar was preparing with Apple A program to automatically renew the iPhone of his clients and his launch was scheduled for the coming weeks. But the operator has stepped on the accelerator and finally made it coincide with the beginning of the presale of the iPhone 17. From today, September 12, you can reserve your new iPhone. And from today, September 12, Mimovistar customers can already enjoy ‘swap’the final commercial name of a program that, internally, knew as ‘always new’. Flexible and optional. The new Movistar renewal program is offered to everyone to convergent customers for the main device and allows to renew their iPhone every 24 months paying a fixed monthly fee. The first models that enter the program are the iPhone 17he iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max and the iPhone Air. One of the Swap advantages is flexibility, since the user can decide whether or not to renew their iPhone. In case of opting for renewal, it is also possible to choose when you want to change your device for Apple’s most recent model, from month 24 to month 48. Image: Apple Standard on the main device. The Swap website It is operational from today, coinciding, as we said, with the opening of the reserves of the new Apple iPhone, which will go on sale on September 19. This terminal change model is included as standard in the main line of mimovistar packages With 48 months financing And renewal from month 24. For additional devices, the renewal program is available as standard in 36 months financing, although the customer can choose when to change it from month 24. The monthly fee can vary. The program guarantees access to a device of the same value as the one previously enjoyed. That is, if you have an iPhone 17, you can choose the hypothetical iPhone 19 in case the price remains the same. When there is a value modification, up to the loss, an adjustment of the fee will be adjusted. For example, if you have an iPhone 17 and you want the future iPhone 19 Pro, your fee will upload; But if your mobile is an iPhone 17 pro max and you prefer an iPhone 19, most likely you get the quota. Something unique, but not unpublished. Movistar is the only operator that currently has a service of these characteristics. However, an Xataka reader (thank you!) He reminded us yesterday that it is not something unprecedented in Spain, because Movistar herself He threw something similar Ten years ago with the iPhone 6s. That program was called ‘always new’, hence they have known Swap internally with that denomination. But it wasn’t exactly the same. In 2015, the client could finance his iPhone to 18 OA 24 months saving 30%in the installments; Once the financing period was finished, you could change your iPhone for the new model or keep the current one. With swap, savings can vary and the possibility of renewing your iPhone extends from 24 to 48 months. Cover image | Movistar In Xataka | Apple succumbs to the iPhone 17 Pro before what was resisted for years: megapixels do matter

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