Apple releases the greatly anticipated new iPhone SE

After years of rampant rumors and pleas from fans, Apple finally releases the greatly anticipated second generation of the iPhone SE, with a starting price of $399.

In addition to a lower, more affordable price range, the main reason that the original iPhone SE was so popular was that it allowed users to hold and use it in one hand, as well as place it comfortably in a front pants pocket. It also retained the front Home button that many found useful, versus the swipe that many of Apple’s later iPhones require.

After Apple began to empty it’s inventory of the original iPhone SE with sales and sold out promotions, there was general hope that this product would launch in April 2019, then Fall of 2019. This did not happen, and many holders of the original refused to upgrade to the larger, more expensive iPhones in Apples lineup.

There were long-running rumors that the new iPhone SE would sport the name, iPhone 9, or Iphone SE 2, but in the end, Apple stuck with the brand name of this unique mobile.

The iPhone SE now uses the of the general body shape of the iPhone 8, along with a 4.7 inch display. It also has an Apple A13 Bionic chip, similar to the iPhone 11 and Iphone 11 Pro. The camera has also been upgraded to a 12MP sensor with 4K video capability. PLUS, you can finally use an SE for Portrait Mode.

According to Apple, “The first iPhone SE was a hit with many customers who loved its unique combination of small size, high-end performance and affordable price; the new second-generation iPhone SE builds on that great idea and improves on it in every way — including our best-ever single-camera system for great photos and videos — while still being very affordable,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “iPhone SE features the industry-leading performance of A13 Bionic that enables great battery life, takes stunning Portrait mode and Smart HDR photos, shoots amazing videos with stereo audio, is great for games and super fast web surfing, and is built with the same industry-leading security features our customers expect. We can’t wait to get iPhone SE into customers’ hands.”

Other new features:

Augmented reality

Run the latest AR apps that let you measure real‑world objects, map constellations over the stars, and more.

Faster Wi‑Fi and cellular data

Wi‑Fi 6 and Gigabit‑class LTE can deliver much faster download speeds, whether you’re on Wi‑Fi or cellular networks.

Dual SIM, dual numbers

Dual SIM with eSIM lets you have both a business number and a personal number on the same iPhone.7

Water Resistance

iPhone SE is water resistant to 1 meter for 30 minutes.2 It’s not afraid of a little coffee, tea, or soda either.

See more about the iPhone SE 2020 HERE.

Phone SE is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in black, white and red starting at $399 (US). Customers can also get iPhone SE for $9.54 a month or $229 with trade-in from apple.com, in the Apple Store app and Apple Stores.  iPhone SE is available through Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary).

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Work from Home Recipes: Peanut Butter Chicken & Peanut Butter and Strawberry Quesadillas

Having to stay indoors and work at home can be tough on a family—but with the right recipes, you can turn every mealtime into delicious healthy eating.

The Peanut Institute has offered two of their favorite easy, nutritious, peanut-powered recipes to help deliver work at home-pleasing dishes that can also please any budget.

Nutrition scientist Dr. Samara Sterling recommends building meals around foods that help support a strong immune system.

“Whole grains, nuts, beans, fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense so finding ways to integrate them into a daily diet is important,” says Sterling. “They are also versatile ingredients that can be used in a variety of recipes or to round out a meal.”

Peanuts and peanut butter are another nutritional staple since they’re packed with nutrients and can be incorporated into either sweet or savory dishes.

Peanuts are known as a superfood because they deliver significant nutritional value in a small amount. Just one serving packs seven grams of protein, 19 vitamins and minerals, fiber and heart-healthy fats. One serving of peanuts is an ounce or approximately 35 peanuts and a serving of peanut butter is two tablespoons.

Peanut Butter Chicken

8 Servings

This quick and easy recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite!

Ingredients:

  • 1.5-lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced in 1″ cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup peanut sauce
  • chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Instructions:

Drizzle the oil of your choice in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken to the pan, and then pour the soy sauce over top.

Sauté for about 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.

Stir 3/4 cup of the peanut sauce into the chicken, and continue to cook until the sauce is warmed through.

Serve with brown rice and colorful sliced veggies. Garnish with chopped unsalted roasted peanuts, as desired.

 

2-minute Easy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons sweet red chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/8-1/4 cup hot water (optional)
    chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Instructions:

Measure the peanut butter, sweet red chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey out into a small glass bowl. Whisk together until blended smoothly.

Thin with hot water to desired consistency — less water for a thicker dip, more water for a thinner dressing. Garnish with chopped unsalted roasted peanuts. Toss coleslaw mix with the dressing, top with peanuts and parsley. Serve cold.

 

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Quesadillas

Serves 1

These quesadillas are healthful enough to serve as lunch—and luscious enough to eat for dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 2 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions:

Place a tortilla on a work surface. Combine the peanut butter and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread half of the peanut butter over the tortilla. Arrange half of the strawberries over the half of the tortilla closest to you. Fold the top half of the tortilla over the strawberries to form a semi circle. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low. Add the quesadillas and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and heated through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, let stand 2 minutes then cut each into thirds.

 

ABOUT THE PEANUT INSTITUTE

The Peanut Institute is a non-profit organization supporting nutrition research and developing educational programs to encourage healthful lifestyles that include peanuts and peanut products.

The Peanut Institute pursues its mission through research programs, educational initiatives, and the promotion of healthful lifestyles to consumers of all ages. As an independent forum, The Peanut Institute is uniquely positioned to work with all segments of the food industry, the research community, academia, consumer organizations, and governmental institutions.

https://peanut-institute.com

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Which do you think did a better job? Or really, are they both just awesome?

Two Bored Artists Create a Mini Art Museum for Their Gerbils

From the gerbil art museum, courtesy of Filippo Lorenzin

If we all could make such productive and creative use of our available time as London-based museum curator Filippo Lorenzin and artist Marianna Benetti.

After over two weeks of being at home and isolated, they decided to recreate famous artworks in miniature as a tiny gerbil art museum, in gerbil themes and gerbil-safe materials (mostly cardboard). The recreations included Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, Edvard Munch’s The Scream,  Johannes Vermeer’s The Girl With the Pearl Earring, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

The gerbils, named Pandoro and Tiramisu (apparently their foodies), have taken to their new space.

We’re guessing it will last for about 2 weeks before they chew their way through it. Ah, art is so ephemeral!

As promised, this is the full video of our gerbils visiting the museum. No gerbils or gallery assistants were harmed in the making of this. from r/aww

 

4 TASTY PICKS: What & Where TasteTV Editors have Eaten Recently

TasteTV editors love to find great food & drink. They search around the world for places and creators to recommend.

Here are 4 tasty picks from San Francisco (most deliver food too):