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  Apple starts paying out $100mn fund to affected developers

  October 23, 2022 19:03 IST

  Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the US developers concerned with the App Store policies, in August 2021. The tech giant has agreed to create the Apple Smart Developer Assistance Fund as a settlement, which would pay out cash to affected developers.

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  These older iPhone variants will not support WhatsApp after Oct 24: Know-why?

  October 23, 2022 18:56 IST

  If you are someone who is using the older variants of the iPhone which are running on iOS 10 and iOS 11, then WhatsApp might not support your device. Here is everything you must know.

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  Windows 11 Update: This new feature will make file sharing easier

  October 23, 2022 17:47 IST

  Microsoft rolled out a number of new features, which will help users to share files and photos easily to Windows 11 devices. To make sharing files more accessible, Microsoft has enhanced the Windows Share feature so that the users could share files with more discoverable devices directly.

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  Google Play Store Update: Apps with 20 million downloads got removed

  October 23, 2022 16:56 IST

  Google has removed a number of applications from the Play Store, which had more than 20 million downloads because the apps were consuming excessive mobile data and draining the batteries of the device. Users are also protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these apps on Android.

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  India smartphone shipments dropped by 6% in Q3, Xiaomi and Samsung leads

  October 23, 2022 15:47 IST

  As per the report, smartphone shipment has gone down to 6 per cent, as compared to 2021. Xiaomi stood on top of smartphone shipment, followed by Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and realme- taking the top 5 positions. Analyst has said that the entry-level device contribution has declined due to inflation.

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  Apple App Store will show more ads from Oct 25 onwards and here is the reason

  October 23, 2022 13:31 IST

  Apple will add more app-related advertisements on the App Store from October 25 onwards. The news was confirmed through an email to the developers, where the the tech giant claimed that more advertisements are on its on the way to the App Store in all the nations, except China.

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  WhatsApp 'Avatars' rolled out to beta testers: Know more

  October 23, 2022 12:06 IST

  WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature 'Avatars' for some beta testers, and the users might face some glitches on the platfrom, as the new feature has been made available to some people, for testing purpose. The new feature will enable the users to express their emotions in precisely.

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  Rajasthan: Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani launches 5G services at Shrinathji temple

  October 22, 2022 15:31 IST

  5G services in Rajasthan: Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani launched the 5G services at Shrinathji temple in Rajsamand's Nathdwara city.

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  Snapchat Update: Premium users can now schedule story expiration timeline: Know more

  October 21, 2022 23:04 IST

  Snapchat Update: The platform has added a new feature for premium account users, where they can share images and schedule the timeline for expiry according to their choice. Also, users can schedule the notification tune so that they could know who updated the snap, without picking up the phone.

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  Apple iPhone users complains about Face ID not working post iOS update: Know more

  October 21, 2022 22:34 IST

  It was recently reported by several iPhone users, that the Face ID recognition feature of their handset stopped working post updating their device to iOS 15.7.1. A number of users have complained about an error being displayed after trying to unlock the device with Face ID recognition.

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  Amazon to turn the Echo Studio into a hi-fi stereo system by adding these new features

  October 21, 2022 19:25 IST

  Amazon has said that the new features will turn the Echo Studio into a hi-fi stereo system and will enable the vocal performances to be more present in the centre, and stereo-panned instruments on the side which will be better defined for creating a more immersive sound experience.

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  Google says it will review CCI's Rs 1,337 crore penalty order: Know more

  October 21, 2022 19:01 IST

  Google was imposed with a penalty by CCI for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets for the android mobile device ecosystem. Today, Google has termed the order a ‘major setback’ for Indian businesses and consumers.

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  WhatsApp Create Call Link Feature: Step-by-step guide to creating audio and video call links

  October 21, 2022 18:17 IST

  WhatsApp has added a new feature for group calls- Call Link which enables the user to connect with around 32 participants on the instant messaging platform. Earlier, only 8 people could be added to the group video and audio calls. Here is a step-by-step guide to know how the new feature works.

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  Reliance launches JioBook at Rs 13,299: Specs, availability and more

  October 21, 2022 14:17 IST

  Reliance launched the new JioBook just before Diwali which has been originally priced at Rs 15,799 but as a Diwali offer, the company is offering the laptop with up to a Rs 2,500 discount. Available at Rs 13,299 (after a discount), the new laptop has been designed for students and educators.

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  Apple iPad Pro with M2 chip to get new macOS: Know more

  October 21, 2022 13:27 IST

  Apple is reportedly working on developing a new macOS variant for the new iPad Pro tablets with M2 chips. The testing is being done with a 25 per cent larger version and the device is code-named Mendocino and is expected to release as macOS 14 in 2023 (timeline not specified).

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  Google adds new features in Gmail search to improvise user experience: Know more

  October 21, 2022 12:17 IST

  Google has added three new features for Gmail and Chat to improvise the search experience with labels and other similar features. These three new features are created for accurate and customized search suggestions and they will not have any admin control as well.

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  Pinterest partners with record labels to bring music to Idea Pins videos: Know more

  October 20, 2022 19:12 IST

  Pinterest has partnered with record labels to make the videos more engaging on the platform, by bringing music to its TikTok rival named 'Idea Pins'. The new collaboration will enable the existing royalty-free music collection to expand in order to include licensed popular songs.

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  iPhone SE 4 to feature a 6.1-inch display and side mounted fingerprint scanner: Know more

  October 20, 2022 18:58 IST

  As per the leaks, it is rumoured that the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 4 will be featuring a bigger display and will be powered by Apple A15 or A16 Bionic chipset. The device is expected to launch in 2023- but the timeline has not been specified by the time of writing. Know more

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  Garmin launches two new smartwatches- Venu SQ 2 and nu SQ 2 Music Edition

  October 20, 2022 18:26 IST

  Garmin launches two new wearables in the Indian market- the Venu SQ 2 which is priced at Rs 27,990 and the SQ 2 Music Edition which is priced at Rs 33,490. Both smartwatches will be available for purchase from online and offline markets. Also, they will deliver all-day health monitoring and more.

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  Jeff Bezos honoured with Philanthropy Award at Vatican: Here is how his girlfriend reacted

  October 20, 2022 17:47 IST

  Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon has been awarded for his philanthropy work in Vatican. Founder of the huge e-commerce platforms has received the ‘Galileo Prophets of Philanthropy Award’ for his work where he donated to causes. Jeff said that he ‘cannot think of a better place to confront the problems.

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  WhatsApp introduces Diwali stickers: How to download and share?

  October 20, 2022 17:50 IST

  WhatsApp has added Diwali stickers to celebrate the festival of lights with colourful and vibrant stickers. Here is the step-by-step guide to download the stickers and how to use them on your Android and iOS devices, to share your festive vibe from a distance.

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  Netflix password sharing crackdown to arrive by 2023

  October 20, 2022 15:35 IST

  Netflix is planning to start allowing subscribers to create sub-accounts by early 2023, as a part of its "monetising account sharing" strategy. Recently the video streaming platform was announced to have gained 2.41 million subscribers in the previous quarter (July-September).

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  Meta's AI translator can translate unwritten languages

  October 20, 2022 14:50 IST

  Meta has stated that its AI-powered speech-to-speech translation system will also support unwritten languages, as a part of company;s Universal Speech Translator (UST) project. The system has been designed for Hokkien, a primarily oral language of the Chinese diaspora, which lacks in writing form.

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  Best smart TVs to buy during festive sales, starting from Rs 11,000 onwards

  October 20, 2022 12:44 IST

  Television is something which gathers the entire family together and it certainly makes it worth gifting to your dear ones. We bring to you a detailed buying guide for Smart TVs which you must look out for from a number of brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Elista, LG and more.

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  Vodafone Idea launches Diwali prepaid offer which you must know

  October 19, 2022 19:01 IST

  Vodafone Idea (Vi, to celebrate the festivities have launched additional benefits to the prepaid plans worth Rs 1,449 for 180 days, Rs 2,899 for 365 days and Rs 3,099 for 365 days. All the plans will offer additional mobile data by 72GB and free national calling to make the festival more connected.

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  Asus Zenbook 17 Fold pre-booking starts, here are the discounts and other offers

  October 19, 2022 18:18 IST

  Zenbook 17 Fold will feature a 17.3-inches foldable OLED display and will be powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. The laptop will support 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The laptop will be ideal multi-tasker with a number of easy-to-use modes like desktop, laptop, readers, etc.

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  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered- How to play the game before launch

  October 19, 2022 17:18 IST

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is set to officially launch in various parts of the world. And before the official launch of the game, it is reported that the game could be launched around October 28 and will take 72GB of space when it will be downloaded on the PC.

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  Google Chrome update for Android brings amazing features which you must know

  October 19, 2022 14:11 IST

  Google Chrome has updated its browser specifically designed for Android devices which will have a couple of new features like a side-by-side view for improved tab navigation, ability to drag and drop- allowing users to move links, images and text from Chrome to apps such as Gmail, Keep and Photos.