a nubia tech: 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Vybe Together App That Promoted Private Parties During COVID-19 Removed From Apple's App Store

Vybe Together, an iOS app that promoted private parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been removed from the App Store. Vybe Together’s deleted FAQ page said that the app was designed to promote ‘small gatherings’ rather than ‘big parties’, although it acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic, as per a report.

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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair — the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is hoping to buy for themselves in 2021.

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Apple AirPods Max Users Reportedly Facing Noise Cancellation-Toggle Issue: How to Fix It

AirPods Max users are reportedly experiencing a glitch when toggling between two noise cancellation modes on the new Apple headphones. There is a noise control button on the right ear cup of AirPods Max to toggle between active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode. When switching between modes, sometimes one cup switches to the new mode, while the other rema...

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Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store to Meet Year-End Deadline

Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence.

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Apple AirPods Max Showing Condensation Issues Near Drivers, Some Users Report

Apple AirPods Max owners are reporting condensation issues in normal use, with water droplets forming inside the headset near the drivers. This is of particular concern owing to the high price of the headphones and the expectations attached to it.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Google Photos Is Rolling Out a ‘Year in Review’ Feature, 2020 Photo Book: Report

Google is letting Android and iOS users look back at 2020 through a ‘Year in Review’ feature in the Memories carousel in Google Photos. You can also create a 2020 photo book from the pictures of the year gone by.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models May Come With 120Hz Displays, All Models May Have Smaller Notches, Wi-Fi 6E Support

iPhone 13 series rumours suggest that the Pro models will come with 120Hz displays and all models in the series may come with smaller notches and Wi-Fi 6E support.

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App Spending on Christmas Grew 35 Percent to $407 Million Globally: Sensor Tower

Worldwide spending on mobile apps reached $407.6 million (roughly Rs. 2,988 crores) across Google Play and Apple’s App Store on Christmas, according to Sensor Tower. A majority of the Christmas spending was on mobile games, with Tencent’s Honor of Kings becoming the category leader, while TikTok led the category of non-game app spending globally.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Apple Hits Record After December Surge Sends It Past Amazon

Apple shares briefly rallied to an intraday record on Tuesday, continuing a year-end surge that’s cementing its lead over Amazon as 2020’s best performer among the largest technology stocks.

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Apple Loses Copyright Suit Against Cyber-Security Startup Corellium Over ‘Virtualisation’ of iOS

A federal judge dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cyber-security startup Corellium in a case that could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and vulnerabilities.

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Flipkart Mobile’s Year End Sale Brings Discounts on Poco X3, iPhone XR, Motorola Razr (2019), More Smartphones

Flipkart Mobile’s Year End Sale brings notable discounts on smartphones such as Poco X3, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2020), and Motorola Razr (2019), among others. The three-day sale will last until Thursday, December 31.

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Apple Introduces Launch@Apple Mentorship Programme for First-Generation College Students, to Start Early 2021

Apple has introduced a mentorship program to help first-generation college students majoring in finance, economics, and accounting. Launch@Apple will match students one-on-one with Apple mentors and provide resources for learning and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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HomePod mini Gets Support for 18W Power Adapters Through 14.3 Software Update, Users Report

HomePod mini has received 18W power adapter support through the software version 14.3, some users report. The HomePod mini was earlier working with its bundled 20W adapter and was giving an error when connected with an 18W charger.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

LG’s 2018 Smart TVs Getting Support for Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit: Report

LG’s 2018 smart TV models are receiving Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, as per a report. The software update is reportedly rolling out in a phased manner to limited models. LG had said in September that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will be rolled out to its 2018 smart TV models this year.

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From Zoom to Quibi: Tech Winners and Losers of 2020

In many ways, 2020′s pandemic-induced isolation threw our dependence on technology into overdrive, snipping away at our real-life connections while bringing digital relationships to the fore.

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Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Gadgets 360 staff picks the best gadgets they bought in 2020. On the list: iPhone XR, Apple Watch (Series 6, SE), Realme Buds Air Pro, Galaxy S20+, OnePlus TV, Hisense TV, TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi, Dyson V10, HomePod, Acer Predator, Sony Z9F soundbar, 360 S7 robot vacuum, and more.

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Friday, December 25, 2020

Apple Watch, HomePod Users Report of Activation Failure During Setup

Apple Watch and HomePod customers have reported activation failures online. One user found that two new Apple Watch SE purchases failed verification upon setup. Several other users have commented below his post confirming that they were experiencing similar problems.

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The Most Exciting PC News of 2020 for Gamers, Enthusiasts, and Working from Home

The biggest names in the PC hardware industry - Apple, Intel, AMD and Nvidia - all made the news in 2020 for their bold innovations and performance leaps, and in some cases, their setbacks as well

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Apple Starts Charging Reduced App Store Commission From Some Developers

Apple has started rolling out its reduced App Store commission, according to some developers. The company originally promised to bring the change under the App Store Small Business Programme from January 1, 2021.

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iOS 14: How to Automatically Change Your iPhone’s Wallpaper

With iOS 14.3, users now get the ability to automatically change their iPhone’s wallpaper with the help of wallpaper automation in Shortcuts app. Follow this guide as we tell you how to automate setting up wallpaper on your iPhone.

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WHO Launches Mobile App for COVID-19 Updates, Again

World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a mobile app called WHO COVID-19 Updates to provide latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Initially, WHO brought its coronavirus-focussed mobile app in April that it pulled from app stores shortly after release.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

MediaTek Surpasses Qualcomm to Become Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020: Counterpoint

MediaTek outstripped Qualcomm and became the biggest smartphone chipset vendor, according to Counterpoint. The chipmaker gained 31-percent market share in the third quarter of 2020.

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Josh, Moj, Mitron, and More: Five Popular Made-in-India TikTok Alternatives

From Josh to Moj, here are five fun and popular Indian short-form video-sharing apps that you can choose if you still miss TikTok.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Telegram Launches Group Voice Chat Rooms; Android Users Get New Animations, SD Card Storage Support

Telegram Voice Chats feature has been announced. It allows a “few thousand people” to engage in always-on group video chats, and gives them freedom to join and leave a group voice chat as they please. The update brings new animations to Android and iOS users get Siri support.

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Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Honk app, on iPhone only, offers real-time chat and texting. On Honk, your messages are shown to the other person as you type.

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Apple's AirPods Max Headphones Offer Big Sound, but Bugs Compromise $549 Price Tag

Apple AirPods Max headphones sound terrific. For almost the price of an iPhone 11, anything less would be a major let-down. Apple’s entry into the rapidly expanding category of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones was inevitable, and the end result lives up to the company’s usual high standards.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Apple Shares Fix for Apple TV and Apple Watch ‘Pairing Canceled’ Issue With Apple Fitness+

Apple has shared a solution for users facing an issue when trying to connect Apple Watch with Apple TV to use Apple Fitness+.

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Airtel Xstream Content Subscription Now Available to Non-Airtel Users

Airtel Xstream is now available for non-Airtel users. The service, which was launched in September 2019 as a revamped version of Airtel TV, was exclusive to Airtel users up until now.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

iPhone 12 Was Top Selling 5G Smartphone in October Despite Just 2 Weeks on Sale: Counterpoint

iPhone 12 was the best-selling 5G smartphone globally in October, despite being on sale for just two weeks. iPhone 12 captured 16 percent market share, followed by iPhone 12 Pro at 8 percent.

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Apple ‘Project Titan’ Targets Self-Driving Cars Production by 2024 With 'Next Level' Battery Technology, Say Sources

Apple is planning to start producing its first self-driving passenger vehicle by 2024 under its Project Titan. Apple will be using its own “next level” battery technology that will drastically reduce the cost of batteries, according to sources in the know.

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Apple Supplier Wistron Sees No Major Financial Impact From Karnataka Plant Damage

The Karnataka factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Apple supplier Wistron said.

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Apple Temporarily Shuts California Stores in Virus Surge, Some in UK After New Curbs

Apple has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California, US, because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the UK following restrictions introduced by the government in London.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Apple Supplier Wistron Could Not Manage Scaled Up iPhone Plant, Broke Several Laws: Government Report

An investigation by Karnataka government into the violence at Apple supplier Wistron’s Kolar plant states that the Taiwanese contract manufacturer could not cope up with the rapid scaling up of manpower and breached several laws. The manpower at this plant, which assembles one iPhone model, rose to 10,500 workers from the permitted 5,000 in a short span of time.

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AirPods Max Low Power and Ultralow Power Modes Explained on Apple Support Page

AirPods Max, the new wireless headphones from Apple, come with a low power and an ultralow power mode to save battery. There is no power button on the headphones and they go into an ultralow power mode when put in its Smart Case.

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Microsoft Edge Browser Available for Apple M1 Mac Models With Native Support

Microsoft Edge browser with native support for Apple Silicon is now available for download in Canary channel, the Edge developers’ team has announced via a tweet.

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Apple Supplier Wistron's 'Labour Violations': 12-Hour Shifts, No Overtime

Karnataka labour department’s preliminary investigation into violence last weekend at a factory run by Apple supplier Wistron found several violations by the Taiwanese firm and its vendors, according to its report.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Begins on December 22; Brings Up to 40 Percent Off on Smartphones, Accessories

Amazon’s Fab Phones Fest sale is set to begin on December 22. The sale brings up to 40 percent off on smartphones and accessories and will go on till December 25. It includes offers from brands such as Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more.

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Google Wins EU Approval for $2.1-Billion Fitbit Acquisition After Agreeing to Not Use Data for Advertising

The European Union on Thursday approved Google's $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,400 crores) purchase of smartwatch maker Fitbit, after the tech titan agreed to conditions including not using health data from European users for advertising.

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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Browser Extensions Infected With Malware Hit 3 Million Users: Avast

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers are hosting malware-laden extensions that may have affected up to 3 million people, cybersecurity software company Avast said. These extensions were billed as a way to download content from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, and Spotify.

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iOS 14 Now Running on 81 Percent of iPhone Models Released in Last Four Years, Apple Says

iOS 14 is running on 81 percent of all iPhone models introduced in the last four years, according to Apple. The company shared that 75 percent of iPad models launched in the last four years are running iPadOS 14.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Apple AirPods Pro ‘Lite’ Without Active Noise Cancellation Coming in 2021: Report

Apple is reportedly working on bringing AirPods Pro ‘Lite’, a true wireless headset with the same form factor as the AirPods Pro but without active noise cancellation. The new headset could launch in early 2021.

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Google Chromecast Users to Get Access to Apple TV Services in Early 2021

Apple TV and its paid streaming service Apple TV+ will be available on Google's latest Chromecast device early next year, the search giant said.

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Facebook Criticises Apple Privacy Policy in Newspaper Advertisements

Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper advertisements that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses.

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Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review

The new Mac mini (2020) is powered by Apple's own M1 SoC rather than an Intel CPU. Conceptually, a lot has changed, though it should be business as usual for most people.

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Firefox Version 84.0 Update Brings Native Support for M1 Mac Models, Grid View for Android

Mozilla has released Firefox version 84.0. This update includes native support for the new Mac models with Apple’s M1 chip, which, Firefox says, enables it to launch over 2.5 times faster as compared to the non-native build in Firefox version 83.0. Firefox version 84.0 is also the last release to support Adobe Flash.

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macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update Now Available: How to Download, Install

macOS Big Sur 11.1 update has been released by Apple. It brings support for AirPods Max headphones, App Store privacy labels and Apple News widgets. Air quality health recommendations will now be provided in Weather and Siri for countries including India and the US.

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Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Getting Software Version 14.3 With Performance, Stability Improvements

Apple HomePod and HomePod mini have received software version 14.3. The new update, that comes following the release of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, and macOS Big Sur 11.1, brings general performance and stability improvements.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Getting Software Version 14.3 With Performance, Stability Improvements

Apple HomePod and HomePod mini have received software version 14.3. The new update, that comes following the release of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, and macOS Big Sur 11.1, brings general performance and stability improvements.

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Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Mac Optimised for Apple Silicon, iCloud Accounts Get Outlook Support

Microsoft 365 apps for Mac have been optimised for new Apple M1-powered machines, including MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Microsoft has also announced changes to Outlook for Mac.

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Facebook Takes Swipe at Apple While Supporting Draft EU Rules

Facebook said it hopes new draft rules by the European Union aimed at curbing powers of big US companies could set boundaries for Apple, its latest volley in an ongoing feud.

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Apple Plans to Make 30 Percent More iPhone Units in First Half of 2021: Report

Apple plans to raise iPhone manufacturing by nearly 30 percent to up to 96 million units in the first half of 2021, Japanese financial daily Nikkei reported, prompting another jump in the shares of the California-based tech giant.

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The Best Wearables of 2020 in India

We’ve compiled a list of the best wearables that are currently on sale in India.

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Spotify Premium Mini Subscription Brings Discounts to Daily, Weekly Plans

Spotify has revised its daily and weekly Premium plans in India. The two are now under Premium Mini subscription plans and are priced at Rs. 7 per day and Rs. 25 per week.

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Signal Group Video Calls With End-to-End Encryption Debut on Android, iOS for Up to 5 Participants

Signal has introduced group calls for its app on Android and iOS. The group calls are end-to-end encrypted and available on the latest version of the app. The number of participants in a group call is limited to five, but Signal said that it was working on expanding the maximum number of participants in a call.

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Facebook Collab Music Video App Launched on iOS, to Take on TikTok

Facebook’s experimental music-making app, Collab, has been launched. It is available for iOS users in the US to download from the App Store. A ‘collab’ features three 15-second independent videos playing in sync. Collab’s release includes improvements such as audio syncing and the use of external audio interfaces.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

iPhone 13 Pro Models Rumoured to Have ProMotion, Always-On Displays: Report

Apple could finally introduce higher refresh rate displays and maybe even an always-on mode in its 2021 iPhone lineup. Rumour has it that Apple could adopt LTPO displays for its Pro models, that could help enable such features.

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Facebook, Google, More Tech Giants Said to Face Huge Fines or Get Banned for Breaches Due to Draft EU Rules

Draft EU rules to be unveiled would see tech giants face huge fines or banned from the market for breaches, sources said, posing a major challenge to the likes of Google and Facebook.

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Apple Starts Rolling Out Privacy Warnings on the App Store, Promises a Manual Review

Apple is updating its privacy policy and apps will now come with a ‘nutritional label’ but Apple’s not talking much about what it’ll do in case an app does not actually declare everything.

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iPhone 13 Models Will Not Face Delays Like iPhone 12 Series: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 13 models will not face delays like the iPhone 12 series did this year due to the pandemic. The development was shared by known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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Alibaba, Tencent-Backed Unit Face Fine Under Anti-Monopoly Law in China

China’s market regulator said it fined Alibaba and a Tencent Holdings-backed company for failing to seek approval before proceeding with some acquisitions.

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Wistron Estimates Over Rs. 437 Crore-Loss in Employee Violence at Karnataka Plant

Wistron said that it had suffered loss worth Rs 437.4 crore in the violence in its facility unleashed by a section of workers over salary issues at its plant in Kolar district in Karnataka.

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Apple Fan? Here's the Cost of Owning Every Consumer Product and Service It Sells

Apple has always been a premium brand. Apple has tried placing itself as a more accessible brand by releasing the budget iPhone SE earlier this year. For those with enough money to spend, Apple offers myriad ways to squander your money.

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Offers Deals on iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy F41, More Smartphones

Flipkart Big Saving Days includes deals, discounts, and offers on a wide range of smartphones. The sale will begin on Friday, December 18, and go on till Tuesday, December 22. Prime members will be granted early access to the sale; it will begin a day earlier for them.

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Apple Said to Be Probing if Wistron Facility in India Flouted Supplier Rules Following Violence: Report

Apple is probing if its Taiwanese contractor Wistron flouted supplier guidelines at a violence-hit iPhone manufacturing facility near Bengaluru, according to a newspaper report citing people familiar with the development.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls for Stricter Corporate, Government Climate Goals at UN Summit

Apple CEO Tim Cook called on governments and businesses to implement stronger climate targets starting next year, during remarks at the United Nations' Climate Ambition Summit.

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

Apple iPhone Users on iOS 14 Report Problems With Receiving Texts, WhatsApp Notifications

iPhone users who have updated to iOS 14 and later are reporting notification issues. The affected users aren’t getting notification alerts for text, iMessage, and WhatsApp messages.

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Apple Watch SE Review

The Apple Watch SE is the most affordable new smartwatch from the Cupertino company. We test it out to see if it offers more value than its siblings.

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Why Apple TV+’s Wolfwalkers Was Seven Years in the Making

Inside Wolfwalkers, the Apple TV+ animated movie from Cartoon Saloon, as director Tomm Moore, co-director Ross Stewart, and writer Will Collins discuss how a bigger budget helped them with “wolfvision”, the story, and behind the scenes.

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The Game Awards 2020: Among Us, Super Smash Bros. Get New Additions; Mass Effect, Dragon Age 4 Teased, More

The Game Awards 2020 saw several major announcements about upcoming new games and updates to popular titles. These include a new teaser for Mass Effect, a new map for Among Us, and many more. We round up some of the most notable announcements made at the ceremony.

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Best Apple Arcade Games of 2020

Apple Arcade, the company’s subscription gaming service for its devices, has seen some top notch launches this year, including Creaks, Spyder, and Beyond Blue. Here are our top picks for 2020.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Google Drive App Receives New Features to Improve Search on Android, iOS

Google’s new search features for Google Drive app on Android and iOS include one that will enable users to see and re-run recent desktop and mobile searches. Users will also be able to see and select from ‘intelligent suggestions’ as they type in the search bar, including suggestions for people, past searches, and keywords.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared new details on the company’s plan to return to the office during a virtual town hall meeting with employees.

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Apple Starts Work on Its Own Cellular Modem, Chip Chief Johny Srouji Says

Apple has started building its own cellular modem for future devices, a move that would replace components from Qualcomm, Apple’s top chip executive Johny Srouji told staff.

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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with its brand new silicon called Apple M1. It promises huge leaps in performance and vastly better battery life compared to the older Intel-based MacBook Air. I’ve been using the new M1-powered MacBook Air as my work machine for about a week, and here’s what I think of it.

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Wolfwalkers Review: Apple TV+ Gets Its First Animated Oscar Nominee

Wolfwalkers movie review: director Tomm Moore closes out his thematic Irish folkore trilogy with a wonderful chapter. Wolfwalkers release date is December 11. Watch the full movie online on Apple TV+.

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TikTok Overtakes Facebook to Become 2020’s Most Downloaded App Globally: App Annie

TikTok overtook Facebook to become the most downloaded app globally in 2020, as per data analytics platform App Annie. The report showed that TikTok jumped the ranks by three spots this year on its list. Facebook’s apps, however, dominated the top five most downloaded apps list.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

WhatsApp Claims App Store Privacy Labels Are Anti-Competitive, Apple Says Applies to Its Own Apps Too

WhatsApp spokesperson told Axios that focusing just on what information is taken by apps could scare users and work against developers. The Facebook-owned company said that Apple should also highlight measures taken by WhatsApp to protect user information that is collected.

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Apple, Google Ban X-Mode From Collecting Location Data From Users’ Phones

Google, Apple confirmed that they are banning location-tracking software developed by data collection firm X-Mode Social from their app stores.

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Apple’s Self-Driving Car Unit Handed Over to AI Chief Who Oversees Siri: Report

Apple’ self-driving car unit has been handed over to John Giannandrea, who heads the Cupertino company’s artificial intelligence wing and oversees the digital voice assistant, Siri. Giannandrea formerly headed the search and artificial intelligence team at Google before joining Apple in April 2018.

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Google Photos Now Syncs Liked Images With Apple Photos, Hits 5 Billion Installs on Play Store

Google Photos is getting a new update that will let users sync their liked pictures on the app with Apple Photos. The new feature is expected to deliver a smooth cross-platform experience for Google Photos users. The app reached 5 billion installs on the Google Play store recently.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Apple AirPods Max Shipping Times Stretch Up to 14 Weeks for Some Colour Options

Apple’s new premium headphones, the AirPods Max, are available to buy in India at Rs. 59,900. However, depending on the colour, shipping times can stretch up to 14 weeks, although some options ship in just two weeks.

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Apple Fitness+ Workout Service to Launch on December 14: Pricing, Compatible Devices, Features, More

Apple Fitness+ will launch with 10 of the most popular workout types, including high intensity interval training (HIIT), strength, yoga, dance, core, cycling, treadmill (for running and walking), rowing, and mindful cooldown. Most workout sessions range in increments of 10, 20, 30, and 45 minutes. Apple has hired a team of trained professionals for the service.

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Apple Could Block Apps That Don't Comply With New Privacy Feature

Apple threatened to remove apps from its widely-used App Store if they don't comply with an upcoming private feature allowing users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.

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Apple Could Block Apps That Don't Comply With New Privacy Feature

Apple threatened to remove apps from its widely-used App Store if they don't comply with an upcoming private feature allowing users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.

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Apple AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones Launched in India, Shipping Starts December 15

Apple has launched a new pair of over-ear headphones called AirPods Max. They are priced in India at Rs. 59,900 and are available in five colours. They will begin shipping on December 15.

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Apple HomePod, HomePod mini Receiving iOS 14.2.1 Update With General Improvements

Apple is rolling out a software update for the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers, which brings general performance and stability improvements. The update is just 33.8MB, and can be accessed through the Home app on iOS.

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Google Assistant Gets Support for Apple Music on Smart Speakers, Displays

Google’s Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, Nest Mini, and other Assistant enabled devices are getting support for Apple Music. Google announced that Apple Music will be available on Assistant-enabled smart speakers and displays in France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US.

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Apple Said to Launch New Mac Processors as Early as 2021, to Take on Intel’s Fastest

Apple is planning a series of new Mac processors for introduction as early as 2021 that are aimed at outperforming Intel’s fastest.

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iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone SE, Infinix Note 7, Asus ROG Phone 3, and Others Get Discounts for Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale

Flipkart’s on-going Mobiles Bonanza sale includes discounts on Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone SE, and Infinix Note 7. The three-day sale begins today and will go on till Thursday, December 10. Flipkart is also offering exchange offers and bank deals.

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Sunday, December 6, 2020

iPhone 11 Gets Improved DxOMark Camera Results in Retest, Scores Higher Than OnePlus 8 Pro

The iPhone 11 updated photo score on DxOMark is 129 points, its zoom score is 36 points, and its video score is 109 points. The iPhone 11 overall managed to score a healthy 119 points, a significant rise from the earlier 109 points. It now trumps phones like the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20+ that managed to achieve 118 overall points.

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iOS 14.2 Drastically Causing Battery Drain Issues, Some iPhone Users Complain

Apple users updating their iPhone to iOS 14.2 have reported severe battery drain issues. Alongside the iPhone users, some users updating their iPad to iPadOS 14.2 have also reported similar battery problems. Apple is yet to respond to user complaints.

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Friday, December 4, 2020

iPhone 11 Users Facing Touchscreen Issues Can Get Free Display Replacement from Apple: How to Check Eligibility

iPhone 11 users experiencing touchscreen issues can get a free screen replacement if their phone was manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020. You can check if your phone is eligible by entering the serial number on Apple’s website.

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iPhone 12 Review

The iPhone 12 isn't the most affordable or the most feature-packed, but it could be the ideal middle ground for many people.

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iCloud Family Sharing Now Allows Apple Users to Share In-App Purchases, Subscriptions

Apple users can now share in-app purchases and subscriptions to Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+ with their family members via iCloud Family Share feature. The feature is only available on iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur as of now.

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YouTube to Warn Users Before Posting Offensive Comments, Rolls Out Features to Support Diverse Communities

YouTube is introducing new features aimed at supporting diverse communities and encourage respectful interactions. The video streaming platform on Android will warn users when a comment they are about to post may be offensive to others, giving them the option to reflect before posting.

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Apple Music Announces Top Songs, Artists, Albums of 2020; Arijit Singh Top Artist in India

Apple has announced Apple Music’s Top 100 charts, with Arijit Singh coming in as the top artist of the year in India. Singh was followed by The Weeknd and Post Malone. ‘The Box’ by Roddy Ricch, meanwhile, was announced as the Top Song of 2020 globally. Apple also shared the Top Most-Read Lyrics chart and the first Shazamed locations of the top 25 songs.

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Apple Watch Series 6 Review

The Apple Watch Series 6 is the fastest and most feature-packed Apple Watch yet. Is it worth an upgrade over the Series 5? Read our review to find out.

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iPhone 8 Series, Later Models Now Support 1080p FaceTime Calls Over Wi-Fi

iPhone 8 now supports FaceTime calls at 1080p over Wi-Fi, a feature that was reportedly added with iOS 14.2. Apple added support for 1080p FaceTime calls on iPhone X and beyond with iOS 14, according to the official changelog.

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MacBook Pro Redesigned Mini-LED Models to Launch 2021, Mini-LED iPad to Launch in First Half: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple will reportedly bring two new MacBook Pro laptops next year, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. Kuo predicts that the two MacBook Pro models with mini-LED displays and Apple Silicon chip should launch next year, while a redesigned MacBook Air with mini-LED and Apple Silicon may launch in 2022. New iPad models with mini-LED display are also expected to ...

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

iPhone 12 Series Users Report Significant Battery Drain Even in Standby

Apple forums is filled with complaints of iPhone 12 series users complaining of battery drain issue on their new handsets. On standby, with almost no background activity and 5G turned off as well, the new iPhone 12 units continue to rapidly drain battery, according to users. Some users have reported experiencing a battery drain of as much as 10 percent, whereas some c...

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TikTok US Ban: Appeals Court Schedules December 14 Hearing on App Store Block

A federal appeals court said it will hear oral arguments on December 14 on the government's appeal of an order that blocked a ban on Apple and Google offering TikTok for download in US app stores.

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iPhone 12 Series Users Are Complaining About Frequent Signal Drop Issue on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

Many users have thronged to Apple forums and Reddit to report a signal drop issue on their iPhone 12 series units. Based on the complaints, it seems that the issue is particularly significant when a user is travelling or driving. All of the iPhones in the series i.e. iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are reportedly experiencing frequent s...

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iPhone Vulnerability Could Have Let Attackers Gain Complete Control Over Wi-Fi: All the Details

Apple patched a serious vulnerability earlier this year that could have allowed attackers to gain complete control over any iPhone using Wi-Fi. The issue was fixed with the release of iOS 13.5 in May.

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Apple HomePod mini Review

Close to three years after the launch of the Apple HomePod comes the HomePod mini. Priced at Rs. 9,900, is this compact smart speaker only good for Apple fans? Find out in our review.

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Apple Reveals App Store's Best Apps, Games of 2020, Announces Podcasts, Books of the Year

Apple on Wednesday released the list of best apps and games of 2020 on the App Store. The company named 15 apps and games that are titled as the “Best of 2020”. Additionally, Apple announced the list of most popular books and audiobooks on Apple Books and the show of the year 2020 on Apple Podcasts.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Google Maps Brings ‘Community Feed’ in Explore Tab for Nearby Recommendations on Android, iOS

Google has confirmed that this new community feed in Google Maps is rolling out globally for Android and iOS users both. We were not able to see the new feed in our Android app just yet, and Google may be rolling it out in a staggered manner. It should be available for all users in the very near future. The new community feed can be found in the ‘Explore Tab’ insi...

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Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, Patty Jenkins Reveals

Wonder Woman 1984 HBO Max release will be available in 4K HDR with support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, director Patty Jenkins has announced. Apple TV 4K, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Amazon Fire TV Cube, 4K Fire TV Edition smart TVs, Chromecast Ultra, Android TV devices, and AT&T TV will be supported.

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MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Goes on Sale More Than a Month After Apple Announced It

The MagSafe Duo is priced at $129 in the US. It is now available through the Apple online store and shipping is said to be done in just one business day. The MagSafe Duo wireless charger is listed in a single White colour and there is an EMI option of $10.75 per month for 12 months.

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WhatsApp Update to Bring Custom Wallpapers for Chats, Sticker Search Via Text and Emoji

WhatsApp is receiving new updates that will bring improvements to wallpapers and enable features including sticker search via text and emojis, and the ability to set a separate wallpaper for dark mode. WhatsApp is also bringing a new feature that will let users set custom wallpapers for more important chats and favourite contacts.

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Amazon Brings macOS to Cloud in a Boost to Apple App Developers

Amazon will run Apple's macOS on its cloud service for the first time, allowing app developers for Apple's devices to access the operating system on demand.

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Xiaomi Trumps Apple in Q3 2020 Global Sales, Samsung Leads: Gartner

Gartner has released its global smartphone sales figures for Q3 2020, and even though Samsung has triumphed with 80.8 million unit sales, it sees a marginal annual growth of just 2.2 percent. Xiaomi on the other hand sees a significant 34.9 percent annual growth, trumping Apple and taking the third position in overall market share. It sold over 44.4 million units raki...

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Amazon, Apple Stay Away From New French Initiative to Set Principles for Big Tech

Amazon and Apple have not signed up to a new French initiative to get global tech companies to publicly commit to principles including paying their fair share of taxes.

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Apple Fined 10 Million Euros in Italy for ‘Misleading’ iPhone 12 Claims

Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple over claims about iPhone 12’s water-resistance properties and the disclaimer about its warranty. It said the US tech giant "did not make it clear that this feature exists under certain specific conditions", notably in laboratory tests with static and pure water, "and not under normal conditions of use".

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iPhone 12 Camera Lags Behind Samsung, Xiaomi, Other Android Flagships, iPhone 11 Pro Max: DxOMark

iPhone 12 has been put to test by DxOMark. The dual camera setup of the latest iPhone model was outshined by Android flagships as well as the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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Apple Watch Heart Rate Monitoring Could Have Saved a Student's Life: Report

Apple Watch has reportedly helped a 25-year-old student detect a heart condition by sending him an alert of high resting heart rate. The student is on a recovery period.

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Apple Is Offering New Users a Five-Month Free Apple Music Subscription via Shazam

Apple is offering new Apple Music users a free five-month subscription via Shazam as part of a special holiday offer. The offer is valid till January 17 2021 and applies to users in India, Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and some other countries.

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MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.

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MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.

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Friday, November 27, 2020

iPad Pro 2021 High-End Models Expected to Come With 5G mmWave Support: Report

iPad Pro next-gen line-up will reportedly support 5G mmWave technology seen on current generation iPhone 12 models in the US. This technology is said to offer faster speeds than sub-6GHz 5G at short distances. A new report suggests that Apple is actively developing its own in-house mmWave AiP (antenna in package) to integrate it into more of its portfolio, apart from ...

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Apple Patent Application Shows It Could Bring Force Touch to MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

Apple could develop a new MacBook Pro model with a Touch Bar supporting its pressure sensing tech Force Touch, a patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests. Force Touch was introduced on the first-generation Apple Watch back in September 2014. It later moved to the iPhone as 3D Touch and debuted on the MacBook family in 2015.

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

iPhone 12 mini Review

The iPhone 12 mini packs in most of the features and specifications of the larger iPhone 12, including a bright OLED display and excellent cameras. Should this be the new default option?

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JioGames Clash Royale Tournament to Start From November 28, Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 2.5 Lakhs Up for Grabs

JioGames, in collaboration with Supercell, is organising a Clash Royale tournament that will last for 27 days. Participants have a chance to play and win cash prizes worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs, along with weekly giveaways.

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MacBook 2021 Range Tipped to Include Both Intel and Apple Silicon Models

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released his predictions for the possible launch timeline of the redesigned Macbook range with the new Apple Silicon. He claims that a redesign for the Apple Silicon-based MacBook line-up will be launched in the second half of 2021. However, a new leak claims that the redesigned MacBook range may also see Intel-powered models next ye...

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Flipkart Black Friday Sale Brings Discounts on Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, More Phones

Flipkart Black Friday sale is underway and will last till November 30. Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, LG, and more phones are currently on sale.

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Foxconn Said to Shift Some Apple Production to Vietnam to Minimise China Risk

Foxconn is moving some iPad and MacBook assembly to Vietnam from China at the request of Apple, as the US firm diversifies production to minimise the impact of a Sino-US trade war.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Bill of Materials Surface Online, South Korean Components Dominate Value: Report

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro bill of materials (BOM) details have emerged on the Web. The iPhone 12 Pro is said to cost $406 (roughly Rs. 30,000), while the iPhone 12 reportedly carries a bill of materials of $373 (roughly Rs. 27,500).

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

MacBook Air, Pro, Mac Mini Users Facing Bluetooth Issues With First- and Third-Party Peripherals: Report

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with M1 processor seem to be having Bluetooth connectivity issues with both first- and third-party peripherals. Apple is yet to respond to these issues.

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TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

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France Orders Tech Giants to Pay Digital Service Tax

France's finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech companies liable for its digital service tax to pay the levy as planned in December.

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Tech Giants May Face Fines or Be Forced to Break Up if They Breach New Rules: EU Digital Chief Thierry Breton

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines, be ordered to change their practices, or even be forced to break up their European businesses, the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton said.

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iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max Demand Surpasses Expectations; New iPad Air Also Grabs Attention: Kuo

Demand for the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max has surpassed prior expectations, while the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 mini demand is not as high as expected, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He also reportedly stated that the initial demand for the new iPad Air was better than anticipated.

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Redesigned MacBook Models With Apple Silicon to Debut in Second Half of 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is set to launch redesigned MacBook models with its native silicon in the second half of 2021, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said in a research note. Kuo also mentioned Apple’s plans about new iPad models and AirPods 3 that all are likely to arrive next year.

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iPhone 12, Xiaomi Devices from China Hit by India Import Hurdles: Sources

India’s delayed quality clearances for electronic goods from China slowed the import of the iPhone 12 and held up products from Xiaomi and other companies.

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The Best Movie and Television Streaming Services in India

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, YouTube Premium, Apple TV+, Mubi, Voot Select, and dozens more — what are the best streaming services and OTT platforms in India?

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Apple HomePod mini Facing Global Availability Issues, Long Shipping Times

Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini smart speaker is facing availability issues in many countries, including some where it has already launched. For now, easy availability is limited to the US and India.

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MacBook Air With M1 Processor Scores Over One Million Points on AnTuTu

The M1-based MacBook Air has managed to achieve 11,19,243 points that includes a CPU score of 2,82,265, GPU score of 5,38,944, MEM score of 1,89,921, and UX score of 1,08,113.

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Google Docs, Sheets, Slides for iOS Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides users on iOS will now be able to edit Microsoft Office files. This will streamline the workflow, as users won’t be required to covert file types all the time. You can edit, comment, and collaborate through this new feature. The feature was already available for Android and Web users.

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iPad Pro Lineup to Get OLED Displays in 2021: Report

Apple is expected to launch its new iPad Pro lineup in 2021 with OLED screens, as per a report. The new lineup could come after next-generation iPad models that are rumoured to come with mini-LED displays.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Review

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more than just a iPhone 12 Pro with a larger display and battery. Apple has saved its best camera tech for this model. Does that make it worth the premium over the iPhone 12 Pro? Find out in our review.

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Some Apple HomePod mini Users Are Having Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues, No Solution Available Yet

Some users of Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini are facing connectivity issues with the smart speaker, and there doesn’t seem to be a fix for the problem yet. The issue seems to be specific to voice commands for now.

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iPhone 12 Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Speed Test G by a Clear Margin

iPhone 12 has gone head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and secured a clear win in a real-world speed test. The iPhone 12 showed significantly faster speeds in terms of CPU and GPU compared to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

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Apple Security Head Thomas Moyer Charged With Offering Bribe for Gun Licences

A California district attorney accused Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer of offering a bribe to state officials for gun licences, according to indictments issued.

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Apple to Extend Fee Waiver for Paid Events Through June 30 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Apple said it would extend through June 30 a waiver on app fees for paid events such as tutoring and fitness classes, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Google Antitrust Lawsuit: Apple, GroupM Ask for Tough Protection for Data

Apple, GroupM, and others asked the judge hearing the Justice Department's lawsuit against Google to allow them to designate certain data used by the government as "highly confidential," to ensure that no one from Google could see it.

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Google Stadia Finally Heading to iOS, But as a Progressive Web App

Google has announced that its cloud gaming service Stadia is coming to iOS. The public testing for the iOS release will start rolling out in the coming weeks. However, instead of a standalone app, Google Stadia will be available to iOS users as a progressive Web app (PWA).

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EU Digital Chief Invites Tech Giants to Discuss Draft Rules That Could Curb Their Powers

A European Union official said on Thursday that EU’s digital chief has invited companies including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook for video talks next week to discuss draft rules that could curb their powers. The proposed rules will be formally presented on December 9.

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Gmail for iOS Now Has a Widget to Let You Search Your Inbox, Compose New Emails Quickly

Gmail for iOS has been updated with support for a dedicated widget that lets you search your inbox, compose a new email, and check unread emails. Google has also updated its Drive and Google Fit apps with widgets.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Teardown Reveals How Sensor Shift Stabilisation Works

iPhone 12 Pro Max has been subjected to a teardown by YouTuber Zack Nelson aka JerryRigEverything. Nelson specifically showed what the new sensor shift image stabilisation on the iPhone 12 Pro Max looks like.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Apple Defends Delay of Privacy Feature, Slams Facebook

Apple slammed Facebook and other internet giants for their ad-targeting practices in response to a letter questioning a decision by the iPhone maker to delay a new privacy feature.

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Apple Brings iOS 14.2.1 to Address Issues With iPhone 12 Series, Fixes iPhone 12 mini Lock Screen Problem

Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 that brings fixes for some of the issues impacting the iPhone 12 series. Among other fixes, the latest update addresses the issue that was causing the lock screen to be unresponsive on iPhone 12 mini.

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Show Similar Internals to Intel-Powered Models, iFixit Teardown Reveals

MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor have made their way to iFixit’s teardown process and the team found not much has changed. The new laptops come with pretty much the same internal configuration as the Intel models.

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Fortnite to Be Brought Back to Apple Devices by Nvidia, Epic Games in 'Near Future'

Nvidia and Epic Games said they are working together to put Fortnite back on Apple devices in the "near future" as part of Nvidia's streaming game service.

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Netflix’s Free Weekend, StreamFest, Begins December 5. Here Are All the Details

Netflix free weekend, StreamFest, comes to India December 5 at 12:01am. Here’s what you need to know, including dates and times, how to sign up, and stream access and quality.

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Support CrossOver 20 to Run Windows Apps

MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor now support CrossOver 20 by CodeWeavers. It allows users to run some Windows apps without having to install the operating system.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

iPhone 12 Models Having Display Issues, Apple Believes a Software Update Can Fix Them: Report

iPhone 12 series users have reported display issues including a green tint and screen flickering. Apple believes this can be solved by a software update and has advised technicians to not service iPhone 12 models with these issues.

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WhatsApp May Soon Let You Mute Videos Before Sharing, ‘Read Later’ Feature Appears in Testing as Well

WhatsApp appears to have a new feature in the works that could let users mute videos before sending them to a contact or setting them as a status update. A new iPhone version of WhatsApp is also found to have a new feature in development that is called ‘Read Later’. This will essentially be an improved version of the existing Archived Chats feature.

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Apple to Pay $113 Million to Over 30 US States to Settle iPhone ‘Batterygate’

Apple has agreed to pay $113 million (roughly Rs. 840 crores) to settle litigation with more than 30 US states over its slowdown in performance of older iPhones to manage battery power.

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Apple Reduces App Store Commission to 15 Percent for ‘Vast Majority’ of Developers

Apple has announced a new developer programme that has reduced the App Store commission rate to 15 percent. Called the App Store Small Business Programme, the new initiative is open for developers who earn up to $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.4 crores) in annual sales per year from all their apps.

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1Password Now Lets You Unlock Your Mac With Apple Watch, Gets Other New Features

1Password gets updated to version 7.7. The new update comes with a host of new and exciting features for Mac users including support for Apple Watch Unlock, along with a greater integration with the Safari Web browser.

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Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger Doesn’t Support Full 15W Charging for iPhone 12; Patent for a MagSafe Cooling Case Surfaces

Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger is found to be unable to charge compatible iPhone 12 models at full 15 watts. Separately, Apple is seen to have granted a patent for a MagSafe cooling case that could allow the iPhone to run faster by boosting its internal temperature.

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Lionsgate Play App Live in India, Plans Start at Rs. 99 per Month

Lionsgate Play app is live in India. Lionsgate Play subscription is priced at Rs. 99 per month or Rs. 699 per year after a 14-day free trial. You can download Lionsgate Play on Android or iOS.

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Belkin Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro Wireless Charger, Boost Charge UV Sanitizer + Wireless Charger Launched

Belkin has launched the Belkin Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro wireless charger and Boost Charge UV Sanitizer + Wireless Charger. The Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro wireless charger offers full-surface charging for two Qi-enabled handsets simultaneously. It can offer 10W wireless charging for each phone at the same time. The Boost Charge UV Sanitizer + Wireless Charger off...

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Wins DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award, Sets Multiple Performance Records

iPhone 12 Pro Max has won the Best Smartphone Display Award by DisplayMate, an advanced display calibration and optimisation service that uses proprietary test and calibration patterns to determine how good a display is.

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macOS Big Sur 11.1 Beta Released for Developers; iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3 Second Beta Debut as Well

Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.1 less than a week after launching the latest operating system to the public. The company has also released a second developer beta for iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Firefox Version 83.0 Update Brings Performance Improvements, Pinch Zooming, Fixes, and More

Firefox version 83.0 has been launched and it brings significant performance improvements. You get up to 15 percent improvement in page loading time and up to 12 percent improvement in page responsiveness.

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Google Chrome Gets Major Performance Improvements With Latest Update; Rollout for Native M1 Build Paused

Google Chrome gets major performance improvements with the last Chrome release for 2020. It brings faster load times, faster start-up time, and better battery life.

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Google Maps Expands Regional COVID-19 Details as Cases Increase, Live Crowd Feature Added in Public Transport

Google has confirmed that it is rolling out two new features that look to offer you more information that will inevitably help you during the COVID-19 crisis. The first one includes the ability to see more COVID-19 information about a region – including all-time detected cases, quick links to COVID resources from local authorities, seven-day trend there (increasing ...

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Adobe Photoshop ARM Beta Version Releasing for macOS, Windows

Photoshop ARM version has been released in beta for macOS and Windows. It can be used by MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and Surface Pro X models. Several features are not present in this version but Adobe says that they will be added soon.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini Pass Flame, Scratch, Bend Tests With Ease

iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini passed flame, scratch, and bend tests with flying colours. JerryRigEverything has published a video wherein he carries out his usual scratch, bend, and flame tests on the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 mini. In his scratch test, it was discovered that the two phones do get scratched at level 6 on Mohs scale, with deeper groove...

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Apple Podcasts Adds Support for Web Embeds, Available With a Responsive Player

Apple Podcasts will allow users to embed episodes or shows from Apple Podcasts on the Web. The embed player will make it easier to find and listen to podcasts within articles and sites. It is a responsive player and its width will automatically expand to fit mobile and desktop layouts.

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Apple is Actively Working to Launch Its First Foldable iPhone in September 2022: Report

Apple is currently testing the bearing and screen for the foldable iPhone, a new report suggests. Samsung will supply the display and the bearings will be manufactured by several suppliers. The report suggests that New Nikko will be the main supplier and Hon Hai will assemble the foldable handset. Hon Hai is reported to be one of Apple’s largest foundry for iPhones.

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Monday, November 16, 2020

macOS Big Sur Causes Apple Apps to Bypass Firewalls, VPNs; Bricks Some Older MacBook Pro Models: Reports

macOS Big Sur is found to include an issue that causes Apple apps to bypass firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). The flaw was initially spotted in a beta update last month. It is, however, still exists and is available in the update that reached the general public last week. Separately, the macOS Big Sur update is found to brick some older MacBook Pro models

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Apple iPad With Mini-LED Display, AirPods 3 to Launch in First Half of 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple could be close to bringing its first iPad with a Mini-LED display, as well as the AirPods 3, in the first half of 2021, according to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The company is expected to invest heavily in Mini-LED technology in the coming years.

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Apple's Tracking Tool Target of Privacy Activist Max Schrems' New Complaints

A group led by privacy activist Max Schrems on Monday filed complaints with German and Spanish data protection authorities over Apple's online tracking tool, alleging that it allows iPhones to store users' data without their consent in breach of European law.

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iPhone 12 mini Users Report Touchscreen Issues on Lock Screen, Apple Yet to Acknowledge

Users are complaining of a touchscreen issue on the iPhone 12 mini. The problem only seems to be there on the lock screen, and only when the iPhone 12 mini is inside a case and also has a screen protector. Affected users aren’t able to launch the camera or flashlight on the lock screen, and also aren’t able to swipe up to unlock.

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Friday, November 13, 2020

iPhone 12 mini iFixit Teardown Shows Smaller Taptic Engine, Loudspeaker, Asymmetric Antennas

iPhone 12 mini has been put through iFixit’s teardown process and it reveals some changes that the company had to make due to the phone’s smaller size, compared to the other three models.

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iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max Now on Sale in India: Price, Discounts

Apple has started selling iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max in India and global markets. Both new iPhone models went on pre-orders last week. iPhone 12 mini comes as the most compact phone in the iPhone 12 series, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is touted to carry the largest display ever on an iPhone.

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Google Chat Conversations Can Be Pinned on Gmail Through This New Feature

Google is rolling out a feature that lets user pin Google Chat conversation on Gmail. It will help users keep track of important conversations. The new feature is primarily available for Google Workspace customers and has started rolling out.

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Plague Inc: The Cure Game Expansion Lets You Save the World from Global Pandemic, Free Till COVID-19 Is Under Control

Plague Inc. has added an expansion called The Cure which is free to play till COVID-19 comes under control. This game mode involves saving the world from a global pandemic, and not infecting it as the game was originally imagined.

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macOS Big Sur Rollout Affected By Slowdown Issues, Mac Users Face Delay in App Launches

Mac users today reported issues in downloading macOS 11 Big Sur. However, apart from the delay in downloading the latest update, some users on earlier macOS versions have also faced app slowdowns and outages. Services including Apple Pay and iMessage also faced issues.

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iOS 14.3 Developer Beta Brings New Features Like ProRAW Format; Carries References of Apple Headphones, AirTags

Apple has brought the first developer beta release of iOS 14.3 that includes ProRAW photo format for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max users. The new iOS beta release also includes a new Home app, as well as the ability to receive Cardio Fitness notifications. Further, the iOS 14.3 beta also contains references to Apple’s rumoured over-ear headphones and AirTa...

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

iPhone 12 Pro Max Teardown Video Surfaces Online, Shows Battery Capacity

iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown video has surfaced on the Web — coinciding with its official availability in the global markets today. It shows the battery capacity of the latest iPhone model and gives a glimpse of its internal components.

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iPhone 12 Pro Review

The iPhone 12 Pro features a stainless steel frame, a LiDAR scanner, a telephoto camera, and Apple’s latest 5G SoC. It’s also much more expensive in India than in the US. Is it worth the premium? Read our review of the iPhone 12 Pro to find out.

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macOS Big Sur Now Available: How to Download and Install

Apple today released macOS Big Sur as its next big macOS update. The new version comes with an updated menu bar and a redesigned Dock. It also comes with an updated Control Centre. The macOS 11 Big Sur also includes updates to preloaded Messages, Maps, and Safari apps.

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Apple to Launch M1-Powered 14-Inch, 16-Inch MacBook Pro Laptops in 2021 and New Mac Pro: Report

Apple is reportedly looking to launch new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops in 2021, powered by the new in-house M1 chip. A smaller Mac Pro and a 24-inch iMac could also be in the offing, according to a report.

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Microsoft Office 2019 Getting Beta Update for Mac Machines With Support for Apple Silicon

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac is now receiving a new beta release that brings support for Apple silicon. The beta release comes just ahead of the debut of the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini that are based on the M1 chip.

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MacBook Air With M1 Processor Beats 16-Inch MacBook Pro, All Other Processors on Geekbench Leaderboards

MacBook Air with the new M1 chip seemingly outperforms the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the Intel Core i9 processor. The newly refreshed laptop has made its way to Geekbench and scores higher than any other processor. Apple recently refreshed the MacBook Air with its own new M1 processor, replacing the Intel processors as the company announced it will.

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iPad mini 6 Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Look Like iPad Air 4

iPad mini 6 specifications have been leaked online. The new iPad mini model is said to come with Apple Pencil 2 support as well as include A14 Bionic chip.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

macOS Big Sur Releasing Today: Seven Excellent Features to Watch Out For

macOS Big Sur is out now. Here are seven features that every macOS user should check out. This list includes faster updates, optimised battery charging, Safari enhancements, Messages upgrades, and much more.

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Barack Obama Is the Next Guest on Apple TV+’s The Oprah Conversation

Oprah Winfrey will interview former US President Barack Obama on Apple TV+’s The Oprah Conversation. The episode, slated on the same day as the launch of Obama’s memoir “A Promised Land”, arrives Tuesday, November 17.

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Apple Stops Selling Intel-Powered MacBook Air; Non-M1 Options of MacBook Pro, Mac mini Selling at Higher Price

As Apple brings in new M1-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch, and Mac mini, the Cupertino giant has stopped selling Intel-powered MacBook Air laptops entirely on its online store. MacBook Pro and Mac mini could still be purchased with Intel hardware but are placed at the higher end of the price spectrum.

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What Apple Didn't Tell You at the ‘One More Thing’ Event: No eGPU Support, Dedicated macOS Keys, More

Here’s a round-up of everything that Apple didn’t announce at the “One More Thing” event on Tuesday. The company unveiled its M1 chip as well as the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini at the virtual event.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Epic Games Gets Apple’s Theft Claim Knocked Out of Fortnite Fight

Epic Games won the dismissal of two Apple tort claims in a dispute over access to its popular video game Fortnite on the iPhone maker’s App Store.

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macOS Big Sur to Be Available for Download on November 12, Apple Announces

macOS Big Sur will be available for all compatible MacBook and Mac computers as a free software upgrade on Thursday, November 12. Apple made the new announcement alongside unveiling its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini based on the M1 chip.

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Netflix, Apple Accused of Skirting Tax Payments in Vietnam

Vietnam's information minister Nguyen Manh Hung accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of skirting their tax responsibilities, saying it would create unfair competition for domestic firms.

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Indian PC Market Shipped 3.4 Million Units in Q3 2020, Making It Biggest Quarter in Last Seven Years: IDC

Indian PC market has grown significantly in Q3 2020 with 3.4 million units of desktops, notebooks, and workstations shipped. International Data Corporation (IDC) analysis shows this is a 9.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth.

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Apple M1-Based MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Announced

Apple has announced new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch and Mac Mini computers powered by its in-house Apple M1 processor

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iPhone 11 Is Most Shipped Smartphone Globally in Q3 but Samsung Dominated Top 10 Shipping Smartphones: Canalys

iPhone 11 became the most shipped smartphone globally in the third quarter of 2020, while Samsung dominated the list of world’s top 10 smartphones shipped during the quarter, as per the data shared by Canalys. Xiaomi also managed to take three spots, with the Redmi Note 9/ Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 9, and Redmi 9A.

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Apple Puts Major Taiwanese Supplier Pegatron on Probation Over Labour Laws Violation

Apple on Monday said that its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron will not receive any news business from the technology giant after it found that Pegatron violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts and overtime, and also take up work unrelated to their majors.

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iOS 14: How to Enable Back Tap on iPhone

Back tap is iOS 14’s cool new feature that lets you assign certain actions whenever you double tap or triple tap your iPhone’s rear panel. In this guide, we tell you how to enable and use back tap on your iPhone.

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PlayStation 4 Can Now Stream PlayStation 5, Remote Play App Gets Multiplayer, HDR Support

PlayStation 4 can act as a remote screen for your PlayStation 5, Sony has announced, days ahead of the launch of its next-gen console. It will do so with the help of a new PS5 Remote Play app that is now available on the PS4 home screen in all markets.

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Monday, November 9, 2020

Apple's New Mac Models With In-House Silicon Could Revive the PC Chip Wars, Analysts Say

Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil new Mac computers using its own in-house processor chips, a move that could reignite a race to control the market for desktop and laptop chips and benefit players such as Qualcomm.

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Apple 'One More Thing' Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Announcement Details

Apple is holding a virtual event called “One More Thing” later today. The forthcoming Apple event, which is the third in a series of events — the most recent being the launch of iPhone 12 — and perhaps the last Apple launch of 2020, is speculated as the place where the Tim Cook-led team will unveil its MacBook models powered by Apple’s own silicon.

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Samsung Beats Apple With Most Smartphones Shipped in Q3 2020 in the US

Samsung has topped Apple for the first time in three years by shipping more smartphones in the third quarter of 2020 in the US. According to the analysis carried out by Strategy Analytics, Samsung had a market share of 33.7 percent in the US this year.

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Flipkart, Amazon Diwali 2020 Special Sales: Best Offers on Mobile Phones This Week

Flipkart and Amazon are offering discounts and bundled offers on top mobile phones during their Diwali 2020 special sales. We've handpicked some of the best deals on mobile phones available this week.

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Apple Launches iPhone 12 Studio to Let You Virtually Try Out MagSafe Accessory Combinations

Apple has launched iPhone 12 Studio, a webpage that lets you virtually try different MagSafe accessories. You can choose between the iPhone 12 models and customise them with different MagSafe cases and wallets. The webpage can be accessed through iPhones and iPads.

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Meet the Indian Women Founders of the Two Apps That Made It to This Year’s Apple Entrepreneur Camp

The founders of Mamma-Miya and Transplant Care were a part of this year’s (virtual) session of Apple Entrepreneur Camp. The camp aims to empower the groups underrepresented in the industry. They offer one-on-one code-level guidance from Apple experts and engineers on their app, mentorship, and insights from Apple’s top leaders.

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Friday, November 6, 2020

MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Price in India Revealed, Listed as ‘Coming Soon’ on Apple Store

iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders are live, and with it, Apple has also listed prices of the MagSafe Duo wireless charger, leather sleeves, and leather cases for the new iPhone 12 range on Apple Store.

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Apple to Make Data Tracking Disclosure Mandatory for App Store Developers After December 8

During the iOS 14 unveil at WWDC earlier this year, Apple announced that app developers will have to offer information on the type of data it collects, and App Store listings will also label this information for helping users understand an app’s privacy practices before they download the app on any Apple platform. While iOS 14 release did not see these changes, Appl...

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Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max Pre-Orders in India, US, Other Key Markets

Apple online store in India, US, Japan, Australia, and the UK seems to be down ahead of pre-orders of iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini. The pre-orders are slated to begin at 6.30pm IST and the shop pages for all products are not working. Even the Mac and iPad listings weren’t functioning at the time of writing.

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Apple Releases Updates for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, HomePod, tvOS, and Macbooks

Apple has released software updates for its iPhones and iPads, smartwatch, HomePod, tvOS, and laptops. iPhones get iOS 14.2 and older models have received iOS 12.4.9. Apple Watch models have got watchOS 7.1, HomePod and tvOS get software version 14.2, and macOS gets Catalina 10.15.7 supplemental update.

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Fortnite to Return to iPhone, iPad via Nvidia GeForce Now Cloud Gaming Service: Report

iPhone and iPad users could soon be able to play Fortnite again via Nvidia’s cloud gaming service. Nvidia has reportedly developed a version of its GeForce cloud gaming service that runs in the mobile web browser Safari.

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MacBook Models Based on Apple Silicon to Launch Q2 2021: Report

Apple has reportedly placed its initial production order of 25 lakh MacBook laptops powered by the rumoured in-house CPU. The suppliers are asked to fulfil the requirements by early 2021. Just like the iPhone, Apple is looking to introduced in-house silicon central processing units on its MacBook range of laptops.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Qualcomm Forecasts Ballooning 5G Sales, Posts Largest Revenue Earnings

Qualcomm forecast fiscal first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as it predicted sales of 5G smart phones would balloon to more than half a billion units next year, powered in part by new Apple iPhone 12 models.

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Apple Said to Face Shortages in Power Chips for iPhone 12

Apple is grappling with a shortage of vital chips that manage power consumption in iPhone and other devices, people with knowledge of the matter said, complicating its ability to meet holiday demand for the latest version of iPhone.

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iPhone 12 First Impressions

The new iPhone 12 introduces a new design style, powerful A14 Bionic SoC, improved cameras, MagSafe accessory ecosystem, and much more, but at a higher starting price

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MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Reportedly Spotted on Korea’s NRRA Site

MagSafe Duo wireless charger was spotted on Korea’s NRRA certification site. The listing offers little information on pricing or availability, but it does hint at Apple working on the launch of the accessory. While the MagSafe wireless charger is able to charge the iPhone, the MagSafe Duo is able to charge the iPhone and the Apple Watch simultaneously. During the iP...

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Microsoft To Do App Adds New Task Count Feature, Overall Improvements

Microsoft’s To Do app is receiving an update that brings new features and improvements. The update for Windows 10 includes a task count besides the completed bucket in user-created lists, in order to help keep track of completed tasks. Apart from Windows 10, Microsoft has also rolled out the update for Android and iOS as well.

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Apple Could Be Working on In-Display Infrared Fingerprint Scanner, Patent Suggests

Apple has been granted a patent for an image sensor housed under the screen by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent that was filed in October 2018 suggests that the company could be planning to add an in-display fingerprint scanning technology in its future offerings.

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iPhone 12 Pro First Impressions

The iPhone 12 Pro boasts of 5G connectivity, improved cameras and a new design. This is our first impression of Apple’s new top-end iPhone.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Spotify Can Now Be Streamed on Apple Watch Directly, Without an iPhone

Spotify can now be streamed directly on Apple Watch, the company has confirmed in a statement. Users will be able to stream music or podcasts on Apple Watch without having to connect to an iPhone. Spotify had started testing this feature to a limited group in September and is now expanding the direct streaming option to all users.

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iPhone 12 mini MagSafe Limited to 12W Speeds, Other iPhone 12 Models to Go Up to 15W

iPhone 12 mini can get up to 12W wireless charging with a 9V/2.03A adapter. The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max will offer wireless charging speeds of up to 15W with adapters at or above 9V/2.56A. Lightning accessories such as headphones that are compatible with MagSafe charger will offer wireless charging speeds of up to 7.5W only, to comply with regu...

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Apple Highlights Characteristics That Your iPhone 12 Case Needs for MagSafe Compatibility

Apple has updated its Accessory Design Guidelines that highlight all the key requirements accessory companies need to have in place to offer MagSafe compatibility on their products. These are also useful to let you know whether the case or accessory you’re purchasing for your iPhone 12 series is compatible with Apple’s MagSafe.

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Among Us Has Rolled Out an Update to Let Players Vote Anonymously, Friendlists and Bigger Servers Coming Soon

Among Us developers InnerSloth have released a patch for the game that adds options for anonymous voting, among other things. Other features introduced in the update include added task bar modes, new symbols for the fix wires task, and cosmetics to meeting screen.

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Apple TV App Out on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One on November 10

The Apple TV app is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S next week, Microsoft and Apple have announced, alongside the global launch of the new Xbox consoles: November 10.

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Apple Event on November 10: New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Models Based on Apple Silicon Reported to Debut

Apple is planning to launch its new 13-inch MacBook Air as well as 13- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models at the November 10 event, according to a report. The new MacBook models are likely to have the anticipated Apple silicon, which is said to be based on the company’s A14 Bionic SoC that is already powering the iPhone 12 series as well as the latest iPad Air models.

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Apple Event Invite for November 10: Is Apple Silicon the Next 'One More Thing'

Apple just sent out invites for "one more thing" — an Apple event on that many speculate is for Macs on Apple's own silicon. The online event will take place on November 10 at 10am PST, or 11.30pm IST. This is the third Apple event in as many months; the September event saw the launch of the updated iPad and Watch lineup, followed by the more recent iPhone launch e...

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Telegram Update Adds Multiple Pinned Messages, Enhanced Live Location Sharing

Telegram has introduced new features in its latest update. Users can now pin multiple messages in individual and group channels, use the enhanced live location feature which will notify them when their friends are near, and send music that is arranged as a playlist on Telegram.

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Facebook Dark Mode Finally Rolling Out on App as Public Testing Begins

Facebook is finally rolling out its dark mode feature for more Android and iOS users on the main app. The social networking platform in collaboration with notable reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong announced on Twitter that it was publicly testing Dark Mode on mobile.

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max to Help Visually Challenged Users Find How Far They Are from Others

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are getting a new feature called “People Detection” that will allow visually challenged users to detect how far away they are from other people. The new feature is a part of a new iOS 14.2 beta release.

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

iPhone 12 Camera Module Can’t Be Replaced by Third-Party Technicians: Report

iPhone 12 reparability test by iFixit reveals that the camera module on the latest Apple offering is not swappable. If the iPhone 12 camera module is transferred to another iPhone 12, it becomes entirely unusable. iFixit says that Apple may be looking to come down hard on third-party repairs with this iPhone 12 camera issue.

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AirPods Pro Earbuds With Sound Issues to Be Replaced by Apple for Free

AirPods Pro earbuds will be replaced by Apple for free following sound issues. The tech giant has confirmed that a small percentage of AirPods Pro units may be faulty and could be experiencing audio problems. Apple has introduced a specific service programme for these affected users, wherein it will offer free replacement of the earbuds or fix it, whichever is applica...

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Apple Temporarily Shutting 17 of 20 Stores in France Amid Fresh COVID-19 Lockdown

Apple will be closing 17 of its 20 stores in France as a fresh COVID-19 lockdown comes into effect starting October 30. Its 'Express' format stores will remain open.

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Apple Grew to 29.2 Percent of Global Tablet Shipments in Q3 2020, Samsung in Second Place: IDC Report

Apple has once again captured top spot in the global tablet shipments by registering 29.2 percent market share in the third quarter of 2020. Samsung takes the second spot with a massive 89.2 percent YoY growth.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2020, Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Offers on Popular Smartphones

Flipkart Big Diwali sale 2020 and Amazon Great Indian Festival 2020 sales are currently underway. We've selected the best mobile phone offers that you can grab today.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Go on Sale in India: Price, Discounts

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now on sale in India. Both new iPhone models are amongst the iPhone 12 series that Apple unveiled earlier this month. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro debuted in initial markets including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, China, and Japan last week. Apple at that time started taking pre-orders for both models in the Indian market.

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Apple Sets a Quarterly Record in India, Working ‘Really Hard’ to Solve Supply Constraints: CEO Tim Cook

Apple has set a new quarterly record in India for its September quarter, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook announced during an earnings call on Thursday. The 59-year-old executive did not reveal any exact revenues for the Indian market, though he considered the launch of Apple’s online store in the country as a part of the latest success.

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Samsung Regains Top Spot in Q3 Global Smartphone Shipments, Huawei Drops to Second and Xiaomi is Third: Analyst Reports

Samsung beat Huawei to top the list of global smartphone vendors in the third quarter of 2020, according to research reports from IDC, Counterpoint, and Canalys. Xiaomi surpassed Apple for the first time to enter the top three, and Realme at number seven, its highest-ever spot, registered a strong quarter-on-quarter growth of over 100 percent.

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Apple One Launch Date Set for October 30, CEO Tim Cook Reveals

Apple One — the subscription bundle that includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage — will launch Friday, October 30, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced. Apple One costs Rs. 195 / $15 per month (for individuals) or Rs. 365 / $20 per month (for families).

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PUBG Mobile to Stop Access for Users in India from Friday, Following September Ban

PUBG Mobile will terminate its access for users in India starting Friday, October 30. The new move comes nearly two months after the government banned the highly popular battle royale game along with its lightweight PUBG Mobile Lite and other 116 apps in early September.

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Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook Post Strong Profits Amid Pandemic; Apple Sees Dip Due to Weak iPhone Sales

Big Tech powerhouses delivered robust quarterly earnings reports, leveraging the needs of pandemic-hit consumers amid heightened scrutiny of their economic power.

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iPhone 12 Production Increased by 20 Lakh Units, Thanks to Strong Demand: Report

iPhone 12 production has been ramped by as much as 20 lakh units, according to a report. Apple is said to have boosted the production of its new iPhone model thanks to its strong sales in the initial set of markets that include the US, UK, Canada, and China, among others.

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Apple Has Crossed a Billion Active iPhones Globally: Above Avalon Report

Apple has a billion active iPhone users globally, according to Above Avalon, a crowd-funded platform that has been tracking and analysing Apple. The Cupertino giant reached the milestone last month and it took the company 13 years to reach this point, since the launch of the first iPhone back in 2007.

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Apple, Amazon Under Antitrust Investigation in Germany: Report

Germany's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Apple and Amazon over possible anti-competitive behaviour, German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung daily reported. The new probe into Amazon's treatment of third-party dealers comes after Germany's competition watchdog in August launched an investigation of whether and how Amazon influences traders' price-...

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iPhone 12 Pro Durability Test Video Suggests Ceramic Shield Gets Scratches Just Like Any Regular Glass

iPhone 12 Pro has been put to a durability test by YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The test includes multiple rounds to ascertain the resistance of the latest iPhone from scratches, flames, and bends. However, the prime focus has been given to the Ceramic Shield glass that Apple introduced to the iPhone 12 series to provide better durability.

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Sony’s PlayStation App Redesigned, Gets Integrated Messaging, Voice Chat, Remote PS5 Storage Management, More

Sony has updated its PlayStation app for Android and iOS in preparation of the PlayStation 5 release on November 12. The app has been redesigned with PS Store integration, voice chat, remote storage management for PS5, and more.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Apple’s Clips App Gets a Big Update, Includes Support for Vertical Videos, Refreshed Interface

Apple Clips is rolling out a new update that will bring support for vertical videos, easier sharing to social media platforms, and a refreshed interface, among other things. By supporting multiple aspect ratios, it will be easier to make videos for stories on Instagram, Snapchat, and other social platforms.

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Counterpoint: Samsung Takes Lead in Indian Smartphone Market Amid 9 Percent YoY Growth in Q3 2020

Indian smartphone market records highest ever single quarter shipments in Q3 2020, as per the latest research by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service, with Samsung regaining the top spot. The research agency notes that the pent up demand of smartphones due to the lockdown and preference of online markets over physical stores is responsible for over 53 million units...

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'Who the Hell Elected You?' US Senate Tech Hearing Turns Into Political Showdown

A US Senate hearing to hold tech companies accountable for how they moderate content turned into a political scuffle as lawmakers not only went after the companies but also attacked each other.

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Apple Reportedly ‘Stepping Up’ Efforts to Build a Google Search Alternative

Apple seems to be escalating its developments to build a search engine rivalling Google’s iconic Search. Although, the Cupertino company has been speculated to build its Google Search alternative for quite some time now, the latest presumption is based on the enhanced search functionality offered on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 that doesn’t require Google support to answe...

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Offers on Smartphones Revealed Ahead of Time: Deals on Phones

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale offers have been teased by the e-commerce platform ahead of the sale starting October 29. The sale will last till November 4 and brings a host of discounts and offers on smartphones from Poco, Motorola, Realme, and more.

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Apple Music Version 3.4 Released for Android With Autoplay Feature, Mobile Data Settings, and More

Apple Music version 3.4 has started rolling out to Android phones with the new features that come with iOS 14. The app gets a redesign and all the features that were being tested in the beta for iOS 14 have made their way to Android as well.

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Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne Reunite on Apple TV+ Comedy Series Platonic

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne will reunite on Apple TV+ comedy series Platonic, created and co-written by Nick Stoller (Neighbors) and Francesca Delbanco (Friends from College), Apple announced.

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T-Mobile Launches TVision Live TV Streaming Service for Android, iOS, Third-Party TV Platforms

T-Mobile launched TVision live streaming service with live news, entertainment, and sports channel bundles starting at $10 (roughly Rs. 740) per month.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Jon Stewart Signs With Apple TV+ for New Current Affairs Series, Coming 2021

Jon Stewart is coming back to TV. The former host of The Daily Show has signed a multi-year deal with Apple TV+ to host and executive produce a new as-yet untitled current affairs series.

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iPhone 12 Series’ MagSafe Fast Charging Seems Limited to Apple’s Adapter; Reverse Wireless Charging Suggested

Apple’s MagSafe Charger for the iPhone 12 series seems to restrict 15W fast charging specifically to the company’s 20W USB-C adapter. This means that you aren’t likely to get the same fast charging experience when using a third-party adapter or even a heavier capacity MacBook adapter. Separately, a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has b...

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Apple Acquires Vilynx, a Self-Learning AI Video Firm That Can Help Improve Its Apps

Apple acquired Vilynx, a startup specialising in advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, that may help the iPhone maker improve its own AI across a number of apps and services.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Users May Need to Re-Enable COVID-19 Contact Tracing When Switching: Report

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro users in the UK reportedly came across an issue that requires its contact tracing feature to be re-enabled to function properly. When switching to a new iPhone from an older model, users can easily set up their previously installed apps from Cloud backups. However, users of National Health Service (NHS) contact tracing app faced settings-re...

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Microsoft Lobe Machine Learning Desktop App With Image Classification Support Now Available for Free

Microsoft has made its Lobe machine learning tool available in public preview for Windows and Mac. The free app lets people apply deep learning and AI models quickly into tools, with image classification support.

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iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2020) Account for Half of US Sales in Q3 2020: CIRP Report

The iPhone 11 range accounted for 64 percent of US iPhone sales during the quarter. This range includes the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Out of the 64 percent, 30 percent of the margin is held by the iPhone 11, making it the best-selling smartphone for the quarter.

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Apple Has Reportedly Stopped Working on AirPower Once Again

Apple has reportedly stopped working on AirPower, the company’s multi-device wireless charger that never saw the light of day. According to tipster Jon Prosser, all AirPower protyping and testing has been removed from the schedule for 2021, and sources doubt it’ll ever be picked back up again.

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Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Release Date Set for March 2021, Registrations Open on Android and iOS

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! now has an expected release date: March 25, 2021. Additionally, King has also opened registrations for its free-to-play Crash Bandicoot game on the App Store. We also have a 30-second gameplay trailer for Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!.

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iPhone 12 Edges Can Cause Injuries, Some Users Claim on Social Media

A report seems to suggest that the sharp edges of the phone could be too sharp for the hands. Pictures supposedly shared by some early users in China show cuts and pressure marks on fingers blamed on the iPhone 12, which was made available in the US, China and some other countries less than a week ago.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Drop Test Videos Highlight Ceramic Shield Protection but Back Panel Still Crack-Prone

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro drop test videos are out and show the robustness of the Ceramic Shield front panel. Apple itself claims that the proprietary glass construction offers a fourfold increase in drop resistance. This has also been noticed in the drop tests of both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Separately, insurance company Allstate has claimed that the iPhone 12...

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Microsoft Adds Mouse, Trackpad Support for iPad on Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Microsoft has added mouse and trackpad support for the iPadOS version of Microsoft 360, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The update has started rolling out in a phased manner, and should reach all users within a couple of weeks.

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YouTube Rolling Out Player Redesign, New Gesture Controls for Android and iOS

YouTube is rolling out a player page redesign and gesture controls to Android as well as iOS platforms. The aim is to make the video watching experience easier and communicating with them time consuming.

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Apple Will Soon Charge More for Apps, In-App Purchases in India and Five Other Countries

Apple has raised the App Store prices in India as well as five other countries, namely Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa. The new development will come into effect for apps and in-app purchases made through the App Store in the next few days.

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Apple Confirms MagSafe Charger Could Leave Impression on iPhone 12 Cases

Apple’s newly created support page about MagSafe chargers warns that it can leave circular impressions on iPhone 12 cases. A user also claimed that the charger left an impression on a silicon case with just one day of use.

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