Apple Agrees to Pay $9.75 Million to Settle Powerbeats 2 Earphones Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in relation to charging issues with the company’s Powerbeats 2 wireless earphones. Apple is denying all allegations, but still settling as going to court will be more expensive.

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Apple Blocks Fortnite Maker Epic Games From Game Developer Tools

Apple said Friday it has followed through on its decision to block the maker of Fortnite from developer tools needed to update games on its mobile devices.

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iPhone 12 Models to Come Without Charger, Headphones in the Box, May Cost More Than iPhone 11 Series: Report

iPhone 12 series is said to come without any accessories in the box, a report by a market intelligence provider states. They may also be priced higher than the iPhone 11 series.

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Apple May Soon Launch Its Own Search Engine to Take on Google: Report

Apple may reportedly be working on launching its own search engine. According to an online report, there are several indicators that support the move – from job announcements for search engineers to its Spotlight Search bypassing Google Search with iOS 14 beta.

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Google Assistant Snapshot Feature Gets Voice Command Support, More Updates

Google Assistant Snapshot feature has got updates as well as voice command support that will allow users to say, ““Hey Google, show me my day” to get relevant and essential information.

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Apple AirPods May Switch to Touch Sensors Instead of Force Detection for Control, Patent Application Shows: Report

Apple AirPods may drop its force detection sensors and opt for touch sensors in the future, according to an online report. In a new patent application, Apple filed for "Portable Listening Device with Sensors," that is speculated to be a description of AirPods or AirPods Pro. The documents suggest that AirPods may switch to capacitive touch sensors ...

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Specifications Surface in Detail, Price Could Be Identical to iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max specifications have purportedly been leaked in detail. A tipster has posted a series of screenshots that apparently compare the iPhone 12 Pro Max with the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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YouTube Starts Testing Native Picture-in-Picture for iOS App Users: Report

YouTube has reportedly started testing a native picture-in-picture (PiP) feature in its iOS app. It allows users to continue watching videos in a floating window while working on other apps. Apple had earlier enabled the feature for its iPad users with iOS 9 and for iPhone users with iOS 14. However, YouTube never supported the feature, until now.

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Facebook Says Apple Rejected Its Attempt to Tell Users About App Store Fees

Facebook on Thursday said that Apple rejected its attempt to tell users the iPhone maker would take a 30 percent cut of sales in a new online events feature, forcing Facebook to remove the message to get the tool to users.

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Apple's Share of True Wireless Earphones Market Dropping Despite AirPods Sales Growth: Report

Apple now holds just 35 percent of the fast-growing segment TWS earbuds market, as per research data, as more affordable alternatives from Chinese rivals have eaten into Apple’s share. The company is projected to sell 82 million units of airpods this year.

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iPad and Apple Watch New Models Allegedly Certified on EEC, iPad Air 4 Leak Surfaces Online

Apple has registered seven new iPad models with the EEC with model numbers A2270, A2072, A2316, A2324, A2325, A2428 and A2429. All of these models are reported to run on iPadOS 14. Eight model numbers of the Apple Watch - A2291, A2292, A2351, A2352 , A2375, A2376, A2355 and A2356 - have reportedly been listed on EEC.

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The Witcher: Monster Slayer AR Mobile Game Announced, Will Have Pokemon Go Like Gameplay

The Witcher: Monster Slayer augmented reality (AR) mobile game has been announced by CD Projekt. The game is like Pokemon Go and requires players to go out and explore to come across monsters and battle them.

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Google Maps Gets Redesigned ‘Saved’ Tab With Carousels for Easier Access to Locations

Google Maps mobile app has got a redesigned ‘Saved’ tab with carousels in place of tabs. The carousel display includes “Recently saved” as the first option, followed by “Nearby saved”, “Visited”, and then “Your lists.”

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Tipped to Come With LiDAR Sensor, 120Hz Refresh Rate

iPhone 12 Pro Max is also tipped to come with smaller bezels, a larger display that makes the wide notch ‘appear’ smaller, and flat slightly curved edges for a smooth overall design. The device is reported to come with camera features like enhanced night mode, advanced nose reduction, but depth video, and zoom.

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Facebook Says Apple Privacy Changes Will Muck Up Online Ads

Facebook is pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices. The rules require apps to ask users for permission to collect data on what devices they are using and to let ads follow them around on the internet.

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iPhone Users Won't Get Fortnite Updates as Epic Games Takes Stand on Direct Payment Feature

Fortnite will not get updates on iPhones after Epic Games decried Apple’s App Store "monopoly" and said it will not remove a direct payment feature it recently enabled.

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iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, Redmi K20, and Others Get Discounts for Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale

Apple iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone XR are available at discounted prices under Flipkart’s Mobiles Bonanza sale. The three-day sale, which lasts until Friday, August 28, also brings prepaid and exchange discounts on smartphones including the Realme X50 Pro 5G, iQoo 3, Oppo Reno 2, and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom.

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5 Best Mobile Scanner Apps for Android, iPhone – Document Scanning Made Easy

You no longer need to step out of your house to get a document scanned because the only scanner that you’ll need in 2020 is the one in your pockets. In this article, we tell you 5 of the best scanner apps that you can install on your Android and iPhone.

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Apple Said to Plan Starting Online Sales in India Next Month

Apple is poised to open an online store for the first time in the fast-growing smartphone market of India next month, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, taking advantage of a relaxation of once-strict prohibitions against foreign direct retail.

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Judge 'Inclined' to Block Apple's Move to Hamper Epic's Unreal Engine

A federal judge on Monday said she was "inclined" to grant Epic Games' request to block Apple's move to terminate the Fortnite creator's developer accounts and said she saw "no competition" to Apple's App Store on the iPhone.

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WhatsApp Wants to Make It Easier to Manage Space Taken by the Chat App

WhatsApp is reportedly redesigning the Storage Usage section of its chat app with a list of options to let you easily organise your storage and delete unnecessary files that were forwarded or shared through the app.

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Foxconn, Pegatron, More Asian Firms Said to Consider Mexico Factories as China Risks Grow

Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are among companies eyeing new factories in Mexico, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the US-China trade war and coronavirus pandemic prompt firms to re-examine global supply chains.

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iPhone SE (2020) Is Now Being Assembled in India

Apple has started producing the iPhone SE (2020) in India. The new development comes a little over four months after the launch of the latest iPhone model in the country. The local manufacturing of the iPhone SE (2020) has started at a Wistron facility in Karnataka.

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iPhone 12 Series May Debut With a 120Hz Display, Suggests iOS 14 Developer Beta 5

Apple has suggested the existence of a 120Hz display on the iPhone 12 series through iOS 14 beta 5. The latest iOS beta version carries an option that lets iPhone 11 Pro users limit the frame rate to 60Hz.

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Apple Korea, Under Antitrust Probe, Proposes $84 Million to Support Small Businesses

Apple’s South Korean unit has proposed measures to address antitrust concerns and offered to provide $84.02 million (roughly Rs. 629.3 crores) worth of support programmes for small businesses, consumers, and others, the country's competition watchdog said.

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Microsoft Defends Fortnite Maker Epic Games in Apple Fight

Microsoft defended Fortnite maker Epic Games on Sunday, saying in a court filing that Apple's moves to cut off the company from programming tools would hurt other game creators and players as well.

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Apple Days Sale: iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Get Price Cuts on Flipkart

iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, and the iPhone 11 are currently on sale on Flipkart as part of the Apple Days sale. The sale began today, August 22, and will continue through August 25.

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Apple Blocked Updates to Free Wordpress App Until It Added In-App Purchases: Matt Mullenweg

Wordpress for iOS finally received a new update yesterday after a period of almost a month. Turns out, the Automattic team that runs the app as well as popular Wordpress.com blogging service was blocked by Apple from pushing new app updates as it was not offering an in-app purchase option for Wordpress.com’s paid plans and domain purchases, the c...

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FreeFortnite Tournament Taunts Apple Amidst Legal Battle

The maker of video game sensation Fortnite is taunting Apple amid its legal battle with the tech titan, launching a tournament on Sunday to highlight its war on the App Store fee policy.

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Apple Says Fortnite Maker Wanted Special Deal to Create Own Game Store

Apple on Friday alleged that Epic Games' chief executive had asked it for a "side letter" to create its own game store within the iPhone maker's App Store, which Apple said would have upended the store's commission-based business model.

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Apple May Use Cheaper Battery Parts to Save on Costs in iPhone 12: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple will adopt cheaper and less complex battery technology for the upcoming iPhone 12 series in order to cut costs on next-generation hardware, as per research analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. As Apple is facing higher production costs due to the inclusion of 5G hardware, it is attempting to use less expensive components in other areas.

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Lightroom App Removes Photos, Presets of Apple Users; Adobe Says Lost Content Isn’t Recoverable

Adobe released Lightroom 5.4.0 for iPhone and iPad users earlier this week. The updated app made users’ photos and presets stored in the cloud disappear silently. Adobe has acknowledged the issue and released an update for both iOS and iPadOS. However, the photos and presets lost due to the bug aren’t recoverable.

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Apple Facing Push Back From News Publishers Over App Store Terms

Major news publishers are seeking more favorable terms from Apple on commissions the iPhone maker collects from them on payments made through its app store, according to a letter posted by a trade body on Thursday.

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Apple's Stock Market Value Tops $2 Trillion

Just two years after Apple became the first publicly listed UD company with a $1 trillion stock market value, the iPhone maker has now topped $2 trillion.

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iPhone 12 to Be Made in India Starting Middle of 2021: Report

Apple is planning to start assembling the iPhone 12 locally in India, according to a report. The new manufacturing plan will reportedly be kicked off by Apple contract manufacturing partner Wistron sometime in the middle of next year.

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Epic Games Asks Judge to Block Apple's Removal of Fortnite From App Store

Epic Games said on Monday it was seeking to block Apple Inc's removal of "Fortnite" from its app store and has asked a judge to prevent any retaliatory action against its other games in the store.

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Apple Expands Its Independent Repair Shop Program to Mac Computers

Apple said on Monday it had expanded a program that provides parts and training to independent repair shops to cover its Mac computers.

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games to Test Idea of iPhone as Market Unto Itself in Lawsuit

Fortnite maker Epic Games has launched the most significant effort yet to advance the legal theory that Apple's iPhone ecosystem has become so "sticky" that it is a distinct software market over which Apple exercises monopoly power.

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Epic Games Wins Support From Fortnite Gamers, Firms on Apple Standoff

Fortnite creator Epic Games found support from its legions of gamers, Tinder-owner Match Group and Spotify for suing Apple and Google after the tech giants dropped the popular video game from their app stores for violating payment guidelines.

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Facebook Bashes Apple for Refusing to Waive Commission Fees, Seizing on Backlash

Facebook said on Friday that Apple had declined its request to waive a 30 percent commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices, taking a shot at its fellow Big Tech peer as developers challenge the policy.

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OnePlus Nord vs Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE (2020): Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord, Pixel 4a, and iPhone SE (2020) are budget friendly offerings from the three companies. These come with affordable price tags when compared to the companies’ high-end offerings.

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Apple's Famous '1984' Video Parodied by Fortnite Game Maker

Fortnite maker Epic Games has used a famous Apple advertisement against the iPhone maker in a social media campaign accompanying a legal battle it launched on Thursday.

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Sues Apple, Google After Removal of Game From App Stores

Apple and Alphabet's Google on Thursday removed popular video game "Fortnite" from their app stores for violating the companies' in-app payment guidelines, prompting developer Epic Games to file federal antitrust lawsuits challenging the two companies' rules.

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'Apple One' Subscription Bundles on Cards as Apple Eyes Services Business Boost: Report

‘Apple One’ is reportedly coming as Apple’s new way to boost its services business. According to a report, the Cupertino-based giant is preparing a series of bundles, allegedly referred to as ‘Apple One’ that will let customers subscribe to several digital services at a comparatively low cumulative cost.

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Aarogya Setu iOS Version Gets Open Sourced Over Two Months After Promise

Aarogya Setu iOS code has been released over two and a half months after NITI Aayog open sourced its Android version. The source code has been provided on the government’s equivalent to GitHub, OpenForge.

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iPhone 12 Launch May Be Delayed to October, Apple Watch and iPad September Launch Expected

Apple’s annual iPhone launch event this year may be held in the week commencing October 12. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 are tipped to begin in the same week. Jon Prosser claims that shipping of the iPhone 12 will begin in the week that begins from October 19 onwards. If true, this would mean that Apple wouldn’t be sticking to its traditional S...

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iOS 14 to Let Users Grant Apps Approximate Location Access Instead of Exact GPS Coordinates: Report

Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 will include a feature that will give users the choice to grant applications approximate location access instead of exact GPS location. The Precise Location toggle for Location Services will give users more control over what apps have access to their current location data.

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iOS 13.6.1 Released With a Fix for ‘Green Tint’ Issue, iPadOS 13.6.1 Debuts Alongside

Apple has released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 as its new software updates for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. The latest iOS update fixes a “green tint” issue that was noticed by iPhone 11 users.

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Apple Must Pay $500 Million Over PanOptis 4G Patent Violations, US Court Rules

A Texas court has ordered Apple to pay more than $500 million in damages and interest for 4G patent infringements held by intellectual property company PanOptis.

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Tim Cook Joins the Billionaire Club as Apple Valuation Touches Historic High

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s net worth has crossed the $1 billion mark, making him part of the elite billionaire club - a rare feat for a non-founder CEO, as per an analysis.

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Apple Abused Mobile Apps Market Dominance Through App Store: Russian Watchdog FAS

Russian competition watchdog FAS said that Apple has abused its dominant position in the mobile apps market through its App Store and will issue an order demanding that the company resolve regulations breaches.

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Apple Abused Mobile Apps Market Dominance Through App Store: Russian Watchdog FAS

Russian competition watchdog FAS said that Apple has abused its dominant position in the mobile apps market through its App Store and will issue an order demanding that the company resolve regulations breaches.

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watchOS 7 Public Beta for Apple Watch Released to Give Users a Glimpse of New Features

Apple has released the public beta of watchOS 7 to provide Apple Watch users with a glimpse at all the new features that were announced at WWDC 2020 and are set to arrive in the coming weeks or so. The watchOS 7 update includes features such as sleep tracking and automatic handwashing detection to deliver an advanced experience to all compatible Ap...

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Google Maps Returns to Apple Watch to Ease Navigation Process

Google is rolling out Google Maps for Apple Watch, which will help users navigate safely and easily. The app by the tech giant will be rolled out globally in the coming few weeks.

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Amazon, Apple, Facebook, More Tech Giants Back Legal Challenge to Trump’s Work Visa Block

Amazon, Apple, and Facebook are among tech industry titans and organisations signing onto a court filing saying US President Donald Trump's move blocking visas for skilled workers hurts the country.

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Facebook, Microsoft Voice Concerns Over Their Games Appearing on Apple's App Store Amidst Antitrust Probes

Facebook and Microsoft's grievances over how their gaming apps appear on Apple's App Store may feed into an EU investigation into the iPhone maker's business as antitrust regulators said such concerns are on their radar.

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iPhone Shipments Could Decline up to 30 percent if WeChat Removed from Apple App Store Worldwide: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple’s annual iPhone shipments could decline by 25-30 percent if it is made to remove WeChat from its global App Stores, as per research analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The US recently banned US transactions with Tencent, which owns WeChat.

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Facebook Gaming iOS App Launched Without Mini Games Section to Meet Apple App Store Policies

Facebook Gaming app was launched on iOS without Facebook’s Instant Games platform.

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iPhone 12 Camera Production Runs Into Quality Issues, Apple Launch Plans May Not Be Affected: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is expected to look at Largan to supply more wide-angle camera lenses for the lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 12‌ models.

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Facebook Gaming iOS App Launched Without Mini Games Section to Meet Apple App Store Policies

Facebook Gaming app was launched on iOS without Facebook’s Instant Games platform.

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iPhone 12 Camera Production Runs Into Quality Issues, Apple Launch Plans May Not Be Affected: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is expected to look at Largan to supply more wide-angle camera lenses for the lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 12‌ models.

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macOS Big Sur Public Beta Now Available for Download, Brings Design Changes, New Control Center, More

macOS Big Sur public beta has now been made available for all members of the Apple Beta Software Program. Unveiled during the keynote at WWDC 2020 in June, macOS Big Sur is set to bring several design changes and updates to Safari, Messages, and Maps.

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Smartphone Shipments in India Decline 50.6 Percent YoY in Q2 2020, Recovery Expected in Second Half: IDC

Smartphone market in India faced a sharp year-over-year (YoY) decline of 50.6 percent in the second quarter to 182 lakh units in the second quarter ended on June 30, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). However, despite seeing the major dip in shipments, the analyst firm is optimistic on seeing some recovery in the second quarter of t...

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Apple Explains Why Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia Can’t Launch on iOS Devices

Apple has revealed that game streaming services like Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia violate its App Store guidelines, which is why the services cannot operate on iOS devices.

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Amazon Prime Day 2020, Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Best Offers on Mobile Phones Today

Amazon Prime Day 2020 and Flipkart Big Saving Days sales are offering discounts on several mobile phones today. We've handpicked some of the best deals you can grab on popular smartphones today.

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WhatsApp Adds Picture-in-Picture Mode Support for Watching ShareChat Videos in Beta

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out ShareChat video support for Android and iOS beta users. All users on WhatsApp v2.20.81.3 beta for iOS and WhatsApp v2.20.197.7 beta for Android can watch ShareChat videos in-app through a floating video, similar to how it works for YouTube and Facebook video links.

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Google Docs, Sheets, Slides Apps Getting New Features to Improve Content Creation, Collaboration on Mobile

Google has started rolling out several new features for its G Suite apps on mobile platforms. These are designed to help make working on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides much easier on the go.

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Microsoft Office Exploit Used to Hack macOS Devices, Fix Released

macOS security researcher and former NSA hacker Patrick Wardle has discovered a new vulnerability that would have allowed a hacker to take control of a Mac device by using a simple Microsoft Office file.

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Microsoft xCloud iOS Testing Ends Ahead of Its Launch on Android, Apple Policies May Be to Blame

Microsoft is said to have stopped testing its xCloud game streaming technology on iOS devices and is focussing on the Android launch scheduled for September 15.

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US Steps Up Clean Network Campaign to Purge 'Untrusted' Chinese Apps

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks and called the Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok and messenger app WeChat "significant threats."

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Disney+ Hotstar Rolls Out 4K HDR Support on Android TV, Apple TV

Disney+ Hotstar has begun rolling out support for 4K UHD resolution and HDR video, with select few Disney+ originals. 4K HDR is available on Android TV and Apple TV as yet. HDR10 is currently the only supported HDR format, but Dolby Vision will be available too.

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Apple Says It Has No Interest in Buying TikTok

Apple has no interest in acquiring TikTok, the company said on Tuesday, denying a report by news website Axios from earlier in the day.

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27-Inch iMac Refreshed With 10th-Gen Intel Core Processors, 1080p Webcam

Apple has updated its 27-inch iMac with a fresh list of specifications. This includes 10th-generation Intel Core processors, newer AMD graphics, and 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, among others. Apple has also brought SSDs as standard to its 21.5-inch iMac and announced a minor spec bump for its iMac Pro, with 10-core Intel processors.

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Apple's Phil Schiller Steps Down From Marketing Role but Retains App Store

Apple on Tuesday said Phil Schiller, one of its most publicly visible executives, is leaving his post as senior vice president of worldwide marketing to become an "Apple Fellow" but will retain leadership of the App Store.

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True Wireless Earphones Are the Future

The true wireless segment is growing at a rapid pace, thanks to the obvious convenience of the completely wire-free form factor and big improvements in sound quality and features. Soon, a time may come where true wireless earphones are as good as full-size wireless headphones.

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iPhone 12 Lineup to See Four Models Launch This Year in Two Phases, Supply Chain Report Claims

Apple will reportedly first launch two 6.1-inch iPhone models initially and then later introduce the small 5.4-inch iPhone model and the large 6.7-inch iPhone. The report says that shipment of components for the 6.1-inch devices have already kicked off, whereas the other two devices will see shipment kick-off in late August.

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Apple Sees $1.4-Billion Lawsuit Filed Against It by Chinese Artificial Intelligence Company

Chinese artificial intelligence company Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology Co Ltd, also known as Xiao-i, has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging it has infringed on its patents.

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Microsoft Cortana Support for Android, iOS to End in Early 2021

Microsoft has announced that it will end Cortana voice assistant support for Android, iOS, and a few other platforms in early 2021. It also said that the support for Cortana service integration in the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker will be dropped in January 2021.

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Apple Removes Thousands of Game Apps From China Store: Research Firm

Apple removed 29,800 apps from its Chinese app store on Saturday, including more than 26,000 games, according to data from research firm Qimai.

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