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Apple's Self Service Repair programme now available for iPhone 14 lineup
"Since April 2022, Self Service Repair has given anyone with experience repairing electronic devices access to the same manuals, genuine Apple parts and tools used at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Service Providers," the iPhone maker said. The tech giant will also make the System Configuration process used for iPhone repairs, such as displays, batteries, and cameras, even easier to use.
YouTube to launch its 1st-ever official shopping channel this month
The new channel, set to open on June 30, will provide a live commerce platform to companies and plans to livestream shopping content with about 30 brands at launch, according to the people. This is the first time YouTube is opening an official shopping channel in any country in the world.
5G mobile subscriptions in India projected to reach 700 mn by 2028
Average data traffic per smartphone is projected to grow from 26GB per month in 2022 to around 62GB per month in 2028, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report. The smartphone subscriptions in India, as a percentage of total mobile subscriptions, are expected to grow from 76 per cent last year to 93 per cent in 2028.
OpenAI may soon launch app store for AI models: Report
According to The Information, citing sources, the Sam Altman-run company is contemplating an app store where customers "could sell AI models they customise for their own needs to other businesses". OpenAI CEO Altman apparently talked about an online marketplace in a meeting with developers last month.
Apple improves podcast discovery by adding 9 subcategories
The subcategories make it easier for listeners to "discover their next favourite show among a variety of popular genres and topics," the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday. These nine subcategories are -- Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Personal Journals, Entrepreneurship, Documentary, Parenting, Books and Language Learning.
Instagram to now let users download public Reels in US
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said on his broadcast channel on Wednesday, "In the US, we're rolling out the ability to download Reels shared by public accounts to your camera roll. Just tap the Share icon on a Reel you love and select Download." "Worth mentioning, Reels shared by private accounts can't be downloaded and public accounts can turn off the ability for people to download their Reels in Account Settings."
Tinder removes 5 mn spam, bot accounts in Q1 this year
"By implementing a combination of technology, human moderation, and user education to encourage reporting of suspicious activity, we are able to help remove the vast majority of spam at sign up or before a user ever sees it," Jess Johnson, director, safety product, Match Group, said in a statement.
Asus launches new desktop with superior sound in India
"With the hybrid workstyle model taking the lead amongst the new age working professionals, we aim to deliver computing solutions that seamlessly combine with the modern lifestyle, offering versatility, style, reliable performance, and productivity," Arnold Su, Vice President, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India said in a statement.
WhatsApp users can now silence incoming calls from unknown contacts
This new feature helps to automatically screen out spam, scams and calls from unknown people for increased protection, the company said in a statement. When the feature is enabled, unknown calls will not ring on the users' phone, but will be visible in their call list.
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G goes on sale starting June 20
The smartphone will be available on Flipkart, Samsung.com and at select retail stores starting Tuesday, the company said in a statement. "As an introductory offer, Galaxy F54 5G will be available at an all-inclusive price of Rs 27,999 with select bank cards till June 20."
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