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Amazon to let users buy physical items in games, app
The service introduces Amazon's online marketplace into the world of video games and mobile apps, starting with Niantic's new real-world augmented reality game Peridot. With Amazon Anywhere, you can now discover and buy physical products from Amazon stores without ever having to leave your game or app.
Unacceptable breach and violation of privacy': MoS IT warns Big Tech
Chandrasekhar reacted to a Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri, who posted on Twitter that WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background. "While I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 a.m. (and that's just a part of the timeline!) What's going on?" he posted on the micro-blogging platform.
Twitter introduces new features in DMs, will soon launch voice, video chat
Twitter has launched two new features in DMs -- DM Replies, and a new Emoji Picker to DMs. As detailed in a tweet from the company's support account on Tuesday, with DM Replies, users can now reply to any message they receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive. The company also "added a new Emoji Picker.
India among top 5 countries with highest rate of preterm births: UN
Raising alarm on a "silent emergency" of preterm birth, the report showed that an estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early worldwide.
Apple introduces Watch Pride Edition Sport Band
The Pride Edition Sport Band will be available for Rs 4,500 from May 23 on apple.com and at Apple Store locations beginning May 24. The Pride Edition Sport Band is available in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes, and is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later. The new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be.
US smartphone market decline 17%, Apple share up to 53%
The market witnessed a dip in shipments across all major OEMs after registering a strong first quarter last year, according to Counterpoint Research. "Persistent inflation and an uncertain economic outlook are causing consumers to hold off on new device purchases, resulting in lower upgrade rates and fewer device sales, especially in the prepaid segment,"
Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Sundar Pichai at Google HQ, discusses India Stack
Pichai last met Vaishnaw during his India visit in December, saying it was important for the government to create regulatory frameworks that help companies innovate on top of those local laws of the land. "Met @sundarpichai at the @Google HQ. Good discussion on India Stack and Make in India programme," tweeted Vaishnaw.
Apple launches Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro tools on iPad
Final Cut Pro is compatible with M1 chip iPad models or later, and Logic Pro will be available on A12 Bionic chip iPad models or later. "We're excited to introduce Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, allowing creators to unleash their creativity in new ways and in even more places," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
Apple may release iOS 16.5 next week with small changes
According to a protected Twitter account that has shared build numbers for several iOS updates up to a week before they were released, the upcoming iOS 16.5 Release Candidate for developers will have a build number of 20F65, reports MacRumors. Since late March, iOS 16.5 has been undergoing beta testing and appears to be a relatively minor software update.
Spotify cleans up its playlists, removes thousands of AI-made songs
According to the Financial Times, citing sources, the company recently took down about 7 per cent of the tracks, equivalent to "tens of thousands" of songs uploaded by Boomy. In addition, recording giant Universal Music had flagged to all the main streaming platforms that it saw suspicious streaming activity on Boomy tracks.
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