TECHNOLOGY
Apple may launch MacBook with OLED display in 2024
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared the information on Twitter and said that the tech giant is planning to release a laptop with an OLED screen because "OLEDs have the advantage of being thinner and lighter and offering more diverse form factor design options, like folding."
Apple working on MicroLED screens: Report
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the new screens are expected to start showing up on devices next year, following around five years of planning and development, reports The Verge. Currently, the tech giant uses displays designed and produced by a number of vendors. For example, the OLED panels for the iPhone 14 models are reportedly made by Samsung, LG and BOE.
Apple gave $320 bn to developers on App Store since 2008
"This year, more people than ever visited the App Store to discover and download the world's most creative and cutting-edge apps and games in a safe and trusted environment," the company said in a blog post. Powering a robust global economy, the App Store connects developers of all sizes, from emerging solo creators to large international teams, with more than 650 million visitors across 175 regions each week.
Intel unveils 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors with better performance
The chip maker also unveiled the Xeon CPU Max Series (code-named Sapphire Rapids HBM) and the Data Centre GPU Max Series (code-named Ponte Vecchio). As Intel's most sustainable data centre processors, 4th Gen Xeon processors deliver customers a range of features for managing power and performance
Microsoft's next Surface Duo may feature foldable screen
Microsoft has decided to switch to a more traditional foldable design with a 180-degree hinge, internal foldable screen and external cover display after a long year of hardware research and experimentation. The tech giant began exploring single-screen foldable designs as a successor to the Surface Duo 2, the report said.
Meta to limit ads targeting teens on Facebook, Instagram
Age and location will be the only information about a teen that the company will use to show them advertisements, which will make sure that teens see ads that are meant for their age and products and services available where they live. Moreover, starting in March, users under 18 will have more ways to manage the types of advertisements they see on Facebook and Instagram with Ad Topic Controls.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro may feature under-display Face ID
The TrueDepth camera for Face ID won't be visible under the display when it is not in use, instead, it will appear seamlessly blended with the surrounding screen area. The hole in the display for the front camera is expected to remain on the iPhone 16 Pro, however, the overall display area and sense of immersion are likely to be improved.
Microsoft ends Windows 7, 8.1 security updates
After more than a decade of service, Windows 7 was discontinued in January 2020, although the company allowed users to purchase extended security support, reports TechCrunch. However, now, those extended security updates came to an end.The exact number of Windows 7 PCs still in use is unknown, but some market share data puts the figure as high as one in 10 desktop computers.
Twitter defaults 'For You' page on iOS
The micro-blogging platform tweeted from its @TwitterSupport account: "See the Tweets you want to see. Starting today on iOS, swipe between tabs to see Tweets recommended 'For you' or Tweets from the accounts you're 'Following'.
Microsoft plans $10 bn investment in AI-driven ChatGPT: Report
News portal Semafor reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that it is still unclear if the deal has been finalised but "documents sent to prospective investors in recent weeks outlining its terms indicated a targeted close by the end of 2022". Microsoft's $10 billion investment will see it get 75 per cent of OpenAI's profits "until it recoups its investment," the report mentioned.
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