TECHNOLOGY
Apple chip-making error led to less impressive iPhone 14 Pro
The A16 Bionic included in the iPhone 14 Pro is one of the most powerful chip present in a smartphone, but it could have been better, reports AppleInsider.According to four anonymous sources, the tech giant's chip-making team has been going through a lot of internal turmoil.
Apple provides solution for HomeKit issues
According to the iPhone maker, users need to open the Home app and tap the More button to view a list of houses on the invited user's iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS version 16.2. On that device, remove homes that do not have accessories and restart the invited users' and the home owner's devices.
Users report Google Calendar bug creating random events
There is no clear pattern of this bug, but it does seem that emails with dates mentioned might be the trigger, reports 9To5Google.A common event noted by several users is a "U.S. Financial Privacy Notice" which displays as an all-day calendar event as well as a reminder notification on Android smartphones with the same title.Additionally, newsletters also appear to be triggering these events.
FBI 'obviously overreached' with regard to online censorship: Elon Musk
The 'Twitter Files' earlier alleged that top Twitter executives, including former top FBI lawyer Jim Baker, suppressed and censored former US President Donald Trump in the days before the 2020 election, finally deplatforming him on January 8, 2021 -- two days after the storming of the Capitol Hill that left five dead.
Google's Pixel phone plans for next 3 years leaked
"An anonymous but trustworthy source" revealed the major shifts the tech giant is going to take with its Pixel series in 2023, 2024 and 2025, reports Android Authority.The source claimed that while some aspects of the plan are known, others are still up in the air.For 2023, the source confirmed that two Pixel phones codenamed 'lynx' and 'felix' will launch around the company's annual developer conference 'Google I/O' in April or May.
Twitter Blue users now get 'prioritised rankings in conversations'
According to Twitter, this feature prioritises subscribers' replies on tweets that they interact with. Twitter CEO Elon Musk had promised this feature in November and said that the subscribers would get, "Priority in replies, mentions & search, which is essential to defeat spam/scam." Earlier this month, the micro-blogging platform repeated this promise and said, "soon, subscribers with the blue checkmark will get priority ranking in search.
Meta to settle Facebook Cambridge Analytica lawsuit for $725 mn
In the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook gained access to the private data of 67 million Facebook users, including Indians, which was used to profile voters.
Government to issue guidelines to curb proxy brand promotions by social media influencers
According to sources privy to developments, the Consumer Affairs Ministry is coming up with guidelines on social media influencers on December 24, under which they would have to disclose to their followers by putting up disclaimers if they indulge in promotion of any particular product or brand and have been paid for doing so, through their videos or posts on any such platforms.
Tesla launches its own AirPower-like wireless charger
The concept of Tesla's charging mat is similar to Apple's AirPower in that the three devices can be placed anywhere on it and receive up to 15 watts of power each, reports MacRumors. According to Tesla, the angular design of the charging mat was inspired by the Cybertruck, and it features an aluminium housing, Alcantara surface, and a detachable magnetic stand that can be used for flat or angle charging.
Google moves NCLAT against CCI's Rs 1,338 cr fine over abusing Android market
In a statement to IANS, Google said it has decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as "we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices"."Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers, and OEMs, and powered India's digital transformation.
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