TECHNOLOGY
Skill-based programmes on the rise to bridge tech talent shortage
Companies are looking at leveraging the best of tech talent to not only improve user and client experience but also for exploring new growth avenues. With companies considering an appetite to skill and learn to be a highly desirable trait among employees, skilling focused start-ups and organisations are rapidly coming up to bridge the gap.
iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max high in demand: Report
In its third week of the Apple Product Availability Tracker, JP Morgan claims iPhone demand continues to be elevated for the Pro models, but the non-Pro iPhone 14 versions are apparently still weaker than the iPhone 13 and mini, reports AppleInsider. The note stated that pickup without a preorder is available for all models, except for the yet-to-ship iPhone 14 Plus.
Apple begins assembling new iPhone 14 at Foxconn facility in India
The locally-assembled iPhone 14 will go on sale in the country in the fourth quarter, as the company bolsters its local manufacturing. Foxconn is assembling the new iPhone 14 at its Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai.
'Oxenfree II: Lost Signals' game will not release before 2023
According to Engadget, the sequel to 2016's Oxenfree will not arrive until next year, the developer announced on Saturday. "To make Oxenfree II truly special and add more localisations, we're moving our release window to 2023," the studio was quoted as saying.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra likely to offer 25W fast charging support
The successor to the S22 Ultra is expected to launch around January or February of 2023. However, the device has already appeared on the 3C listing revealing its charging details, reports GizmoChina. According to the listing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the model number SM-S9180. It has support for at least 25W fast charging.
Netflix Edition of 'Oxenfree' game available for its users for free
According to Engadget, users can now download the new "Netflix Edition" of the game from the iOS and Android app stores. This version of Oxenfree has expanded localisation support. Users can now play the popular game with subtitles in more than 30 languages.
Google Home to detect your presence via Nest speakers
Users can enable presence sensing in the Google Home app for Android and iOS by visiting the Features section in the settings, reports Engadget. "Improved presence sensing on Nest devices? Yes, please," the company wrote on the microblogging site Twitter.
Refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 now available for sale
In the US, Apple offers the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 with 256GB and 512GB of storage for $1,169 and $1,349, respectively. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip and 256GB of storage is usually priced at $1,299, while the 512GB is priced at $1,499, reports MacRumors. In the UK, the tech giant offers refurbished models with up to 1TB of storage.
NFT startups shun Apple App Store due to high commission, tough rules
According to a report in The Information, Apple is insisting that its regular 30 per cent commission from in-app purchases should also be paid on all trades. This stopped NFT startup Magic Eden from offering trading on its app, even after Apple reduced its commission to 15 per cent for firms earning under $1 million annually.
Ear tips in new AirPods Pro incompatible with older model: Apple
In a support document, the tech giant said the original AirPods Pro ear tips have "noticeably denser mesh" in comparison with the second-generation ear tips. "Ear tips have been designed specifically for their AirPods Pro generation, to deliver the highest-fidelity audio experience," said the company.
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