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Footage of GTA 6 gameplay leaks online
According to Windows Central, the historic leak provides a glimpse into GTA 6 development, confirming prior reports of the series' first female protagonist and a Vice City setting. The title, informally known as GTA 6, will mark the first mainline game since 2013's GTA V, having racked up a record-breaking 170 million sales to date. As per the report, over 90 videos are now circulating from the project, showcasing its engine, planned setting, and early iterations of gameplay.
Telegram's new update brings infinite reactions, emoji statuses
The company said that premium users can pick reactions from an infinite selection of custom emojis. To make choosing from thousands of emojis easier, they can now attach up to three reactions per message. "All users now have access to dozens of reactions - including those that were previously only available with Telegram Premium," the company said in a blogpost.
Upcoming Samsung phones may come with satellite connectivity feature
However, it is unclear if this emergency feature will be available on the Galaxy S23 smartphones, citing tipster, GizmoChina reported on Saturday. With the help of this feature, users can apparently establish a connection with the satellites and do an emergency call when there is no cellular signal coverage.
YouTube offers more ways to creators to make money on Shorts
YouTube is also making it easier for creators, who don't qualify for the partner programme, make money via tips, subscriptions and merchandise sales, reports The Verge. The aim is to offer better monetisation options than its Chinese rival TikTok and bring more creators back on Shorts.
WhatsApp enters film-making biz, to premiere 1st original on Prime Video
The 12-minute short film tells the story of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece to Nigerian parents. "The Greek Freak. That's not me, that's not all of me. Naija Odyssey, the cross-culture story of Giannis by WhatsApp. Stream Sept 21 on Prime Video," WhatsApp said in a tweet.
Google Chat rolls out ability to send multiple photos, videos at once
You can now select more than one image or video at a time when sending a message in Google Chat. This feature is now available across iOS devices and is rolling out on Android devices. "You can attach files up to 200 MB from your computer, mobile device, or Google Drive directly to Google Chat messages," said the tech company in its update.
Apple fixes bug causing activation issue in iPhone 14 series
The iOS 16.0.1 update resolves the activation or migration issues faced by the users of new iPhones. According to a MacRumors report, the new iPhone 14 users facing the activation issues may need to restore with a Mac or PC to iOS 16.0.1 to fix the bug and fully activate their new devices.
No private users' data compromised in cyber breach: Uber
In a latest statement, the company said that its investigation and response efforts are ongoing.
"We have no evidence that the incident involved access to sensitive user data (like trip history)," said Uber.
Tim Cook greets first iPhone 14 buyers at iconic NY store
Tim Cook, seen wearing the new rugged Apple Watch Ultra, along with Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Jozwiak, applauded the crowd outside the store. According to AppleInsider, Cook was spotted entering the Store and talking with the staff early in the morning. Neither Apple nor Cook announced his visit to the New York Apple store.
YouTube allows creators to reply on fans' comment via Shorts
The company said that it heard creators' request to allow them to feature comments posted on their channels in the content on the short-form video app. "Invite your audience to connect with you via this new feature by answering their questions in your Shorts, taking content requests, reacting to comments in your videos, and whatever else you come up with," YouTube Shorts said in a statement.
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