TECHNOLOGY
Snapchat brings iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets, chat shortcuts
The company said it is introducing new features to help keep conversations with friends easy to find. "Our new Lock Screen Widgets, available now with iOS 16, keeps conversations with your bestie saved right to your lock screen so you can start chats with one tap," the company said in a blogpost.
Apple working on new ways to save power on future iPhones
Just about every Apple device bar the Apple Pencil can play music or some kind of audio, and most of them have microphones, reports AppleInsider. The tech giant wants to use those microphones, and very many other sensors, to determine whether you are paying attention.
Apple iPhone 14 series, Watch Series 8 now available in India
On Apple Store Online, customers get up to Rs 6,000 instant savings on orders over Rs 54,900 with HDFC Bank credit cards. In addition, there are No Cost EMI with credit cards from most leading banks. According to industry experts, within the new series, iPhone 14 Pro and 14 are going to be the best-sellers in India.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may have ultra-high frequency variant
According to GSMArena, AQualcomm might launch two separate versions of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The standard one will be business as usual, but there will also be a high-frequency iteration, which should push the clock speeds significantly higher. Currently, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1's Prime core runs at 3.19 GHz, while the high-frequency option will offer at least 3.4-3.5 GHz.
Twitter to roll out Edit Tweet feature for Blue subscribers on Sep 21
The Edit Tweet feature lets people make changes to their tweet after it's been published. Edited Tweets will appear with an icon, timestamp, and label so it's clear to readers that the original Tweet has been modified. Tapping the label will take viewers to the Tweet's Edit History, which includes past versions of the Tweet.
Instagram brings its parental supervision tools in India
Instagram said Meta has been working closely with experts, parents, guardians and young people from India, to understand the needs of parents and young people. One of the biggest needs continues to be tools and resources to educate parents about digital services.
Acer to unveil new TVs during festive week in India
The 32-inch HD will be launched at Rs 14,999, 43-inch UHD at Rs 29,999, 50-inch UHD at Rs 34,999, 55-inch UHD at Rs 39,999, and 65-inch UHD at Rs 64,999. All the models will be available at a special introductory price for a limited time.
Amazon Alexa to soon allow advertisers to answer your queries
The capability is called Customers ask Alexa, and it works when customers pose questions to Alexa, including queries related to a product's features or compatibilities, Alexa responds with helpful answers provided by brands from those product categories.
Google to show Play Store reviews based on your device
The update, promised to occur in "early 2022" in August 2021, now has arrived as Google prepares to introduce its own tablet and wearable, reports The Verge. In the reviews section of the Play Store, there is now a notice to let you know that ratings are "verified,a and that you are being shown feedback from people using the same type of device as you, the report said.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, S20 FE set for massive price cuts in festive sales
Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Galaxy S20 FE 5G will get biggest price cuts, sources told IANS. Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Rs 49,999) will be available on Flipkart between Rs 32,000-Rs 35,000. Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Rs 40,000) will retail on Amazon at its best-ever price between Rs 27,000-Rs 30,000, the sources added.
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