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Snapchat's new feature lets creators build AR experiences for landmarks
The company said the feature, which is accessible in its Lens Studio, can be used to create landmarkers for things like statues and storefronts in creators' local communities. The new feature is rolling out after first being teased at Snap's Lens Fest event back in December. The new custom landmarkers are discoverable through physical Snapcodes displayed at the landmark or on a Lens creator's profile, reports TechCrunch.
India's DigiLocker app crosses 100 million users
Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), DigiLocker enables Indians to digitally store a copy of 568 various documents on a secure Cloud platform. Led by Aadhaar card details, the app has issued around 4.94 billion documents, so far, and currently has 101.1 million registered users. The platform that was launched under the Digital India initiative, initiated by the Indian government to digitally empower society and the knowledge economy, targets the idea of paperless governance.
Foldable Google Pixel Notepad production to begin in Q3
According to a NoteBookCheck report, the device will debut after the launch of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 which will likely launch around August, creating a cheaper alternative in the foldable device. As per report, Google remains committed to targeting the $1,399 price point which is hard to fight against for Samsung as their current-gen Galaxy Z Fold3 devices go for $1,799.
Apex Legends Mobile now available for pre-registration on Google Play
According to The Verge, if you pre-register, Respawn says you'll be "among the first" to play the game when it launches in your region, and you will also get exclusive in-game items. EA also announced that Apex Legends Mobile will have a limited regional launch in ten countries. The game first debuted last year as part of a closed beta.
Samsung unveils new budget Galaxy smartphones
Samsung Electronics has launched new cheaper Galaxy A smartphones, the tech giant's entry-level gadget targeting users looking for more affordable smartphones with advanced features. Samsung released two new models, the Galaxy A53 and A33, both with 5G connectivity, fitted with a brand new 5nm processor, AI camera with improved night and portrait mode and expansive 6.5-inch and 6.4-inch Super AMOLED displays, respectively
iPhone SE 2022 sales expected to hit 30mn this year
Apple's new iPhone SE shipments are expected to reach 30 million units in 2022, a new report claimed. According to estimates by DigiTimes research analysts Sean Lin and Luke Lin, Apple has enough components for about five million iPhone SE 2022 devices in the first quarter of this year
Meta to connect Ukrainians with timely info to stay safe
Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced to start showing people in Ukraine a message at the top of feed to connect them to high-quality, timely information to stay safe, find family and friends, and locate support services like housing and immigration assistance.
Apps to ask your permission to send notifications in Android 13
Taking a cue from Apple, Google is bringing out a key notification permission feature in Android 13 where apps will seek your permission before posting notifications. Apple iOS has had a similar feature for years which has been very useful for the users.
India awaits tech as global 5G smartphone sales surpass 4G for 1st time
China, North America, and Western Europe were the biggest drivers of this growth. China had the highest 5G penetration in the world at 84 per cent in January. The push for 5G from Chinese telecom operators, combined with the readiness of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to supply competitively priced 5G smartphones to consumers, enabled this growth, according to Counterpoint Research.
Intel plans to build $19 billion chip plant in Germany
Chipmaker Intel said it plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany as part of an investment of up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) in Europe over the next decade. The initial outlay for the facility in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, is 17 billion euros ($19 billion), reports TechCrunch. The company is also in discussions with Italy to build an Assembly and packing facility there at a cost of up to $4.9 billion.
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