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HMD Global unveils 3 budget Nokia phones with Android 11 Go
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, has unveiled three budget devices in its C-series with Android 11 Go.At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 that kicked off in Barcelona, Spain on Monday, HMD Global also expanded its range of Nokia-branded earbuds and headphones. The three affordable budget devices are the Nokia C21 Plus, Nokia C21, and Nokia C 2nd Edition.
Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a "clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch has supported this initiative by Prahar and has called for an investigation into the antecedents and China influence of BGMI-PUBG.
Meta takes down network targeting Ukrainians with fake news
The people ran websites posing as independent news entities and created fake personas across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Telegram and also Russian Odnoklassniki and VK apps, the company said late on Sunday.Meta took down this operation, blocked their domains from being shared on its platform, and shared information with other tech platforms, researchers and governments.
New Sony headphones offer duel sensor noise cancellation, extra bass
Sony India on Monday launched new overhead wireless headphones WH-XB910N featuring extra bass, dual sensor noise technology, adaptive sound control for smart listening, long battery life and more. The 'WH-XB910N' headphones for Rs 14,990 is available at major electronic stores and e-commerce websites in black and blue colours.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Book2 Pro laptops with 1080p webcams
Both laptops in the Galaxy Book2 Pro series offer advanced performance, ultra-portable designs, and Galaxy experiences to keep consumers agile, powered, and connected, the company said in a statement. The Galaxy Book2 Pro will be available in Graphite and Silver colors while the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 will be available in Burgundy, Graphite, and Silver finishes.
FB limits access to Russian state-controlled media in Ukraine
Meta (formerly Facebook) has blocked access to several Russian state-controlled accounts in Ukraine. The social network said it is also reviewing other governments' requests to restrict access to these accounts in their countries. Nick Clegg, vice president of global affairs at Meta, said in a tweet thread early on Monday that the company has been in contact with the Government of Ukraine.
Sony's upcoming gaming service likely to have three subscription tiers
Tech giant Sony's upcoming rumoured "Spartacus" gaming service could have three subscription tiers, with the most expensive option capping out at $16 per month. According to a new report from GamesBeat's Jeff Grubb, Sony is in fact planning for the Spartacus to have three tiers, in line with prior reports.
Microsoft Surface Duo receives Feb update with notable addition
After finally receiving the Android 11 update in January, the original Surface Duo is getting its first monthly security update, which includes not only performance improvements but also a new feature. Now, Surface Duo owners will be able to stream their apps on Windows PC using the Your Phone app, reports Android Central. With the Your Phone app, you can use Android apps on your PC.
Nokia PureBook Pro laptop with FHD display launched
OFF Global is a fast-rising French startup and it has just announced a licensing agreement with Nokia for the design and sale of Nokia-branded laptops, reports GizmoChina. The Nokia PureBook Pro comes in two screen sizes: 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch. Both the variants have LED panels and support a Full HD. The laptop is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1220P processor, coupled with Intel UHD Graphics. This is the same 12th-Gen Intel processor and supports 28W power.
Global consumer spending in top 100 subscription apps climbed 41% in 2021
Revenue from the top 100 earning non-game subscription apps represented about 14 per cent of the $131.6 billion that consumers spent on in-app purchases last year in both non-game apps and mobile games. This was up from when the cohort represented about 11.7 per cent of total spending in 2020.
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