TECHNOLOGY
Android 13 to add faster shortcuts for scanning QR codes: Report
According to Android Police, the screenshots show that one will get an option to enable "show QR scanner" on the lock screen. This feature is visible in the quick toggle settings. While Google might be planning to add this feature now, Samsung already offers this option.
Samsung's Exynos 2200 chipset to debut alongside Galaxy S22
"We are planning to unveil the new application processor at the time of launching a new Samsung smartphone," a Samsung Electronics official told Business Korea. Samsung was supposed to reveal the Exynos 2200 system on a chip earlier this week.
Samsung's chip biz faces minimal impact from Chinese city lockdown
Samsung, the world's largest memory chip maker, temporarily adjusted operations at its NAND flash chips manufacturing base in the city late last month, following the city's draconian restrictions imposed on December 22, banning its 13 million citizens from venturing out and doing nonessential activities, to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The Xi'an manufacturing complex is Samsung's only overseas facility that produces NAND flash memory chips, reports Yonhap news agency.
Apple's Beats Fit Pro set to go global this month
According to a tweet from Beats, the earbuds will be released globally on January 28. Beats Fit Pro is Apple's newest Beats earbuds, featuring flexible wingtips to keep them in the ear, a charging case, silicone tips, Active Noise Cancellation, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and an H1 chip for "Hey Siri" support, reports MacRumors.
Digital adoption brings digital divide to the fore: Google India MD
Speaking at the 16th 'India Digital Summit' organised by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Gupta who is also the Chairman of IAMAI, said that while 500 million people are connected on smartphones, there are 500 million more waiting to join the digital bandwagon and we need to adopt a more inclusive approach to digital transformation.
I&B ministry Twitter account hacked, restored later
The Twitter account of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was compromised on Wednesday. The account, however, was restored later on. The hacker renamed the account as Elon Musk and tweeted a great job.
Meta moderators threaten to stop work over missing salaries
Facebook moderators at an Accenture site in Austin, the US are "facing a payroll disaster that has left many without their holiday paychecks," reports The Verge.
Spotify shuts down its podcast studio, lays off staff
Studio 4, or Spotify Studios, had 10 to 15 employees and produced shows like 'Dissect' and 'Chapo: Kingpin on Trial'. According to a report in The Verge, Spotify called affected employees and said their last day would be January 21.
After Centre's rap, edtech platforms form self-regulatory body
Aligned with the government's recent advisory, the IEC will ensure that every learner shall have access to quality and affordable education, which not only improves their academic performance but also makes them future-ready.
Apple unlikely to ship OLED iPads till 2024
Apple has abandoned plans for an OLED iPad this year, citing media reports GizmoChina reported on Tuesday. Sources have stated that the reason behind this decision was Samsung's inability to provide the OLED displays according to Apple quality requirements at a workable price, the report said.
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