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Apple has most loyal smartphone users in US: Report
According to research group CIRP, a vast majority of Apple's iPhone customers stick with the platform, with the company estimated to have curated the highest brand loyalty out of any smartphone manufacturer operating in the US. The report said that the calculation was based on the per cent of new iPhone customers who upgraded from a previous iPhone model.
Meta acquires developer behind VR fitness app 'Supernatural'
According to TechCrunch, Supernatural has been one of the real success stories in virtual reality fitness, with movement-based high-impact cardio exercises. It is a sensible acquisition as the company looks to broaden its VR and other ambitions into a kind of metaverse, the report said. "We are excited because our partnership with Meta means we will have more resources to expand and bring you even more music, more creative ways to workout, more features and more social experiences for VR," Within CEO Chris Milk and Head of Fitness Leanne Pedante wrote in a blog post.
Google unable to meet Pixel 6 Pro demand: Report
According to GizmoChina, a new banner has now been put into place atop the Pixel 6 Pro page on the Google Store website. "Due to high demand, some Pixel 6 Pro models may be out of stock or have long delivery times," it reads. "Get notified when they're back in stock, or check out other authorised retailers who may have them available," it added. Underneath the banner, you get a couple of buttons, one of which is for joining the waitlist and the other to see other retailers you can try to get the phone from instead.
How iPhone 13 Pro Max can be your perfect Diwali photographer
With Cinematic mode, the iPhone 13 Pro Max camera can record videos with a shallow depth of field and add beautiful focus transitions for a cinema-grade look. And Night Mode automatically turns on when the camera detects a low-light environment. Depending on how dark the scene is, the iPhone might take a Night mode photo quickly, or it might take several seconds. According to artist Gursimran Basra, to capture beautiful low-light photographs, it is extremely important to keep your iPhone stable to get the maximum sharpness out of the phone.
iOS users can now Super Follow on Twitter
The feature, first released in September and only available in the US and Canada, allows users to monetise their Twitter account and create exclusive content through monthly subscriptions. Twitter first announced Super Follows in February and rolled it out to select creators in September, reports The Verge. Within the first two weeks, subscribers had contributed around $6,000, according to SensorTower.
Google announces new features for user's safety, security
The company said that users should be able to choose the privacy settings that are right for them, with controls that are easy to use and understand. "Back in May, our Photos team introduced Locked Folder on Pixel - a passcode-protected space where you can save photos and videos separately, so they won't show up as you scroll through Google Photos or any other apps on your device," the company said in a blog post.
'JioPhone Next' to be available from Diwali, book it at Rs 1,999
The made-for-India smartphone, jointly designed by the two companies, will be available at an entry price of only Rs 1,999 and "the rest paid via easy EMI over 18 or 24 months". The affordable smartphone can also be purchased upfront without financing for only Rs 6,499. The smartphone will be available across the country at Reliance Retail's extensive network of JioMart Digital retail locations.
Twitter to let its Blue subscribers try new features early
According to The Verge, Twitter regularly tests new features ahead of their official rollout, but now, the company is creating a new way for some people to check out new features before everyone else. Features in Twitter's programme include pinned conversations on iOS, which lets you pin DM conversations to the top of the list, and the ability to post longer video uploads from a desktop computer.
Facebook's Oculus Quest will soon be called Meta Quest
According to The Verge, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is rebranding its hardware to match its new name. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced that the company is phasing out its Oculus branding, including on the Oculus Quest virtual reality headset.
Nikon launches new full-frame mirrorless camera in India
According to the company, the 'Z 9' features the world's largest variety of simultaneous subject detection amongst mirrorless cameras, with its tenacious autofocus (AF) offering, and the Real-Live Viewfinder without blackout period.
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