TECHNOLOGY
Telegram crosses 1bn downloads on Google's Play Store
The surge has been caused due to the recent Facebook server outage, taking down apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp for nearly six hours. According to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the messaging app had more than 500 million active monthly users at the start of 2021.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro for new MacBook Pro
Final Cut Pro 10.6 is available as a free update for existing users, and for Rs 27,900 for new users on the Mac App Store. Motion 5.6 and Compressor 4.6 are available as free updates for existing users, and for Rs 4,499 each for new users on the Mac App Store. Logic Pro 10.7 is also available as a free update for all existing users, and for Rs 17,900 for new users on the Mac App Store.
Vivo Y3s with 6.51-inch Halo FullView display launched in India
It features a 6.51-inch Halo FullView Display with HD+ (1600X720) resolution and is designed to increase efficiency as it comes with iManager, which takes care of tasks such as cleaning up space or scanning for issues at night keeping the phone in a good shape, the company claims.
OnePlus Harry Potter Limited edition watch launched in India
The Rs. 16,999 smartwatch will be available on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Red Cable Club app, and offline OnePlus Experience from October 21. An early access sale for fans is also starting from October 20 at 12 p.m. IST on the OnePlus Store App.
Nokia XR20 'rugged' smartphone launched in India
The smartphone will be available for pre-booking from October 20-29 and will go on the market for a premium price tag of Rs 46,999. It will come in ultra-blue and granite colour options across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia.com.
Crypto hackers targeting iPhone users via Bumble, Tinder apps
Jagadeesh Chandraiah, a senior threat researcher at Sophos said that the attackers tend to post convincing fake profiles on popular dating apps as the first step. That is how they come in contact with the targets. Sophos uncovered a Bitcoin wallet controlled by the attackers that contain nearly $1.4 million in cryptocurrency.
Hate speech has dropped by almost 50%, claims Facebook
The claim came in response to a report in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Sunday, which said that Facebook's content moderators are not consistently successful at removing objectionable content using Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a reply, Guy Rosen, Vice-President of Integrity at Facebook, said that their technology is having a big impact on reducing how much hate speech people see on Facebook.
2021 MacBook Pro models may feature notched display
The new MacBook Pro will feature a standard-sized notch. Instead of containing a Face ID TrueDepth camera like on the iPhone, the MacBook Pro's notch apparently houses a 1080p webcam, a True Tone sensor, and a microphone, reports MacRumors. The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro models will be powered by an M1X processor, likely paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage for the base variant.
WhatsApp for iOS working on new message reaction feature
With that users can be alerted (or not) by new reactions the same way they are with messages and groups notifications citing WABetaInfo, 9To5Mac reported on Saturday. Even though WhatsApp is working on this feature, reactions are still not available for public beta testers to try it out, the report said.
Apple offers 20% bonus in India for adding money to Apple ID
Users are being notified about a 20 per cent bonus when adding funds to an Indian Apple ID account, citing a developer on Twitter, 9To5Mac reported. According to Apple, the offer is valid through October 31 and is available when adding Rs 100 to Rs 15,000 to the Apple ID balance.
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