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FB launches new mental health resources, tools across apps
"Facebook is working with mental health experts and organisations around the world to connect people with the support they need, and we're launching new content and tools to encourage people to start conversations about mental health," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday. Amid concerns of social networking giant's effect on children's mental well-being, it opened new 'Emotional Health' resource center on Facebook.
Smartphones worth $17 bn likely to be sold in India festive quarter
With over 49.9 million smartphones expected to sell during the festive quarter (Q4), the sales contribution of the quarter by revenue and volume is estimated at 56 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively. The revenue contributions will be led by the premium smartphone segment (Rs 25,000-Rs 50,000), contributing 51.7 per cent of the total revenues during the quarter, according to market research firm techARC.
Google to train over 40 mn people on Cloud skills
"Starting today, ‘Google Cloud Skills Boost' will provide access to more than 700 hands-on labs, role-based courses, skill badges, and certification resources, including 16 new learning paths, all of which are available on-demand globally," the company said in a statement.
Game streaming platform Twitch confirms massive data breach
According to The Verge, Twitch admitted a hacker was able to access data that was mistakenly exposed to the internet "due to an error in a Twitch server configuration change that was subsequently accessed by a malicious third party". "We can confirm a breach has taken place. Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this," the company wrote on Twitter.
New App Store rule streamlines app account deletion: Report
Detailed in an update to Apple's developer website, App Store Guideline 5.1.1 mandates that apps with account creation capabilities must also provide users an option to delete the said account within the app, reports AppleInsider. "If your app doesn't include significant account-based features, let people use it without a login." the guidelines read.
Apple Diwali offers live on India Store Online, get AirPods free with iPhone 12
Apple has published details of the festive offer on its India store page. The Cupertino-based tech giant has slashed the prices of the iPhone 12 series after the launch of iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 12 mini 64GB model is available at Rs 59,900, and the 128GB option costs Rs 64,900. The 256GB model is selling at Rs 74,900.
Twitter testing prompts to warn users before potentially 'intense' conversation
In one example, there's a prompt dropped right into a conversation in progress that says "conversations like this can be intense", reports The Verge. In another, which seems like it appears if users try to reply to one of those intense conversations, is titled "let's look out for each other" and lays out three bullet points to encourage empathetic and fact-based conversations, it added.
'Frictions': Facebook whistleblower prescribes antidote to algorithmic manipulation
Starting mid-September, leaked internal Facebook studies of the harms of Instagram for teenagers - including triggering eating disorders and suicidal thoughts - have set off alarm bells across the country. In three hours of Congress testimony Tuesday, Haugen accused Facebook of intentionally refusing to make changes to its algorithms because it put "profits" before people. She is urging US lawmakers to act swiftly.
Apple adds 'Find My' support to AirPods Pro, AirPods Max
With Find My support, one will be now able to add AirPods Pro and AirPods Max headphones to the Find My app to keep track of where they are. This includes Apple's Precise Location feature, Lost Mode, and the option to receive notifications, when your earbuds are left behind, reports iMore.
Xiaomi India sells 20 lakh smartphones in 1st wave of festive sales
In the premium segment, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, and Mi 11X Series received maximum demand, followed by Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi 9 Series in the mid value segment. Xiaomi India is offering deals on range of products across categories such as Mi 11 X, Mi 10i, Redmi Note 10 Series, Redmi 9 Series, among others, coupled with bank offers for consumers.
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