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Google Pixel Fold likely to launch in late 2021
According to GSMArena, the Google Pixel Fold will use an LTPO OLED display. Google is expected to launch its Pixel 6 series on October 19 and has already provided an early look at the duo's designs and specs but the Pixel Fold was not mentioned to this point, the report said. A recent report suggests that the Pixel 6 Pro is tipped to feature a display panel with a resolution of 1,440x3,120 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Apple launches App Store marketing tools for developers
The launch of the new marketing tools comes ahead of the release of iOS 15 and watchOS 8. In a post on its Developer website, Apple explained that the new marketing tools make it easy for developers to create assets such as banners and images to promote their applications, reports 9To5Mac. In just a few clicks, developers can build custom assets, including app icons, a QR code, or an App Store badge, the report said.
FB's new policy for fighting 'coordinated social harm'
The company said the change could help the platform fight harmful behaviour it wouldn't otherwise be able to fully address under its existing rules, reports Engadget. Unlike "coordinated inauthentic behaviour", which is Facebook's policy for dealing with harm that comes from networks of fake accounts, coordinated social harm gives the company a framework to address harmful actions from legitimate accounts, the report said.
GoPro Hero 10 Black with new GP2 processor launched in India
The GoPro Hero 10 Black will be available in India in early November for Rs 54,500. It will be available to purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and select retail stores. The preceding GoPro Hero 9 Black will continue to be sold at a reduced price of Rs. 43,000, while GoPro Hero 8 Black will retail for Rs 31,000. "Hero 10 Black is one of the most impressive cameras in the world, regardless of price," GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman said in a statement.
87% of Indian cos victims of security breach last year: Report
According to Cloud-enabled security solutions provider Barracuda, companies with staff working predominantly from home had a significantly higher network security breach rate as compared to companies with staff working predominantly in the office.
'Sale of iPhone without charger harms consumer rights'
The Consumers' Foundation has accused Apple of exploiting consumers with the lack of chargers, reports AppleInsider. According to the group, although Apple's environmental motivation was not invalid, the move also infringed on consumer rights since chargers are "essential" to operating a phone, the report added.
'PUBG: New State' surpasses 40 mn pre-registrations globally
Krafton recently opened pre-orders in India, which contributed to the surge in pre-registrations, the company said in a statement. "We have been able to achieve this level of success because of fan enthusiasm globally and their belief in PUBG Studios work," said Minkyu Park, Executive Producer of PUBG: New State. The company also announced that it will formally reveal PUBG: New State's official launch date in October.
Samsung to launch Galaxy M52 5G in last week of Sep
Galaxy M52 5G is being dubbed as the 'Leanest, Meanest Monster' by Samsung in teasers put out on Amazon. Galaxy M52 5G is 21 per cent sleeker as compared to M51, making it the slimmest M Series phone yet, according to Samsung. Galaxy M52 is rumoured to come with flagship Snapdragon 778G processor, making it the most powerful M Series smartphone to launch in India yet.
Apple hit with lawsuit for 'defective' M1 MacBook screens
The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, follows an investigation into easily cracked MacBook screens by law firm Migliaccio & Rathod. The lawsuit has accused Apple of violating various warranty, consumer protection and false advertising laws, reports AppleInsider.
Microsoft will allow sign-in sans password
The tech giant, like many others in the industry, has waged a war against traditional password-based authentication for some time, TechCrunch reported on Wednesday. This is because passwords are a prime target for cyberattacks, since weak or reused passwords can be guessed or brute-forced through automated attacks, the report said. To that end, and as it gears up to launch Windows 11 in just a few weeks, Microsoft is rolling out its passwordless sign-in option, previously available only to commercial customers, to all Microsoft accounts.
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