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iPhone 13 Pro to have max storage ever of 1TB: Report
According to Kuo, the iPhone 13 lineup will start with 128GB of storage, with no 64GB option for any models. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available with up to 1TB of storage, which would be the largest capacity ever offered for an iPhone, reports MacRumors. Like other 2021 events, Apple confirmed that the September launch event will also take place virtually.
Updated Photos app for Windows 11 starts rolling out to Insiders
The app features new WinUI 2.6 controls, new Mica effects and new photo views. The app also gets the Dark Mode which will also be present system-wide with the Windows 11 update, reports GizmoChina. The app will also support extensions that can be downloaded from the Microsoft store. Currently, the redesigned Photos app is only rolling out to a select batch of users.
Samsung to defend top spot in semiconductor sales in Q3
Samsung, the world's largest memory supplier, was projected to log $22.32 billion in semiconductor sales in the July-September period, up 10 per cent from a quarter earlier, and maintain its lead against Intel Corp., according to the latest McClean Report from market researcher IC Insights.
Google One adds 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month
According to 9To5Google, the new tier is $24.99/month, falling directly in line with the pricing of the 2TB and 10TB offerings.A The new plan is also available for $249.99/year, savings of 17 per cent compared to monthly payments. The plan comes with all of the same benefits of the 2TB tier, with 10 per cent back on Google Store purchases, faster access to Google support, family sharing, and a VPN for Android phones.
GoPro Hero 10 Black likely to come with 'GP2' chip
The Hero 10 Black will come with the same 2.7-inch display as its predecessor with touch functionality. However, the refresh rate of the front display is said to be increased to achieve a more fluid output display. The action camera would come with an updated stabilisation dubbed HyperSmooth 4.0, marketed as "groundbreaking".
Google gave some users' data to HK authorities in 2020: Report
Google "produced some data" in response to three out of 43 requests it received from the Hong Kong authorities for user information during the second half of last year, the firm said in response to HKFP's enquiry sent in May. One of the requests it complied with was an emergency disclosure request involving a credible threat to life, as per the report. Facebook, meanwhile, denied an emergency request last year.
TCL won't release foldable phone in 2021: Report
TCL showed off a few foldable prototypes last year, and again earlier this year at CES 2021, as well as a "rollable" screen design. In April, the company showed off a Fold an Roll device that could expand from a 6.87-inch phone screen to become an 8.85-inch phablet or a 10-inch tablet size. The company said it is not giving up on the foldable product category but doesn't have a time frame for when its first foldable device may be commercially available.
realme 8s 5G stands strong with powerful chipset, battery
The realme 8s 5G comes in two storage variants 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 17,999 and Rs 19,999, respectively. While realme 8i is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB and Rs 15,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. realme 8s 5G is powered by the world's first MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor and features a lot of other interesting features.A
England to be 1st country to require new homes to include EV chargers
New office blocks will need to install a charge point for every five parking spaces, Electrek reported. The new law will make England the first country in the world to require all new homes to have EV chargers, the report said. It will also boost confidence in helping those who transition from gas cars to overcome range anxiety, as so many homes in England don't have off-street parking or garages.
Motorcycle engine vibrations can 'degrade' iPhone camera performance
iPhone camera lenses with optical image stabilisation (OIS) or closed-loop autofocus (AF) are susceptible to this damage due to their use of gyroscopes and/or magnetic sensors to help compensate for movement and vibration when shooting photos or video.
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