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3mn Indian WhatsApp accounts banned between mid-June to July-end
It received 137 reports for account support, of which one was actioned, and 316 requests to ban accounts, the messaging giant said in its second compliance report under the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. All grievances received from users in India via the grievance mechanisms are evaluated and responded to. Overall, more than 95 per cent of such bans in India are due to the unauthorized use of automated or bulk messaging ('Spam').
Vivo X70 Pro+ likely to be unveiled with 50MP camera: Report
According to GSMArena, the shooters, developed alongside Zeiss, will include a 50MP 1/1.31" main snapper and a periscope lens. The main camera will have a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The ultra-wide-angle snapper will come with Sony IMX598 48MP sensor behind, while the third cam will be a dedicated shooter for portraits. Its sensor will be 12MP Sony IMX663 and will offer 2x magnification.
Acer set to unveil smart TVs in India in September
The company said it will soon be making its debut in the smart televisions segment under a license to Bengaluru-based Indkal Technologies. Acer televisions will be launched at retail through online platforms Amazon and Flipkart across a wide spectrum of sizes ranging from smaller 32-inches to larger sizes such as 70-inches and in a combination of resolutions.
iPhone 13 with notchless design allegedly spotted on Apple TV+ show
Episode six of the second season of the series titled "The Signal" has disclosed a notchless iPhone in two different scenes. The phone did have the custom iPhone UI but the notch was lacking. In addition, the rear design was spotted revealing a dual-camera setup. Apple introduced the notch in the 2017 iPhone X which houses components for Face ID and the selfie camera.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series creates ripples with rich sound
Packed with custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker drivers that deliver full, clear and a natural sound, with Bass Boost for amplifying deep frequencies, the Pixel Buds are available on Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Tata Cliq for Rs 9,999. Google Assistant is built right into the Pixel Buds A-Series. Users can get quick hands-free help to check the weather, get an answer, change the volume, or have notifications read to them with a simple "Ok Google".
LEGO Star Wars Battles coming soon to Apple Arcade
According to the company, players can collect and upgrade LEGO Star Wars characters, troops, and vehicles from across the Star Wars saga to build their own army; they'll also build LEGO towers on the battlefield to strategically attack, defend, and capture territory. Heroes and villains will have their own unique abilities, from Darth Vader's Force Slam to Luke Skywalker's Force Push.
Instagram asking users' birth date to enforce child safety measures
The company said that it will allow them to create new safety features for young people and will help in ensuring that the company is providing the right experiences to the right age group. This information also allows the platform to personalise user experience, for example, they can apply recent changes they made to restrict advertiser targeting options for audiences under the age of 18, to more people.
HarmonyOS 2 completes 70 million upgrades
HarmonyOS 2 may soon exceed 100 million installations on Huawei devices with this speed. According to Yu Chengdong, the current figure shows that an average of 8 users upgrades to HarmonyOS 2 every second. As of now, the upgrade has covered nearly 100 models, including Huawei and Honor brand smartphones, tablets, and smart screens, reports GizChina.
TikTok owner ByteDance acquires VR headset maker Pico
Founded in 2015, Pico claims to have more than 300 employees around the world. The company has raised some $66 million in venture capital to date. The company released Neo 3, its first VR headset to rival Quest, in May. According to a report by IDC, Pico owned the largest market share in China's VR market in 2020.
Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonin
Apple says that with the Primephonic purchase, Apple Music subscribers will be provided with an improved classical music experience. "We love and have a deep respect for classical music, and Primephonic has become a fan favourite for classical enthusiasts," said Oliver Schusser, Vice President of Apple Music and Beats.
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