TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft 'threatens' to withhold Windows 11 updates on old CPUs
According to a report in The Verge, unsupported PCs won't be entitled to receive Windows Updates, "and that even security and driver updates may be withheld". Microsoft had earlier said that it won't actually block users from installing Windows 11 on a PC with an older CPU, "so long as you download and manually install an ISO file all by yourself".
Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple with Exynos 7884B SoC launched
Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple is priced at JPY 22,000 (roughly Rs. 14,700) and will go on sale in Japan starting September 9. Currently, there is no information on the international availability. In terms of specifications, the smartphone features a 5.8-inch HD+ (720x1,560 pixels) TFT display with 16.77 million colours.
Xiaomi reportedly working on phone with electrochromic back
According to a rough translation of a Weibo post, Xiaomi is testing a device with a low-power photochromic/electrochromic back panel, GizmoChina reported. It remains to be seen which of the two technologies Xiaomi adopts, it said. The report mentioned that the company may also not use glass but plastic as the substrate can also be polycarbonate.
Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride now available on KaiOS
Fruit Ninja is one of the most downloaded iOS gaming app across 141 countries in the Casual category while Jetpack Joyride was awarded for the Best Action/Arcade game. Devices powered by KaiOS have been in the market only since mid-2017. But thanks to the huge popularity of Jio phones from Reliance, this light Linux-based operating system today has a greater market share than iOS in India.
Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ to feature 3x optical zoom: Report
According to GalaxyClub.nl, Samsung is planning to take a different approach on the Galaxy S22/S22+ models that will arrive early next year. The report quoted sources as saying that the Galaxy S22 series smartphones will pack a 10MP telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom rather than the hybrid zoom of the Galaxy S20/S21 era.
Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Pro service programme for 'no sound' issue
According to AppleInsider, the "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Service Programme for No Sound Issues" covers a limited number of devices manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021. The company noted other iPhone models, including iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, are not part of the programme. According to a document detailing the programme and its terms, a "very small percentage" of iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models might experience sound issues due to a component that could fail on the receiver module.
itel teases bigger powerful battery for its new smartphone
The upcoming smartphone is said to be the biggest battery to have ever been put on an itel smartphone, industry sources told IANS on Saturday. The sources also disclosed that the new addition to the company's smartphone portfolio will be equipped with a high-capacity battery, a big waterdrop display, a curved-edge design and various other features targeted to cater to the consumer aspiration for a bigger and better smartphone.
Now you can install Windows 11 on older PCs
Windows 11 will now officially support Intel Core X-series, Xeon W-series, and the Intel Core 7820HQ. Users can install Windows 11 manually from an ISO file. This is as long as the system has a 64-bit CPU clocked at 1 GHz and above, with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. We have concluded that the compatible 64-bit processors selected, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, UEFI secure boot, graphics requirements and TPM 2.0 are the right minimum system requirements to deliver on the principles we established to best support you.
Lenovo aims to expand footprint with Yoga Slim 7i Carbo
The laptop maker shipped just over 20 million PC units, according to the IDC. To further strengthen its footprint in India, the Hong Kong-based tech giant has launched a new light-weight laptop named Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon starts at Rs 1,19,990 and is available in a single 'Moon White' finish. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon comes with a 13.3-inch display with a 91 per cent active area ratio in 16:10 aspect ratio. There is Dolby Vision, 100 per cent SRGB color gamut, and 300 nits brightness. It is certified by TUV Rheinland for a comfortable viewing experience by filtering out harmful blue rays.
Verified accounts and porn stars freely share explicit videos on Twitter: Report
Twitter allows such accounts on its platforms, which, while does not violate their policies, breaks the law of the land as these handles are accessible by the Indian users. It is important to mention that Twitter, like the other social media platforms, does possess technical capabilities to restrict the access of some of its content/ handle to specific geographical locations. Therefore, it does not seem to be an issue of technical limitation.
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