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Apple rejects Facebook report that claims default apps dominate platforms
The study by US-based media measurement and analytics company Comscore and commissioned by Facebook showed that 75 per cent of the top 20 apps on iOS in the US were made by Apple, while Google made 60 per cent of the top apps on Android. However, an Apple spokesperson called the report "narrowly tailored" and "seriously flawed", reports The Verge.
'M2' chip to arrive in early 2022 in MacBook Air: Report
According to AppleInsider, so far, Apple has released only one chip under the Apple Silicon banner, with the M1 appearing in the first wave of Apple's transitional devices. While it is unclear what Apple's next Apple Silicon effort will be, one leaker claims a proper second-generation chip won't be arriving until 2022. An iOS developer claimed on Twitter on Monday that the next-generation 'M2' is "on track for release in the first half of 2022".
OnePlus Nord 2 5G to have new AI Dimensity chip
To highlight the new AI capabilities of the chipset, OnePlus and MediaTek have chosen the name Dimensity 1200-AI to distinguish it from the standard Dimensity 1200. "At OnePlus, we are committed to sharing the best technology with the world, and the OnePlus Nord line reaffirms this mission in a more accessible price category," Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, said in a statement.
All iPhone 14 models may feature 120Hz ProMotion display
It's been widely reported that Apple plans to include a 120Hz refresh rate in this year's iPhone 13 lineup, but exclusive to only the high-end iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The lower-end iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are not expected to include ProMotion technology. For the iPhone 13 lineup, Apple is enlisting two separate suppliers for its displays, AppleInsider reported.
realme to bring 5G smartphones under Rs 10K to India next year
"realme aims to be the 5G leader and believes that every Indian deserves a 5G phone from 2021 onwards. We are spearheading 5G's democratisation in India and globally, and through our 5G smartphones we will constantly bring more leap-forward surprises and the best in market experience to more Indian consumers," Sheth said during a webinar on 5G held in partnership with Counterpoint Research.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to come with 108MP main camera: Report
According to GSMArena, the very reputable Samsung-related leaksters IceUniverse has backed those reports, saying the company will not make another push in the megapixel war. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 108MP main camera, not 200MP. Instead of the 200MP sensor, the company plans to use a more "polished", new version of the current 108MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor, the report said.
Pentagon kills $10 bn JEDI cloud contract awarded to Microsoft
According to a report in CNBC, the Pentagon said that "due to evolving requirements, increased cloud conversancy, and industry advances, the JEDI Cloud contract no longer meets its needs." The JEDI contract was meant to modernise the Pentagon's IT operations for services rendered over 10 years.
Homegrown brand boAt launches affordable smartwatch with Alexa
The boAt Xtend is available at an introductory price of Rs 2,999 with a one-year warranty on Amazon and boAt website, the company said in a statement. "We are thrilled to introduce a smartwatch with built-in Alexa which adds a whole new dimension and capabilities to the smartwatch category as a whole," said Aman Gupta, Co-Founder, boAt.
Twitter 'privacy check-in' to let you hide account from searches
Twitter's 'privacy check-in' feature would take users through a series of questions that help them think about how public or private they want to be on the platform. "For example, they could choose whether everyone can see their tweets or not, who's allowed to send them direct messages, or who can tag them in photos," reports TechCrunch.
Mi India captures 14% market share in Rs 20-45K segment in India
According to May 2021 tracker by market research firm Counterpoint, the company captured a 14 per cent market share in the 20K-45K category, thereby emerging as one of the fastest-growing and leading premium smartphone brands. A strong and clear portfolio of smartphones such as Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro led to the growth of the Mi brand in India, the company said in a statement.
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