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Lava announces Android 11 update for its smartphones
The update will be first rolled out for Z4, Z6, and MyZ models from July 25 onwards while Z2 users will receive the update in the subsequent months. Lava Z2, Z4, Z6 and My Z were launched together in January this year with stock Android 10 OS, the company said in a statement. The new software update will be released as an OTA to the users, who will receive a notification once it reaches them.
Facebook Pay arrives on third-party online shopping platforms
Currently, the Facebook Pay system is available for users on its main platform, as well as on WhatsApp and Instagram. "Starting this August, businesses in the US who use participating platforms will have the ability to enable Facebook Pay as a payment option directly on their websites, giving their customers the ability to speed through checkout without having to re-enter their payment information," the company said in a statement
Apple dominates global refurbished smartphone market: Report
In addition, Apple's secondary market ASPs (average selling prices) are almost three times higher than the average of all its competitors, said a Counterpoint Research report. "In fact, over the past year, Apple's share has increased compared to its competitors. Even with the rollout of 5G by over 150 mobile operators in over 70 countries, the demand and ASPs for Apple's refurbished LTE portfolio remain elevated," said Research Director Jeff Fieldhack.
Intel in 'talks' to acquire GlobalFoundries for $30 bn: Report
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal citing sources, "It isn't guaranteed one (the deal) will come together, and GlobalFoundries could proceed with a planned initial public offering". bBoth GlobalFoundries and Intel (which have a market value of nearly $225 billion) have denied any suck talks. "We will decline to comment on rumour and speculation," an Intel spokesperson told The Verge.
Xiaomi grabs 2nd spot in global smartphone shipments for 1st time
Showing a stunning growth in the pandemic, Chinese company Xiaomi has become the second largest smartphone vendor globally for the first time ever (in terms of unit shipments) in the April-June quarter, a new report has showed. Samsung was still the leading vendor with a 19 per cent share of smartphones shipped and Xiaomi took second place for the first time ever, with a 17 per cent share, according to market research firm Canalys.
2000% increase in cyber security breaches during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic and rising digitisation has led to a surge in cybercrimes. India saw the number of breaches increased by 2,000 per cent during the pandemic, said experts at Pursuit 2021 -- an event on cybersecurity organised by Internet and Mobile Association of India. There has been a rise in targeted attacks, during the pandemic and "cyberwar has started",
Chinese hackers behind new SolarWinds software attack: Microsoft
A Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) team detected a zero-day remote code execution exploit, being used to attack SolarWinds Serv-U FTP software in limited and targeted attacks. "MSTIC attributes this campaign with high confidence to DEV-0322, a group operating out of China, based on observed victimology, tactics, and procedures," the company said in an update on Wednesday.
ASUS unveils new Chromebooks in India
The new range of Chromebooks -- Flip C214, C223, C423 (touch and non-touch variants) and AC523 (touch and non-touch variants) -- will be available on Flipkart from July 22 onwards across the country. Powered by Intel Dual-core 64-bit processors and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, Chromebooks give consumers the freedom of up to 10-11 hours' battery life for productivity and multi-tasking.
Noise unveils new smartwatch at Rs 4,499
"We, at Noise, are elated to introduce India's first smartwatch with the biggest display, a fully-packed Noise Health Suite and productivity features under 5K," " Noise Co-Founder Gaurav Khatri, said in a statement. "ColorFit Ultra offers them an open ground to indulge in several activities that offer them more personalised intelligence on their health," he added.
Timex Group unveils affordable 'Helix Smartwatch 2.0'
The Helix Smartwatch 2.0 features a 1.55-inch display in a sleek wrist band and offers five colour options. The entire collection is made and assembled in India and carefully designed for the present-day fitness and health enthusiasts, keeping their requirements at just a hands distance, the company said in a statement. Helix Smart 2.0 is available on Amazon and the company's website.
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