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Zenfone 8 likely to come in India soon as ASUS 8Z: Report
The company has confirmed via a tweet by Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, ASUS India that the sleek Zenfone 8 smartphone will be launched in India soon. The tweet didn't reveal the exact date the product will be launched but it states that it is coming soon, GizmoChina reported. The Zenfone 8 was launched alongside the ZenFone 8 Flip in Europe this year in May.
WhatsApp working on new features for iOS: Report
According to WABetaInfo, after rolling out this feature for Android beta testers recently, WhatsApp is finally making the ‘view once' feature available for iOS beta users with version 2.21.140.9. With this feature, users will be able to use the Snapchat-like feature to send photos and videos that destroy themselves after being seen. Although different from Snapchat, WhatsApp won't say whether someone took a screenshot or not, 9To5Mac reported.
Twitter working on implementing Sign in with Apple support: Report
According to researcher Jane Manchun Wong, if Twitter ends up fully rolling it out to the public, this feature would allow users to sign in to Twitter using their Apple ID. Wong has discovered a variety of different pieces of evidence suggesting that Twitter is developing support for Sign in with Apple. One piece of evidence is a new "Connected accounts" option that lists Apple as an option for signing in, 9To5Mac reported.
US to see 80 mn connected cars by 2025, 5G vehicles to lead
The connected car data refers to only passenger cars with embedded connectivity. The US connected car market managed to weather the Covid-19 storm with a moderate decline of 6.8 per cent (YoY) in 2020, according to the latest research from Counterpoint's Smart Automotive Service. H1 2020 proved to be painful for automakers worldwide, with most of them forced to shut down their manufacturing facilities to curb the spread of Covid-19.
LG suspends talks with Apple about selling iPhones
Back in June, the South Korean company was reportedly in negotiations with Apple on a retail partnership. Now, however, it appears to have temporarily ended those talks after some local backlash, reports AppleInsider. SME Daily reports that LG ended talks after controversy stirred among small- and medium-sized retailers, as well as among consumers.
OPPO bets big on computational photography in Reno6 series
Reno6 will be the first smartphone series to achieve cinematic bokeh using computational photography techniques. "The upcoming Reno6 series is once again a great example of our innovations which includes industry first bokeh flare camera feature and OPPO exclusive Reno Glow design," Tasleem Arif, Vice President and R&D Head, OPPO India, told IANS.
realme unveils another entry level C-series phone in India
The smartphone comes with a 5000mAh battery, 6.5-inch display, an 8MP primary camera and 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. "realme's entry-level C series has received a staggering response from our users in India and globally," Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and Chief Executive Officer, realme India and Europe, said in a statement.
Mi 11 Lite creates big splash in Rs 20K segment in India
According to the company, which has captured 14 per cent market share in the Rs 20,000-45,000 segment in the country, it logged sales worth over Rs 200 crore for Mi 11 Lite within the first week of its launch. Mi 11 Lite is priced at Rs 21,999 for 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 23,999 for 8GB+128GB variant. It comes in three colour options -- Tuscany coral, jazz blue and vinyl black.
Amazon Fire TVs now support Prime Video watch parties
According to XDA Developers, the feature allows users to watch TV shows and movies together over the internet. Amazon hasn't made any announcements regarding the rollout. Compatible devices for Watch Party playback include desktop browsers (except Apple Safari and Internet Explorer) and on FireTV devices, exclusively in the Prime Video app, according to the Watch Party FAQ section.
Google midranger Pixel 5A 5G could arrive soon: Report
Google Pixel 5A 5G has been spotted in the FCC's database, suggesting a release might not be far away, The Verge reported. Android Police, which first saw the two listings, reports that none specifically mention the name "Pixel 5A" but that at least one of the three model numbers (GR0M2) lines up with previous reports about the barely announced phone.
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