TECHNOLOGY
Apple Mac, iPad shipments surge in India: Report
Shipments of Apple's Mac desktops and laptops and iPad tablets reached 208,000 units in the first quarter of 2021, according to new data from research firm Canalys. The firm attributed the rise in shipments to the opening of Apple's online store in the country in September 2020, AppleInsider reported, citing DigiTimes.
Facebook joins $1tn market cap club following FTC suit dismissal
Shares of the social network finished up 4 per cent at $355.64 at the close of trading on Monday, giving the company a market cap of just over $1 trillion. Hours before trading was halted, a federal court granted Facebook's request to dismiss a US Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit, AppleInsider reported.
Windows 11 expected to arrive October 20: Report
A screenshot showed a Microsoft Teams message from Stevie Bathiche of the Surface Team to Microsoft's head of Windows and Devices, Panos Panay, saying "can't wait for October!". And the official promo materials from Microsoft on the Windows 11 website feature the date October 20 in the taskbar, GSMArena reported.
Snapchat for iOS repeatedly crashing for many users, fix coming soon
The company acknowledged the issue with a post on Twitter on Monday, promising that it is already working on the fix. The influx of complaints correlates to the release of version 11.34.0.35 of the Snapchat application, which was pushed out less than one day ago, 9To5Google reported.
Samsung unveils new One UI Watch interface
At the MWC 2021, the company also confirmed that One UI Watch will be available for Galaxy Watch on the new unified platform it jointly built with Google. Samsung further revealed that its upcoming Galaxy Watch will be the first to feature the new unified platform and One UI Watch, which will make its debut at the Unpacked event later this summer.
Netflix users on Android can now stream partially downloaded content
According to The Verge, Android users on mobile and tablets (versions 7.64 and higher) will be able to stream Netflix shows and movies before their download is completed. "We always want to make it easier for members to access their favorite series or movies regardless of language, device, connectivity or location," Keela Robison, Vice President, Product Innovation, said in a statement.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform at MWC
These two platforms power more than 130 designs announced or in development, the company said in a statement. Snapdragon 888 Plus fuels flagship experiences with intelligent entertainment, including AI-enhanced gameplay, streaming, photography and more -- backed by boosted performance, unrivaled speed and premium connectivity.
5G service now reaches 1,662 cities worldwide: Report
According to VIAVI, which offers lab-based network test solutions, the new total 1,662 cities across 65 countries represents an increase of more than 20 per cent during 2021 to date. "Although we are seeing a significant jump in the number of networks being rolled out, not all 5G technologies are created equal," Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI, said in a statement.
Over 90% of all pandemic-related malware took form of Trojans: Report
With most of the world still anxious about Covid-19 and demand for vaccines high, McAfee's latest Mobile Threat ReportAsheds light on how hackers are targeting these fears with bogus apps, text messages and social media invitations. According to the report, the researchers found evidence of an SMS worm targeting Indian consumers, forming one of the earliest vaccine fraud campaigns.
Parliamentary Committee on IT summons Google, FB on June 29
The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. onwards at Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe in presence of committee members, officials of Ministry of I&T and the representatives of Facebook and Google. Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor is the Chairman of the committee, which includes 31 members -- 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.
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