TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy F22 coming to India in July
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The upcoming Galaxy F Series smartphone is coming to India in the second week of July, industry sources told IANS. The smartphone is tipped to feature a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth performance. Galaxy F22 is speculated to come with a massive 6000mAh battery to ensure that the lifestyle needs of Gen Z and millennial consumers are met.
Google Messages to get 2 new features soon in India
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The new experience uses machine learning technology to automatically sort your messages into categories, including personal, transactions, OTPs and offers to help you easily find the messages that matter most the moment you need them.
YouTube TV '4K Plus' tier brings 4K streaming
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The "4K Plus" add-on, which costs $19.99 a month extra, will allow viewers to stream 4K content on YouTube TV for the first time. That's assuming that they have a compatible TV and streaming device, such as an Apple TV 4K. In addition, the add-on allows users to download recorded shows to watch offline on their phone or tablet, AppleInsider reported.
Apple Mac, iPad shipments surge in India: Report
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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