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45% of all smartphones to be sold in 2022 will have OLED display
According to a TrendForce report, this marks the growing popularity of the organic light-emitting diode display technology in the smartphone market. The report said 39.8 per cent of all smartphones sold in 2021 feature OLED panels. On the other hand, 45 per cent of total handsets which will be sold in 2022 are expected to sport this type of display.
Microsoft CEO invites iMessage to Windows 11 Store: Report
In an exclusive interview with WSJ's Joanna Stern, Nadella spoke about the new operating system, called out app stores and invited iMessage to the Microsoft Store. While Nadella seems optimistic about a future where all developers and apps are welcome to the Windows software, no matter what, Apple has taken a different path, 9To5Mac reported.
Android apps will come to Windows 11 via Amazon App Store
The apps will be locally installed, meaning they will show up in the Taskbar and Start menu and not require your smartphone to function. Microsoft didn't go into much detail, but it's likely that Android apps on Windows 11 are powered by Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. These apps will be discoverable in the Microsoft Store, Windows Central reported.
Google adds VPN to iPhones using Google Fi plans
Previously announced on "Safer Internet Day" in February 2021, Google has now begun rolling out its VPN service to iPhone users. The VPN has been available on Android, where it has seen high usage on its Google Fi phone plans. Announced on the official Google Fi Twitter account, the new service is rolling out now, AppleInsider reported.
Microsoft warns hackers using call centres to trick users: Report
Via its Security Intelligence account on Twitter, the company warned users to not dial the call centre because following the instructions given by a human operator can lead to malware infections. The malware scam only works with Windows computers that have Microsoft Excel, TechXplore reported. The new threat involves BazarLoader, a type of malware that allows backdoor access to infected computers.
Social media cos unable to curb Covid-related misinformation: Report
A preliminary research from global civic organisation Avaaz, found 240 pieces of fact-checked misinformation content about Covid-19 that had reportedly been liked, shared, and commented on more than 2.8 million times on spreading on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube, the Euronews reported on Thursday.
Google tests feature to warn users if search results not reliable
According to Vox, the move is a notable step by the world's most popular search engine to give people more context about breaking information that is popular online but is actively evolving. The new prompt warns users that the results they are seeing are changing quickly, and reads, in part, "If this topic is new, it can sometimes take time for results to be added by reliable sources."
Nothing partners with Flipkart to launch Ear 1 in India
With decades of customer experience and robust delivery capabilities, Flipkart will play an integral role in building Nothing's presence in India and launching its highly anticipated true wireless earbuds Ear 1. "At Nothing, we aim to create easy to use consumer tech products with iconic designs that will bring differentiated value to our users in India and around the world," said Manu Sharma, Vice President and General Manager, Nothing India.
Garmin launches new smartwatch in India at Rs 20,990
Priced at Rs 20,990, the all-new Forerunner 55 comes in 3 exciting colours -- black, aqua and monterra grey -- and is available on both online and offline stores. The smartwatch is light weighted, comes with a sleek look and has all the primary features including PacePro and cadence alerts which help the runners to focus on their running and training fundamentals and take it to the next level.
'Over 120K cyber attacks carried out in 2020 on Russian infrastructure'
Russia is often subjected to unfriendly actions in the cyber sphere, TASS News Agency quoted Patrushev as saying on Thursday while addressing the Moscow Conference on International Security. He added that the cyber attacks targeted "state government objects, military-industrial enterprises, healthcare, transport, research and education facilities".
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