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Microsoft announces Windows 11 operating system
The new OS will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users and will start rolling out "this holiday". "We have simplified the design and user experience to empower your productivity and inspire your creativity. It's modern, fresh, clean and beautiful," Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows + Devices, said in a statement.
RJio launches JioPhone Next in partnership with Google
Developed in partnership tech giant Google, the JioPhone Next will provide ultra affordable 4G phone to the consumers. It will run an optimised version of Android, the smartphone operating system developed by Google. Announcing the launch at the annual general meeting of Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday, RIL CMD Mukesh Ambani said that JioPhone Next will be available in the market from the auspicious date of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 10 this year.
Jio and Google Cloud to collaborate on 5G technology
In addition, Reliance will also take advantage of Google Cloud's scalable infrastructure, thereby enabling its retail business to achieve better operational efficiency, modernisation and scale for growth, and deliver better performance and experiences to the customers.
Apple launches limited Search Ads in mainland China
Apple has expanded its advertising programme Apple Search Ads to China, meaning that developers and advertisers can now have App Store ads presented to users in the region. Apple Search Ads has been steadily rolling out to more countries, but the Chinese version has extra conditions, AppleInsider reported.
Apple Watch Series 7 may feature double-sided 'S7' chip
According to a paywalled preview of a DigiTimes report accessed by MacRumors, next-generation Apple Watch models will adopt double-sided System in Package (SiP) packaging from Taiwanese supplier ASE Technology. On its website, ASE Technology confirms that its double-sided technology allows for module miniaturisation, paving the way for a smaller "S7" chip.
'iPhone 13' likely to release in late 2021: Report
In a bid to offer an upgraded iPhone, Apple is likely to unveil the upcoming "iPhone 13" in late 2021. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the new iPhone models in 2021, the so-called "iPhone 13," could be bolstered by specification upgrades, as well as market share gain because of the US ban on Huawei.
Twitter integrates Razorpay with Tip Jar to send, receive money
With Tip Jar, people can select whichever payment service they prefer and they'll be taken off Twitter to the selected app where they can show their support in the amount they choose. With Tip Jar, people can select whichever payment service they prefer and they'll be taken off Twitter to the selected app where they can show their support in the amount they choose.
Antivirus software creator John McAfee found dead in prison
According to The Guardian, McAfee was found dead hours after the country's highest court approved his extradition to the US, where he was wanted on tax-related criminal charges that carry a prison sentence of up to 30 years. Catalan's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, confirmed a report in El PaAs that McAfee, 75, had been found dead in the Brians 2 prison near Barcelona, late on Wednesday.
Brainly introduces AI-based math solver in India
The AI-based tool is now available 24/7 and will assist users with finding solutions for the most complex mathematical problems. "With India currently under lockdown, students and parents often have only online resources to assist them whenever they hit a learning-related bottleneck," Brainly CPOP Rajesh Bysani said in a statement.
Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps: Report
The new 16-page report, titled "Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps", outlines Apple's existing security processes and how it believes these could change if it were forced by regulators to allow sideloading.
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