TECHNOLOGY
Apple supports Windows Precision Touchpad gestures in new update
The new 6.1.15 update includes support for Windows Precision Touchpad, including single tap to click, lower-right corner to right-click, down motion to scroll up and three or four-finger gestures. According to The Verge, various Reddit users noticed the surprise update went live yesterday, and it works better than third-party solutions like Trackpad++ and mac-precision-touchpad that people have had to use for years.
Apple 'boosted' ranking of its Files app ahead of Dropbox: Report
Apple has reportedly admitted that it manually boosted the ranking of its own Files app when users searched for its competitor Dropbox for nearly 11 months. According to The Verge, an email chain has surfaced during the Epic vs Apple trial that confirms this.
iQOO Z3 5G: Performance-driven device for millennials, Gen Z
With iQOO Z3, the brand has brought future-ready 5G capabilities, superb camera technology and strong hardware specifications into the hands of young users who love mobile gaming and OTT streaming. Packed with latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G 5G Mobile Platform, 55W FlashCharge and a 64MP Auto Focus Main camera, the top-end variant of iQOO Z3 is available for Rs 22,990 (8GB+256GB) on online channels.
Facebook acquires VR game developer BigBox VR
Facebook gas acquired BigBox VR, makers of the popular battle royale virtual reality game titled Population: One for an undisclosed sum. ‘Population: One' has been a runaway hit, earning more than $10 million on the Oculus Store "after just a few months".
Google's new proposal has 'significant' privacy problems: Mozilla
On Thursday, Firefox published the results of an analysis of Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts, or FLoC, proposal. Google believes the new "privacy-preserving" system could be used to replace third-party cookies for ad tracking purposes. Firefox CTO Eric Rescorla said there are major privacy problems with the system, GSMArena reported on Friday.
FB introduces new chat themes, payments in Messenger
The new chat themes are now available in Messenger and Instagram. "Transform the background of your chat into a delightful and fun way to communicate with friends," said Sateesh Kumar Srinivasan, Director of Messaging Product, Messenger. The new quick reply bar to the Messenger media viewer makes it easier to have conversations sparked by a cool photo or video without needing to go back to your main chat thread.
TECNO unveils most affordable 48MP dual-rear camera smartphone 'SPARK 7T'
The SPARK 7T comes in three colour variants magnet black, jewel blue and nebula orange and it will be available on Amazon from June 15. The smartphone is priced at Rs 8,999. However, as a launch day offer, it will be available at Rs 7,999 only applicable for June 15. The smartphone sports a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS display with a 720x1600 resolution.
YouTube for Android TV passes 100 mn installs
According to Play Store, Youtube for Android TV now has over 100 million installs, an all-time high since its release in 2014. The previous milestone, 50 million installs, was in May last year. "While the timing is never 100 per cent in the Play Store, this is still some impressive growth for Google's platform," reports Android Police. According to the company, it doesn't come as a surprise.
Samsung Galaxy M32 with industry-best display in India this month
Galaxy M32 will be Samsung's fifth Galaxy M Series smartphone this year. Industry sources told IANS on Friday that Galaxy M32, which is rumoured to come with a segment-best 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, is likely to launch in the fourth week of June.
Google updates Search algorithms to curb online harassment
Now, once someone has requested a removal from one site with predatory practices, Google will automatically apply ranking protections to help prevent content from other similar low-quality sites appearing in search results for people's names.
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