TECHNOLOGY

68% people use 1 smartphone for both work, personal use: Google
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Across the various user groups surveyed, 70 per cent said they would prefer a user interface (UI) on their phones that clearly separates work and personal apps and data, over a UI with no separation.
Indian developers create unique iOS apps for remote work era
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Indians now rely on Apple services in new ways, turning to expertly curated apps to stay connected to their workspace and informed. Mustafa Yusuf, born and brought up in India and a past Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) students' scholarship winner, has created "Tasks: To-Do Lists & Reminders," an app that helps people plan, organise and collaborate personal and professional projects with ease.
Russian court fines Twitter for failure to remove illegal content
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Twitter was fined 8.9 million rubles (121,000 dollars) in early April for the same offense, the Xinhua news agency reported. On Tuesday, a Moscow court fined Facebook and Google on similar charges.
Realme, Qualcomm set to host virtual summit on 5G
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The summit will be attended by key industry experts who will share their views on 5G technology and will discuss the growth opportunities of 5G worldwide, its impact on consumers and as an enabler of smart living, the company said in a statement. The panelist Kalvin Bahia from GSMA Intelligence will share his opinions on comparing 5G growth
Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
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The Galaxy Tab S7 FE brings fan favourite features from the Galaxy Tab S7, including a large display for entertainment, creative work, and multi-tasking. For those looking for a compact, on-the-go tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is the go-to option. "We are excited to provide consumers the technology they need to get the most out of every day,"Woncheol Chai, SVP and Head of Experience Planning Team, Samsung Electronics, said in a statement.
OnePlus launching Nord CE, new TV in U Series on June 10: CEO
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The company will launch OnePlus Nord CE and expand the OnePlus TV U series with new TV offerings. "While building on current product offerings and strengthening capabilities, OnePlus will also expand its TWS offerings this year," Lau told the media. The company has witnessed 200 per cent (year-on-year) growth for its Nord series since its launch in July 2020.
The wait is over, IKEA launches shopping app in India
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IKEA, a multichannel Swedish home furnishing retailer announced the launch of IKEA application on iOS and Android. The new app offers 7,000 well-designed, affordable, good quality, functional and sustainable home furnishing products, along with ideas and inspiration for every home.
Apple logs 50% growth as global smartwatch market jumps 35% in Q1
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With a surge in demand for its Series 6 models, Apple saw its market share climb by 3 per cent from the year-ago quarter to reach 33.5 per cent in the March quarter this year, according to Counterpoint Research's 'Global Smartwatch Model Tracker'. Samsung's shipments also rose 27 per cent with the popularity of the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active series.
Twitter partners RazorPay for Tip Jar service, in talks with others
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Reliable sources told IANS on Thursday that Twitter, which is also in talks with other payments providers in the country, will not charge its users for the 'Tip Jar' service. Once you clicks on the 'Tip Jar' icon, you will be redirected to a Razorpay payments gateway webpage in a usually manner, and you can then pay via various modes like UPI, net banking, debit or credit cards etc.
Google to use 'patient data' to develop healthcare algorithms
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According to a Wall Street Journal report, Google will have access to patient records from HCA, which operates 181 hospitals and more than 2,000 healthcare sites in 21 states. "HCA would consolidate and store with Google data from digital health records and internet-connected medical devices under the multi-year agreement," the report said on Wednesday.
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