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iOS 14 now installed on 85% of compatible iPhones: Apple
According to the data, collected by analysing App Store visits on June 3, only 10 per cent of users with an iPhone released in the last four years are running an older version of iOS. Among them, about 8 per cent are on iOS 13, while 2 per cent are running an earlier version, AppleInsider reported. Among all devices that Apple is tracking, 85 per cent are running iOS 14. As with iPhones released in the last four years, 8 per cent are running iOS 13.
Apple employees seek flexible approach for return to office
In an email sent to employees earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that most workers will be asked to come in to the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. Apple teams that need to work in-person will join office for four-five days a week. According to The Verge, Apple employees have pushed back against this policy.
WhatsApp unveils new 'Fast Playback' feature for voice message
WhatsApp's Fast Playback feature lets you change playback speed between the default 1x setting, to 1.5x speed or 2x speed, without changing the pitch of someone's voice. It is simple to use -- as you press play on a voice message you will see the playback speed appear, which is set to 1x by default. Simply touch the speed to increase the speed to 1.5x or 2x, the company said in a statement.
realme unveils Watch S in silver colour option
Priced at Rs 4,999, the realme Watch S, Silver will go on sale from June 07 on realme.com and Flipkart. The watch straps are also available in four colours -- black, blue, orange and green. Additionally, the watch straps are also available in Vegan Leather in the colours black, brown, blue and green.
Battlegrounds Mobile India: Over 20M pre-registrations in 2 weeks
The company started pre-ordering the battle royale game through Google Play on May 18. "The pre-registration exceeded 7.6 million on the first day and 10 million in two days, proving the high interest of Indian users," the company said in a statement. "Battleground Mobile India", which is presented as a reward for Indian users who responded to PUBG IP, can be enjoyed free-to-play and is only available in India.
YouTube on mobile gets Loop option for playing videos
The Loop button has been on the desktop version of the video-sharing site for a long time already but has been a notable absentee for YouTube on mobile devices. According to Droidmaze, the option has been rolling out now for a few days, with the icon finding a new home in the overflow three-dot menu that is available when you are watching a video, reports 9To5Google.
realme X7 Max 5G: Stellar mid-ranger amplifying experiences 24/7
For those who deeply scan hardware before buying a smartphone, the Dimensity 1200 (with next-gen 6nm process technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company or TSMC), delivers 18 per cent reduced transistor density and 8 per cent reduced power consumption (compared with Dimensity 1000+).
Google unveils Pixel Buds A-Series at $99
The Pixel Buds A-Series is now available for pre-order in the US and Canada, arriving to customers by June 17. "To experience the full range of the speaker's capabilities, especially in the low frequencies, a good seal is essential," the company said in a statement on Thursday.
TikTok now plans to collect biometric data of US users
TikTok has introduced a new privacy policy section for US users, saying it "may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information" from its users' content. "We may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information as defined under US laws, such as faceprints and voiceprints, from your User Content. Where required by law, we will seek any required permissions from you prior to any such collection," the company said.
Google to disable Advertising IDs for users who opt out of tracking
Starting in late 2021, when a user opts out of interest-based advertising or ads personalisation, the advertising identifier will not be available. "You will receive a string of zeros in place of the identifier," Google said in a latest update. Google has told Play Store developers in an email the changes will "provide users with more control over their data, and help bolster security and privacy," reports the Financial Times.
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