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Vivo commits 3 years of Android updates for upcoming flagships
The company said in a statement that it is expanding its software support for the flagship X series for selected models launching after July 2021. Vivo said it aims to extend the high-end smartphone experience offered by the X series devices by ensuring continuous improvements based on evolving consumer trends and exciting new software innovations.
Samsung, Ericsson end legal battle over patents
"We are delighted to sign a mutually beneficial agreement with Samsung. This important deal confirms the value of our patent portfolio and further illustrates Ericsson's commitment to FRAND (fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory) principles," Ericsson chief intellectual property officer Christina Petersson was quoted as saying in the report on Sunday.
Just 13% global iOS users allow apps to track to date: Report
According to data compiled by mobile app analytics platform Flurry Analytics, only around 5 per cent of daily iOS users in the US allowed apps to track other apps. Flurry Analytics, owned by Verizon Media, is used in over 1 million mobile applications, providing aggregated insights across 2 billion mobile devices per month.
Redesigned MacBook Air to include iMac-like colour options
This design philosophy is expected to continue down the Mac product line and a prolific leaker has confirmed it, AppleInsider reported. The source stated "colours for average consumers" alongside an old image from an Apple event. This suggests that colour options would be made available for consumer devices, where "pro" Macs will have more subdued shades of grey and silver, the report said.
Zenfone 8 Mini to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888: Report
GizmoChina, citing leaks, reported that the Zenfone 8 Mini will pack a 5.9-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and the Under-display fingerprint scanner. There is equally a Gorilla Glass Victus protection onboard and the dimension of the device is given as 148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm and it weighs just 169 grams, the report said.
Elon Musk pokes fun at himself, admits Twitter puts him in trouble
Appearing alongside American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus to host the late-night comedy show on NBC Television that was streamed in over 100 countries including India for the first time, Musk said: "Sometimes after I say something I have to say, 'I mean that,'. He pointed to his "69 days after 4/20 again haha" tweet but didn't mention the 2018 tweet that got him in trouble with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Zoom gains access to private iPad camera API: Report
According to app developer Jeremy Provost, it gives an advantage to the Zoom users to use the Split View multitasking to access Twitter, a notes app, etc, reports 9To5Mac reported. "We asked Zoom and to our surprise, they gave us the answer and in the process revealed an apparently private process, available only to those deemed worthy by Apple," Provost said.
Musk-promoted Dogecoin crashes as he appears on 'SNL' TV show
When SNL first went live on NBC and was streamed in over 100 countries for the first time ever, the cryptocurrency hovered around 69 cents but as the show was on, the price dropped to 56 cents, a 12 per cent plunge. Trading platform Robinhood also crashed for cryptocurrency users. "We're currently experiencing issues with crypto trading. We're working to resolve this as soon as possible," the crypto platform said in a tweet
South Korea to clamp down on cryptocurrency phishing activity
The ICT ministry said there have recently been increasing reports of phishing attempts via text messages that lead cryptocurrency users to enter their exchange IDs and passwords on fake websites to steal them and access their accounts. The ministry said it found and blocked 32 such phishing websites in the past three months, compared with a total of 41 websites detected in the whole of last year, reports Yonhap news agency.
Samsung mulling new smartphone launches in August: Report
Samsung, the world's largest smartphone vendor, is in talks with local mobile carriers over releasing its new smartphone models, including the Galaxy S21 FE, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3, in late August, according to the sources. If confirmed, the new smartphones will be launched earlier than usual.
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