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Xiaomi patents phone design with under-display flip camera
The flip technology to be used in the phone's camera setup will enable the camera to rotate 180 degrees and serve as both a selfie cam and a rear-facing camera. Xiaomi continues to pursue active research and development within the smartphone segment of the tech industry, Gizmo China reported on Tuesday. The company recently displayed a concept phone featuring a curved display and an under-display camera.
Samsung to skip MWC 2021 in-person over virus concerns
The world's largest smartphone vendor will not showcase its products and technologies "offline" at the mobile technologies trade fair. "The health and safety of our employees, partners and customers is our number one priority, so we have made the decision to withdraw from exhibiting in-person at this year's MWC," the company said in a statement.
Google raises Rs 33 cr in internal donations for Covid-hit India
The nonprofits that are part of the campaign include GiveIndia, Charities Aid Foundation India, GOONJ, and United Way of Mumbai. To help people search for is the availability of hospital beds and access to medical oxygen, Google is also testing a new feature using the Q&A function in Maps that enables people to ask about and share local information on availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations.
Asus postpones India product launches on May 12 due to Covid
The new ROG line-up included ROG Flow X13, Zephyrus 15 Duo SE, Zephyrus 15 and Zephyrus 14 laptops. The company was also set to unveil the ZenFone 8 smartphone series. "While we have been very excited to launch our new smartphone at same time as global, ASUS India's top priority in these challenging times is the safety of our customers, partners, employees and all other stakeholders in the fight against the virus," said Dinesh Sharma, Business Head
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)
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