TECHNOLOGY
Google Assistant can now help find lost iPhone
Android users have long been able to use the Google Assistant to trigger a sound for their smartphone if it got lost. According to MacRumors, that same ability, much like Apple's own Find My system, is coming to the iPhone. The feature will let users who have a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker and the accompanying Google Home app for iOS find a misplaced device, the report said.
Instagram testing 3 new 'like' options to empower users
According to The Verge, the company has announced a "small global test" that will present users with these options. The company added that it is was also "working on a similar experience" for Facebook. Instagram last year ran a test to hide 'like' counts on posts in seven different countries, announced in November that it was expanding the test globally.
LG-GM joint venture to build second US battery plant
Ultrium Cells, a joint venture between LG and GM, has picked a site in Tennessee for their second electric vehicle (EV) battery plant, which will be similar in scope to its $2.3 billion Ohio plant, according to sources familiar with the matter. The two companies will jointly announce the investment plan on Friday, they noted.
Dell spins out VMware, to generate over $9B
"By spinning off VMware, we expect to drive additional growth opportunities for Dell Technologies as well as VMware and unlock significant value for stakeholders. Both companies will remain important partners, with a differentiated advantage in how we bring solutions to customers," Dell CEO Michael Dell said in a statement late on Wednesday.
iPhones in 2022 to feature 48MP camera, no mini: Report
According to AppleInsider, citing famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's top-tier "iPhone 14" models will adopt a 1/1.3-inch 48MP CMOS image sensor for wide-angle camera module duties. "We believe that the new 2H2022 iPhone may support direct 48MP output and 12MP (four cells merge output mode) output simultaneously," Kuo said in a note to investors.
Samsung thanks Biden administration for chip supply meeting
Samsung was one of the 19 global firms and the only South Korean company that attended the White House's virtual meeting on Monday (local time), where Biden stressed a need to invest in the semiconductor industry and secure the country's supply chain. Choi Si-young, who heads Samsung's foundry business, reportedly attended the virtual meeting, reports Yonhap news agency.
ASUS unveils two ZenBook laptops in India
Starting at Rs 99,990, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is now available across online and offline channels, while ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) will be available from mid-May at a starting price of Rs 2,39,990. "At ASUS, our job is to keep pushing the limits on innovation and try to go above and beyond the expectations of our consumers," Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, said in a statement.
Amazon Prime Music launches podcasts for users in India
Podcasts will be available on the Amazon Prime Music app on Android and iOS, Web player and Amazon Echo devices. Users will now have access to locally popular shows by creators including Jay Shetty, Cyrus Broacha, Neil Bhatt amongst others as well as international Amazon Originals produced exclusively for Amazon Prime Music customers in multiple languages.
realme C25 shines in entry-level smartphone segment
With the launch of value-for-money smartphones, the company has successfully disrupted the budget segment in India. According to the company, the C series continues to be a strong growth driver for the brand, contributing 28 per cent to 30 per cent of realme India's revenues.
MediaTek unveils 5G chipset for smartphones in India
The company also announced realme as the first smartphone brand in India to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. "The MediaTek Dimensity 700 brings the power of 5G to the India market. The SoC is designed in line with our vision to spread the benefits of 5G to consumers everywhere in an accelerated manner," Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India, said in a statement.
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