TECHNOLOGY
Google likely to use its own chip in Pixel 6
According to documents viewed by 9To5Google, ‘Whitechapel' is used in connection with the codename 'Slider'. ‘Slider' is a shared platform for the first Whitechapel systems on a chip (SoC). Internally, Google refers to this chip as "GS101," with "GS" potentially being short for "Google Silicon," the report said on Friday.
Microsoft's developer event ‘Build' goes virtual again
Microsoft Build 2020 was also organised digital-only. The company uses the "Build" conference, usually attended by over 5,000 people, to showcase new technologies and features for its Office and Windows products. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the 2021 dates to The Verge.
Apple Arcade expands its catalog to more than 180 games
Timeless Classics includes universally loved, quintessential genres with titles like "Good Sudoku by Zach Gage," "Chess - Play & Learn," and "Backgammon," while App Store Greats brings some of the best award-winning games from the App Store to Apple Arcade, including "Threes!," "Mini Metro," and "Fruit Ninja Classic," all ad-free and fully unlocked.
Amazfit Bip U Pro to launch in India under 5k
The smartwatch, likely to be launched next week, will be available on Amazon and the company's online store in three colours -- black, pink and green. The smartwatch will feature a 1.43-inch HD TFT-LCD colour display and 2.5D Corning Gorilla 3. In addition to uploading your own picture as the background, the users can choose from 50 watch faces.
US iPhone users' spending on apps grew 38% in 2020: Report
The rise in spending is driven mainly by the impacts of the pandemic during which people turned to their mobile devices for a wide array of reasons. The data include spending on in-app purchases and premium apps, but excludes commerce apps such as Amazon, rideshare services like Uber, or other apps where purchases are not directly processed by the App Store.
Signal is fastest growing app as WhatsApp privacy policy inches closer
Another encrypted messaging app Telegram was at the third spot in downloads and number two in MAUs, according to data provided by app analytics firm App Annie. Signal is gaining immense popularity owing to its simplicity and focus on privacy.
Apple 'knowingly' sold Macs with defective display: US judge
The judgment came in a classaction lawsuit over the MacBook Pro stage light fault, in which the backlight takes on the appearance of stage lighting at the bottom of the screen before failing completely, 9to5Mac reported on Thursday. Apple introduced its controversial MacBook Pro redesign in 2016.
OPPO now manufactures 1 smartphone in 3 seconds in India
With over 10,000-strong workforce, the Noida factory produces more than 60 lakh phones a month during peak seasons. The facility is divided into four sections including assembly, SMT (Surface Mount Technology), storage and supply warehouse. The super-machines at the SMT section can hold 37,000 micro components per hour, adding on to the production efficiency.
Apple adds 2 new Siri voices to eliminate gender bias
The latest update will allow iPhone and iPad users to choose their preferred Siri voice during device setup. According to a TechCrunch report, this is a positive step forward as it allows people to choose the voice that they prefer without the defaults bias coming into play.
YouTube updates ad guidelines about drug-related videos
The guidelines break down drug-related content into three categories -- videos where uploaders can turn ads on, videos where ads should be turned off and videos where they can be turned on "but only brands who opt in will run ads," The Verge reported on Thursday.
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