TECHNOLOGY
Samsung's 1st mid-segment 5G device Galaxy M42 arriving in India
Galaxy M42 will be the first 'M' series smartphone with 5G connectivity. Industry sources told IANS Galaxy M42 is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor and is likely to launch in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants.
Google to shut down mobile Shopping app in June
The mobile shopping app will, however, be available on the desktop (web) version. It means that shopping.google.com website will remain active.The company confirmed the decision to 9to5Google on Sunday.
Google ran secret project to boost its ad-buying system: Report
The name of the secret programme got revealed in an improperly unredacted document Google had filed as part of an anti-trust lawsuit in Texas.The report on Saturday said that Google's programme was not disclosed to publishers who sold ads through the company's ad-buying systems.
Mobile-based banking now threatened by sophisticated malware
According to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year.It was found that while the overall volume of threats via PCs or mobiles decreased during this period, the team noticed cybercriminals using new and advanced propagation techniques.
Australia suspends Apple-Epic case as battle shifts to US
According to Gizmodo Australia, Apple had asked for a permanent stay of the case in Australia, arguing that the US and Australia cases were very similar.Justice Nye Perram has ordered that the case be temporarily stayed for a period of three months.
Apple Music TV now available in UK, Canada
Apple users can watch Apple Music TV for free through the TV app or the Music app. To find it in the TV app, one needs to scroll down on the Watch Now page for the Apple Music TV carousel, reports 9To5Google. In the Music app, the channel is currently featured at the top of the Browse tab.
Facebook purges 16K groups spreading fake reviews
The social network has also made further changes to its systems for identifying, removing and preventing such content on its social media platforms to ensure it is fulfilling its previous commitments, according to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Facebook's ad delivery system shows gender bias: Study
Researchers at University of Southern California found that Facebook's ad delivery system discriminates against women, reports The Verge.The team of researchers bought ads on Facebook for delivery driver job listings that had similar qualification requirements but for different companies.
Google Pixel 5a 5G to launch in US, Japan later this year
According to two sources familiar with the matter, Android Central came to believe that the Google Pixel 5a 5G was cancelled in its entirety. Pixel 5a 5G is not cancelled. It will be available later this year in the US and Japan and announced in line with when last year's a-series phone was introduced, a Google spokesperson said.
Apple likely to use 120Hz ProMotion display in 'iPhone 13' lineup
According to AppleInsider, low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) displays have been rumoured for the iPhone for about two years. However, the report claims that the displays will finally arrive on the iPhone, granting the device a 120Hz refresh display for the first time.
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