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Samsung dominates 2020 smartphone panel market with 50% share
Samsung Display was followed by China's BOE Technology Group Co. with a 15 per cent share, followed by its South Korean rival LG Display Co. with an 8 per cent share, Strategy Analytics data showed. The global smartphone display panel market grew 7 per cent on-year to $43 billion in 2020, reports Yonhap news agency.
Xiaomi Mi Mix to feature 'liquid lens' camera
A liquid lens contains an optical-grade liquid and is controlled either mechanically or electronically. The liquid lenses are tensile and can quickly change the focal length. They also take up less space compared to a traditional lens, reports AndroidAuthority. According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the company's self-developed liquid lens will be controlled through a motor to achieve precise and rapid focusing.
Microsoft-owned GitHub bets big on Indian developers, students
The company also introduced fellowships for students with companies in India and extended its enterprise licenses to over 1,000 new startups in the country. In 2020, more than 1.8 million developers in India joined GitHub, taking the developer community in the country to 5.8 million.
Google testing Memory for Assistant to save, find everything
According to a report in 9to5Google, the feature is currently is being tested with Google employees. Google describes "Memory" as an "easy, quick way to save and find everything in one place." It allows you to save any screen content to Memory, including links to the original source when available. It will also save objects, posters, or handwritten notes, thoughts and reminders.
India 'wristables' market crosses over Rs 3,800 cr in 2020
Noise, a smart accessories brand that started off with bands, was able to capture the third position by volumes during 2020. In terms of revenue, Apple and Samsung lead in this space as well, owing to their considerably higher price points in comparison to other major competitors who focus on the affordable segment.
OnePlus 9 Pro: Premium in every sense
The launch of the OnePlus 9 Pro with a focus on an improved camera technology developed in partnership with Swedish company Hasselblad sends a strong signal to its competitors that it is ready to take on the big guns. The pricing is a statement in itself. The phone comes in two variants. While the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant was launched at Rs 64,999, the 12+256GB variant was introduced at Rs 69,999.
Apple Watch with wrap-around display in the works
According to MacRumors, a patent titled "Display Module and System Applications" was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The document outlines how a flexible display could span the entire watch face and the band of a smartwatch for a transformational new Apple Watch design.
YouTube says won't remove livestreamed US mass shooting video
"Following yesterday's tragic shooting, bystander video of the incident was detected by our teams. While violent content intended to shock or disgust viewers is not allowed on YouTube, we do allow videos with enough news or documentary context," The Verge quoted Elena Hernandez, a YouTube spokesperson, as saying.
Twitter acqui-hires API integration platform Reshuffle
The reshuffle has built an integration platform that lets developers easily build workflows and connect systems using any API. This will help Twitter that aims to launch Spaces (audio rooms) and Super Follow (a subscription service for creators and their fans) soon.
LG makes a comeback in affordable phone segment with K42
The smartphone sports a military-grade certified build that is said to have passed nine different categories of the US military defence standard testing, including high and low temperature, temperature shock, vibration, shock and humidity, among others. The affordable device is priced at Rs 10,990 for the lone 3GB RAM+64GB storage variant and comes with a 2-year extended warranty along with a free one-time screen replacement.
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