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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.
OPPO to launch F19 on April 6
The OPPO F19 will feature a massive 5000mAh battery paired with 33W Flash Charge, and a brilliant AMOLED Full HD+ punch-hole display.The company claims that with 33W Flash Charge, which runs on a 11V3A solution, OPPO F19 fully charges in only 72 minutes.
Microsoft kills Cortana on Android, iOS devices
Microsoft has also removed the Cortana app from both the App Store and Google's Play Store, beginning March 31. "As we announced in July, we will soon be ending support for the Cortana app on Android and iOS, as Cortana continues its evolution as a productivity assistant," Microsoft said in an update.
Apple to use Tesla ‘megapack' batteries at its US solar farm
According to The Verge, the Apple solar farm will consist of 85 Tesla lithium-ion "megapacks". The new setup will store up to 240 MW-hours of energy and has been approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors last year. "Monterey County's planning chief confirmed that Apple will use the Tesla batteries," the report said late on Wednesday.
Samsung to launch 2 Galaxy F Series phones in India next week
According to industry sources, Galaxy F12 is tipped to come with a True 48MP camera, 90Hz refresh rate and a 6000mAh battery. It will be powered by an 8nm Exynos processor, making the Galaxy F12 extremely power efficient, the sources told IANS on Thursday. Galaxy F02s is likely to sport a 6.5-inch HD+ display and a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.
Live streaming Twitter app Periscope shuts down
The app has already been removed from both Google and Apple app stores. "We leave you with our gratitude for all the creators and viewers who brighten the Periscope community. We hope to see you all live on Twitter," Periscope said in a tweet. Most Periscope features will no longer be accessible after Thursday.
Google announces not to attend Mobile World Congress 2021
Google said that following current COVID-19 travel restrictions and protocols, it "has made the decision to not exhibit at Mobile World Congress this year". "We will continue to collaborate closely with GSMA and support our partners through virtual opportunities. We look forward to this year's activities and seeing you in Barcelona in 2022," the company said in a statement to The Verge on Wednesday.
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