TECHNOLOGY
Apple patents iPhone cases that can charge AirPods
The patent, spotted by AppleInsider, titled 'Cases and folios for carrying and charging accessories', reports AppleInsider.
OPPO Find X3 with Snapdragon 888 SoC to launch in March
The company took to Weibo to reveal the March launch timeline after several leaks of the phones, GizmoChina reported. A message was posted on their official channel, which stated. "See the #ImpossibleSurface in March". That clearly means that OPPO has planned a March launch date for the Find X3 series.
Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation: Indigenous startups, investors form alliance against tech giants like Google, Facebook
The body will also be working to advise the government and the regulators of the technology sector on policy frameworks that are needed to help the growth of the digital economy in India. The formation of ADIF has roots in the controversial billing policy of Google in India that demands a 30% share of in-app purchase amounts. The billing issue reached the government and a probe regarding the same is underway.
US tells Tesla to recall 158,000 cars for failing displays
The agency is investigating a potential safety-related defect concerning incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera and other safety related vehicle functions in certain Tesla models. It has found that the problem lies with worn-out flash memory chips used in the displays of 2012-2018 Model S sedans and 2016-2018 Model X SUVs.
Record 218 bn app downloads in 2020, consumer spend hits $143 bn
Consumers also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone, said analytics firm App Annie's annual 'State of Mobile' industry report.
TikTok makes teenagers' accounts more private by default
With a private TikTok account, only someone who the user approves as a follower can view their videos. "We want our younger users to be able to make informed choices about what and with whom they choose to share, which includes whether they want to open their account to public views," said Eric Han, Head of US Safety, TikTok.
Amazon launches Prime Video mobile edition plans starting at Rs 89
Prime Video Mobile Edition is a single-user mobile-only plan, providing SD quality streaming to customers which is created especially for a mobile-first country like India. Prime Video is collaborating with Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), India's premier communications solutions provider, for the first roll-out of Prime Video Mobile Edition.
Dell launches updated Alienware gaming laptops at CES 2021
The updated m15 and m17 will be on sale starting January 26 in the US for $2,149.99. In terms of specifications, both Alienware m15 R4 and Alienware m17 R4 come with a 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch display respectively.
SpaceX cargo Dragon heads for splashdown with key science, rats
It is the first undocking of a US commercial cargo craft from the International Docking Adapter on the station's space-facing port of the Harmony module. Previous cargo Dragon spacecraft were attached and removed from the space station using the station's robotic Canadarm2.
No major upgrades for iPhone's main camera until 2023: Report
Kuo claims that Apple will have three companies as the main lens suppliers for Apple's upcoming iPhone lineup. Said companies are Largan, Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), and Sunny Optical, reports GSMArena.
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