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Vivo Y20 (2021) with MediaTek Helio P35 chip launched
The device will be available in two colour palettes – dawn white and nebula blue. The brand might unveil the device to other Southeast Asian markets in the time to come, reports Gizmo China. The smartphone features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
Apple removes app that promoted private parties during Covid-19
However, the now-deleted FAQ page of Vybe Together had said it was designed to promote "small gatherings" rather than "big parties." The app that used the tagline "Get your rebel on. Get your party on," has also been banned on TikTok. The app's creators told The Verge that Apple was the one to take it off the App Store.
Google removes astrophotography ultrawide mode from new Pixel phones
The astrophotography feature lets users capture the night sky by pointing their phone up and keeping it still, either by balancing it on a nearby object or putting it on a tripod. According to The Verge, this feature is still available on the phones' other cameras, but if you go to Night Sight mode and switch to the ultra-wide-angle camera you will now get a warning saying "Zoom to 1x for astrophotography."
OnePlus 9 series to miss out on periscope lens: Report
The periscope lens is used in smartphones to offer enhanced optic zoom capabilities, which opens up a lot of photography opportunities as well. Before Q3 this year, many new phones were equipped with periscope telephoto lenses. Next year, many new phones will not have periscope lenses, reports Seekdevice.
Galaxy S21, S21 Plus may come with lower screen resolution
This equates to a pixel density of 421 ppi for the 6.2-inch S21 and 394 ppi for the 6.7-inch S21 Plus. Both would offer 120Hz and 60Hz refresh rates, like their predecessors, reports The Verge. Samsung would launch three models of the S21 Series -- Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G.
Donald Trump administration appeals order blocking TikTok restrictions
The US Department of Justice appealed the order to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Monday, The Verge reported. The appeal was filed against the December 7 order by US District Judge Carl Nichols which blocked the US Commerce Department from putting restrictions that it had planned to impose on the short video-sharing platform owned by Chinese unicorn ByteDance.
Computer shop owner sues Twitter for $500mn in US
Now, according to The Verge, John Paul Mac Isaac who was the owner of The Mac Shop, has sued Twitter, claiming the micro-blogging platform specifically made this decision to "communicate to the world that [Mac Isaac] is a hacker."
Volkswagen unveils 'visionary' electric car-charging robot
"A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is, and remains, a key factor in the success of electric mobility. Our charging robot is just one of several approaches, but is undoubtedly one of the most visionary," said Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagen Group Components.
OnePlus 9 may come with flat display, reverse wireless charging
The device will have 30W fast wireless charging, similar to the OnePlus 8 Pro. Secondly, the OnePlus 9 will have a 4500mAh battery compared to 4300mAh battery on the 8 Pro and will also come with 65W wired charging, reports XDA Developers. The upcoming series will include the Oneplus 9 and 9 Pro, as usual. But now a new report suggests that a budget variant, possibly the OnePlus 9 Lite, will also arrive alongside its flagship counterparts.
Paytm Payout gift wallet cards & digital gold achieve Rs 100 crore GMV
With the ongoing pandemic, more companies are adopting the offerings by Paytm Payouts as a safe, efficient, and cost-effective way to spread the festive cheer. With most employees working remotely this year, the service gained popularity for its advantages of zero logistic costs of procurement and distribution.
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