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Global laptop market to hit 173mn units in 2020
The top three players - Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard and Dell - accounted for 68 per cent of the market in 2020, according to Counterpoint Research. However, there has been an increased level of competition between the second tier and third tier players.
Brexit deal offers defunct email software, outdated encryption
Security researchers have stumbled upon these details in the 1,256-page Brexit deal, which mentions 23-year old Netscape Communicator email software. Netscape Communicator is simply mentioned as an example of a "modern e-mail software package" that supports s/MIME (alongside Outlook and Mozilla Mail), The Verge reported on Tuesday.
Hackers using home smart devices for 'swatting' attacks: US Federal Bureau of Investigation
"Swatting" is a term used to describe a hoax call made to emergency services, typically reporting an immediate threat to human life, to draw a response from law enforcement and the SWAT team to a specific location. Confusion on the part of homeowners or responding officers has resulted in health-related or violent consequences and pulls limited resources away from valid emergencies, the FBI said in a statement on Tuesday.
WhatsApp to stop working on these phones from January 1
There are several Android and iOS phones that may not be able to run the app as the company will withdraw support for older versions of OS from next year. According to the information on the WhatsApp FAQ section, WhatsApp will only be compatible with phones running the Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS 9 and newer.
Court permanently shuts down US-India computer scam against elders
In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Justice said that the court gave the permanent injunction against Michael Brian Cotter and four companies barring them offering technical support through telemarketing and web sites following a joint operation by US authorities and India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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.
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