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Giving up on Windows Phone was a mistake, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
After struggling to sell Windows smartphones as Google's Android and Apple iOS Operating Systems (OS) surged ahead, Microsoft in 2017 had for the first time said that the software giant will no longer develop new features or hardware for Windows 10 mobiles.
Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devices
The brands that will adopt Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 include Asus, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, vivo, ZTE, and others. Flagship Android devices powered by the latest processor are expected to be available in the coming weeks, the company said.
Apple announces ‘Scary Fast’ product launch just before Halloween
According to earlier reports, Apple is preparing to reveal updates for the Mac lineup. “You’re invited to watch a special Apple Event online. Tune in at apple.com," the company said in an invite. Apple may be planning to announce a refreshed 24-inch iMac at the event, along with a new MacBook Pro, according to reports.
Spotify reaches 226 mn paid subscribers, returns to profitability
Net additions of 6 million paid users were 2 million ahead of the guidance, said the company.
Instagram testing feed only for paid verified users
Reports surfaced earlier this year that Meta is testing a new subscription service that would let Facebook and Instagram users pay for a verified account.
Hackers exploit Israeli-Hamas war via fake donation emails, web links
To date, cybercriminals have disseminated over 500 scam emails and created fraudulent websites to expedite the money transfer process, according to the research by Kaspersky.
Samsung announces new Galaxy Tab A9 series in India
The new series, which includes -- Tab A9 and Tab A9+, will come in three colours -- Graphite, Silver and Navy, and will be available to purchase from October 23.
Insta's new feature will let you turn photos into stickers for reels, stories
Instagram head Adam Mosseri gave a brief demonstration of how the new feature will work in a video shared to his broadcast channel. "We're testing a way for you to turn photos into custom stickers to use in reels and stories. You can create stickers from your own photos in your camera roll, or from eligible images you see on Instagram," Mosseri said.
Apple may announce new iMac at the end of this month: Report
Despite not specifying the chip, he previously predicted this update would incorporate an M3 chip, reports The Verge.
Google ordered to pay $1.1 mn to female executive over gender discrimination
The lawsuit by Google Cloud engineering director Ulku Rowe had alleged that the company gave higher pay to less-experienced male executives who were hired for similar roles at the same time. She alleged that Google also denied her promotions in response to her complaints.
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