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Apple puts new security system for iMessages in iOS 14 update

Apple has added a new security system in iOS with the new update to protect iPhone and iPad users against cyber attacks via iMessages.

Google camera update allows to disable 'Auto Night Sight' in Pixel phones

Google has updated its camera app that permanently turns off the Auto Night Sight feature on devices that automatically enable the low-light photography mode.

YouTube testing new feature to share short clips from videos, live streams

YouTube is rolling out a new feature that would allow users to capture and share moments from videos and live streams.

Global PC market grows 35% to 143.7 mn units in Q4, Lenovo leads: Report

The global PC market including tablets ended 2020 on a high as shipments grew 35% year-on-year to reach 143.7 million units in Q4 of 2020, with Lenovo leading the market in Q4 and for the full year

Xiaomi may launch a smartphone with 200W fast charging: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with 200W fast charging technology.

Xiaomi to launch MIUI 12.5 globally on February 8, says Report

Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch its next version of in-house Android-based skin MIUI 12.5 on February 8

Xiaomi develops 'air charge' tech to charge devices without any wire

Xiaomi on Friday introduced a brand new form of charging called Mi Air Charge Technology that is able to charge devices "within a radius of several metres."

Worried about power of social media companies: UN chief Guterres

Guterres has said he is 'worried about the power of social media companies and issues such as the volume of information being gathered about people'

Huawei loses spot in top 5 smartphone players for the 1st time in 6 years

Huawei secured the sixth place in Q4 2020 with 32 million smartphones shipped, according to a new report

Google allows gambling apps on Play Store in US and 14 other countries

Google has allowed gambling and betting apps on its Play Store that will be available for users in 15 countries including the US.

Apple may launch second-generation AirPods Pro in the first half of 2021

A new report has claimed that the iPhone maker may launch second-generation AirPods Pro in the first half of 2021.

Mark Zuckerberg defends WhatsApp privacy policy amid India backlash

In a quarterly earnings call with analysts on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said that the company has moved the date of this update back to give everyone time to understand what the update means.

Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of privacy update

Cook lambasted social media companies, though without naming them, accusing them of prioritising user attention and data collection at the cost of allowing and even rewarding dangerous conspiracies

Bharti Airtel steals a march on 5G rivals, conducts live testing of service

The company said the full impact of the 5G experience would be available to Airtel customers when adequate spectrum is available and government approvals received

Firms with digital tech going to be more resilient against Covid: Nadella

The Microsoft CEO said the coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally accelerated, what was going to be a decade long process of digital transformation disseminated across industries

92% of Whatsapp users won't use pay features if info shared with FB: Survey

Around 79 per cent respondents said that they are not likely to use Whatsapp Business Accounts if the instant messaging app decides to implement the policy in May

UK opens formal investigation of Facebook's purchase of Giphy

The UK's competition watchdog launched a formal investigation on Thursday into Facebook's purchase of Giphy over concerns it will stifle competition for animated images

New Play Store policy on gamified loyalty programs to give clarity: Google

Google India said it has updated its Play Store policy guidance on gamified loyalty programs to provide more clarity around the rules, while safeguarding users and optimising developer experience

Boosted by tech stocks, Norway wealth fund earned $123 billion in 2020

Norway's $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is the world's largest

Facebook usage, revenue soared during pandemic as screen time skyrocketed

American technology company Facebook ended 2020 on a high note