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Google Android 11 Beta with focus on privacy released: What's new, and more

The Beta Android 11 is built on three key themes: People, Controls, and Privacy

Google records best Pixel smartphone shipments at 7.2 mn in 2019: IDC

The Pixel-series smartphones' shipments grew 52 per cent year-on-year at 7.2 million units and the company had outpaced OnePlus shipments in 2019

Phone numbers of many WhatsApp users available in Google search: Report

These related to WhatsApp 'click to chat' feature, where users can generate links to invite others

From router to storage device: 5 things to make work-from-home functional

While a make-do workstation at home can get you moving, there are gadgets that help elevate user experience and improve productivity and work efficiency

Twitter Fleets: What is it, how it works and who all shall get it

Fleets is a quick way to express thoughts using multimedia or just simple text

Most Covid-19 smartphone apps don't promise privacy protection: Report

The researchers noted that it is disconcerting that these apps are continuously collecting and processing highly sensitive and personally identifiable information

India-centric affordable OnePlus smart TV, OnePlus Z set to debut in July

This is part of new strategy where OnePlus seeks to resume making affordable smartphones while also expanding into new product categories

IBM exits facial recognition biz as CEO calls out inequity in tech usage

IBM will stop offering facial recognition software and oppose any use of such technology for purposes of mass surveillance and racial profiling, said company's CEO Arvind Krishna

COVID-19: This new Google Maps feature helps avoid crowds in public transit

Transit alerts are rolling out in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the US

Oppo working on connected ecosystem products, may soon launch smart TV

Oppo shared an infographic on Weibo that shows television as part of company's connected ecosystem product strategy

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite goes up for pre-orders at 2 pm on Amazon India

The tablet is a trimmed down version of the company's premium Galaxy Tab S6, which was launched in India last year

OnePlus to unveil India-centric, affordable smart television on July 2

Touted to offer premium smart TV experience at accessible price, the India-centric launch announcement was made by company's CEO and co-founder Pete Lau

OnePlus 8 goes on sale at 12 noon: Price in India, specifications, offers

OnePlus 8 comes in 6GB RAM/128GB storage (India exclusive), 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage variants, priced at Rs 41,999, Rs 44,999 and Rs Rs 49,999, respectively

WhatsApp may allow single account sign-in on multiple devices: Details here

The multi-device sign-in feature would allow users to use single WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously

Facebook's Google Photos transfer tool now available globally

The tool allows users to create copies of all of the photos or videos on their Facebook account and transfer them to a linked Google Photos one

Reliance Jio offers free Hotstar+Disney, Amazon Prime yearly subscription

Here is what Reliancec Jio offers in the free Hotstar+Disney and Amazon Prime yearly subscription

Australia fines Sony $2.4 mn for refusing refunds on faulty PS games

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had filed a lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Ltd in May last year

Microsoft rolls out Chromium Edge browser for all Windows 10 users

The Chromium-based Edge browser provides best-in-class compatibility with extensions and websites

Review: PLAYGO BH70 AI wireless headphones are a bit out of tune

In terms of comfort, the leather padding on the headband and around the ear cups is nice and locks the headphones in place

After Mitron app, Google takes down 'Delete China Apps' from Play Store

Remove China Apps gained popularity because of a growing anti-China sentiment due to Himalayan border dispute between India and China