TECHNOLOGY

Meta bringing more Reels editing tools on Facebook Feed
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"Whether posting a video for friends and family to see, or trying to reach people who share similar interests, our video editing tools will make it possible for people to express themselves in new ways via Reels or long-form videos," the company said in a blogpost on Monday.
AFib History now available in India for Apple Watch users
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AFib is a chronic condition, but the amount of time people spend in AFib can change. If left untreated, AFib can lead to heart failure or blood clots that may lead to stroke. Users in India now can now set up AFib History by updating their iPhones to the latest version of iOS and Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
Redmi 12 first impression: Stylish smartphone with a lot of potential
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The Redmi 12 smartphone leaves a strong initial impression with its sleek and modern design. The first thing that catches the eye is the device's 6.79-inch FHD large display, which stretches almost edge to edge, providing an immersive viewing experience. The bezels are noticeably slim, offering a high screen-to-body ratio that enhances the overall aesthetic appeal.
Indian-American named CEO of Fox's streaming service Tubi
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Sud, who recently stepped down as CEO of Vimeo after nine years, will succeed Farhad Massoudi, Tubi's founder and chief executive. “We are witnessing a seismic shift in where and how content will be consumed, and I believe that Tubi can become the destination for the next generation of audiences,” Sud said in a statement.
‘Holy Grail’ 2007 Apple iPhone sells for record Rs 1.5 crore
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Originally retailing at $599, the lot was expected to fetch in the region of $50,000- $100,000 - but broke all previous records. The original iPhone 7 lot, run by LCG Auctions, attracted 28 bids in total and sold at nearly 400 times its original price, reports the BBC.
Apple iPhone 15 may come in pink colour
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The information was shared by the leaker ShrimpApplePro who claimed that the iPhone 15 will come in green, light yellow and pink colours, reports AppleInsider. The leaker also posted an image which includes a Foxconn security badge, with the photo covered by a thumb, to show that the source works for Apple's assembly partner.
Google Play Store sees huge drop in apps amid tough policies
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The total number of Google Play apps has dropped by 360,000 in the past three years, reaching 2.59 million in June, according to data by CasinosEnLigne.com. Low-quality apps have declined but still have a 37 per cent share on Google Play Store, the data showed. The Statista and AppBrain data show that Android users could choose between 2.95 million apps three years ago.
Daily use on Meta Threads drops by 50% amid new sign-up surge
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According to Sensor Tower data, Threads platform’s number of daily active users were down about 20 per cent since its debut on July 5. Data from Similarweb showed a drop of more than 25 per cent in daily active users on Android phones globally. The usage time also decreased by more than 50 per cent, it showed.
Google working on 'Connected Flight' mode for Android: Report
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The information was revealed by a new patent from the company which appeared online, reports Android Authority. According to the patent, the feature will work on phones, tablets and laptops. It seems to be able to recognize when the user is on a plane. If triggered, the device will automatically switch to Aeroplane mode and return to normal mode once it determines that the user is landed.
Russia bans govt officials from using iPhones over alleged surveillance concerns
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Russia's Federal Security Service (FSS) has told thousands of officials to stop using iPhones and other Apple products like iPads, reports the Financial Times. Beginning July 17, employees at Russia's trade ministry will no longer be allowed to use iPhones at the workplace, the report added.
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