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WhatsApp may soon let users pin messages within chats, group
The feature is useful as it will allow users to pin important messages to the top of the chat, reports WABetaInfo. If a message is pinned and the recipient is using an old version of the application, then the app will show a message in the conversation to ask to upgrade to the latest version available on the store.
Apple may launch 'HomePod mini 2' in 2024
Kuo tweeted: "Goertek has secured NPI and assembly orders for HomePod mini 2, which will start mass shipments in 2H24." He also mentioned that the tech giant will likely start mass production of the "AirPods Max 2" and "AirPods low-cost version" in the second half of next year or in the first half of 2025.
YouTube releases 'Go Live Together' for creators to co-stream on phone
The company shared the information on Twitter from its TeamYouTube account, saying: "Introducing Go Live Together, a new way to easily start a co-stream & invite a guest, all from your phone! creators need 50+ subs to host co-streams, but anyone can be a guest.
Twitter expands Blue service to 6 more countries
The Twitter Blue service is now available in Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain, reports TechCrunch. Additionally, the company is introducing a new Spaces tab featuring podcasts and curated stations for live and recorded spaces.
Apple logs $65.8 bn in iPhone revenue as China disruptions hit supply
However, on a constant currency basis, iPhone revenue was roughly flat, according to the company. Apple faced supply chain disruptions in October and November as China faced Covid surge and protests erupted at its key supplier Foxconn's main factory in the country.
Google employees protest against job cuts, low pay in US
While one protest was staged on Wednesday at the tech giant's headquarters in California, a second demonstration too place near Google's corporate offices in New York City the following day, reports Bloomberg.
Nearly 50 Google employees also protested outside a Ninth Avenue store in New York shortly.
YouTube Shorts now averaging over 50 bn daily views: Sundar Pichai
Pichai said that this performance will reward creators and help improve the Shorts experience for everyone. "Our subscription business continues to grow, with YouTube Music and Premium surpassing 80 million subscribers, including trials. Together with our YouTube Primetime channel subscriptions and YouTube TV, we have good momentum here," Pichai said.
Amazon posts $149.2 bn in net sales, faces short-term uncertainty
The Jeff Bezos-founded e-commerce giant said that excluding the $5 billion unfavourable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 12 per cent compared with fourth quarter 2021. Net income decreased to $0.3 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $14.3 billion.
Apple crosses 2 billion active devices
The company also reported quarterly revenue of $117.2 billion, a 5 per cent decrease year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.88. As we all continue to navigate a challenging environment, we are proud to have our best lineup of products and services ever, and as always
Google may soon let users use Android phone as USB webcam
Esper's Mishaal Rahman posted on the decentralised social media platform Mastodon, "using an Android phone as a webcam became really popular during the pandemic, but you've typically had to install a third-party app to do so."
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