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Microsoft Edge gets text prediction feature in latest update
The update is available for the stable version of Edge, so any user who uses the browser regularly should be able to download it, reports Windows Central. The text prediction feature provides predictions for long-form editable text fields on web pages.
Apple eyes India, Vietnam to replace China as its key manufacturer
Largest Apple supplier Foxconn has "quietly finalised plans" to relocate some of its Apple iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam, reports The South China Morning Post. Apple has reportedly cut back on orders citing weakening demand in potential blow to its Chinese suppliers amid Covid disruptions.
Spotify back online after brief outage
Several Spotify users reported streams suddenly stopped, and some say they have logged out and can't log in again. Online website outage tracker Downdetector spotted more than 30,000 reports of the issue with Spotify. Most reported issues were with the mobile application.
Musk to reveal Twitter code as users unable to login via 3rd party apps
Musk said that Twitter will publish tweet recommendation code and make account/tweet status visible no later than next month. "Transparency builds trust," the Twitter CEO posted. He also said that the bookmark button is moving to the tweet details page, the company will fix image length crop and other minor bugs next week.
Meta sues surveillance firm Voyager Labs for scraping data with fake FB accounts
The company filed the lawsuit in a federal court in California against Voyager Labs for creating fake accounts and scraping user data. "We disabled Voyager's accounts, filed this action to enforce our Terms and Policies and asked the Court to ban Voyager from Facebook and Instagram," said the company.
Microsoft's OneNote for Mac gets Dictate feature
The Dictate feature with AI-backed voice commands allows users to add, format, edit, and organise their text. With this feature, users can leverage the power of their voice to conquer the blank page and capture notes at the speed of thought in more than 50 supported languages, according to the company.
Apple may launch new AirPods Max, $99 AirPods in 2024
The information was shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on the micro-blogging platform Twitter. However, he did not mention any additional details about the new AirPods Max. Kuo tweeted on Thursday: "My latest survey indicates that Hon Teng (FIT)-- a Hon Hai/Foxconn Group subsidiary
Intel launches new desktop processor with 6GHz clock speeds
The new processor is now available to purchase at retailers worldwide, with a recommended customer price starting at $699, according to the company. The chip-maker mentioned that the new processor with 6GHz max turbo frequency promises to power world-class gaming and create experiences for desktop enthusiasts.
Microsoft brings new features on Teams Rooms
Users can leverage all of the new features by updating to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android update 3, the tech giant said in a statement. A Microsoft Whiteboard session can be launched with just one touch, allowing for instant collaboration.
Lenovo launches new 5G Android tablet in India
The new tablet supports sub-6GHz 5G networks which allow users to enjoy high-speed connectivity even during peak hours, for hybrid work, learning and entertainment. "5G services can be accessed by inserting a 5G-enabled sim through the devices' slot. It allows users to enjoy video chats in real-time, with hands-free login via front camera sensor and background blur that ensure added privacy," Lenovo said.
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