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Samsung Galaxy S23 series may feature 12MP front camera
The Galaxy S23 and S23+ will get a new, upgraded front camera as it will swap out the 10MP selfie camera for a 12MP one, reports GSMArena. This might seem like an upgrade for the S23 and S23+ but it would be a downgrade for the Ultra model as the previous Galaxy S22 Ultra featured a 40MP front camera.
Smartphone makers may be forced to bring back removable batteries
This move comes after making USB Type-C charging ports mandatory on all smartphones, tablets, and laptops. According to SamMobile, as the new laws cover the entire battery life cycle, the new regulation will present a new set of challenges to consumer tech firms and battery manufacturers.
Spotify's Anchor app may be rebranded as 'Spotify Creator Studio'
According to a survey sent to creators in the Spotify for Podcasters programme, the streaming giant might be doing away with the Anchor brand, reports TechCrunch. "Anchor and Spotify for Podcasters are now Spotify Creator Studio, the all-in-one platform for creators of all kinds (and sizes) to express themselves and find success on Spotify," the sample announcement in the survey reads.
Tumblr adding support for livestreaming
The new livestreaming feature is being rolled out to US users on iOS and Android, and a release for global users and the desktop site is planned for the near future, reports The Verge.Tumblr has supported streaming in the past, but then it only allowed users to share streams from other services like YouNow and YouTube.
Musk blames bots for his poll, now wants only Blue subscribers to participate
His Twitter poll on Monday revealed that a whopping 57.5 per cent people wanted him to quit as the CEO of the micro-blogging platform. "Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll," the Tesla CEO had said.
Twitter announces 'Blue for Business' service
As a Twitter Blue for Business subscriber, a company can link any number of their associated individuals, businesses and brands to their account, Twitter said in its Business blogpost. When they do, associated profiles will receive a little badge of their parent company's profile picture next to their blue or gold checkmark.
Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520 mn fine over kids' privacy violations
Epic will pay a $275 million penalty for violating children's privacy law, change default privacy settings, and pay $245 million in refunds for tricking users into making unwanted charges. "As our complaints note, Epic used privacy-invasive default settings and deceptive interfaces that tricked Fortnite users, including teenagers and children," said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi, pledges support for G20 Presidency
"Thank you for a great meeting today PM @narendramodi. Inspiring to see the rapid pace of technological change under your leadership. Look forward to continuing our strong partnership and supporting India's G20 Presidency to advance an open, connected internet that works for all," Pichai tweeted after the meeting.
Nvidia to remove GameStream feature on Shield devices
"Starting in mid-February, a planned update to the Nvidia Games app will begin rolling out to Shield owners. With this update, the GameStream feature will no longer be available in app. Shield users can continue to use GameStream until that time," reads Nvidia's customer help page.
Samsung may launch foldable screen laptop next year
According to SamMobile, in 2023, Samsung Display plans to produce 8.5 million OLED panels for laptops, a 43 per cent increase over this year. The majority of those panels will go to ASUS, which is currently using LG's foldable OLED panels in its foldable screen laptops.
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