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Apple not planning 'Extreme' Apple Silicon Mac Pro
The Mac Pro is the last model in the entire Mac range to not be powered with an Apple Silicon chip, reports AppleInsider. While rumours claimed that the tech giant is working on one for release next year, it might not be as powerful as formerly believed. The model was believed to use an 'M2 Extreme' chip, which is a more advanced version of the Ultra chip that combines two M2 Ultra chips onto a single silicon piece.
Google to integrate Digilocker in Files app to access official documents in India
At the annual Google for India event, Google announced its partnership with the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to roll out the DigiLocker integration within the Files app. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, which offers a secure cloud-based platform for the storage, sharing and verification of documents and certificates.
WhatsApp introduces 'Accidental delete' feature
Everyone faced the situation when they sent a message to the wrong person or group and accidentally clicked on 'Delete for me' instead of aDelete for Everyone', leaving them in an uncomfortable position, the company said in a statement.To solve this issue, the Accidental delete feature will help users by providing a five-second window to reverse the accidental message delete, and click on 'Delete for Everyone'.
YouTube creators contributed over Rs 10,000 cr to India's GDP in 2021
The company also announced that Courses, a new product to bring a richer learning experience for viewers and a new way to monetise for creators, would begin rolling out in beta in 2023."We are delighted that YouTube's creative ecosystem continues to power India's creator economy, supporting new jobs and opportunities across the length and breadth of the country," said a YouTube official.
Apple backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket deal
According to Dylan Byers of Puck News, Apple backed out of the deal because it doesn't "see the logic", in closing the pricey football package, reports 9to5Google. There were reports earlier this year that Apple was close to a deal with the NFL chiefs, as Apple executive Eddy Cue spoke to them in meetings.
Samsung launches 2 affordable Galaxy smartphones in India
The Galaxy A04 comes in two versions -- 4GB+64GB at Rs 11,999 and 4GB+128GB at Rs 12,999, while Galaxy A04e comes in three versions -- 3GB+32GB at Rs 9,299, 3GB+64GB at Rs 9,999, and 4GB+128 GB at Rs 11,499, according to the company. Both devices will be available on the company's official website and other select retail stores for purchase, starting Tuesday.
Apple may launch new MacBook Pro models, iMac in 2023
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the tech giant plans to release its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chip options "early next year", reports MacRumors. The laptops were expected to launch this year, but reportedly faced internal delays. Beyond updated chip options and faster RAM, there are not any significant changes expected for the upcoming MacBook Pro models.
'Should I step down as head of Twitter?' Musk asks in Twitter poll
Musk tweeted from his account: "Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll." Several users expressed their thoughts on Musk's poll. Popular YouTube content creator Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast said, "If you're going to keep doing stuff like this, yes." Musk later tweeted, "As the saying goes, be careful what you wish, as you might get it."
Google Search hit highest-ever traffic in 25 yrs as Messi dazzled: Sundar Pichai
Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup finally materialised on Sunday, with Argentina surviving a few anxious moments to register a fighting 4-2 penalty shootout win over defending champions France. "Search recorded its highest ever traffic in 25 years during the final of #FIFAWorldCup , it was like the entire world was searching about one thing," tweeted Pichai.
Twitter bans all links to FB, Insta, Mastodon & other rivals on its platform
Twitter said that while it recognises that many of its users are active on other social media platforms, "we will no longer allow free promotion of certain social media platforms on Twitter". The company said that it will remove accounts created solely for the purpose of promoting other social platforms and content that contains links or usernames for the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, Nostr and Post.
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