TECHNOLOGY
Apple launches 'Freeform' whiteboard app
Freeform helps users to organise and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas giving them the ability to see, share and collaborate all in one place, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. The application also allows users to invite others to work on a board together and they can even collaborate while on a FaceTime call.
iPhone 14 Crash Detection notifies man of his wife's accident
According to a Reddit post, user 'u/unclescorpion' was notified of an accident right away, while he was on a phone call with her when he heard her scream -- and the line went dead. "While I was talking to my wife on the phone as she drove home from the store, I heard her scream, and the line went dead.
Samsung set to launch 2 Galaxy A Series phones under Rs 10K this week
The new smartphones -- Galaxy A04 and A04e - will have the RAM Plus feature, supporting up to 8GB RAM, industry sources told IANS. RAM Plus allows users to add virtual RAM storage to their phone as per their usage to ensure apps run well and multitasking is smooth.
Meta launches new tool to stop spread of terror content
With HMA, platforms will be able to scan for any violating content and take action as required. HMA builds on Meta's previous open-source image and video matching software, which can be used for any type of violating content.
Apple releases iOS 16.2 with better always-on display
Owners of the iPhone 14 Pro will take advantage of improved always-on display settings that allow users to disable the mode's wallpaper and notifications if they are too distracting, reports The Verge. Other new features include end-to-end iCloud encryption, Apple Music Sing karaoke mode and much more. End-to-end iCloud encryption in iOS 16.2 is called 'Advanced Data Protection' and is used to safeguard data like notes, iCloud backups and photos.
'There's nothing to hide', says Jack Dorsey on Musk's 'Twitter files'
Dorsey wrote an essay on Revue, an editorial newsletter tool for writers and publishers on Tuesday, reports The Verge. He said that the Twitter staff should not be targeted for perceived slights, and stated that he wished the information had been "released Wikileaks-style." He also promoted Bitcoin and his own social networking protocol in the essay.
Apple rolls out 5G support for iPhone 14, other top models in India
Apple last month enabled 5G in the iOS 16 Beta software programme week for select iPhone users in the country. Apple Airtel and Jio customers who participated in iOS 16 Beta software programme were able to try out 5G. Apple worked closely with its "carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed".
Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council after key members quit
The group was formed in 2016 and had newly 100 independent researchers and human rights activists. In an email to remaining council members, Twitter said that as the company moves into a new phase, "we are reevaluating how best to bring external insights into our product and policy development work".
YouTube's Apple TV app faces issue, users complain
Users claim that while attempting to close the YouTube application, their Apple TV displays a blank screen and becomes unresponsive. While one user tweeted: "Hey @YouTube please get rid of the exit screen on your AppleTV app. It's annoying and doesn't work. It was not needed before and is not needed now."
Microsoft to discontinue Authenticator app for Apple Watch
In a Microsoft support webpage, the company revealed that an update coming to the Authenticator iOS app in January 2023 will remove the companion app from watchOS. As a result, users of the Apple Watch will no longer be able to access the service via the device.
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