TECHNOLOGY
Motorola launches affordable 'moto e32' in India
The moto e32 is available in a single 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant for Rs 10,499 on Flipkart and at leading retail stores. The device comes in two colour variants -- Eco Black and Arctic Blue. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 octa-core processor, the new smartphone comes packed with a 5000mAh battery, according to the company.
Nearly 30 mn Google Pixel phones sold till now: Report
According to GizmoChina, the news arrived from Vlad Savov, who sourced the information from an IDC report. The report mentioned that Google has managed to sell tens of millions of phones so far, and its 2022 flagship model, the Pixel 7, will push sales past the 30 million mark by over seven million units in a single year.
Spotify kills 11 original podcasts, lays off less than 5% staffers
Less than 5 per cent of Spotify's staff on original podcasts will be laid off or reassigned to new shows, a company spokesperson told The Verge. Among the podcasts being cancelled from in-house studios Gimlet and Parcast are 'How to Save a Planet', 'Crime Showa', and 'Medical Murders'. In the second quarter of 2023, Spotify will say goodbye to "Horoscope Today".
Samsung delaying Galaxy Tab S9 Series' launch: Report
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S8 series one and a half years after the Galaxy Tab S7 family, citing The Elec GizmoChina reported. The upcoming premium tablets from the company were initially planned to release in December. But now, it seems that they will be introduced next year, the report said.
realme continues to expand Techlife Ecosystem, witnesses sale of 4 mn smartphones, AIoT products
The factors driving this growth are increased internet penetration, surging knowledge of connected devices amongst users and more and more brands bringing smart home solutions to the users. realme, being a tech leader and disruptor, entered the AIoT market in early 2020 with a Smart Band, and since then has expanded its AIoT portfolio exponentially.
Apple likely to unveil 27-inch mini LED display in early 2023
The rumours of the pro-level display have circulated since Apple revealed the more "affordable" Studio Display. It lacks HDR, ProMotion, and mini LED backlighting found in Apple's MacBook Pros and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, reports AppleInsider.
Twitter brings its 'Edit Tweet' feature to US
Earlier this week, the platform rolled out the feature for Blue subscribers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, it did not mention the feature's availability for Indian audiences. According to 9to5Mac, the company said that the "test went well" and it is now "gradually rolling out Edit Tweet to all US Twitter Blue subscribers".
Meta's metaverse app has several quality issues, admits head
According to a report in The Verge citing internal memos, Meta's VR social network called 'Horizon Worlds' holds little promise in its current avatar. Vishal Shah, Meta's VP of Metaverse, apparently told the employees that the metaverse team would remain in a "quality lockdown" for the rest of the year to "ensure that we fix our quality gaps and performance issues before we open up Horizon to more users".
Google Pixel 7 series now available for pre-orders in India
Powered by Google's next-generation Tensor G2 processor and shipping with Android 13, Pixel 7 is priced at Rs 59,999 and Pixel 7 Pro is priced at Rs 84,999 in the country. Both devices will be available for purchase starting October 13, said the company. The company said that limited-time launch offers for Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel & 7 Pro in India include Rs 6,000 cashback on Pixel 7 and Rs 8,500 Cashback on Pixel 7 Pro.
Telegram founder again warns users to stay away from WhatsApp
In a post on Telegram, he said that there was a security issue disclosed by WhatsApp itself last week. "All a hacker had to do to control your phone was send you a malicious video or start a video call with you on WhatsApp. A WhatsApp security issue exactly like this one was discovered in 2018, then another in 2019 and yet another one in 2020 (tap each year's link to see the corresponding vulnerability). And yes, in 2017 before that. Prior to 2016, WhatsApp didn't have encryption at all," said Durov .
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