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Apple launches iOS 16 to make your iPhone more personal
Browsing in Safari is even safer with passkeys, a next-generation credential that can't be phished or leaked, making it more secure and easy to use. "Designed to replace passwords, passkeys use Touch ID or Face ID for biometric verification, and iCloud Keychain to sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with end-to-end encryption," Apple announced.
Google drops Pixelbook laptop plan, shifts team to other projects
According to The Verge, the laptop was expected to debut next year but the project "was cut as part of recent cost-cutting measures" at Google."Members of the team have been transferred elsewhere inside the company, the report said.
The Pixelbook Go will be the last of Google's laptops. Google's hardware offerings currently have Pixel series of phones.Google is likely planning a Pixel foldable smartphone and a new Android Pro tablet.
Netflix, Ubisoft join hands to create 3 exclusive mobile games
The three games will expand on the Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin's Creed universes and will be available exclusively on mobile to Netflix members worldwide with no ads or in-app purchases. "We are thrilled to work with Ubisoft, whose track record creating memorable worlds for fans is unmatched," Mike Verdu, Vice President of Games, Netflix, said in a statement.
Meta's 'Quest Pro' VR headset surfaces online before launch
The images and, later, a video of the VR headset surfaced online, posted on Facebook by Ramiro Cardenas, who claims the device was left in a hotel room, reports The Verge. The device featured matches the Project Cambria headset Meta has been openly touting since late last year, and it resembles the setup videos that have surfaced online.
Apple makes iPhone 14 series more climate-friendly with recycled elements
The Taptic Engine uses haptic technology to provide users with tactile feedback to simulate actions, such as clicks on a stationary touch screen. According to the company, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are designed to minimise their impact on the environment. "Both models also include 100 per cent recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards, and 100 per cent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards and in the wire of all cameras," the company said.
Hacked verified Twitter accounts hit Elon Musk with crypto spams
Several of these accounts were bots but some were also hacked verified Twitter accounts. A Twitter user shared screenshots about Musk being bombarded with fake accounts on his latest tweet. "FSD Beta 10.69.2 rolling out now. Please note that top priority is safety, so expect it to be overly cautious, especially around pedestrians," Musk posted.
Apple now gears ups for new iPads, Macs and a VR headset
The tech giant earlier promised it would complete its transition to Apple Silicon in Macs by the end of this year. Apple has organised October events in 2020 and 2021 and the same is expected this time, reports AppleInsider. The 10th generation of iPad with A14 chip is coming, that will feature an all-new design that mimics the iPad Pro in terms of a flat design.
Apple delays iCloud shared photo library launch with iOS 16
Apple webpage now lists the feature as "coming later this year." Furthermore, it has also removed it from the latest iOS 16 betas, reports AppleInsider. Apple announced iCloud Shared Photo Library as part of iOS 16 to release on September 12. When it is launched, the feature will let you and up to five other people automatically share a collection of photos.
Elon Musk sends another notice to Twitter to kill $44 bn deal
According to The Verge, the notice was sent to Twitter's chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde. "On June 28, 2022, Twitter entered into a separation agreement with Peiter Zatko under which Twitter made severance payments to Zatko and his counsel totaling $7.75 million," the notice said.
WeChat warns overseas users that personal data, browsing history being sent to China
A number of overseas WeChat users received a notification on September 6, warning that "personal data (including) likes, comments, browsing and search history, content uploads, etc." will be transmitted to China. The notification also reminds users that their behaviour while using the app is subject to WeChat's licensing agreement and privacy policy.
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