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Instagram to soon test new repost feature with select users
Although the company has not yet released the repost feature publicly, however, it plans to begin testing it with select users soon, reports TechCrunch. "We're exploring the ability to reshare posts in Feed - similar to how you can reshare in Stories - so people can share what resonates with them, and so original creators are credited for their work," a Meta spokesperson was quoted as saying in an email.
Apple takes on Musk's SpaceX with its satellite SOS on iPhones
Apple is reportedly investing $450 million toward creating satellite infrastructure with Globalstar. The tech giant has also agreed to pay for 95 per cent of the costs for new satellites associated with the feature, reports The Verge, quoting from a US SEC filing. Apple plans to use Globalstar's 24-satellite constellation to run its emergency SOS via satellite service.
YouTube to make educational content more accessible, interactive
"To improve the YouTube experience in educational environments, we are launching YouTube Player for Education -- a new YouTube embedded player that shows content on commonly used education apps without distractions like ads, external links or recommendations," Jonathan Katzman, Director of Product Management, YouTube Learning, said in a blogpost.
Google pilot to allow fantasy sports, rummy games on Play Store in India
"We are constantly exploring ways for local developers to build successful businesses and offer delightful experiences on Google Play. Through this pilot programme, we are taking a measured approach that will help us collate learnings and retain an enjoyable and safe experience for our users," a Google spokesperson said in a statement.
Apple ditches physical SIM tray in new iPhone 14 series in US
In India, you will still get new iPhones with a physical SIM tray as well as eSIM facility. The new Apple iPhones will be able to use two eSIMs at once, and the users will be able to store more eSIMs. The iPhone 14 can store up to six eSIMS and iPhone 14 Pro can hold eight (up to two active at once). Outside of the US, Apple iPhones still support physical nano-SIMs.
Fake Apple crypto event streamed on YouTube with Tim Cook on stage
The Apple crypto livestreaming on YouTube had an old interview with Cook and the user who ran the video aimed to grab the attention of Apple lovers and take them to a crypto scam website. YouTube later removed the fake live stream for violating its terms of service. The YouTube stream had a strange title "Apple Event Live. CEO of Apple Tim Cook: Apple & Metaverse in 2022."
Apple Watch Series 8 offers ovulation estimates, crash detection
Apple Watch Series 8 features a large, Always-On Retina display and a strong crack-resistant front crystal. With all-day 18-hour battery life, Apple Watch Series 8 builds on best-in-class health and safety features like the ECG app and fall detection by introducing temperature-sensing capabilities, retrospective ovulation estimates, Crash Detection, and international roaming.
Apple 2nd Gen AirPods Pro with H2 chip to cost Rs 26,900 in India
With the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro (2nd generation) will be available to order online and in the Apple Store app starting September 9, with availability in stores beginning September 23. "AirPods revolutionised the wireless headphone category with an innovative design and incredible sound quality. With the new AirPods Pro, Apple raises the bar once again," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
Apple introduces 4 iPhone 14 models that starts from Rs 79,900 in India
Customers in India can get the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 for Rs 79,900 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus for Rs 89,900. They will be able to pre-order iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus beginning September 9, with iPhone 14 availability beginning September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus beginning October 7. Customers can get iPhone 14 Pro for Rs 129,900 and iPhone 14 Pro Max for Rs 139,900 (starting prices).
Twitter should put more efforts in tackling bots, not serving subpoenas: Musk
Musk's friend David Sacks has already lost a bid to quash a Twitter subpoena because of his controversial tweets aimed at the micro-blogging platform that included an image of a middle finger, as well as a video of a man urinating on a subpoena. Sacks, CEO of Craft Ventures and member of the "PayPal mafia", lost his appeal after being subpoenaed by Twitter for his correspondence with Musk, according to court documents.
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